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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1946
Page
3
Local notices report on leave arrangements for staff, conference plans, and potential factory sites in Numurkah. Updates mention Osbanive and Hedger visiting, job eligibility and applications, and talks on public work. Football results, umpire notes, and tennis club meetings are also summarized with names and dates.
Dr. Pinnick a well known farmer and popular Numurkah Shire president, was found dead after a heart strain while attempting to free his bogged car near his property. Born at Shepparton East, he moved to the district in 1898, built a notable public life, served as shire president twice, and supported local causes and soldiers’ welfare. He leaves a wife and large family. his funeral at Numurkah Cemetery drew a large attendance.
Auctions headline a busy period with J McNamara and Vquiqibell conducting a Campbell’s Fort sale on Shathiertay for late Geo. The event features horses trotting and high quality stock. Martin & Co plan an August 29 sale of 557 acres with water and access. Shepparton Sales and Kilpatrick groups advertise cattle and calves, while a strong Victorian tobacco and herbal ad copy promotes a peppermint cure.
Church of England schedules morning and afternoon services at Ketams atite Numurkah Numurkah Yarroweyah Strathmerton and other towns with multiple pastors including Rev Rose Rev Wallace Rev Fabb Rev Benjamin and Rev Wearinbs. Some locations list no service at Congupna W.
The Methodist Conference of Victoria and Tasmania approves a garden settlement at Wattly Park for needy children. A Shrine of Peace chapel with three stained glass windows will honor Services members who died. A $100 000 fundraising goal will launch at Nu marloth Circuit events on Sunday night August 18 with Rev J J Benjamin as guest speaker. Miss Nance Osborne and Miss Olwynne Lewis will perform.
A fragmented listing shows stock sales and auctions across Numurkah Cobram and surrounding towns including 23 Numurkah Stock Sale with Kil patrick McLellan & Co and 30 Numurkah Stock Sale with J. Mc Namara & Co. An event at Numurkah Town Hall previews a furniture sale led by Mr Norman Walker.
Land and clearing sales conducted August 16 include Numurkah stock auctions by Kilpatrick McLellan Rilpatrick and Co and J McLe... Limited. Listings name Numurkah stock sale events and participating firms, suggesting multiple auctions in a single day.
At the annual meeting Mrs J Thompson was reelected President and Bilis A M Galt and Mrs J McArthur were named vice presidents. Mrs J D Galt was reelected secretary and takes on treasurer duties replacing Mrs J Ross who held the post since 1940. The committee includes officers and Mesdimes A B Galt Hick and Ross.
Howard Martin & Co auctioneers outline a potential irrigation scheme not tied to the Berriquin system. They describe a main channel along the western boundary, possible water supply via existing Baroogs Water Trust, and pumping to pasture on 50 to 70 acres with gravity irrigation on 5 to 7 acres. Prospective buyers can tour the property for details and pricing reflects the owner’s asking price.
The Baulkamaugh South Red Cross branch raised £724 18s from 1939 40 to 1945 46. Donations included £42 to POW funds and £606 to headquarters. The group, with about 25 members, plans to close and thanks male members and late President Miss Sharp for their support. Parcels and donations to headquarters accompanied funds.
Fragmentary note reflects a columnist claim that the committee has long urged industry involvement and public stance. The text hints at ongoing controversy but provides no clear dates or names.
An advertisement urges readers to save money by making one pint of Heenzo cough remedy at a cost of two shillings per pint. It imitates glamour ads by referencing Ste Harey Lauder and Miss Glade Reoceiet.
A Watkins advertisement touts exclusive rights to retail Essences Spices Medicines and Cosmetics in Australia. It promises a full time occupation with above average income and independence as your own boss. Send details to Th J R Watkins Company 292 Exhibition Street Melbourne.
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