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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1945
Page
2
In loving memory of Terence Noel Zanelli who died at Wanghau on July 29 1943. Our dear little boy is remembered by his father and mother with lines about heaven and waiting until the day they meet again.
Lost silver and pearl brooch near Methodist Church. For sale baby health safe cut as new. Muscovey brakelings prime big birds for sale. Public notice warns against removing wood from late J Young estate Mundoona. Half house unfurnished for let. Wanted to buy a reliable pony. Serious cough health ad for Hamon's Lung Tonic 2/6. Chilbex for chilblains 1/ bottle. R Pocknee dry cleaning and supplies. Harness for harvest and sporting goods. Lourna Champagne Powder and lipstick exclusive to Louis Hamon. Night service at friendly chemist. Petrol drums four gallon drums for sale at The Leader office. Playing cards, toilet rolls, pens at Treacy's Numurkah. The Leader subscription 10/- per year. Claims against estates Gibson deceased Baulkamaugh.
A farewell social and presentation for Mrs Geldart will be held at Waaia Hall on Wednesday August 15. Ladies are asked to bring a basket.
The Agricultural Society requests gifts of cakes and other supper items for the annual ball. Members are asked to contribute in support of the event and its community aims.
The Numurkah Branch of Red Cross thanks supporters from the past year. Annual membership fees will be collected in August. A display of needlework will be shown at the meeting on Friday August 3, 1945.
Jack Wall shows readiness to deploy Lister separators 11 wheel city tractors eclipse milking machines and other implements in agricultural operations.
Betty Coombs of Tallygarcopna West to Ronald Purdie of Wanghau. Lesley Jean Denson of Strathmerton to Dr Allan Haynes of Ulupna West. Amy Tweddle of Waaia married Wolman deceased. Executor Percival Tweddle applies to Supreme Court for probate of the Will dated February 13 1931. Dated July 27 1945. Morrison Teare solicitors Numurkah and National Mutual Buildings Melbourne.
The Numurkah Leader announces its 1945 July issue delivery schedule with subscription details and publication timing. Provides pricing note and Monday delivery reference for readers.
Notes on showers and rainfall near Nu murkah and July totals, plus year to date figures. Advisory Rehabilitation Committee discusses Soldier Settlement plans with Strathmerton attendance planned. Numurkah shire elections due August 25 with nominations closing August 13. Braille reading instruction offered by Victorian Association of Braille Writers. Arthritis and rheumatic sufferers advised to consult Leonard Wight specialist in Melbourne.
The report notes a clothing collection totaling 149 women 166 children and 61 men coats. A Water Supply Commission official chaired irrigation watchdog talks forming a committee with two additional Nathalia appointees. Fire Brigade competitions are listed with winners and times. Murray Valley electorate endorsements are expected from G C Moss M D O Dwyer and C P Snowden with Dr T J Myers considering entry.
All retiring officers were re elected at the annual meeting. The balance sheet lists members fees 3 6, P O W 5 3 1, monthly subscriptions 122 2 6, special 213 6, afternoon tests 20 11 3, interest 1 1, total 126 4 6. The President Miss M Sharp thanked officers and helpers for their cooperation.
The Invergordon branch held a small gathering with eight members present led by Mrs W Patrick. They approved sending five pounds to headquarters and noted the annual subscription due, while forwarding magazines clothing and other items for overseas relief. The next meeting August 9 will be the annual meeting.
The Personal Column reports Flight Lieutenant Ken Moss awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for numerous operations against the enemy with fortitude and devotion to duty. Locals in Numurkah praised his honor and congratulated Mr and Mrs F G Moss, noting two comrade losses during training. Also, Hon RK Kilpatrick announces he will not seek re election to the Legislative Council, citing health and aging but intent to finish his term.
Kilpatrick McLellan & Co will conduct a total unreserved clearing sale for Mr C H Moss on his farm near Tallygaroopai. The offer includes 170 ewes and lambs in two lines two cows a full farming plant and a small quantity of furniture. Sale starts 1.30 pm. NZ Loan and M A Co will hold the next pig and cattle sale at Shepparton on Monday August 6 with first sale and fat cattle the following day. Kilpatrick McLellan & Co report a successful Miss Brenion sale with prices well above estimates. items include Fisk wireless £20 chests of drawers £8 10 and £7 wardrobe £9 5/ dressing table £4 5/ aragon sewing machine £6 10/ bookcase £7 6/ kitchen chairs 16/ each large meat sale £1 12 6 single bed £3 15/ easy chairs £2 each carpet runner £2 lines to £4 5/ tin trunks £1 10/ each stainless knives 24 and 25 per half dozen din table £8 10/ Aladdin lamp £2 10/ two wheel trailer £21 fowls per pair glassware crockery and kitchen utensils sold at high values.
Mrs A Ross-Soden led a well attended CWA gathering with visitors and new members. Mrs D Tweddle demonstrated fancy butter making and Mrs Ger sid Ryan won the competition. Hostesses were Mesdames Payne and P and G Ryan. Next meeting will feature a new from old garment contest with entries donated to UNRRA.
A euchre party at the local hall supported the State School Mothers Club fundraising. Winners were Mr C Gillespie for the men’s prize and Mrs O Gillespie for the ladies’ prize who returned their prizes to the club. Albert Marks, a returned POW, attended and received a vote of appreciation.
Wednesday screens Metro Goldwyns Swing Shift Maisie with Ann Sothern James Craig and Jean Rodgers. Plot follows a girl moving from overalls to glamour as she copes with war time raids. Also showing is 13th Guest a triple murder mystery. Saturday features Girl Crazy starring Judy Garland and many others plus The Falcon and The Co Eds. Coming Wednesday August Young Ideas with Susan Peters. Saturday 11th Sahara with Humphrey Bogart.
The J. R. Watkins Company advertises for an agent to cover Watkins quality products including spices essences soaps cleansers medicines and toilet articles in Melbourne and nearby districts. Products available via mail order until an agent is appointed.
The Leader Office announces new stock of envelopes and offers printing services at savings compared with Melbourne prices.
Draft outlines a land settlement plan for ex servicemen with UK and Commonwealth involvement. Victoria to provide training, initial living costs, and capital support while ensuring eligibility and experience requirements. State and Commonwealth to share administration costs and guarantees for advances, with federal funds assisting purchasing and works.
Thirty years ago a group of scholars from Murkih Mresha and surrounding schools gathered for a public event. Mr Alf Stephens won a prize with fellow workers, while Miss Jean Campbell represented Singguar School. Dp J Goarvey received a promotion at the Bank of Australasia. A sisterhood of events includes a silver tea, and Private Fy Tunnock led wallet presentations to fifteen volunteers from a nearby camp.
A UN relief report notes many war torn Europeans have only one wearable garment per family. The ANCCORL F overseas relief fund seeks to ease the European winter by collecting clothing footwear blankets and bedding from Australian cupboards. Citizens are urged to bundle and send items to local depots.
A nostalgic rhyme extols a household remedy, Woods Great Peppermint Cure, trusted by the family for years. It promises a wholesome, pleasant, sure cure for flu symptoms as winter arrives.
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