Movie Exhibition Listings and Cast Highlights
A newspaper brief lists upcoming film showings and stars. Notable titles include Judge Hardy and Son, Men Against the Sky, Maisie Was Lady, Road to Frisco, Penny Serenade, and Hullabaloo with casts led by Frank Morgan Richard Dix Lew Ayres Ann Sothern George Raft Humphrey Bogart Ann Sheridan Eddie Alber Joan Leslie Irene Dunne Cary Grant. Some items are marked not for general exhibition or on specific dates such as Boxing Day and January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Eddie Alber
Joan Leslie
Brown Coree & Co Christmas Gift Suggestions
Brown Coree & Co Pty Ltd offers a Christmas gift catalog with handkerchief sets, collars, braces, belts, ties, underwear, suspenders, and shirts. Prices range from 1s 1d to 17s 6d, with options in cellophane wrapping and various patterns.
Seasonable Gifts and Christmas Linens at Local Shop
Seasonal grocery and gift items feature seeded raisins currants mixed peel and crystalised fruits ideal for Christmas hampers. Store showcases linen tea towels tablecloths sheets gloves handbags and silverware with gift sets for ladies and men plus pens razors and china ware, all offered at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultanas
Wilson
Christy
Conway Stewart
Swan
Numurkah Leader Classified Advertisements
A dense, era style classified column listing sales for stud Ryeland rams, a 6oomed dwelling, lost gold wrist watch, notices on increased ad costs, wanted quiet pony, wheat collection by firms, perfume and gift displays, bargains in Xmas gifts, medical supplies, chemist ads, katamite motor coach timings, Treacy’s toy and book displays, a removal notice for tailor services, and business tips for advertising in The Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Tyack
Numurkab
Campbell & Co
McDonald, Melville Streets
Numurkah
E. Sutcliffe
Baulkamauch
F. Sanders
Wonghny
Louis Hamon
F.P.S
F.P
J. N. A. Greig
S. H. Henshall
Clarendon St
Melbourne
Hamon's
Louis Hamon’s
Telegraph Hotel
J. Eddy
Ginger Megg
Treacys
R. Pocknee
Practical Tailor
Kilpat
Lowe Family Obituary Notice From Murkah Region
Catherine Lowe wife of the late George Lowe of Mundoona and mother to Will Ray and Vida Morris died December 15 at Pen zance Private Hospital Numurkah At Rest. Also another notice for Catherine Thompson eldest daughter of Sarah and William Thompson Yalea and sister to Will Annie Jane Lizzie Tom Edie and Mat. Advertisements note free notice under Coming Events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Numurkah
Catherine
Sarah
William
Thompson
Yalea
Will
Annie
Jane
Lizzie
Tom
Dee
Edie
Mat
Engagement announcements for Norma Jean Williams and Shirley Ruth Tame
Norma Jean Williams of Dunbulba lane and Alan Monash of Toc umowal road Numurkah announce their engagement. Also Shirley Ruth Tame of Strathbogie and John E. Jorgensen of Waaia announce their engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean
R. H. Williams
Dunbulbalane
Alan Monash
F. C. Matthews
Tocumowal Road
Numurkah
Shirley Ruth
E. B. Tame
Strathbogie
Ito
John E
Ra.n.v.r
H. Jorgensen
Waaia
Family thanks organizations for POW son Jack letter
Mrs Sheehan and family express gratitude to patriotic organizations for gifts and clothing parcels. After six months of anxiety they report a letter from their son Jack, a prisoner of war, saying he is well and being treated well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan
Jack
Notice by butchers due to staff enlistment
Owing to staff called up for military service and the impossibility of securing reliable labor, we are reluctantly compelled to notify customers that on and after January 1 deliveries of meat to customers homes cannot be effected. Kinnaird. Eric Lee.
Vacancy notice at Numurkah office of Victoria Electricity
The Victoria State Electricity Commission invites applications for two clerical and showroom positions in Numurkah. Adult female clerk and showroom attendant roles offer £35 per week. Submit full details including education and birth date with testimonials by December 27, 1941 to Secretary W. J. Price at 22-32 William Street Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Street
Melbourne
Numurkab
Numurkah Shire Tender Notice for Ulupna Road Works
Tender invites issued by Shire of Numurkah for Contract No 122F/234 forming grading trimming and sanding north from two chain road to Ulupna creek on Ulupna bridge road. Plans available at Herald Nathalia January 7–9 and Shire Hall Numurkah January 12 at noon. Deposit 1 percent or £1. no obligation to accept lowest. Stringer Shire Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Numurkah
Chain Road
Ulupna Creek
Ulupna Bridge
Herald
Nathalia
Shire
Numurkab
Shop hours amended for week except Saturdays
Shops will open at 8.30 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. on all days except Saturday when closing time is 12 noon. Usual lunch hour from 12 to 1 observed as usual.
No Blue On December No Issue of The Leeder Next Week
A notice states no issue of The Leeder on Tuesday December 30 to allow staff a few days off. The rest of the text references the Institute for 1941 and a postponement or cancellation.
Labor Party Vigilant in Shepparton Branch Meet
The Shepparton Labour Party branch held a weekend meeting urging traders to comply with government closures and stressing duty to support the government’s call for exemptions from military training and proper use of resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Party
Shepparton
Numurkah Leader listing details
The Numurkah Leader notes weekly publication every Tuesday evening with a subscription rate of 10 shillings per year including post or delivery.
Christmas 1941 reflections on war and faith
A wartime Christmas meditation condemns Nazi tyranny and Japanese aggression while urging steadfast resolve. The piece contrasts the Christmas message with global devastation, honors Australian soldiers, and calls for continued sacrifice until peace is won. It praises Churchill and allied resolve and frames duty as a Christian imperative amid calamity.
Evacuation rules and shop hours amid flood warning
The notice outlines evacuation forms for households in flood areas and mandates wardens to collect them before year end. Stores face early closures and preholiday hours changes, with severe penalties for noncompliance. A bowling tournament is noted, along with community reminders on toaring to householder obligations and local church events.
Fragmented letter touches church rights and interference
A jagged correspondence cites public worthin in churches and ministerial rights, blaming authorities for interfering with services. It quotes a definition of primary church authority and notes concerns over civil actions against Christian ministry and worship.
Vacancy for a Female Clerk at Neawurkah Office
The Electricity Commission announces a vacancy for a female clerk in the Neawurkah office. Applications show eligibility, with preference for local residents and prior clerical experience. deadline and filing details follow in notices.
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A. McPherson & Son Pty. Ltd
Numurkah & Cobram
Sigma
Maggie
Town Hall
Martha Raye and
Charles Ruggles
Ann Sothern
Ian Hunter
Dulcie
Mickey Rooney
Lewis Stone
Hardy and Son
Frank Morgan
Richard Dix
Ren Taylor
Marx Bros
John Carroll
Melvyn Douglas
Myrna Loy T
Lew Ayres
Maisie
George
Irene Dunne
Cary Grant
Warren Williams
Collins
Melbourn Sasngry Tome
Magen Joena Tet
Poadive
Cerely
Grocery Department
Toys ‘Shopper
Geta
Numurkah Green
H. Johannsen
Naring
Kinnaird
Eric Lee
State Electricity Commission
Victoria
W. J. Price
Shire OF
Christ
Bethlehem
Europe
Russia
Hitler
Japan
America
Great Britain
Germany
Britain
Hess
Churchill
Altogther
Mussolini
Tojo
Australia
Mit VW
Feypt
Palestine
Diavera
Crete
Syria
Dhaulil
Henig
Humberdie
Hirasi
Jean Teal Rifians
Justin
Uae
Maguire
Numurkah Bowling Club
H. Foluminen
D. Mamtermid
A. Wiliams
Sydney
Gilbin
A? Demesses
Fowine
Guias Ee Pine
Fmm
Sitinkah Nyinher
Ie Itingy Toler Funtsedndsier Pty
St John’s Chury Sewanee
van Sydney
Fura
Berner
Aiden
Wieowe
Onal Ety
Cuba
Electricity Commisson
Neawurkah
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