Rural notice heavy with sales and ads
Local notices advertise carots for stock feed average weight and price, timber posts auction at Numurkah, sawed firewood business changeover, share farming opportunity near Waaia, and multiple pharmacy ad claims from Louis Hamon including cough relief and emergency chemist services. Extracted names include J J Tysik T Gainey J McNanara Co Numurkah Louis Hamon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callon Viking
W. D. Clarkson
Wanghau
J.J. Tysik
Nomurkah
P. J. Lester
T. Gainey
Waaia
Numurkah
J. McNamara & Co
Community notices announce meetings and events
The Nu murkah branch of the G W A holds a monthly meeting at Town Halls on Friday July 12 at 2 30 pm with Competitions Rest Flower and Infants Singlet. The Batamafite and District branch of the Red Cross meets at Mechanics Hall Thursday July 12 at 2 30 pm. The Nomurleh Auxiliary of the Royal Institute for the Blind invites a meeting and musical in Town Hall Wednesday July 11 at 2 30 with Braille reading by Mrs D Duke and afternoon tea for 1 shilling admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Duke
In Memoriam Notices From World War II Service
In memoriam notices honor Alexander Walter Browne V 45805 Pte who died of wounds in New Guinea on July 21 1943. Also tribute to Norman Francis Seymour who died of wounds in New Guinea on July 6 1944. Wives, parents and siblings express enduring grief and pride in their sons memory. Other tributes mention FN-Set Greg and friendship with Keith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browne
Alexander Walter Browne
New Guinea
Violet
Hunkin
Fn-Set
Greg
France
J. A. Cowan
Keith
Norman Francis
Kathleen
Seymour
Cal Norman Francis Seymour
RLP
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission Quotation Notice
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission calls for quotations marked Quotations for Fibrous Plaster for the Second Fixing at Cobram Residence. Enquiries to Melbourne offices or Cobram officer. Quotes due by 12 noon on 18 July 1945. not all quotes accepted. A meeting of Ex-Service Men and Women in Nunnekah aims to form a district sub branch. Public meeting on July 12 Katandra West Hall regarding consolidated schools. Adjourned general meeting July 18 to alter council election method. prize schedule to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Commission
Cobram
Melbourne
Aiot
Legion
Nunuekah
Nunmurkah
Distria
Vic
L. W. Belt. Gonyentir
Rolandra West School
Commit'ee
Katandra West Hall
A. B. Hickey
Katandra West
Tallygaroopna
Clydesiade
Rabineilen
Numurkah Blinder
Numurkah
Meeling Katamstite and District Red Cross
Katandra
West Hall
Numurkab R.S.L. Danse
Agreemeal Ciety
Ana
Town Ball
Numurkah Town
Public Meeting Called in Numurkah for Community Hospital
Shire of Numurkah calls a public meeting at the Town Hall on Thursday evening July 12 to discuss establishing a Community Hospital for residents. The notice urges good attendance from town and country people as a matter of importance. Receipts listed include ticket sales and various fundraisers totaling about £3 among items like picture night and raffles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beelock
Numurkah Ang
Mayor Balman's Dream Village Plan for Katanga Vicinity
The letter argues for a large ex servicemen's village near Katanga with rail and bus links, water and power services, and room for homes, factories, and retirement housing. It proposes using £50,000 wisely for Katanga and its surroundings and urges a study by public bodies and the Numurkah Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Balman
Yarra
Melbourne
Yrem Jentan
Kutuings
Angely
Numurkah
Numursab
Batman
Victoriam
Mirray
Numutkah
Weim
Numurkah Chamber of Commerce
Katanga
Toeumvwal
Rootherm Murray Valley
Concert Aud Decce Vita nese Orchestra at Numurkah
Local notes announce a July 22 Town Hall concert by the Vita nese Orchestra followed by a dance. Full details to appear next issue. Community updates cover drought relief taxation and shearing season rules, with local sports and stock sale notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Vitanese
Australian UNRRA appeal for clothing relief drives donations
An appeal sponsored by the Australian Council of UNRRA urges clothing footwear and blankets for overseas relief. Donors may leave items at the Council Chamber Nathalia Shire Hall Nurkat before July 31. Apparel should be usable and washed with cotton garments dry not ironed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Council of
UNRRA
Commonwealth
Nathalia
Nuwrurkat
Broughout
Shire Ste
Spyea
Tenders Invited for Land Block in Numurlah McDonald Street
Tenders are invited for the purchase of a 64 by 132 foot land block in Numurlah on McDonald Street. Details available at Numurkah Railway Station and Estate Office, Spencer Street Melbourne. Tenders close at 11 am July 25 in Room 191 Railway Offices Spencer Street Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Street
Numurlah
Numurkah
Spencer Street
Melbourne
Spencer, Street
Referendum Call on Powers Transfer Proposal in Australia
A letter from A J O Callaghan of Coburg criticizes the Deputy Prime Minister Mr Ford for rushing a proposal to transfer powers to an external body in Canberra. The writer warns that foreign control over Australian electors could threaten sovereignty and urges a referendum before constitutional lines are crossed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. O'Neill
Crown Lands Department
Canberra
Ford
San Francizo
Auzaalion
A. J. Ocallaghan
Ryan-street
Coburg
Coming Events in Numurkah District July List
Digest of local notices lists meetings and entertainments. July events include a welcome and musical soirée, town hall film showings Phantom of the Opera, dances, and various society meetings. Also mentions hospital question discussions and school consolidation talks.
Town Hall Pictures Show Mix of Musicals and Adventures
On Wednesday night Cesar Romero and Virginia Gilmore headline the musical comedy Tall, Cat and Bandsome. Also featured is A Night of Adventure with Ton Conway and cast, plus Universal’s Phantom of the Opera on Saturday and Monday nights starring Susanna Foster and Claude Rains. The program blends music and cinema in a period showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesar Romero
Virginia Gilmore
Ton Conway
Audrey Long
Edward, Brophy
Loura Borel
Jean Brooke J
Nancy Bates
Universal
Susanna Foster
Claude Rains
Edgar Barrie
Jene Ferrar
Ehrar
J. Edward Bromberg
Leo Carrillo
Women’s Section outlines party aims and progress
The United Country Party’s Women’s Section led by Mrs Baker discussed rural uplift and hospital improvements, urging greater female engagement in postwar policy. Speakers stressed support for government work, including housing and tuberculosis care, and plans to recruit more members and educate women on rural conditions.
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Konstauen
Fie
VSK
He Ucl
Numilthaat
T He Branen
Vrestlant
Lox Adams
Wilson
E. U. Watters
Senelis
Mis U
Sureliffe
Auuressing
Sirs Baker
Spous Watuily
Leyte
Wales
Labor Party
Tulsuite
Ig Hospital
Bape
Yall
Samen
Batyy
Numurkuh
Aioe
Community notices and meetings flood local pages
Advertisements announce a string of meetings and events across town including the Australian Cultural Society gathering at 2 pm on Friday, a Railway Department sale, a Braille reading event for Mrs D Duke, a Friday night Numurkah RSL gathering, a welcome for Mrs Bebinette, Kale Amatite Red Cross annual meet on Thursday, Newmarket WA monthly meet on Friday, a Derby branch formation by Ex-Servicemen, and a Water Supply Commission offer for fibrous glass sheets to Cobram residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Australian Comforts Fund
AGF
United Kingdom
Edinburgh
ACI
Rome
Florence
Alexandrea
Tnemurkah
J. MfcNamora & Co
Cobram
Cro Jewas
NeDame Ald-Street
Mra D. Duke
Numurkah R.S.L
Bebinette
RSL
Avacisty
Kaleamatite Red Cross
Newmarkah
W.A
Diariel
Ex-Servicenet
Legion
Wey
Anviles
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Young Husband Limited
SHEPPARTON _NUMURRAH
King Street
Bidbourne
Jack Campbell
Nemurlen
Cussen
A. T. Gilmous
L. A. Martin
Shepparton
State Assurance Company Limited
National Trustees ‘Executors & Agency Co
Tradke
Newmarket Prompt Settlements
Younghusband Limited
Numurkah and Cobrew
Numurkah Stock Sale
RSI
Cobram and Branches
Ting
National Trustees Coy
National Trustees Executore & Agency Coy, OF Australasia Ltd
Queen St. Melbourne
Chamberlin
Younghusband Ltd
Numoreab
Holdenson & Nielson
Numarkah
B. Firman
Numurkah Hotel
Nemorkah Hotel
Cicrge Watson
Aes Ishes
Louis Hamon
F.P.S
Louis Kimmon
F. B. Amor
Packnee
R. Packer
Commercial Bank
J. N. A. Greig
Tae Saddler
Leader
St ‘Treacy's
H. J. Pinner
Melbourn
Nesbit
Ee Sergesn Melya J. Simpson
WAAAP
Bis
C. P
Sir Barkers
T. Rees
Wentworth Ave
Canterbury
RSS &Ll A
Numurhah
Mes Robinette
Canada
Town Hall
Tommerow
Rs.l
A. Apeleby
Numurkah Town Hall
F. P. Holmes
W. J. Little
Memoriam
State Rivers and Water’ Supply Commission
Numurrah Agricultural . Society
W. Carter
Shire OF
Moss
Surance
Venables
General Carrier and Wood Yard
Lester
Saxton. Strest
Atlantic Products
George Dudley
Numureah
Namurkah
Maracisren
Ing
Ray Sanditz
Wellington
McGrabb
Zanelli
Ellwood
Mackay
Monthly Arts
Marco
Tocumwal
Ware
Numurkan
Numurksh
J. Carpenter
D.C
Wammurkah
Kajendra
Shaws
Katandra Pie
T. A. Dickie
Taxation Department
D. Cameron
New South Wales
Olzinalle
War Agricultural Committees
Osi
L. Moss Shire
Colin Flack
Victoria
Australian Imperial Forces
Iid
Supremé ‘Court For
Fuly
Ce Appaire
Ce Appaire i Namurkah
Crite Conyett
OOK
Women’s
United Country Party
Adyemena
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