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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1943
Page
2
The notice lists sale dates for Cobram Numurkah and Shepparton events including Pig and Calf, Cattle, and Stock Sales. Kil patrick McLellan Co. and Mc Namara Co. act as agents. Key dates include July 21 Cobram sale and August 10 Shepparton cattle sale.
Unreserved sale conducted for account of Mr E A Knight at Cobram offers four dairy cows a yearling Jersey bull a Jersey heifer two calves forty shorn lambs pure bred White Leghorns laying hens and cockerels ducks a sheep dog pup a Pomeranian pup and wire netting yard gates hurdles plus household items including cycles bedroom suite sideboard dining table double bed kitchen dresser linoleum chairs milk buckets copper and stand terms cash conducted by Younghusband Limited Cobram Ho
Death notices list Alex Browne who died in New Guinea on July 11, praised as one of the best by Eva Patrick and family. Eva Crozier nee Groves dies June 20 at Leeton, wife of Sam Crozier and mother to several children. Elizabeth Mary Ann Nelson dies July 13 at East Malvern aged 75, widow of William N Nelson, mother to multiple children including William and Hilda.
A compact page of casual ads lists for sale items such as a 3-knife Cliff and Bunting chaffcutter with elevator, feed oats details, and a contact at J Track via Numurkah 91. It also promotes Hamon’s Special Lung Tonic, a 2/6 bottle from Louis Hamon, and other goods including harness care, tennis gear, verandah blinds by J N A Greig, playing cards, writing supplies at Treacy’s Numurkah, and electrical repairs by F. Bamare Melville Street. Telephone contact for Louis Hamon and hardware services are included.
The Numurkah Blind Auxiliary invites members to the annual meeting in the supper-room Friday next July 23 at 2 30 pm. Members bring a plate. Baulkamaugh South Red Cross meets Wednesday July 28 at 2 30 pm at Mrs G Fo home with financial statement and officer elections.
In memoriam notice inserted by her loving husband, along with sons and daughter.
Family and relatives thank friends for letters cards telegrams flowers and sympathy after a sudden bereavement. Special thanks go to Father Rohan Dr Coombs Mrs Wilkinson Mrs O Leary and railway men. Also grateful to Mr and Mrs Sealey for their wreath at Railway Place Numurkah.
Farmers requiring wheat for feed or seed to be trucked from Waaia will be ready by July 31. Cheques should be sent to the Australian Wheat Board or W. S. Kimpton & Sons for 10/9 per bag as pro forma payment. Delivery instructions issued on receipt of cheque. Kimpton & Sons Licensed Wheat Receivers.
The column lists candidates for the North Riding seat after Dr H Dudley retires, mentions community topics such as anti political advertising policy, a Dan denong trowel find linked to Numurkah church stone laying, and Chamber of Commerce discussions including lake pool foundations and sales circulars guidance. Savings Bank urges passbook updates and notes audit procedures. An exchange quip about a farmer pasturing sheep on wheat, with sheep belonging to the farmer and the crop to the bank.
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission invites tenders for 500 tons of 2 ft 6 in firewood for Steam Excavator No. 16 near Seliick's Allotment 16 Drumanure Parish. Wood to be delivered and stacked at 50 cubic feet per ton. Tenders close Wednesday 28 July 1943 at 12 noon at the Shepparton office marked Fire wood.
Notice for a meeting of the Shire of Numurkah Waterworks Trust in the Council Chamber Numurkah Na Thalia on Monday August 9 1913 at 9 30 am to examine and settle the accounts for the year ended 31 December 1942. The annual statement is printed and available at the Shire Hall Numurkah for inspection.
Union Jack Cleaning Service run by C. Polaski announces readiness to take orders for cleaning Chishors tanks wells drains spouts and septic tanks in Cobram and Numurkah area. New wells rubbish pits charcoal pits and septic tank pits sunk earth works only charges on application to Co Polaski Cobram P O or Numurkah Leader Office service opens Numurkah end of
The Hotel Telegraph is advertised as fully sewered and the most up-to-date house in the Goulburn Valley. It boasts hot and cold baths, a neatly decorated dining room, dainty rooms, and seven brick fireproof garages. Mrs M. A. Eddy, proprietress, is listed with phone contact 51.
Digest of events lists 20 towns on hall pictures and stage shows including A Gentleman at Heart and Who is Hope Schuyler with supports. Also notes the 23rd annual meeting of Numurkah Blind Auxiliary and the Bowling Club event on the 24th. The 28th marks Nesting for Baulka Maugh and South Red Cross activities.
The column reports the death of Pte. Alex Browne aged 51 in New Guinea and notes his and his wife Mrs Walter Browne of Nia Lane sorrow. It also mentions the passing of an elderly resident, Mrs Elizabeth Nelson, widow of Mr Nelson, a pioneer of Drumanui, with remarks on her community work and charity. The piece references local families and upcoming retirements and tributes from the Goth shires community.
The Blind Auxiliary holds its annual meeting in the WU.Oil room next Friday after 2:30 with members providing a plate. The South Ken U meeting at Mrs G Fowes on Wednesday next at 2:30. A Town Hall Friday dance features UG yasont's orchestra. Water Supply invites tenders for firewood near Sejlick's corn store. Campaign planning for upcoming elections to be held in Town hall. Farmers see grain sale notice at Wasi on 10/9 per bag.
A 7 year old boy speaks on a BRE network about his dream to become a sailor, inspired by a father in the service and family members in the Marines and seafaring roles. He expresses confidence in joining the Fleet and mentions relatives in the Marines and naval services.
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