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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1940
Page
3
A local worker died yesterday in a rifle accident at a park area. The victim, about 25 years old, resided in the city and reportedly sustained fatal injuries while handling a firearm in a secluded yard near the park. Authorities stated the incident is under investigation and details are being confirmed.
The Senate discussed the allowance for Dr R C Gordon and a £100 grant, with a £30 reduction agreed as an amendment. President Myers gave a review of the past year noting wartime strains, droughts, and road maintenance shifts, praising council efforts and new equipment while lamenting overall county hardship.
Town Hall presents a weekly programme featuring a wartime drama lineup. The slate includes Sea drama and a musical interlude with notable performers, promising a varied evening of cinema and entertainment for all ages.
Fragmented notice recalls a council meeting and election events. Dr Gordon notes a strenuous year ahead, aiming to support war work and peace. Remarks praise Dr Tuckett and Mrs Myers, with thanks for Mrs Moore’s hospitality and civic contributions.
Fragmentary notice shows events and ads with scattered place names and dates. Readers see references to Numarksh Indies and Numurkah amid unclear listings. No coherent schedule emerges from the legible items.
Cobram district reports an unusually early start to events as the dry season permits. Wool production is near the level of previous years, signaling a favorable season for agricultural yields and local activity.
Two Invergormond youths have enlisted and Bert Gribben received a leather writing case and fountain pen as thanks from Mr Graham. Bert thanked hosts for the gift and expressed hopes to return to play cricket again. Supper was served and a dance followed with songs and the National Anthem.
The Katandra North Red Cross branch held its annual meeting with Rev Mr Adams and Mrs Adams present. Officers largely re-elected except Mrs Godwin who became treasurer replaced by Mrs Mills. Secretary Mrs Church reported 21 members and funds from May June totaling £12 4/11, spent on garments and supplies for war relief, with efforts to boost donations. Invergordon honored Private Bert Gribben of the AIF with a school gathering, concert, and farewell dance, praised for cricket and athletic talents and noted wartime recollections and hopes for his safe return.
A large crowd gathered in Waaia Hall to bid farewell to Private Eric Moncrieff of the ALF on final leave before his departure for Sydney. The evening featured a social and dance with local performances, rewards, and speakers from the community, plus a wallet token and an ever sharp pencil from the football club. Moncrieff, a footballer and wheat freeman, thanked attendees and wished everyone well, with the crowd ending in song.
Relatives and friends of ALF men in camp are invited to a farewell gathering organized by the Comforts Fund Committee. Over 50 men expected. Caulfield camp leave granted. The Town Hall will host presentations, music, and dancing until 2 a.m. Admission charged. cake donations welcomed. Plans for a gala ball and carnival in September aim for financial success with a belle of the ball and prize envelopes. Waste collection proceeds with Red Cross clothing for refugees, six bales and bags to Melbourne. Paper sorting underway. help requested. Horses to be collected. residents asked to donate saleable articles to the Opportunity Shop. Parcels to Palestine local men acknowledged. a new batch is being prepared for dispatch.
Auctioneers J McNamara and Co promote stock sales across Numurkah Nathalia Cobram and surrounding towns with listings for horse and cattle stock sales, motor vehicles, and tractors. Local agencies advertise sworn valuations and lending services while naming Campbell McLellan Kilpatrick and others as selling agents for upcoming dated sales in October.
Local agents Kilpatrick Denaye Lancesler Ballarat and Wheat Exporters announce a stock sale. Catalog includes stock, sheep dip, cattle and trucks for export from regional firms. Details unclear due to OCR garble but indicates agricultural and livestock shipments from Ballarat area to New Zealand insurers and exporters.
St George's defeats opponents 84 to 75 with Tweddle and Geldart keying the tennis and golf matches. Baulkamaugh opens tennis pennant by 82 to 60 over Numurkah, with Fowler, Gilmour, and Thornton earning decisive wins as local clubs report mixed results.
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