Cobram Pig and Calf Sale and Stock Sales Schedule
Numurkah and Cobram sale fixtures list events for December including the Cobram Pig and Calf Sale on the 8th and multiple Numurkah and Cobram stock sales. Auctions feature crops, livestock such as cattle sheep and pigs, plus a furniture sale and lease tender for 308 acres at Kotupna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kotupna
Conj
J. McNamara & Co
Numurkah
Young— Husband Limited
Ace
Alex. Williams
Shepparton
North Shepparton
Acc
Mailer
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co
Cobram
J. Me— Namara & Ca
Numurkah Classified Advertisements and Notices
A collage of local classified items lists sales ads for goods and services including bicycles seeds harnesses and clothing, plus requests for lost sheep and operational notes. It also mentions prescriptions from Louis Hamm and a friendly chemist, electrical repairs, and getting military addresses for Christmas greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hamm F.P.S
George Washingtons
Numurkah
Lorna Rae
Louis Hamon
P.P.S
F. B. Amor
Melville Street
R. Pocknee
Commercial Bank
Church of England Sunday School Prize Night in Numurkah
An advertisement notes a Coming Events notice for the Church of England Sunday school prize distribution and anniversary. The event is set for Monday December 13 at 7 30 p m in the Town Hall Supper Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Numurkah
Town Hall
Engagement Announced of Madge Olive Sykes and Ronald Hilder
The engagement is announced of Madge Olive, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J Sykes of Numurkah, to L A C Ronald F G Hilder, second son of Mr and Mrs F C Hilder of Lombardia Tambellup West Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Olive
J. Sykes
Numurkah
L.A
Numurkah Leader Subscription Rate in 1943
The Numurkah Leader lists a subscription price of 10 shillings per year for post or delivered copies. The notice indicates weekly delivery on Tuesdays, with the December 7, 1943 issue shown as the reference date.
Local and General Paragraphs Summary of Wartime Notices
Fire destroys a washhouse at Mr W Carlisle’s South Numurkah residence after the resident’s absence. The alarm system prompts discussion on fire siren use and public warning. Wartime notices urge calico for soldiers parcels, streamline Army recruitment through local channels, and compulsory school-leaver registration. New rail services from Tocumwal Picola to Melbourne begin, with updated schedules. Wheat prices unchanged with 4d per bushel for quota bagged wheat and 2d for surplus. government board notes corn sacks for wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Carlisle
South Numurkah
Carlisle
Man—power
D.G. of Manpower
War Agricultural Committee
National Service Officer
Numur—kah
A. S. Marshall
Director General of Manpower
Tocumwal
Picola
Melbourne
Pico A
Katmtite
Sirlive
Australian Wheat Board
Grand Gala Day Tennis Bowls Variety for Mooroopna Hospital
Grand Gala Day features tennis and bowls to aid Mooroopna Hospital. Tennis entry 3 per pair, bowls 4 per pair, both games start 1 pm. Entries close December 24 with G Hunt for tennis and N Zanelli for bowls. Afternoon tea, grand concert with Gervasoni's Orchestra, dance to follow. Mrs C Wellington president, Mrs V Gillespie hon. sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Scurry
G. Hunt
N. Zanelli
Gervasoni
C. Wellington
V. Gillespie
Change of business at Numurkah fruit and veg shop
Wally Sutcliffe announces he has taken over the fruit and vegetable business formerly run by Mrs H A Lee in Numurkah district He thanks friends for their support in his carrying business and hopes for a fair share of patronage in the new venture The shop offers fruit and vegetables in season soft drinks ice cream and confectionery as obtainable Your support will be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Lee
Numurkah and
District
Victorian Railways Altered Passenger Train Service
Rail timetable announces new Saturday services starting December 4 with Tocumwal Seymour Melbourne at 3.25 pm and Picola Numurkah Katamatite Shepparton at 4.15 pm. Additional December 6 service departs Melbourne at 8.10 am Monday for Tocumwal via Essendon Seymour and all stations, connecting to Katamatite Pico lines by 12.30 pm Shepparton and 1.10 pm Numurkah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocumwal
Seymour
Melbourne
Picola
Numurkah
Katamatite
Shepparton
Essendon
Pico
Probate notice for Mary Ann Christie and William James Scott Christie
Executor Frederick Charles Scott Christie of Baulkamanagh North farmer appointed by the will of Mary Ann Christie late of Numorkah Bisrwe deceased dated 14 June 1943 seeks probate. The probate order dated 6 December 1943 confirms the will and appoints W James Scott Christie of Yarra as executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Christie
Numorkah Bisrwe
Frederick Charles’ Scott C Christie
Baulka
Grasshopper Invasion Hurts District Crops And Community Buzz
Reports describe extensive grasshopper damage across the district north of Numurkah with a 22 acre lucerne plot eaten near Yarroweyah. Farmers urged to supply relatives' names and military addresses for Christmas greetings. local notes mention community events and a volunteer effort at Strathmerten News with prize winners and a presentation to a retiring club secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Webster
Yarrooweyah
Numurkah
Nupjarhel
C.W.A
Fo Bere
Strathmerten
Nanos
Frank Tuck
Tha Syne
Market Reports And Sales To Come In Cobram Township
Market reports and sales to come outline a sale of Cobram township property near Stillinestreet adjoining the Stas Savings Bank. Vendors McNamara & Co and AR Wade in conjunction with trustees plan public sale of land allotments with buildings in central Stillinestreet. Younghusband's Sales next Friday list yards tables beds sundries and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Mechanics’ Hall
McNamare
Mes
Guerrila
Stillinestreet Cohan
Stas Savings Bank
de McNamara & Cy
de McNamara & Cy Both Movks
Younghusband
Youncshwstand Ltd
Alex Willian
South Down
Numurkah
Civil Aviation Acreage and Runways in 1943
The Department of Civil Aviation controlled 16 900 acres of aerodromes as of July 1943, up 6 100 acres from July 1939, with paved runways totaling 4 604 400 square yards, an increase of 31 586 000 square yards. The RAF had seized many civil airfields since the outbreak of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A.A F
Department of Civil Aviation
Walter Bursill Hairdressing Specialist
Walter Bursill of Melville Street Nemurkab is authorised by Victorise dressers Board to perform all hairdressing tasks. Specialising in tobacco related items and accessories, cigars, pipes, and related paraphernalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorise Dressers’ Board
Tobacco
Ettes
Cigars
Pipen
All Jere Requialtes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Young Husband Limited
King Street
Jack Campbell
Phone Numurkah
L. T. Cussen
Ome
A. T. Gilmour
L. A. Martin
State Assurance Company Limited
National Trustees Executors & Agency Co
Newmarket
Younghusband Limited
Younghusand Limited
Numurkah Stock Sale
G. H. Morieson
L.D.S
B.d.se
Melville-street
Prone
Nathate
Toeumwal
Company of Awstrattie
Dudley Bros
Sandmount
H. F. Grinter
Katanga
A. W. Hyde
Verandah
J. N. A. Greig
F.P.S
Treacy’s
Umurkah Welfare and Comforts Fund
Namurkab
St. John's Hall
Heidleberg
Norma Lee
Ponzi
W. J. Suteliffi
Nagambie
Numurkahites Association
Wunghnu
Mooroopna Hospital
Wally ‘Sutcliffe
Norwich Union
Queen Street
James Williams
F. A. Guenther
Margerine Board
Walter Bursill
Nemurkab
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