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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1934
Page
2
Advertisement item lists men s summer MERCERY and SILK PYJAMAS with stripes or self colour options and contrasting collars, priced from 10/6 to 13/6, plus BRACE AND GARTER SETS, MEN S HALF HOSE, SILK TENNIS SHIRTS, wide Kad Ties, COAT SHIRTS, and LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS. Describes large stock and gift appeal for Christmas.
Advertisers are informed of a charge of 6d per line with a minimum of two shillings. No free paragraphs will be provided in this column for advertisements. Includes guidelines on formatting and placement as published in the notice.
Two obituary notices from January deaths. The Guird notice honors a 67 year old father of Jessie Ada John and Lesley with thanks from Mrs James Tyres and family for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes. The Pell notice memorializes Phyllis Pell who died January 3 1933 at 18 years 9 months, with family inscription about a brief life and deep sorrow.
The Numurkah Leader notes a weekly Tuesday issue with ten issues annually, indicating a posted delivered publication schedule.
Local entertainment notes report a Saturday programme at Mechanics Pictures featuring Cicely Courtneidge and Jo Hulbert in Jack's the Boy with extra shows of Mickey Mouse and Wall Disn ey's Silly Symphony cartoons. Also on offer is Northern Lights and a bright all British bill including the Spelling Competition. Brown Corke Co prizes go to Mrs A E Crozier for 73 misspelt words with runners up Mrs H Prideaux and Maurice Prideaux.
Garden notes offer tips for growing in restricted spaces using window boxes tubs and hanging planters. The piece lists suitable annuals perennials and care tips including soil drainage mulch and watering plus advice on equipment and protection from pests and extreme weather. It also covers kitchen garden tasks post-storm and crop replanting with emphasis on tomatoes celery broccoli and sprouts.
In the Strathmerton area a prominent woman laid to rest at Numurkah Cemetery greets with regret the illness of Mr B Cohen and sympathy for the family. Catherine Trickey, daughter of Captain Collins, has gained a promotion in the Salvation Army. Alex Walker debuts in local film and radio, attracting Efftee Films attention. Mr Leversha to lead Bunbarsa school, and two former Numurkah residents join the Australian Broadcasting Commission Military Band. Probate sought for Mrs Mary Hanrahan of Cobram, estate valued at 4 2/4 with £1115 to children.
A band of women who played a major role in the district’s early days mourn the death of Mrs Elen Thomson age 73 at her daughter’s home in Elsternwick. Born at Castlemaine she and her late husband helped develop Katunga district before moving to Melbourne. Surviving are children Alex Edith Gordon Frederick Elsie Muriel Doris and Dudley with several predeceased. Her passing draws wide regret among friends.
Acknowledgment of subscriptions received includes contributors D Sutton Mike Buchanan EK Thomay Wheaton Mrs kK 4 eckson Lynn auapss remaining Mackensie J Babeeil. The notice cites receipt of funds toward the next issue dated December 1 1883 unless otherwise stated.
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