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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1948
Page
4
The Telegraph Hotel at Nu Murrah is now managed by H. E. DeAbel formerly of Tecumwal. It aims to be a popular stop for distant travelers with a capable dining room and kitchen led by an experienced chef. Meals will be a feature.
The Leader argues Prime Minister Chifley pushes a new shipping line and shipbuilding plan funded by taxes. It cites prewar losses, high costs, and extended turn times, warning the may burden taxpayers for years while criticising government socialisation policies.
An interwar report notes rural consequences of reduced train services with government rhetoric on sacrifice. It quotes Mr Hollway defending household burdens while households face gas rationing and limited cooking time, highlighting mismatch between words and practice.
The piece argues trains carrying sightseers and non-workers should be spared coal cuts. It claims Country Party influence in Victoria yields little rural sympathy as coal shortages worsen. Suburban and country services face Saturday Sunday cancellations and further reductions.
A fragment recalls Premie R Robinette hospitalised with severe gunshot wounds in the abdomen and notes a Ballarat War Service Council resolution thanking Rev F C Vain for patriotic services. It records the death of Mrs Cohen at 86 in Auburn, who was Numurkah resident, plus managerial changes at Numurkah Butter Factory and a welcome home for Private Clif Anderson after two years’ service with wounds. A Red Cross appeal at Waaia raised over £4 and a public meeting voted to buy a rifle for returned soldiers.
A local upholstery specialist offers lounge suites recovered in Genoa velvets or richly patterned tapestries. Customers choose fabrics to refresh sofas and chairs with durable finishes and classic style.
The William Johns Optical Service, based in Melbourne, Shepparton and Kyabram, now visits Numurkah monthly. Contact Mr F A Guenther, Chemist, for an appointment.
Vendor announces chicks available from mid July to November with blood testing by the Department of Agriculture.
A dubious advertisement urges quick cure claims for a fake Heenzo cough remedy. The copy touts a 100 percent effectiveness, sells a concentrated bottle at 2 shillings, and promises to treat coughs colds croup and throat infections when mixed with water.
A garbled OCR snippet lists various food items and brand-like names such as green peas green beans diced carrots sliced beetroot and savory sauces. It also mentions likely vendor names or misread entities including Dad's Favorite and Conn's Grill with several nonsensical composites.
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