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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1943
Page
5
A monthly Red Cross meeting was held at Mechanics Hall with President Mrs McLachlan. The group decided to add 10 shillings to the general fund and prepared a parcel of clothing and comfort items for dispatch. The next meeting is set for January.
The WoAN annual meeting elected President and officers including Vice Presidents McCrabb Zanelli and Kuvesen, Secretary Miss Fellow and Treasurer Miss Gryer. Mrs Soden spoke on Melind and two demos by Campbell Roth. A prize went to Mrs McCrabb for branch work. Craftwork display and CWA demonstrations followed, with tea and social time. Next meeting is Wednesday with plans for a Christmas party.
A notice invites eligible children to a town hall gathering hosted by Numurkah Bowling Club and RSL with a Christmas program. The event aims to ensure no child is left out, and invites are coordinated through the secretary Mr Wae Wach Shire Comej.
The Federal Treasurer Mr Chifley states that war bonds often face discount when sold and reminds bondholders a minimum price is fixed for all redeemable securities. He warns those with pressed holdings to consult their heirs or brokers for orderly redemptions.
Sworn valuations made. Local agents for Dodge Bros. 6 cylinder motor cars and trucks. The Commercial Union Assurance Co. The Trustees Executors & Agency Co. The Orient Line of Steamers. The Prudential Life Assurance Co. Ltd. The Australian Estates Co. Ltd. Lanz Bulldog crude oil tractors.
December sales listings at Mechanics Hall Cobram include sale of allotments and buildings on Station street adjoining the State Savings Bank in conjunction with Mrs A Wadeson. Also Nathalia and Numurkah stock sales scheduled through January with Kilpatrick McLellan Co J Moe Namara Co Young husband Ltd and others.
The dining room has been reopened and will be controlled by Mrs Watson and daughters. The bedrooms have been refurnished, and accommodation has been provided for boarders and casual guests.
Land and clearing sales conducted with notices listing 24 Numurkah stock sale and 7 Numurkah stock sale. Firms include J Mc Dennys Lascelles Ltd Ballarat Banking Co. Vic to ria Insurance Co Ballarat Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Bunge Australia Wheat Exporters National Insurance Co of NZ All risks including live stock and fencing All General Motors cars and trucks Cooper's Sheep Dip Sole local agents.
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