Former Numurkah Picnic Draws Deep Old-Timers
Numurkah district alumni recall early teaching days at a committee gathering held at J F Bedwells Caulfield residence. Bruce Tunnock chaired, reports on association activities and school accommodation were read, with plans to hold the next picnic October 30 in Fitzroy gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bedwell
Caulfield
Numurkal
Ruby Woodhouse
Jim Wall
Ruby
Wall
Woodhouse
Numurkah School
Association
Numurkah
Bruce
Annie Callander
Rowe
New Zealan
George Burland
Birthday cheers at Mr Bedwell’s 90th gathering
Mr Bedwell, approaching his 90th birthday, told guests he was delighted by the visit and said the evening at his home was among his happiest. After midnight, attendees said farewell and planned future meetings in the Gardens as the group sang For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.
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Bedwell
Katamatite District War News and Local Notes 1918
Extracts from a 1918 Katamatite page report Bunbartha school fundraises £542 for patriotic purposes. Local soldiers Jock Cumming and Arthur Sullivan are killed in action. E Sutcliffe and F R Merifield wounded. Reg Chapman hospitalised. Mrs Crockett dies. John Coghlan found dead. Archie Drips and M Filiponi wounded. Numurkah Agricultural Society split on a dry show.
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Bunbartha School
Jock Cumming
Kastuniga
Arthur Sullivan
Strathmerton
W. Smith
Rivate E. Sutcliffe
Ballikamaugh
F. R. Merifield
J S. Mortimer
Reg Chapman
Katanga
H. Crockett
John Coghlan
Ulupna
Corowae
Archie Drips
Dripps
Kaarimba
France
M. Filliponi
Filliponi
Barmah
Numurkah Agricultural Society
Increased Train Services Restored by Railways Commissioners
The Railways Commissioners announce increased country passenger services starting September 27 bringing schedules to about 75 percent of normal. The move aims toward full restoration and offers faster, regular transport for country patrons, acknowledging hardships but noting improved service will come as soon as practicable. The Leader will be posted or delivered for 10 yearly.
New Hardware Stock Beats For Home Workshop Needs
A Milwaukee area hardware listing announces lawn mowers, hardwood weatherboards, hand saws with handles and screws, steel planes, hickory and spotted gum hammer handles, spirit levels, braces, tee squares, axes, clamps, drills, axe handles, bath heaters, and fittings. It also promotes kitchen chairs, ice chests, meat safes, stainless sinks, cabinets, and Beresford and Acme wringers along with imported alarm clocks.
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Excelsior
Mallee
Beresford
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Cobram
Katamatite Road
Thrillines
Ford
Mercury
Prefect
Anglia
Alex Biggar
Numurkah 195
J. M. Birrell
Sunnyside
General Carrier
George Tyres
S. W
Nathalia
E. P. Holmes & Sons the Reliable Carrying Service
Victoria
Numaurl
P.O
Phone Numurkah
Coxon’s
Melville Street
Ine
Linos
Feat Neal
Shamrock Hotel
L. Hamon
Commonwealth
Numorkcahites
Cis
Alice Bennett
Olly Farrands
Lil Shacklock
Liz Mackenzie
Dolly Draper
Gert Segrave
Grace Levings
May McCleary
Florrie Jaffray
May Bignell
Stack Mackenzie
Gordon Crozier
Harold Segrave
Edith
Fawcett
Miss McDonald
Alex Stewart
Bill Glenny
Jack Mackenzie
Ben Laws
Sis
Teben
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co, Pty. Ltd
M. W. Ingram
Leader
A. B. Morris
Morris Bros
F. F. Andersson Melville
William Johns
Methiourne
Shepparton
Kyabram
Faw
Sumurtmle
Tremyosn
Quinn St
Napearkahs
Dune
Brown, Cores and Co Pty Ea Nnmarkeb
Follows & Bate Ltd
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