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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1947
Page
4
Readable text lists diverse goods including looks and fashion shirts, pyjamas and wallets, sleeve links and shaving rushes. Gift sets, fountain pens and propelling sandals appear among holiday wear offerings.
The Numurkah branch presided by Mr C W Petterson discussed land being prepared for soldier settlement in the Murray Valley. Members cited land damage risks and noted the Soldier Settlement Commission and Repatriation Local Committee actions. A donation of £25 was approved for Mooroopna staff visiting recuperating soldiers. Petterson announced his forthcoming departure and praised local residents and association members for support and cooperation.
A reader proposes a central clock tower war memorial with a chiming clock to suit a post office site. The letter questions Mr Chifley on trust in the people to express views on nationalisation via referendum and urges consideration by the Council committee and the public.
Private A J Moneyhittie admitted to hospital with gunshot wounds. Lance-Corporal W H Searle, nephew of Searle Bros, Sandmount, died from wounds in France. Private Jim Miller of Numurkah wounded in both thighs and face. Private H B Field of Numurkah admitted with burns. Mr Richard Crawford of Picola died on Thursday. Mr S Baxter of Picola sworn as a justice of the peace at Nathalia Court. Two deaths: Mr John Ellwood 82 and Mrs Mary Ann Waterson 85. Wanghua Red Cross carnival raised £136 2/7. Nathalia electric light charges increased. Fifty points of rain recorded on Monday. The record.
The year to date score stands at 2798 points, surpassed only once since Ts89 when 2865 was recorded. The Rey My Batten was entertained at the Marungi Church of England and presented with gifts.
Church notices list service times and attendees across Cobram Wangaratta Numurkah Strathmerton and surrounding towns. Names include Rev Rose Rev Lawson Rev Dunkley Rev Blakemore Mr Hamon and Mr Croucher with services from early morning to evening.
Fragmentary ad style copy touts a home remedy approach with a concentrated chemical bottle titled HHEENZO. It markets cost savings and health benefits for adults and children, promising quick relief from bronchitis and influenza-like symptoms.
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