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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1943
Page
2
August schedule shows Cobram and Numurkah stock sales with pig and calf sales on the 5th 18th and 20th. Cattle and stock entries include Kilpatrick McLellan Co and McNamara Co. Shepparton Pig and Calf Sale appears on the 5th.
The Inver Gordon branch of the Victorian Division of the Australian Red Cross Society will hold its meeting and officer election at Inver Gordon State School on Thursday Aug 5 at 3 p.m. Olive Patrick, President, and Lillian G. Scott, vice-president, are noted. A social is planned at Strathmerton Hall Wednesday night with complimentary ads. Girl Guides plan a street stall in front of the post office Friday afternoon seeking donations of cakes vegetables and produce.
A public meeting of the Friends and Supporters of Messrs J McEwen and W L Moss will be held at the Town Hall next Thursday night July 29, immediately after Mr McEwen’s meeting. Convened by the UCP and LCP branches, all candidates supporters are urged to attend. Authorized by G C Moss Katunga.
In memory of Private Alex Browne who died of wounds in New Guinea on July 11 1943 on active service. Inserted by Mr and Mrs A C Miller and Family Invergordon. Also memorials by Cobber and cobbery friends Co in Gordon and Ron and by W S Patrick and Family.
Advertisements list rates and formats for the Cash Column. Gerald Heard promotes pasture seeds and woolpacks at Numurkah with related items. J McNamara offers chaff at Numurkah saleyards. Louis Hamon markets a dispensing service and lung tonic with emergency prescription service. J N A Greig advertises harness care and custom blinds. Treacy's promotes playing cards and stationery. F B Amor lists electrical repair services in Melville Street with Friday hours.
A historical newspaper snippet notes a subscription rate of 10 shillings per year for delivery or posting with a Tuesday July 27 1943 context. The text emphasizes the pricing and delivery timing without additional details.
Meeting of U U P and L U F endorses amalgamation for Mosy and McEwen. Prentice chairs a campaign committee with Moys secretary as both candidates plan limited district time. A follow up meeting is set for Thursday at Town Hall with talks on literature and elector arrangements.
The Personal Column reports the death of Jordan of Mywee, a Far Turned to Victoria veteran and former law service member. He attended the V and later helped on a farm at Bama. Described as kindly and simple, he was a favorite.
Fragmentary letters discuss Tunnock O Hanlon and a president in office with unclear context. The piece feels like a local civic exchange with chaotic wording and missing details.
A fragmentary note describes a Town Hall event with photographic coverage of a film screening. It mentions Howard Fleming among the stars and suggests a packed audience and notable attendance at the venue.
A digest of community events includes a Strathmerton town hall fiesta on the 28th with Sheep of Whiceha ports, an address by Mr Vo in Numurkah on the 29th, a meeting with Messrs. Namer on the 29th, Girl Guides gathering on the 30th, and a Dallis Meeting. Also listed are Welfare and Comforts meetings, the Valley Irrigators League annual, and Invergordon Red Mal meeting.
The fragment discusses eyesight and spectacles, noting efficiency and focus. It mentions Garrard on the next murkah on Fr July and Shamrock Hotel, with a 2 am p.m. time. An appointment is arranged with local agent L Hamon, chemist.
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