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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1946
Page
3
The Nathalia district page records the Blind Auxiliary electing officers and notes resignations and appointments. It also reports Rev. J. C. Booth's call to Heywood, J. W. Trewin as Nathalia Agricultural Society president, and obituaries for Miss Ellen Payne and Mr Edward Reed with details of their lives and survivors.
A scrambled report describes a college lecture event with attendees and remarks about a protest over an agricultural issue. Names such as Fayovel and Campbell appear, along with mentions of a diary-like schedule and a reference to a “submission price” tied to a local matter.
A vintage advert touts Heenso Cough Remedy claiming one pint costs 2 shillings when made at home with a concentrated additive. It endorses famous names and asserts strong relief for adults and children, urging readers to buy now.
Polls open on Saturday August 24 with nominations closing the prior week. In the Eastern Riding retirement of Dr J S Mackenzie prompts bids from L Hemon and D Quinn, while Dr W Prentice seeks re election against J J Thornton. Western Riding hints at a Kerr seat contest with Tuckett not running and A J Mather and J H McKenna seeking the seat.
Church notices list various services across multiple towns with times and ministers. Locations include Numurkah Cobram Katamatite Waaia and Youarang with ministers listed as Rev. Wallace Rev. Pabb Rev. Moller and others.
Alma Joan Atkins and William McDonald married at St Augustine's Shepparton on Saturday July 27. The couple will reside in Brisbane. Alma Joan wore a deep blue suit and veil. bridesmaids included Miss Mary Coram. The reception for thirty followed at Mrs Coram's Swallow Street home. Mrs McDonald trained as nurse at Mooroopna Hospital.
Local agents listed represent a mix of companies including The Commercial Assurance Co and The Prudential Life Assurance. Also noted are ship lines such as The Orient Line of Steamers and Australian Estates con Ltd, along with equipment names like Welco milking machines and a crude oil tract. August appears as a byline or date reference.
District correspondents report Wunghnu and surrounding area forming a progress society. The first meeting drew a large attendance and monthly gatherings on the first Monday are planned. Returned servicemen sit on the committee as housing and building pressures rise.
All pieces of land Lots 7 8 9 and 10 on Ilan of Subdivision No 1899 Crown Allotment 17 Section B Township Strathmerton frontage to Main road 264 feet depth 330 feet Findlay Street four lots about 66 by 330 feet Lot 8 includes 5 room WB House 8.0 1 Garage with conveniences interior plastered Lounge has wooden ceiling lining electric light and water connected in good order Executors are genuine sellers home seekers should not miss this auction scheduled for 3 p m Monday at Strathmerton
Melbourne buyers and contractors plan a special sale at Shepparton on Thursday August 22 seeking 150 horses. Demand focuses on serviceable draughts delivery types and right horses with entries invited. Selling agents are J McNamara Co and Campbell Sons Strathmorton Auction Kilpatrick McLellan Co Pty Ltd Numurkah promote a sale at Strathmerton on Monday August 12 at 8pm offering a W B house and 3 building blocks executors of the late J F Ryan.
This Australian ad promotes Watkins products in essences spices medicines and cosmetics for home and farm use. It offers a full time exclusive retail right with car or van for ex servicemen and others to be their own boss and earn above average income. Contact Th J R Watkins Company 292 Exhibition Street Melbourne for full information.
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