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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1945
Page
3
The record covers a joint session of the Agricultural Society and council meetings. It notes election actions, member terms, and candidate discussions with names and dates referenced, including voting details and proceedings.
Readable fragments discuss Europe, refugees, and aid campaigns. Mentions Poland Greece Czechoslovakia Australia and international responses. Concludes with vague references to oppression, loss, and local town council involvement.
A wandering cow reportedly led to a three car collision on a Wednesday evening. The incident involved two couples traveling north and a tow rope snaring the leader, sending vehicles into a jammed spin on the wrong side of the road with no serious injuries.
A letter from two traveling boys asks councillors to improve district roads calling the Wyain road and side roads neglected. They compare local roads unfavorably with experiences in North Australia and stress residents pay taxes for better highways.
A Numurkah branch letter explains the local Friendship Club allocations for the year including donations totaling 238 pounds 14 shillings 11 pence. It lists support to orphanages bush fire relief Poszy-Wuzay Ballarat Orphanage Salvation Army causes and local groups plus toys sent to Yiallarat Orphanage Mooroopna Hospital and requests continued reader support.
The July social in the Railway Tastes series drew many members despite bitter cold. Prizes were won by Mrs J Wall, Harold Segrave, and a booby prize to Mrs Evans while Past President Pat Mull cahy and the president noted the recovery of Mrs Blume and the return of Private Albert Marks from a German prison camp.
Private Albert Marks formerly Wanghau, a former prisoner of war in Germany, has returned to Victoria. He credits Red Cross hampers for his health and one good meal per day. He recalls Germans using Australians in coal mines, but says many Australians held up under harsh work. He saw no brutal treatment of Australians by guards.
An old advertisement touts Heenzo Cough Remedy as a money saver. It claims famous performers rely on the product and offers mixing with water to make a pint. Promotional language emphasizes quick relief and affordable pricing.
J McNamara and Co conducts unreserved clearing sale near Cobram for Mr Cee Farm sold. Cobram stock sale and Numurkah stock sale listed with Kilpatrick McLellan Co. Auction after hours numbers shown. Estate and loan services advertised by Prudential Life Assurance and Australian Estates Lane Bulldog Crude Oil Tractor ads appear among listings.
J McNamara and Co auction live stock machinery furniture and sundry farm items at the residence under Mr C J Price with cash terms. cattle ploughs harrows trailers water tanks bobbins timber and household goods including safes and Vacola outfit offered without reserve.
Auction notices in Numurkah district outline unreserved sales including Miss Brenson’s household furniture and effects to be sold on a Thursday at 2 p.m. The listing covers a Fisk wireless set, cedar chest, sewing machines, beds, dining suite, upholstery, kitchenware, and sundries with multiple stock sale dates in early August. Agencies include Kilpatrick McLellan & Co and Py Ltd with insurer and agent references.
A public notice announces a clearing sale of furniture to honor the late Sarah Muntz on August 2. The sale lists household items likely from her estate and invites local buyers to attend.
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