Local residents recall notable public figures at meeting
A report details public acknowledgment of Ae Ly Johnson as wardenship candidate at a Friday gathering attended by Shire Council members and local residents. The narrative mentions Percy Foster’s business activities, a long stay at a station, and community ties to Nathalie and Melbourne life. Obituary notes cover Mrs. Mish Nu Wtelyn Joe Camp and Swan Hill residents, with family connections spanning Swan Valley to Caulfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Numutkahy
Omeri
Shire Counell
Bowsie
Siren
Ye Connent
Very Hong
Percy Foster
Nathalie
Melbourne
Hedien
Jiway
Henley
Mie
MIT
Towell
Hiwkor
Joe Camp
Syapathy
Barham
Ted
Moluen
Slater Willem
Thomas Fesitunte
Tank
Jly
la Children
Pais
Jo Vilwseds
Swan
Ji Filwarte
Narre
Stock inspectors details in Victoria from chief veterinary officer
Information released by the chief veterinary officer of the Department of Agriculture states there are 24 stock inspection areas in Victoria. It lists the Wangaratta area with inspectors Theinall, Wodonga with WK Price, Kyabram with A L Fairbairn, plus six veterinary officers including A R Grayson at Benalla. It notes hours are Monday morning to Saturday midday, with telephone contact outside hours and urgent coverage by other inspectors, though the text has garbled end details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
R. J. de C.talbot
Victoria
Wangaratta
Theinall
Bright
Oxley
Benalla
Rutherglen
Wodonga
WK. Price
Chiltern
Beechworth
Yackallanilah
Towong
Kyahram
Ven
Lerew
Melbourne
Metropolivin Nea
Am Ad
Wartime Intercession at Katamatite Church
A special intercessory service at Katamatite Methodist Church reflected wartime concerns with prayers for the King and authorities. Speaker Mr Aynkes Hull cited Papers for War Time and Chamberlain quotes, urging courage, conscience, and unity as the nation faced likely involvement in conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tevm
Aynkes Hull
Engla
Mr Full
Mall
Chamberlain
Germany
Hull
Methodist Church
Christ
Raid Precautions urged for householders in emergency work
Government drive calls on householders to assist emergency preparations and sustain welfare services during raids. Officials urge prompt filing of forms and provisioning for ambulance and recovery duties, with local committees coordinating shelter and casualty support in the seaboard region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emrol
Local Event Notes and Club Gatherings Cite Various Groups
The page lists upcoming events and club notices including annual meetings for Bowling Club and Numurkah Golf Club, a Christmas and social ball, church anniversaries, temperance society gatherings, and ex-students union activities. Several performances and pictorials are teased, with a focus on community activities and society functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell's Island
Numurkwh
Erat
Wanghao Geicheatlak
Cotram
Town Hall
Strathmerton
King’s Message Calls for Unity Amid War Time Struggles
The King addressed subjects across the Empire urging peace efforts and firm unity. He warned that war extends beyond battlefields and called all to remain resolute, faithful, and ready for hardship, expressing belief that victory is possible with God's help.
Editor Letters on Wheat Growers Meet and McDonald Speech
A reader criticizes coverage of a Nu tmurkah wheat growers meeting and Mr McDonald’s wartime obviously sectional stance. The letter questions prioritizing farm profits over Commonwealth safety and cites past price data, tax burdens, and farmers’ spending. It argues taxpayers should not bail out a drought-affected industry and notes Mr McEwen’s straightforward stance on government policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nutmurkah
McDonald
L.A
Commonwealth
U.C.P
Australia
Kil
Bashel
Melbourne
Sun
McEwen
Menzies
Authorized collectors of Victoria Deaf and Dumb Society
The Leader notes that sympathisers are telling of alphabet card hawkers collecting for the Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria. The board states only official country collectors are W. M. Underwood and J. B. Murphy, with letters of authority signed by C. R. James and E. H. Peacock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria
Thisociety
W. M. Underwood
J. B. Murphy
C. R. James
E. H. Peacock
UCP Debated McEwen Expulsion Clash Promised
A letter from United Country party general secretary R D Downey questions a proposed public debate with M E R J McEwen over his expulsion. The writer argues the discussion belongs to the annual conference, not a belated public forum, and accuses the UCP of mudslinging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Country Party
R. D. Downey
J. McEwen
M.E.R
UCP
McEwen
U.C P
Paterson
Tate
Hollow sham label stirs Benalla district writers
A Benalla district writer defends the L.C.P. against Downey’s claim of hollow sham praising its value as country representatives. The letter calls for fair play and hints at upcoming demonstrations by supporters from Indi and Gippsland, urging solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
L.C.P
Benalla Ang
Indi
Gippal
Numurkah stock sale previews sales for September 13
Messra Campbell and Co remind readers of their regular stock sale to be held at Numurkah on Wednesday September 13, yarding 500 sheep and 30 head of mixed cattle. Sheep include ewes and lambs, weaners and fat sheep. cattle mainly young stock with a few choice springers. Further entries invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Messra Campbell
Kilpatrick, McLellan and Co. Pty. Ltd
J. Heal
Orchard Street
Itoa
Shepparton
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co
New Zealand Loany
M.A. Co
Melville Street
J. McNamara & Co
J. O'Keeffe
Melville-street
Nemurkah
J. N. A. Greig
W. McGrane
W. Wilkinson
J. C. Thornton
J. E.holmes
E. Yarwood
Jas. Yarwood
W. Ritchie
M.J. Christie
E. Moorcroft
A. McPherson
J. Reilly
J. M. Sloan
N. W. Coombs
Militia Notes Detachments to Receive Post Ball Funds
Militia and Light Horse detachments are expected to receive 20 pounds each from recent ball proceeds to buy comforts and medical gear. Numurkah’s 20th Light Horse held a two day parade August 14 and 15 with 75 men each day despite bad roads. Warrant Officer Rooney traveled from Seymour to supervise the drill, and the troop has reached its maximum strength of 30 with a waiting list for enlistments to be prepared. Sergeant W Green reports competitive events and the Melbourne fire safety training amid local fisheries department reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Horse
Sand ‘Able
Numurkah
20Th Light Horse Regiment
Rooney
Seymour
J. 8. Christie
W. Green
Melbourne
Auctioneers Stock and Station Agents Sale Notices
Numurkah Nathalia Cobram and surrounding towns list stock sale notices with dates and agents. The page promotes auctions for sheep cattle and pigs, listing J McNamara Co Camp Bell Co Kilpatrick McLellan Co and others as sale managers across Numurkah Nathalia Cobram and Cobram Monthly Stock Sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
J. McNamara & Co
Cobram
Numarkah
Camp
J. Mc
Hell & Co
Maine
Kilpats Rrick
McLean & Co
J. Meof
Namara & Co
Iithalin
Campbell & Co
Nothalis
Numurkeh
Kilpatsick, McLellan & Co
Mc-Namara Unit Co
Nathalia Pir
Land and Clearing Sales Conducted by Kilpatrick McLellan Co
A Melbourne area notice advertises land and clearing sales with an extensive catalogue of Wheat Grazing and Dairying properties for sale. It lists furniture and household items including beds chairs tables and carpets as part of auction lots and mentions competent staff and prompt settlements.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Katamatite
Eca
Case
United
Deaf and Dumb Collectors
Firex
George Mills
Commission
Bunge Australia Pty. Ltd
Wheat Exporters IT. Bruntow & CO. Pty. Ltd
Australian Flour Mills
Prudential Insurance Cou Ar
Armamoed
Orient
J. McNamara
Campbell and Co.kilpatrick, and
CO. McLellan
H.O
Dodge Bros
Commercial Union Assurance CO
Trustees Executors & Agency CO
Prudential Life Assurance CO
Australian Estates & Mortgage CO. Ltd
LANZ
Corlett and CO. R.A.C.V
Queen Street
John Darling & Son, Grain, Merchants
Idsee Bros’ and Tippett Tractors
Little's Sheep Dip Nations Trustes Co
Aust. Ltd
Shearer's Farm Implements
Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co. Ltd
Medson-Terraplane Cars
Numarkah and
Branches
SALE
Eptember
Orchard-street
J. Healin
Camp "Bell & Co
Walter Wilkinson
Dennys Lascelles Ltd
Ballarst Banking Co. Ltd
Bunge (Awat.) Pty. Ltd, Wheat Exporters, National Insurance Co. of
N.Z. Cooper's Sheap di Ail Gener
Numurkah Pig and Poultry Sale
MR. C. Lovey
China
Colture Avenue
Simpson
Shamrock
New
Guppey
Numurkah Inew By-Products CO
Numurkah 83
the Star Bakery
Numurkah Stock Sale
J. McNamara & Co. Auctioneers
Nathalia Stock Sale
W. Hore
Nathalia
Cobram District
W. A. McTaggart
Picola District
Waaia
Kilpatrick, Melellan & Co. Pty, Ltd
Will Ow
Winkie Shore
Pyrphebe Farme
Ete
Lesh
Kilpatrick, McLellan
Shepparton & CO
New Zealand
Laan & Malco. Ltd
Tryna
Jary
Wool, Stock & Land Agents
William Street
Geelong
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co Pty. Ltd
Drdu Teche Fir Newmarnes
Kilpatrick
Melelland& Co Pty, Led
R. F. Nesbit
Shoeman Numurrah
Disute
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