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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1940
Page
2
Housewife readers learn Numurkah Butter won third prize silver medal and trophy in the Export Honors class at a Victorian butter competition with 128 factories. The ad touts matching high quality butter for home use.
Tenders for lease s of Numurkah Agricultural Society s reserve close at 6 p m on Thursday next with T A Morris, secretary. LOST pair spectacles in case reward on return to H Williams. TRAILER wheels float shafts and sh motor parts. Prices right Glenny and Heard phone 73. Woolpacks once used like new. Sewing machines repaired promptly at reasonable rates Mrs W Baker Numurkah. Hamon s Special Lung Tonic advertised with 1/6 per bottle and emergency prescriptions. S H Henshall Chemist 242 Clarendon St Melbourne offers free catalogue. Katamatite Motor Coach leaves Telegraph Hotel Numurkah daily 1 46 p m J Eddy. W Pavey jun licensed plumber tinsmith Meiklejohn street Numurkah. R Pocknee practical tailor Meiklejohn street Numurkah suits from £ made to measure. Romance mystery Wild West fiction at Louis Hammon s Lending Library 3d per book. Writing pads envelopes ink pens best at Treacy s Numurkah.
The Light Horse Regiment calls fit men to join the umarkah troop of 20 LH as vacancies arise after losses to enlistments in the ALF and R.A.A.P. Promotions are merit based. Contact Sergeant W. Green for details and attestation papers or write to The Adjutant HQ 20 LE Seymour for more information.
Melbourne works department tenders due by 10 am 29 August 1940 for repairs and painting of the State School at Yielima West. Details available at Public Works Office and Inspector of Works Office Shepparton Police Stations Nethalia Numurkah State School Yielima West. Tender envelope must be marked Tender for due.
Public Works Department Melbourne announces 10 am on 22 August 1940 public notices for renovations and repairs at State School Katandra and Barmah, with additional repairs and renovations at offices and stations in Shepparton Numurkah.
The Shire of Tungamah announces candidates nominated for Councillor in the North West Riding. A poll will be held Thursday August 22 1940 to elect one Councillor at Katamatite Public Hall.
A Proclamation calls all eligible Australian men aged born between 1 July 1915 and 30 June 1920 to report for medical examination and enrolment in the Citizen Forces. It lists exemptions, reporting dates, and camp periods with locations across cities and towns, urging prompt attendance or penalties. The notice outlines two camp periods starting mid September and early December 1940, and notes exceptions for those already in naval or air forces or exempt.
In Numurkah Shire Central Riding br C Gordon thanks voters for returning him unopposed as a council representative. He pledges to continue serving the community with dedication and appreciation for the expressed confidence. The brief note reflects local political courtesy and continuity.
July report from the Principal of Dookie College notes a favorable seasonal outlook. In Tungamah Shire a by election to fill Dr. T. P. Batey’s seat was won by M. C. A. Batey by 41 votes, with 380 for Batey and 339 for Hodge.
Mrs Fuzzard and family express sincere thanks for kind expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement. Special thanks to Dr Coombs Mr E Sutcliffe and the Rev V Williams. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment.
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