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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1948
Page
6
Practical notes from J. W. Robinson on care for gladioli and roses in summer. Gladioli often used as cut flowers. cut spikes when 1 or 2 blooms open to extend vase life. For roses, pause watering in January to ripen wood, then prune late month, leaving 4–5 buds and some foliage. Feed with bone meal or manure and water well after pruning. Ramblers require different approach, with old wood removed after flowering to stimulate next year.
The William Johns Optical Service, serving Melbourne, Shepparton and Kyabram, now visits Numurkah monthly. Call or phone Mr F A Guenther, Chemist, for an appointment.
Ex servicemen in Yarroweyah form The Murray Valley Soldier Settlers League to promote recreation and act as liaison with authorities. It aims to remove hardships and hold lectures on dairying, with officers including President W. H. Gibbins and Vice President K. B. Iddles.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Margaret Meiklejohn of Strathmerton and Thomas Willierose of Marungi. Local officials and staff changes are listed for Shepparton offices and firms including Brown Corke Co Nachaira and Vic via Producers Co. A court action involving nine youths at a conscription meeting ends with dismissal. Stanley Young awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for leadership after officers fell. Public gathering welcomes Private A W Sullivan home in Livergordon. Carnival committee to hold next carnival without betting. Wheat farmers receive an advance and guaranteed price. W N Glenny becomes Bank of Victoria agent at Speed.
Monday's Shire Council meeting formally confirmed a bylaw on one way traffic for Blake Street Nathalia from the Broken Creek bridge to the plantation end. Vehicle and rider directions require travel on the left side of the reserve in both north and south directions with fines up to £20 for offences.
The 1947 report shows 907 people found employment at Shepparton, 823 males and 84 females, with 963 advised, including ex servicemen. District officer H T Donaldson called the year very successful, noting rising employer use and free service. He urged jobseekers to contact him or local agents. Numurkah details follow.
The local staff, led by secretary and Cobram district agent, will expand services in 1948. Melbourne departments will handle specialized queries on juvenile, professional, scientific, technical work, and building trades. Specialists remain available to aid both employers and employees as part of the community assistance goal.
Special sale notes 2807 tins of cordials and citrus juice on offer. Includes descriptions of tins and varieties with bulk discount implications and in-store pickup details.
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