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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1940
Page
2
One only and three plus sizes feature floral silk crepe and flat crepe frocks at deep markdowns. Prices drop from 52/6 to 17/11 across several styles including wrap over, navy, striped and floral designs. Limited quantities remain, bargains tagged with final clearance pricing.
Local shop advertises a big clearance of summer millinery in assorted straw shades and styles. Hats priced from 1 shilling through 3 shillings with discounts on children’s floral stitched hats, matron models, and trimmed Ready-to-Wear. Gaysun Nats shady hat features convertible wide brim and shaping stitches, usually 7/11, now discounted. Balance of children’s straw stock also reduced.
A compact list of garden supplies with prices including bone manure packets, Norfork hoes, rake heads, bow rake, garden trowels, hoses, ladies' forks, flower pots and pot saucers. Items are priced in old currency per unit with varying sizes and finishes.
In memory of Liam Edward Roberts died February 6 1938. Like ivy on the withered oak your memory will keen for ever and never fade away. Inserted by his wife Melina Roberts. THANKS The family of the late Mrs J Hatty express gratitude for letters cards floral tributes and sympathy during their bereavement.
Local newspaper entry notes the Numurkah Leader established in 1896 and publishes on Tuesday with evening edition. Subscription rate listed at 10 shillings per year, available by post or delivery. The issue date is Tuesday February 6, 1940.
At Numurkah Court John Torpy was fined 10 shillings plus 4 shillings 8 pence costs for a rear lamp defect on a motor truck and 2 shillings 6 pence for an unfitted windscreen. Frank Mulberg was fined 10 shillings for riding a bicycle without a light. The annual schools excursion to Pebourne made a profit of £54 2 3, to be spent on school improvements. The text notes the number who traveled on the train but cut off.
Amusements notices describe a Scout relay from Albury to Shepparton organized to show message relay potential in emergencies and to invite troops to a rally in Aubury. Numurkah Scouts participated with Patrol leader Max Charlesworth. Annual meetings and elections planned in Katamatite and Trengrove corners. Turfs events at Wunghnu and Cobram announced with proceeds to St Joseph's.
A collage of classifieds lists goods and services from caustic seed to frocks and millinery. Advertisers include Allison's Nurseries in Collingwood Victoria Parade and Campbell & Co promoting bargains while Numurkah retailers push sewing machines printers and home services. Croquet club notes and crop assessment reports follow with regional commentary on rust and grain varieties and a political United Country party dispute roiling debates.
A special discount of 10 percent for cash is allowed on all Alexander tennis bats purchased during February. An excellent range of rackets is available with prices from 22/6 to 78/6. Dunlap Seecoew Spalding Ormiston Barnett Glass tennis balls 21/ per dozen. Special club prices apply. Tennis eye shades 1d to 3d each. After the expiration of fourteen say from the publication.
Notice fragment mentions February 7 event at Town Hall Pictures with titles Straight Place and Show News is Made at Night and an annual meeting at Wanghau Mechanics Institute. Limited readable details. no clear outcomes or full context.
A noisy transfer notice records Mr Co Crayford leaving Nu markeh today for the Echuca branch of the Bank of Au ralasia. The event featured a presentation by a shaving entity and included many attendees and speakers, with remarks by officials and a large turnout at the event location.
A garbled wedding notice mentions Mies Miverty and McRengie as a couple. Amid stray phrases about attire and cake, the readable bits suggest a ceremony date in late May and references to family members and friends. The readable text remains fragmentary and unclear.
The Ulster Central Party quarrel centers on central councillors wielding power over ministers and MPs, creating a split between party executives and government officials. Mr McEwen argues for reform to end factional control and allow the government to proceed with war-time duties while sources push for clarifying authority and accountability within the party.
The readable fragments describe a dated scene with people and a possible mention of a person named T. but details are uncertain. The text hints at a social or local event but key names, places, or outcomes are not clear.
A fragmented listing details members and officers of the Old Sporting Club including captains, presidents, and committee names such as J. Drummond, Trewin, Wirley, and Fassam. It names honorary figures and officials like Rev J.C. Coutie and Mrs. Met, with various roles and titles.
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