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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
2
A memorial notice honors Milshee Raward Larkin of the 8th 4.0.8 who died in Gallipoli. The message laments his loss and pays tribute to his bravery and the welcome of angels in war.
War year 1916 social notices, fundraising receipts, theater plans, and local auctions anchor a crowded Numurkah page. Items include Kinship fundraising totals, a book review in Life magazine, theater contracts with H J Posreon, and a busy schedule of sales for horses, cattle, and poultry with Kilpatrick Co and Campbell and Costa.
Our Own Correspodenta reports on a new Police Magistrate arrangement likely to speed law administration. Knight travels a wide area from Cobram to Dookie, with delays and congestion expected. retrenchment cited following railway station wares and a shady timber deal. Fireman J. O'Brian resigns. Mooroopna hospital fund to receive proceeds from the annual show. A push for a Wednesday half holiday faces mixed support, while Progress Association reassembles with officers named and show road repairs requested.
At the Ketamatito Mutual Improvement and Progress Society fortnightly meeting the Country Roads Board was urged to repair the road from the railway station to Belpatto. Mr McBurney of Tavargordan delivered a lecture on The Life of Adam Lindsay Gordon, drawing praise for his replies and presentation. The gathering enjoyed the lecture and expressed appreciation for future visits.
A sweeping tribute to Britain’s WWI contributions cited by the Daily Nowe. It praises Britain’s sea power, land defense, allied loans and munitions, and leadership in resisting Germany. It argues Britain’s actions saved France and Russia, deterred invasion, and defended European liberty, asserting Britain’s moral and material strength.
A garbled OCR text lists upcoming church services across multiple parishes with names such as J.A. Lee Me W. Rowan and Roy Taylor. The fragmentary notes mention dates around Desmannee and 7.15, various wards and streets, and references to Methodist and Presbyterian churches with Sunday services and Saturday events, though many names and locations are unclear.
A public meeting discussed forming a Patriotic League in Numureah with Rev. A. Campbell presiding. Proposals included affiliating with Melbourne Patriots League, fundraising through a subscription fee, and welfare aims for soldiers, with limited support and calls for a larger, representative gathering.
Enthusiastic gathering by Horticul tural Society chambered for a private show on October 22 at Mahanios Hall to aid the Australian Wounded Soldiers Fund. Patrons include Hon Geo Graham and Dr Spouot with officers such as Senior Constable Wilson as president and J Pearson as vice president. prize for best floral display and pantry work judged by Dornviller Lone of Sesundon. details on tables, decorations, and household exhibits planned.
Illness and death mark recent events in Natullah and surrounding districts. Mr Alexander Wilton of Namurkah Feutel endured a long illness before passing at home, leaving a widow and four children. Funeral held at Natullah Cemetery with Rev. Glynn Jungs officiating. Private Charles Mills of Martyr NSW killed in action during early light horse service. condolences to family. Mrs Mackenzie and Miss Castan noted deaths, with tributes from church and community. Other notices include local council election commentary and recognitions at a Methodist school ball.
A fragmented wartime tribute listing soldiers and heroes. Medals awarded to A Blackley and D Needham. K Howell and KR Howell noted among wounded at Gallipoli. private Taylor killed in action on 7 August. Cecil Patchell and M B Larkin described with local ties and tributes. Long biographical lines recall Larkin’s early life and school days, with pensions and friends referenced.
Fragmented OCR recalls a long lineage spanning generations with references to a grandsire, a nurse or guide, and descendants. The text mentions a person connected to a group or movement, a pension or tribute of about 4500 belug, and a lineage preserving past deeds. It ends with blurred notes on a science offering and parental ties.
A letter from the Namarkah Patriotic League urges the public to donate through the local bank to provide farewell and welcome home mementos for soldiers. The appeal stresses dignified, collective support, avoiding past subscription burdens on a few. Subscriptions open for two weeks, with Treasurer J. E. Harper at the Bank of Victoria collecting gifts.
A citizen letter laments volunteers for service and praises local support as residents gather at the railway to bid farewell. Reflects on patriotic dances and sports and the call for Red Cross aid to aid soldiers, urging community remembrance and duty. September 9, 1915.
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