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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1945
Page
2
L A Martin district manager of Shepparton 424 auction and clearing sales conducted in any district for state assurance company limited national custody executors and agency co for newmarket prompt settlements aue
Death on active service reported for Flight Sergeant Greg Hunkin aged 20 previously missing. Details note he was son of Mr and Mrs W. H. Thunkin and brother of Bill Maurine and Edward, with tribute to his memory. Includes local classified ads and notices interwoven in the column.
In fond memory of Pte. E. W. Paterson VX 19120 of the Pioneers who died of wounds in Syria in 1941. Also remembering husband and father figure Darin who died July 6 1943. Notices from siblings and family express lasting memory and love.
Notices list the Red Cross annual meeting in Kaarimba Hall on Tuesday July 10 at 2.30 pm and a dance in Numurkah Town Hall Friday July 6 for Blinded Soldiers' Appeal. Also mentions Strathmerton United County Party meeting July 12 with Speaker J G McDonald and a 500 card agg series in Numurkah and Waaia halls.
The Shire of Numurkah convenes a public meeting at the Town Hall supper-room Thursday evening July 12 at 8 o clock. The aim is to discuss advisability of providing a community hospital for NUMURKAHANG district and to encourage strong attendance from town and countryside residents.
A Grand Catholic Ball is announced for Strathmerton Hall on Tuesday July 10 with an excellent set supper. Carl Gervasoni's Orchestra of five instruments performs as the balance of the program includes guest gents four ladies two in uniform three. Secretary P Weiss signs off with pre and BR L Hessio.
Under the Local Government Act 1928 the Voters Lists for all Ridings of the Shire will be open for inspection without fee at Shire Offices Numurkah from July 9 to July 14 1945. Copies available at Nestern Riding Strathmerton Post Office Nathalia Herald Offic Kard, Barmah Store Moira Riding, Kotupna Post Office Wangaratta and Picola offices? Objections or claims must be lodged by July 14 1945 with the Shire Secretary with statutory declaration as proof.
Mrs A Gibson and Peter of Baulkamangh North thank friends for letters cards telegrams and tributes after a bereavement. Special thanks to Mrs D L G Thomas Dr Prior Matron and staff of Penzance Hospital Rev and Mrs Booth.
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission re advertises offers for the purchase of one secondhand Bedford motor truck. Inspection by arrangement at Numurkah yard. Offers to Secretary SRWSC Melbourne with £5 deposit due by 12 noon 11 July 1945. Not necessarily accepted.
Council meetings at Nuthalix and Numurkah discuss By-law 43 to prohibit and regulate refuse disposal and debris on land and streets. A confirmation meeting is set for June 9 1945. Also notices for claims against the estate of George Bitcon deceased from Numurkah Victoria. Executors seek written proofs by September 7 1945 with distributions to follow.
A South Australian Parliamentary Committee toured the Murray Valley district led by C R Cudmore to study soldier settlement prospects. The visit included Cobram and Yarrawonga irrigation works with inspection of estates, orchards, and the bifurcation off-take system. The aim is to align production with demand and consider area allocations for returnees in irrigation or rainfall areas.
Final accounts show a melt profit of £134 from the Town Band sports in aid of the band. The £150 estimate stemmed from a misread booth takings of £16. President J May has resigned after a stormy meeting, with hopes for a public gathering to heal divisions. Credit balance stands around £230 as committees praise their work and seek reconciliations. The balance sheet will be published in the next issue.
Nu Markah branch held its monthly meeting led by Mr A C Venables to discuss establishing a community hospital. A Citizens’ Association letter urged future Namurkah planning and an expert planner appointment. Mr C W Petterson proposed writing to the company about returning soldiers taking a position, with Mr C Wellington seconding.
Twelve months after Sergeant Greg Hunkin went missing in France the community learns he is presumed dead. The Fathers Association sent sympathy to Mr and Mrs Hunkin as Mary Miller, Greg's close friend, mourns. Keith Cowan of Waala receives RAF bravery mention. Jack Sheehan returns from war service to a public welcome in Sandmount with choir, speeches, and a community supper.
At the monthly meeting of the Numturkah branch of the Fathers' Association sympathy was expressed for the family of Private Colin Flack. A motion that the branch's sympathy be conveyed to the family was carried in silence. The report from the Argus notes and a reference to Miss Grave Villiers' publicity role for Austrian Red Cross. A family gathering marked the 80th anniversary of Mrs Richards.
Advertisements announce a Catholic ball with supper and a five-instrument orchestra at Strathmerton on Tuesday night July 10. Other items note dances at Waats Hall July 1 and Town Hall next Friday, a Bedford motor rack for sale, and a health-approved flush sanitary system offered by John Gray & Co Melbourne for 21 pounds. Also listed are Red Cross meetings with speakers Mrs Gillam H unt and J G McDonald, school card party at M A Hall, and Blinded Soldiers Appeal fundraising dance.
A travel friendly cough remedy advertises Heenzo concentrated cough br and water for a pint serving cost of 2 shillings for adults and children. It claims quick relief for coughs colds throat and bronchitis and touts lower price versus traditional bottle remedies.
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