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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1942
Page
2
An early store advertisement lists damask towels, white twill sheets, coir mats, linen runners, cotton rugs, and printed linoleum flooring. It highlights prices per item and yardage, with notes on available colors and patterns and suggested use for home settings.
A catalog fragment lists colored towels at 2 shillings 3 pence each, large English towels 2 shillings 1 pence, Leach large towels 3 shillings 6 pence, and Dickies honeycomb weave towels in large size 5 shillings 11 pence, with mention of many other attractive towel items.
Agricultural oils and greases advertised for ploughs tractors and cultivators. SPECIAL Lubricating OIL at 5 per gallon bulk price, bring containers. Leather oils high grade 2 3 tin Neatsfoot oil in gallon and 3 gallon tins. Stock tar 1 shilling and 1 shilling sixpence tin. Oil cans in multiple sizes. Carbox stock safeguard for live stock. Three shillings ninepence tin. Long handle shovels in stock.
A local shop showcases a broad hat range with unlined pure felt models and contrasting bands. Two sizes feature Fayrefield Valiant at 15/6 with med crown and 2 3/8 brim, silk lining. Cavalier hats in six shades fetch 22/ to 26/ with options for vented tops or pork pie shapes.
A series of notices run in the Numurkah Leader including lost items a diamond ring on Saxton or Melville streets a motor bicycle plate 28890 and a Dawn Cocker pup return requests all with rewards or directions Lost items also list a Dawn Cocker pup and contact at Shamrock Hotel plus several for sale including bronzewing turkey gobblers and 25 price quotes for steel drums 4 shillings each Inquiries to local outlets include G Saxton Numurkah and R Pocknee opposite Commercial Bank Numurkah plus medical supplies from S H Henshall 242 Clarendon St Melbourne and Hamon’s Lung Tonic advertised by Louis Hamon Chemist Numurkah 112.
Butter distributors boast Numurrah Butter's third prize silver medal and trophy in the 1940 Victorian Butter competition featuring 128 factories state wide. Ad emphasizes high quality, urges purchase of Numurrah Butter from Holdenson & Nielson and Fresh Food Pty. Ltd with government tested products in sealed bags. Also advertises seeds and rye parity prices with local distributors H J Mamley and J W Jackman.
The Shire of Numurkah publishes a notice under Local Government Act 1928 Section 76. Interest at 6 percent per year will be payable after June 10. Ratepayers must provide names, occupations, and addresses for enrolment and bring rate notices when paying. Rate Collector will attend Namalia Council Chamber June 4 and June 10 from 10 am to 4 pm.
The Win-the-War Committee discussed advancing the Second Liberty Loan and organized fundraising and volunteer efforts. Attendees reviewed quota numbers, aviation ground arrangements, emergency lighting ideas, and a proposed first aid class to aid airmen in crashes or accidents.
Floral decorations framed the Lukies Hendy wedding as attendees shared vows and a reception in Sciveerton where family and friends gathered. The bride emerged amid admired blooms while guests praised the ceremony and future life together.
A fragmented report describes a May gathering at Me Sodist Church in Picola with Josie Murray and Mrs Iy street listed among attendees. Attendees discussed cross aid, officer roles, and permission to pay costs while emphasizing readiness for emergencies and potential equipment purchases.
Shire of Numurkah requests owners of fixed property valued at £50 or more who have not yet received a form to contact the undersigned. If no fixed property exists, return a Nil form. Forms and payments go to the Shire Office. Separate cheques to War Damage Trust accompany forms.
Friday June 3 appeal to collect herbs and vegetables at Brown Corke & Co Bacon's and enables stores for hospitals. Red Cross urges large donations while nominating worthe ivarers due next day. Also notes Water Trust meeting at Nathalia approving pump improvements at Strathmerton. Tocumwal station to transfer to NSW rail from June 1 1942 with staff moved from Victoria. Humorous anecdote from Rodneyshire Council about an evacuation criticism call.
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