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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1941
Page
2
A feature on a romance between an aviator and a newspaper woman set amid chaotic times. The reel includes Walt Disney Cartoon in Color and several short pieces from the Crime Does Not Pay series plus Popeye cartoons.
A dense mix of sale notices, wanted ads, and notices from Numurkah and surrounding districts. Items include farm work opportunities for youths, dairy cows for sale, bicycles, and sewing machine repairs. Widespread names appear in Melbourne and Numurkah addresses with prices, contact points, and removal notices for Tailor R Pocknee at Kilpatrick Buildings.
In memory of Private James Haynes of the 37th Battalion who died of wounds in France on 29 September 1918. Also memorials for Vincent H. Baker who died 1 October 1935 and May Bub who died 22 September, with loving thoughts from wife, children, and family.
Local notes from Numurkah report a power blackout after a pole fell during a gale near Shepparton causing three hours of darkness. Heavy rain followed, improving seasonal prospects. Bowling Club committees re-elected H Johannsen and W Macdermit to the green, and J S Macken, W HAWER, J Willams, Adams, and T A Morris to the show grounds committee. An obituary expresses sorrow for a beloved Numurkah resident passing on October 9 9938.
Notices cover a Church of England Flower Show with judged divisions for flowers jams and cooking and a Wind up hall event at Kaarimba Hall with Gervasoni Orchestra. Activities include a later tennis club meeting in Numurkah Town Hall and a patriotic fund drive with a hall supper. Adequate exhibitor entries and participation urged.
The Nemurkan Bowling Club announces its official opening on Saturday afternoon next October 4 at 2 30 p m by Dr J S Mackenzie Shire President A cordial invitation is extended to all Refreshments from members are requested by the ladies in charge of afternoon tea F A Guenther President S Faye Hon Sec
TENDERS will be received until 10 am on 9 10 1941 for repairs and painting at Barmah East State School. Details available at Public Works Office and Inspector of Works offices in Shepparton Numurkah Nathalia and Barmah East. Tenders must be in sealed envelopes marked Tender for due.
Mr H C Kermode urged adding a paragraph to report on his remarks at the Murray Valley Luton League meeting. It notes that land in the irrigation district is valued by the Commission with a right of appeal to a Court of Petty Sessions, a minimum annual value of 5 percent of capital value, and a domestic and stock rate tied to the current rate. The lands register shows water rights, with appeals possible by October 10 to a District Appeal Board, currently including Mr P Mc Cormack of Cobram. it also covers a toast to The Press and debates over football coverage and war-effort questions in the paper.
Kilpatrick McLellan and Co and New Zealand Loan and M A Co will hold their pig and calf sale at Shepparton on Monday October 6 with a fat and store sale the next day The Wool App Victorian Producers Cooperative Co Ltd reports the 38th appraisals series began this week with readings from Riverina Northern Mallee and Wimmera districts The third catalogue for the season shows Northern clips weaker due to a poor season while Wimmera stock are well grown The series ends October 3 with proceeds due October 17 The 39th series runs Melbourne centres October 8 to 14 with proceeds October 28 Chief local appraisements listed including RB/NKH Ist yon 144d Ist wa cbk 14d FG/Boosey Istal 13d Inta cbk 124d
Mr and Mrs J. A. Cuthbert of Katanga report their son Arnold is in Germany. He is healthy and well treated. The piece also describes a wedding at St. Hil and lists attendees, attire, and the celebrant Archbishop Wa.
Donations totaling funds for Christmas hampers and comforts fund the War Service Fund and Comforts Fund in Numurkah district. Gifts include cakes, almonds, eggs, butter, and knitted goods for prisoners of war in Germany. A branch in Naring forms with Everit Thomas president. Contributions from Numurkah Football Club and the Younger Set concert share are noted. Handkerchief material acquired for Malaya handkerchiefs. local ladies assist with manufacture.
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