Local ads spark New Year cheer and shop notices
A collage of 1942 era advertisements from Louis Hamon and others offer kitchen and medical supplies, binder aprons, tennis gear, blinds, and a pharmacy service. Notices include removal of R Pocknee to Kilpatrick’s Buildings Mand and hints of local supplier details from Numurkah and Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hamon
F.P.S
J. N. A. Greig
Clarendon St
Melbourne
Katamatite Alutor
Telegraph Hotel
Numurkah
J. Eddy
Treacy’s
R. Pocknee
Kilpatrick
Pocknee
Commercial Bank
Vacola Bottling Outfits Now On Show In Dept
Vacola bottling outfits offer home canning for fruit and vegetables with fresh fruit in abundance. The Fowler Vacola method promises year round preserves. Full stock of all bottle sizes lids rings and accessories available. Stocks limited so place orders immediately.
Gift suggestions for men from Ambassor Nile Beaucaire lines
A catalog style list offers handkerchiefs in cellophane wrap by the dozen or three per box, Pyramid latest patterns eight each, service handkerchiefs in plain Air Force or Khaki, fancy boxed braces and suspenders, wide end ties, athletic singlets, elastic top trunks, long underwear and Chucka sets, plus sports shirts and fashion shirts with collar options. Prices range from two dollars to the high teens, seasonable gift ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Beaucaire
Grocery Department Item List Sealed in Pastel Prices
A readout from a grocery department lists seeded raisins one packet fresh cleaned currants ten pence per packet fresh cleaned sultanas one penny per packet mixed peel in pockets nine pence crystalised cherries two shillings nine pence per pound walnut state Wilson jelly crystals for one shilling nine pence per packet junket gallay one packet corn flour two for one shilling?
Fancy Goods Gift Sets and Bags Display
A local shop advertises broad stocks of gloves hosiery and fancy goods. Gift sets for ladies and men include brands like Mitcham Lavender Christy's Boronia and 1 to 226 sets. Shaving soaps brillian tines ladies handbags in white black navy brown and other colors with smart styles and reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy
Hardware Department Silverware and Razors Featured
Silverware items include Silver Sugar Basins with Spoon 126 and 13/6, Silver Dishes with glass inset for jam and butter 6/11, Cake Forks in plush lined case 14/6, and best stainless Carver Sets 11/6. Also 6 ia and 6 small knives 35/, Silver Sandwich Trays 1y/6 and 16 I'l, plus crystal stock and fit cups and saucers. Razors Gillette Gem 7 o'clock in stock. further stocks now unobtainable.
50 Men Wanted for Fruit Picking in 1942
Advertises for 50 men to pick fruit for about 10 weeks starting January 19 1942 with wages above award rates. Contacts: Dundas Simson Pty Ltd Ardmona 13. Also notes probate and administration actions in Victoria Supreme Court related to James Sutton and Catherine Lowe with executors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundas Simson, Pty. Ltd
Ardmona 13
Supreme Court of the
State of Victoria
James Sutton
Bearn
William James Sutton
Nicholas Ralph Sutton
Eaid
Morrison & Teare Numurka
Supreme Court of the State of
Victoria
Catherine Lowe
Mundoona
Bereavement Card for Catherine Lowe Family Thanks
The family of the late Mrs Catherine Lowe thanks friends for sympathy shown by telegrams letters cards and personal visits during their recent bereavement. They ask recipients to accept this expression of their deep appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Lowe
NUMURRAH BRANCH ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
NUMURRAH Branch Fathers Association holds its annual meeting in the Soldiers Club Room on Thursday January 29 at 8 p.m. Election of officers and general matters to be considered. Members and intending members urged to attend. A Stringer acting secretary. NUMURKAHITES invited to Australia Day picnic January 26 at Fitzroy Gardens. Town Hall Supper Room January 19 at 8 p.m. Films on paper and board from waste material by Austral Waste Products Pty. Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurrah
Fathers’ Association
A. Stringer
Numurkahites
Fitzroy Gardens
Palm Sprimce
Australia Day Tournament Pairs Bowls Schedule
Australia Day tournament details pairs event with 3 bowls format. Eight ends per game across three matches. Entry fee four shillings per pair. Trophy valued around £1 1s. Entries close January 24. Play begins promptly.
Dog access rules in Melville Street shops urged
Shire of Numurkah owners of dogs are notified that dogs are allowed in shops on Melville Street both on and off leash within the shopping area. An inspector will enforce the order. Dogs failing to comply will be impounded and owners prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Street
Shire Council
Demed
Notice of February 1 1942 council meeting
Notice that a council meeting will be held in the Council Chamber Na thalia on Monday February 1 1942 at 10 am to examine and settle accounts for the year ended September 30 1941. The annual statement is printed and lies at the Shire Offices Numurkah for inspection. A STRINGER Shire Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalia
Numurkah
Lovejoy to visit Numurkah for medical consultation
Mr C Lovey from Melbourne will visit Numurkah in four weeks to be consulted at Simpson's Shamrock Hotel. He promises curable treatment for all complaints. Next visit Friday February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Numurkah
Shamrock Hotel
Girls and Women Wanted for Fresh Fruit Work
Kyabram Co-op and Fruit Pres. Co. Ltd advertise for girls and women to work on peaches and pears. High wages offered for about ten weeks starting late January. Good conditions and hostel accommodation provided. Apply at Kyabram location.
Numorkah Leader Tuesday Issue Notice
The Numorkah Leader announces weekly Tuesday publication with a subscription rate of 10 shillings per year for post or home delivery. This January 4, 1942 issue notes standard scheduling for readers and subscribers.
Numurkah Court hears Licensing Act cases
At Numurkah Court, before Mr H E Mobr P M, several Licensing Act cases were heard. A charge against the Shamrock Hotel licensee for allowing a person on the premises during prohibited hours proceeded. Prosecution by Kennady. defence by Messrs Morris and Deane for several defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah Court
H. E. Mobr
Shamrock Hotel
Prem
Depecter’ Kennady Proce
Mr & Bufe
Messrs
Morriasy 2Nd Deane
Sydney Fund Quota and Local Notices Summary
Lord Mayor of Melbourne sets Sydney fund quotas with Numurkah at £1870, Rodney £2325, Echuca £940, and Shepparton £1415. The piece also notes bank history, farm orders, and local sporting events in Numurkah amid 1941 1942 civic notices, plus a Christmas Eve letter from Sergeant Robinette and discussions on Bank of Australasia opening details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Numurkah
Sydney
Rodney
Echuca
Shepparton
Neshbouine
Tungamah
Deakin
Inverteordom Soldiers Honored In Local Observance
Distric soldiers were honored in a community ceremony featuring veterans and local officials. The event highlighted past service, with remarks on duty and unity, as attendees reflected on shared history and local military ties.
Community notices and town events in Numurkah
A mixed page lists events including a 28 bowls tournament in Numurkah and meetings at Fitzroy Gardens and Numurkah Fathers Association. The Shire Council warns Dog control measures: owners permitting dogs on Melville Street or in shops face impounding. dogs must be leashed in streets.
Fragmentary obituary notes obscure names and places
A damaged OCR snippet mentions multiple personal names and places in a vague obituary style but lacks clear details. The legibility issues prevent identifying relationships, dates, or locations with confidence.
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A. McPherson & Son Pty. Ltd
Numurkah & Cobram
Sam
Buy Now
Guenthers
Town Hall
Lucille Ball
Richard Carleen
Ann Miller
George Sanders
Wendy Barris
Linds Hayes
Robert Young
Laraine Day
Freds Iacecourt
John Litelin
Mary Dugan
Bourke Street
Stephen Morell
K.B
Alan Currie
M.C
E. F. Herring
C.B.E
D-S.c
E.D
Allan Spowers
D.S.C
W. K. Pullugar
Collins ST. Melbourne
C.l. Dumkerons
J.C Mackinnon
ELT
AE. Richardson
James A. McTider
K.b.eve
Cine McPherson
Arthur Oobraham
Worman J. Carson Samuel
Kilpatrick's
W. Bourke
L. Almstrong
Katunea
Brow Ada, & CO. Pry. Ltd
B.thrifty
Vacola Bottling Outfits
Grocery Department
Numurkah Win-the-War Committee
Ty Austral Waste Products Pty. Ltd
Shire OF
Shiry
MR. C. Lovey
Sat
Robinette
Soldi
Bob Robinnette
Prideaux
Pte
Saxton
Jack Sheehan
Bert
Buckle” Staveard
Bert Crozier
Jack Brown
Lieut. Brown
Ron Lee
Jim Sier
Alf
The
Sydney Fund
Jed
B. Amor
Bank of
Danny
Te Dockery
Comey
Warnehnu
Ani
Nurthouse
Wanehn
Nicholeon
Sidimis
Numurkith
Weil
Haut Mercial Bank
Woneiy
O'Connor
Dep of Commerce
J. Tuttle
J. Baker
W. Tuttle
Seymour Tele Jeraph
Euroa “Gazette
Respect Live
Syd
Telegraph
Eurosazette
jRoon
W. D. Macdermid
W. C. Shaw
A. Williams
T. H. Ball
Australia
Numurkah Club
SL TV
District News
Jack Ritchie
Colin Patek
Nariis Moth Dist
Inverordon
Guahang
Thane
Meath
Cobram
Uae
Wunghnu
Doge
Aem
G. J. Tuckett
Lavels
Uly Holt
Ian Kemawt
Iis
Leo Ivhote
Vorlons
Young
Acre
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