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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1939

Page

3

Namurkah resident joins the Northern bailiwick justice

Personal paragraphs note Wot A Campbell of Namurkah becoming a justice of the peace in the Northern bailiwick Vicwide Percy Foster plans a farewell social at Nas Wile Hall on Monday evening. Local friends and associates recall years in Mi and Maw Foster. The event marks a union announced with Miss Maven. Sathal Payne delivered remarks as part of the gathering alongside members from Benalla and Gabnet communities.

Campbell Namurkah Vicwid Percy Foster Mel Maven Sathal Payne Anitirk Benalla Trinity Church Sotunlayet Rabington Gabnet Ry Smith West

Obituary and debate on Sunshine district trust and meters

District News reports the death of William Searle aged 1 and outlines town concerns over district commissioners and water meters. It notes residents worry about meter costs, rate increases, and accountability for water waste, with calls for reform of the trust’s management and funding decisions.

Controversy Over Water Meters at Numurkah Trust

A letter to Numurkah ratepayers objects to installing water meters, arguing it would burden the public with costs. It urges a public meeting to protest the Trust's policy, contending water should be supplied by volume rather than metered usage and criticizing War Supply Commission ideas. The piece cites local officials and a debate on funding the undertaking.

Wanghau Vy Fowler Divoy Nouth Thornton Duartette Mesa Fowler Derail Tsubel Moxaure Nathalia Gigewys Tuckett Natalia Huly Vice Brel Willy” Rendell Piornton Shipl Helay Enaure Numurkah Urban Trust

Liberal Count backs policy amid wartime unity appeals

A letter from General Secretary ED. Stable urges Liberal Country party support for a Holt policy promoting familiar ties and broader alignment with party ethics. The writer argues for intensified imperial cooperation and moral authority to end the war, calling for collective action and individual rights.

Yytee Liberal Country Party

Numurkah and Katamatite Stock Sales Scheduled Next Week

Reports outline forthcoming sales at Numurkah and Katamatite with 50 head cattle and a line of ewe weaners offered by J McNamara Co, plus 800 sheep and 50 cattle at Katamatite. Special sales include 2000 Northern bred ewe weaners at Shepparton and fat and store cattle at Shepparton. Last week’s Numurkah yarding covered 400 sheep and 30 cattle with limited buyer turnout and varied prices across fat and store stock.

J. McNamara & Co Katamatite Goldsbrough, Mort & Co J. W. Mills Shepparton

Wania to Numurkah Events and Club Meetings

An assorted notice page lists a two fancy dress ball at Wania Nathalia Show Noumurkah Show and Numurkah RSL concert teasle club meeting adjourned. Shire of Tungamah invites weighbridge keeper applications at Katnmatite Yarr Bre Keily of the dressmaking academy says Strathmerton classes will limit Wednesday and Thursday engagements. Numurksh Tennis Club plans a meeting to Melbourne for the Football League next Thursday night with adjournment to September 30. Wumhins Union Euchre party at Railways Institute Melbourne is noted. The Town Hall function occurs at 7.30 pm with the annual special association meeting. Interest is urged for attendance.

Shepparton Sales Kilpatrick, McLellan and Co New Zealand Loan and Mercantiles Agency Co Sheparton Numurkah Messrs Campbell & Co Jor Eeer Ie Wanghau Progress Association Tnstitute Uildings Melbourne Shire of Tungamah Katnmatite Yarr Bre Keily Dressmaking Academy Strathmerton Wumhins Re-Union Association Raileays Institute Flindere Street Numurksh Numaurksh Deto Melbourne Thelthe Resins

Water Meters Planned by Numurkah Water Trust

The Water Trust in Numurkah plans to install water meters with a decision set for October 9. Trustees cite slipping finances and note ratepayers may guarantee extra payments. the secretary says current rates fund the Trust, but meter sales could reduce future charges. The argument pressures aid for poorer residents who supposedly should not subsidize wealthier users.

Numurkah Prwestion A. Stringer Ainst

Numurkah Show Preparations Under Way for October Show

The Numurkah Agricultural Society outlines plans for the annual show on Thursday October 12 with revised rules booklet available from the secretary. Entries are open for dairy cow contest and two trotting events, with close dates noted. The arena and trotting track have been improved, a temporary crossing to the show grounds is being built, and a special picture program plus Cinderella dance are planned for the night. A working-bee led by President J A Tweddle involved yards work and post holes, with tea served by the ladies committee.

Nuurkah Agricultural Society C. Lamborn M.A. Hall J. A. Tweddle Yards W. Hankin B.C. Patrick The Indies’ Committee E. C. Watters

Nussurkab Club Forms Subcommittees On Green Use

The Nussurkab Committee appointed subcommittees for tournament affairs led by T. A. Morris with E. C. Pattick and P. A. Browne. They planned rolling skippers, split members into two sections, and discussed times for lady members. Green access set for Tuesday afternoons and Thursday nights while a Ladies committee formation was encouraged. Action on equipment and trophies, with land basin near completion and matting purchases authorized.

Ang Browne Messrs Johannson

Town Hall Screens Front Page Hit A Doctors Diary

Tomorrow night Town Hall presents a double feature. A Doctor’s story follows a young physician’s battle to uncover infantile paralysis as life and death collide with love and despair. George Bancroft, Trent and Helen Burgess star. Also shown is Sudden Money with Ruggles and Margaret Rambeau. The Great Waltz stars Miliza Korjus with a color Disney cartoon review.

Paramount George Bancroft Trent Helen Burgess Ruggles Margaret Rambeau Miliza Korjus Luis Rainer Fernand Gravet Hugh Herbert Lionel Atwill Father Flanigan

Auctioneers Offer Trust Monies To Lend At Low Rates

Jr McNamara and Co auctioneers advertise lending of trust monies at low rates through local agents Nurpurkeh Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite and Strathmerton. They promote six cylinder motor cars and trucks along with partnerships with The Commercial Union Assurance Co Trustees Executors Agency Co Orient Line and Prudential Life Assurance. Also cited are The Australian Estates and Mortgage Co and Lanz Bulldog crude oil tractors.

Dodge Ee Commercial Union Assurance CO Trustees Executors & Agency CO Orient Prudential Life Assurance CO Australian Estates & Mortgage CO. Ltd LANZ

Sale Fixtures and Stock Sales at Cobram and Numurkah

A sequence of livestock sales scheduled from September through November in Cobram Numurkah and Nathalia includes Kilpatrick McLellan and Co J McNamara and Co and J McNamara Pty Ltd. The calendar lists Unreserved Sales of horses contractor's plant timber gates and farm equipment plus special fat lamb and sheep sales and off shear sheep sale conducted in Cobram with Melbourne partners.

Numurkah Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co J. McNamara and Co Nathalia Cobram J. McNamara & Co Mtr J. A. Bourke J. McNamar & Co John McNamara & Co. Pty. Ltd Melbourne John McNamara & Co Kilpatch, McLellan & Co Wabia Walter Wilkinson S. McNamara & Co Camp. Well & Co Ilpatit McLellan & Co Shepparton Kilpatrick, McLellan Shepparton) & CO New Zealand Maco. Ltd

Sheep Dip Aid Firms Linked in Trade Names

Rousidson Bros and Tippett Traders appear among listed firms alongside Little's Sheep Dip National Trustee Co of Australia Ltd and Shearer's Farm Implements in a local directory style notice detailing business names and associations.

Rousidson Bros.’ and Tippett Traders, Etc Little's Sheep Dip National Trustee Co. of Aust. Ltd

CHINA'S Leading Herbalist Visits Numurkah Friday

A notice announces Herbalist CHINA'S Leading Herbalist at Coburg Avenue Melbourne will consult at Mr Simpson's Shamrock Hotel Numurkah every alternate Friday. All curable complaints treated successfully. Next visit Friday, September 22.

China Coburg Avenue Melbourne

Classified cattle sale notice with mixed stock

An advertisement lists 50 head of mixed cattle including fats sprinters and well bred steers and heifers. Also a line of Ewe Weaners in wool.

Also Mentioned on This Page

District News William Searle Sunshine Inernine Yant Lune Vicary Corbram Ieee Wama Fi Ie Cpatra Supply Commission Wen Mens Nuturkah Wania Teasle Club Numurea New By-Products CO Church of England—Numurksd Nussurkab Committee Ight F. A. Guenther Green T. A. Morris E. C. Pattick P. A. Browne Tournament M. A. Hogan van J. S. Mackenzie G. Lindsey H. Johannsen Town Hall Nurpurkeh H.O Picola Campbell and CO And Corlett and CO. R.A.C.V Queen Street Jurne Shearer Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co. Ltd Hudson-Terraplane Cars Kilpattick, McLeLan & Co S—Cobrim U—Numurkah J. Memara & Co Denys Lascelles Ltd Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd Victoria Ballarat Trustees Expre. and Agency Co Jance Co Tce Co N.Z. Ake General Motors Wool, Stock & Land Agents William Street Geelong Cons Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Pty. Ltd Newmarket A. R. Wadeson Edison SHEDT Artiin Mille Katamarice Banu Paniestlement Seine Comte Bey Huey Main Street Exore & Agescy Coy Leas End Mercentile Farmers’ and_ Settlers’ Co-op Insurance Co Phos MR. C. Lovey Wadeson Tow F. Nesbit Numurrah Numarkah Stock Sale McNamara & Co. Auctioneers Nathalia Stock Sale W. Hore Cobram District Picola District Hore Numurkah Stock Sale Numurkah Pig and Poultry Sale Ted Guppey Orient Line England MaMamara & Co Numureab J. McNamara and Co. Sele Numurkan Atralia George Mills Commission Doskie Agialters College Goldsbrough, Mort & CO. Ltd Pearson, Rowe, Smith & CO Bunge Australia Pty. Ltd Wheat Exporters Brunton & CO. Pty. Ltd Mistralian Flour Mills Prudential Insurance Cov Hudson Terraplane Cars Diamond T Trucks Jack Daly Melville Street Country Life Woodbine Grega B.D.V Private Seal Arcadia
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