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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1948
Page
4
Under new management H. E. De Abel formerly of Tecumwal takes charge of the Telegraph Hotel NuU Murkah. The dining room and kitchen are staffed by an experienced chef and meals are to be a feature for district residents and travellers.
At a monthly Numurkah R.S.L. meeting a statement attributed to councillor Mr L Michel was raised and a withdrawal requested. The article notes support from local soldier settler groups and committees, and discusses proposing a separate district for better representation.
Private T. J. Lynch of Dunbalbalane to an English hospital for trench fever. Vera Blackley knitted 128 pairs of socks five mittens and seven scarves for soldiers while bedridden after an injury. Ralph Young and wife serenaded on returning from honeymoon. Alex McDowell Nathalia appointed justice of the peace. Nathua Agricultural Society to take 25 percent from prize money to help pay expenses. Alf Waser home on final leave given farewell social and gifts. Shire Court re- (cut) THE Advertisements you see ta our columns are the invitations to you Sophias dou kre ved tr dep.
August planting tips cover shrubs trees and flowering varieties. Discusses proper watering after planting, best times for deciduous and evergreen stock, and specific plants such as Cydonia Japonica Boronia Megastigma azaleas camellias Luculia Gratissima and Lavendula Dentata with soil and sun needs and garden uses.
Compiled by J W Robinson of the Ormond Plant Farm. Church notices list service times for Numurkah Wanghno Tallygaroopna West Yarroweyah Cobram Numurkah Nering Strathmerton Baulka Youarang Youanmite Katamatite Cobram Dunbulbalane Bunbartha Marangi Congupna West Wunghno Katamatite posts and rev ministers.
The Department of Agriculture advises planting in early spring when soil moisture from winter rains supports establishment. Northern districts require hand watering as soil dries, with pruning optional but beneficial for vigor. Regular pruning not necessary unless growth lacks vitality, and thinning may renew fruiting wood on vigorous young lemon trees.
The Town Hall audience enjoyed While The Sun Shines featuring English American and French characters with a Red Cross hosted event. Proceeds expected to reach about £4,000 with cast changes due to illness and lively performances including a strong supporting turn by the butler Horton. Supper and floral tributes followed, and poultry bookings for 1948 were announced.
Local grocers A C Venables & Son list green peas green beans diced carrots sliced beetroot and sauces including Dad's Favorite Fawcett's mustard sauce Lea and Perrins Worcester sauce Holbrooks Worcestershire Heinz beef stock and Wow chutney. Also 6d bag salt and other canned goods priced to attract shoppers.
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