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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1938
Page
2
Hardware specials advertise enamelled and stainless kitchenware with cream and green or blue and green finishes. Items include saucepans, kettles, teapots, canisters, spice sets, towel rails, mops, Pyrex casseroles, carving sets, knives, choppers, strainers, and mixing tools priced from 1s to 12s 6d per item.
A listing of various 2lb self raising flour packets at 44d each and other value items. Includes Three Bears Oatmeal 2lb at sd per packet, custard powder 103d per packet, boiling peas, eucalyptus bargain, parrot food, boot polish, Cleasel cleaner, Gauber salts, coffee and chicory, Bluey Soap, Nu Asprin, ground ginger or cinnamon, Nestles cream, olive oil, dried apples, and a note about new ware and oven-safe top items.
A dense run of local ads and notices from Numurkah including services for sewing machines repairs, hairstyling, caring for farms, cow sales, woolpacks and cornsacks, secondhand goods, medicines, and various trades. Names like Mrs W Baker, Jean Robinson, T Clark, J N A Greig, W Carter jun, W P Clarkson, J Tyack, Louis Hannon, J Eddy, and Meiklejohn Street figures. plus references to Numurkah and Wunghna. The item lists vendors, sales, repairs, and daily transport, with contact details and prices.
In Memoriam for Thomas Henry who passed away August 21 1937. Always Remembered by his wife and daughters. In memory you are with us yet. Hearts that loved you never forget. Silver chains may rust and sever but links of love endure. Inserted by his loving wife and family.
Notices list social events and meetings including a ball for the Blind Institute on September 19 at Katunga Hall a euchre party on September 7 at M U Hall and an ex students tea on September 10 with an annual ball on September 14. Also irrigation league meeting September 1 and a special meeting for the Blind Auxiliary August 26 with a musical recital, plus a Caledonian Social and a working bee at Numurkah show grounds tomorrow.
A candidate announces intent to run for Tunganish Council in the north west riding. He asks ratepayers for votes and support, promising to guard the shire’s interests. The submission is signed ALT WADESON Cokram.
A candidate announces intention to run for the Tanai Shire Council Southwest Riding seat. He pledges to oppose rate increases, engage ratepayers personally, and seeks votes on polling day August. The notice includes thanks from local families and community acknowledgments.
The American tea by St John’s parish fete committee drew a large crowd. The correct turkey weight was 3 lb 362 oz, with Mr McGregor only three quarters of an ounce off. Mrs Davis won the teapot, and a euchre party with prizes was planned for Wednesday September 7 at the M A Hall.
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