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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1946
Page
1
Trade mentions basic items such as food products medicines toilet preparations floor wax polishes fly sprays and related consumables appearing in listings. The text suggests continued availability and cataloging of everyday household items by merchants.
The War Memorial Hospital committee met on Tuesday to launch a vigorous canvass for donations early in the New Year. President W L Moss chaired the meeting with added members W J Thornton and W G Bursill, and R O'Brien as treasurer. They reported £5493 8/9 in hand including a £3000 government grant, invested in Commonwealth Bonds. A letter from James Williams proposed Wenzance hospital sale or lease, but the Charities Board opposed purchase. The committee aims to secure more funds to reach the £15,000 goal and plans a district canvass from January to March with a subcommittee to view sites and coordinate with the Friendship Club.
Many decorative plants shrubs and perennials suit Christmas giving. The article lists conifers box daphne azaleas maples valenc, dahlias and hydrangeas with fruiting lemon plants and grafted passion fruit. It notes gifting options including packed sets mailed or rail delivered and stresses living gifts require care and attention.
A Housing Commission meeting invites public input on Numurkah housing needs. It seeks concrete evidence of demand, desired housing arrangements, and the impact of proposed new industries or businesses on accommodation. Attendees may outline who needs homes and how many would occupy permanent housing.
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