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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1946
Page
3
Fragmented text records obituaries and personal notices mentioning individuals such as Mr G and Howie, with references to families, hospitals, and community figures. The legible portions hint at deaths, affiliations, and familial connections within a small town.
Fragmented OCR wedding notice mentions Barry Reynolds and Shunile with decorative details. Describes attire, decorations, and guests in a stylized old newspaper tone. Names of participants are interwoven with garbled phrases and unclear dates or places.
Notices list church events and names including Rev Muller and Rev Haron with times such as prayer at seven and services led by various ministers. Location references include Struttmerton and Tunbulbatane with multiple names and reading times.
Mr and Mrs A L Young and family were farewelled July 14 at the Youanmite Methodist Church before leaving for Katamatite. Rev J B Longthorn led the service praising their long service to the church. Gifts included an electric jug and table lamp, with thanks from the congregation and Sunday school.
A large crowd gathered at the Wanghao Unit for a welcome home social for district servicemen and women. Chairman E A Kom presided as a concert featured National Anthem, nurse D Mapletoft, and many local performers with accompanying staff, followed by a ceremonial certificate presentation and a tribute to three missing in action. A supper and dance closed the evening.
Westie wry Thursday Para reports The Lost Weekend wins four Sedu priana prizes including best production and best Supporting actor. Metro Gollwyns Zeiefeld Follies screens as week’s notable musicale with Judy Garland Gene Kelly and others billed.
Victon's superphosphate quota for 1946-47 is higher than last year enabling producers to meet normal requirements this season. Agriculture Minister W G J McKensie said the department will continue fortified distribution on a modified basis and secure supplies from July to October. November to June procedures will be finalized. Crop priorities end. fertilisers for potatoes vegetables and water crops may now be supplied without a permit.
The second 1946 winter social drew heavy attendance with 12 card tables in use. Visitors from beyond Wanghau attended. prizes went to Mrs Wall and Mr Ambler. Secretary Mr Watson noted resident moves, and President Mr McDonnell welcomed guests. The piece highlights poultry success of Hedley Marks and related community notes amid wartime food concerns and upcoming Royal Show events.
Public auction notices listed by Trustees Executors Agency Company Melbourne underinstrictions sell livestock including 53 Border Cross Ewes two lots of 400, English Leicester Cross Ewes four years, crossbred weaners, dairy cows and shorthorn stock. Also sale of three building allotments at Strathmerton and five Numurkah stock sales by Kil patrick McLelan Co J Namara Co Young husband Limited Kilpatrick McLelan & Co. Auctions held at Shepparton and branches品.
An advertisement touts Heenzo cough remedy, claiming one pint can be made for two shillings by mixing the concentrate with water. It targets both adults and children and positions the product as a cheaper alternative to usual bottle sizes, emphasizing savings.
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