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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1940
Page
2
The article announces that we are now sole agents for Henderson Hats and will showcase a full Autumn and Winter lineup. It highlights the range of smart and becoming styles available to customers.
A public meeting for Town and District residents interested in promoting the annual North-Eastern and Goulburn Wal e Schools' Association sports will be held in Numurkah Town Hall supper room on Wednesday April 17 at ? p.m. Parents, business people and others willing to help are urged to attend.
Public notice invites contributions to the Lord Mayor's Fund for Polish war refugees Turkish earthquake sufferers and Finnish war victims. A Country Roads Act notice declares Yarrawonga Jerromany Murray Valley Highway closed against timber traffic May 1 to October 1 1940 with penalties up to £20 per offence. Anzac Day service planned April 25 in Town Hall at 11 am chaired by H V Guthrie with J G McDonald MLA speaker. Shepparton and Numurkah bands to perform. soldiers to meet at 10 am clubrooms. A new member welcomed at the monthly meeting. socks distributed and knitting wool to be supplied. planning for Young Australia Scout concert at Seymour Military Camp on April 25.
Tenders are invited for laying a new floor in Wanghau Mechanics' Hall including labor and material. Return by Friday April 26. The lowest tender or any tender may not be accepted. Full particulars from-
A garbled report lists Barona club remaining in the second highiest competition with Muckitell club also set to play. Names such as Messe Noonan Jo Ryan and others appear as officials. a delayed annual meeting and a fire incident at the club’s property are noted along with memorials and club officers.
A Shepparton Commerce dinner quotes Mr W E Robertson on Shire growth since 1442. A meeting is planned in the Town Hall supper-room to decide support for the North Eastern and Goulburn Valley Schools Association carnival at Numurkah, with officials warning venue changes if funds are unavailable.
Town Hall Pictures offers a program headlined by Gracie Fields in Shipyard Sally with supporting feature Naughty But Nice starring Dick Powell and Ann Sheridan. The show includes Newsreels and a musical lineup including Wish Me Luck and Annie Laurie as the night’s entertainment unfolds.
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