Knitters Wanted To Support Welfare Funds
In the welfare drive to aid troops, more knitters are needed as volunteer numbers shrink due to circumstances and removals. Wool is available at the RSL club-room each Wednesday afternoon to help keep up the wartime garment supply. The report also notes community events including a bowling club opening, a Catholic guild fete, and local tales of youths and school fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cammite
Riverina
Goulburn
Wanghau
KG Gordon
Numurkah Club
J. Carlisle
W Women’s Social Guild
Qimners
Sincer Mars
Apkstram
Jacket
Sirs Laing
Baa
Mrz R Wilson
Jack Goxan
J Carroll
Mary Cole
Ht Rarmers' Arms
Halliday
Tocumwal
Witham
Numurkah
Melbourne
Dad
Mam
Gerrard Hicks
Campbell, Boswell
J.D. Galt
J. Hareson
The Cash Column Advertising Snippet Parade
The Cash Column lists classified ads for sale items including a sewing machine a cow and hay, job seeks for fruit picker and two men, a lost gauntlet, book lending growth, dry cleaning and electrical repairs, harness care and sporting goods, with floating ads from Kilpatrick McLellan & Co. Ply and Pocknee. The listing reflects a late 19th or early 20th century Australian newspaper classified page style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick, McLellan & So. Pty. Ltd
Nimuckeh
Kilpatrick, NaLellan
Louis Hannon
Louis Hanian
Louis Hannan
R. Pocknee
F. B. Amor
Tennig
J. MN. A. Greig
Treasey's
Shire of Numurkah seeks Impounding Officer applicants
Applications for the position of Impounding Officer under the Pounds and Dog Acts are invited until 12 noon on Friday November 10 1944. Salary £10 per year plus 2/6 per stock head and per dog impounded. Alternative applications for either position may be received. Full information from A Stringer Shire Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stringer
Shire
Amusements Meetings Etc Minimum Charge of Four shillings
A brief notices column notes amusements and meetings with a required minimum charge of four shillings. The terse item outlines pricing in local event listings and public notices for upcoming gatherings and entertainment.
Numurkah Leader October 31 1944 Town Hall meeting notices
The Numurkah Leader reports meetings and notices from local bodies. The Ni milu rksh Country Women’s Association branch meets Friday November 3 in the Town Hall supper room at 2:30. A Victory Loan update notes the quota was 1500, with subscriptions continuing. Card night at the School Committee’s event ends next Monday in the MU Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BANCE
Numurkah
Aid R
A. Shaw
FR Ales
Ager Ark
Leeeuth
Hovta Gtter
Behool Committee
Guy
Well-Stocked Stalls Support at Swerts Alterness Fair
Community stalls feature poultry Fancywork and cakes as Swerts Alterness hosts a charity event. Donations for the stalls are appreciated and support local efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fea
More Knitters Wanted for Comforts Fund in Nomurkah
The Nomurkah Welfare and Comforts Fund Committee calls for more knitters to aid the Ladies for the Comforts Fund. Wool may be obtained upon application as the Returned Soldier. Club Room on Wednesday afternoons each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nomurkah
Shire Convenes Public Meeting on Mooroopna Hospital Board
Shire of Numurkah calls a public meeting in Numurkah Town Hall to discuss recommending a district representative for Mooroopna Hospital Board. President's Room to host the 7.30 pm session on Friday November 3 with full attendance urged. W. L. Moss, shire resident, notes the importance of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Mooroopna Hospital
W. L. Moss
Itown
Ball
Elest+ agus
Nise London Ltd
Numurkah Methodist
Impounded Numurkah Gelding Sale Notice
SHIRE OF NUMURKAH impounded a bay gelding with two white feet and small forehead mark. Unclaimed. expenses paid. It will be sold on 27 November at 2 pm at McNemara and Co sale yards. Poundkeeper Williams. Nursing probationers enroll for general nurse training at Queen's Memorial Hospital Fairfield. Applicants with letters to Matron. N20 N. W. Neep, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNemara & Co
Salevards
Queen's Memorial Hospital
Fairfield
N. W. Neep
Missing in action airman Reginald Krutli mission update
Personal note expresses sympathy for Mrs 8 A Krutli as word on Reginald Arthur Roger Krutli, Warrant Officer, missing after a raid over Germany. Reg trained in Australia, posted to England nine months ago, with hope news will come later that he is safe. wife and child live in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg Krutli
8. A. Krutli
Reginald Arthur
Roger
Germany
Reg
Australia
England
Keg
Melbourne
G. Tweddle
Wales
Gr. Tuphett
Mll.c
Municipal Association
Association
Doreen Marjorie
HE. McFarlane
Oswald William Marcus
Marcus
Numurkal
What Happened Thirty Years Ago In Sumurkah District
A compilation of rural and local notes from Sumurkah district referencing a farmer leasing paddock space for 1500 stud sheep at £1500, another farm grazing 7000 sheep and lambs on 1000 acres, a fatal incident noted as serious, send offs for Bert Callander Wally Windams and Sam Lambert from Numurkah to rejoin their regiment, cricket results for Numurkah and nearby teams, Bank of Australasia reducing weekly opening days, Strathmerton irrigation league formed led by Dr A Meiklejohn and secretary A C Corrin, marriage of Thomas Alles and Jessie Hendy at Tooborac Estate on September 16, enlistments from Katamatite for the next contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talura
Jeasen
Sumurkah
Bert Callander
Wally Windams
Sam Lambert
Numurkah
Tallygaroopna
Naring Dip
Yousamile
Ted
Bank of Australasia
Vola
Strathmerton
A. Meiklejohn
A.C. Corrin
Thomas Alles
Ashton Park
Nuurican
Fand
Jessie Hendy
J. 5. Henty
Tooborac
Harry Goulding
Liel Barber
Jack Green
Kat‘matite
Local Town Events And School Music Examinations
November events include a public meeting to elect Moorurah District rep for Mooroopna Hospital Board and a 500 yard charity ball night at Blu Ball. Melbourne University music exams list Olwynne Lewis pupils with honors and credits across piano violin and theory, including Merle Hodge and Margaret Tyack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Merle Hodge
Gloria Evans
Joan Hodge
Shirley Lukies
Betty Dre- Namars
Kobe Caldwell
Margaret Campbell
Bryan McNamars
Margaret Tyack
Colleen Allen
Margaret Appleby
Lesley Allison
Margaret Stoley
Rebeth
Auding Blm
Salaries Debate Stirs Parliament in The Leader Commentary
In The Leader weekly commentary a composite government is praised for unity on salaries. It notes a proposed £500 yearly pay for lawmakers, opposition dissents kept private, and pressure on Dunstan. The piece argues pay rises should be employer-approved and voters not misled by silent tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCL
UAW
Diaity
U.C
Dunstan
Eich
Dhe
State Legislative Assembly
Stile
Federal
Russia as model sparks debate over communism and capitalism
An article discusses Australia’s lack of a model for communism amid pro Soviet sentiment. It cites Russian debates on private enterprise, profit motive, and the mix of state capitalism and collectivism, arguing that genuine progress requires incentives and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vhey
Russia
Inferentinsky
Leib
Fragmentary note on profits and social harm
The text warns that profits cannot rise soon and past profits will be exhausted. It mentions people deluded by others forming a “business” from fellow-men to extort profit. It also references Russia and a wish to find order as a model for a county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Come Order County
Curtin GovernmentFace Internal Strife Amid Election Rumors
In a rough overview of Australian politics Curtin's government faces internal strain as MPs push for action amid claims of reorganization. Don Cameron Colwell Chifley and Forde top the poll with varied supports while dissension and debate over manpower, drought response, and trade policy stir the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin
Chifley
Wal
N.E.W
Welion
Mane Shutdowes
Bellemore
Deaty
Genoys
Metropolitan
Abattoi
Australis J
Msm
Ind
Mellomne
Evatt
Ageregate
Schivol Porder-Happin
Heimself
Beawley
Eddie
Mildura
Training Soldier Settlers for Postwar Farming Plan
Government outlines plans to train returned soldiers for farming through specialist courses at agricultural colleges. Trainees would gain practical experience on approved farms and receive support while developing farming skills to adapt to civilian life. The effort includes securing placements and targeted training for those with little prior farming knowledge. Local committee notes a £25 donation from Rupertswood Lodge and funds for POW welfare, as Canada reports over 100000 air crew trained under Empire Air Training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
War Committee
Presdenc
Cr Moss
Rupertswood Lodge
Youger
P.O.W
Cal Welfare Organisation
Canada
Empire Air Training
Also Mentioned on This Page
Young Husband Limited Stock
Shepparton Numurrah
King Street
Melbourn
Campbell
Ur Dossen
Cilmous Cobram
L.A. Martin
Shepparton
Cobram
State Assurance Company Limited
National
Wastees) Executor & Agency Co
Newmarket Prompt Settlements
Numuriah and
Cobrem
Numurkah Stock Sale
Younghusband Limited
Numurkah, Shepparton & Cobram
Cobram, Shepparton
Morrison and Teare
My Newman
National Trustees Coy
National Trustees
Executors & Agency Coy. OF Australasia Ltd
Queen St
Chamberlin
Guarentee Fane
Younghusband Ltd
Numureab
F. C. Matthews & Son Tinemiths
Blink Bonnie Numureah
Southern Crown Windmilla
Distriet
Southern Cross
Jack Wall
Quinn Street
Gippsland & Northern Co
William Street
Geelong
H. Halliday
Z. Markov
Ursa Pharmaceutics
Elgin Street
Carlton
Victoria
Farmers’ Arms
the Star Bakery
Melville-street
Numarkeb
O'Neill
Sie
J. G. Coxon
Bob Staggard
Stacgard
Shire OF
Numurrah Town Hall
Williams Poundkeeper
Public Works Department
Nariora
Public Works Office
Inspector of Works Office
Shepperton
Nathalie
Narioka
Claude Hall
Ailsa Tocnmes Boal
Charles Heath
Heath
Wangtan
the Leader
Country Party, U.ap. and
Labor Unite
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!