Old Wanghwaites Association Social Highlights and Farewell
The Old Wanghwaites Association held its winter social at the Railways Institute on May 1. President Albert Ambler welcomed attendees and announced his health recovery. Retiring secretary J W Watson was honored by past presidents, with a gift of slippers and poignant reminiscences from Pat Mulcahey, Bruce Tunnock, and others. Watson expressed gratitude and pledged ongoing support despite resignation. Bereavements since the last meeting were noted, with condolences offered to Dolly Caldwell and H Segrave family. Watson’s successor as secretary, Alf McDonnell, was welcomed.
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Railways’ Institute
Albert Ambler
J. W. Watson
Pat Mulcahey
Pat
Watson
Association
Wanghau
Mechanics’ Institute
Bruce Tunnock
Mulcahey
Wanghau Association
Alf McDonnell
Campbell
Dolly Caldwell
H. Segrave
A McDonnell
Night of Cards Ends with Prizes and Friendship
He thanked attendees and pledged to work for members. Card games ended early, Miss Mary Dunning won the ladies prize and Mr G McDonnell took the men’s prize. Supper was canceled, and a joyful evening concluded.
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Mary Dunning
G. McDonnell
New Industry Opens at Numurkah Dominion Knitting Mills
Dominion Knitting Mills opened their annexe in Station-street Numurkah on Monday. Seventeen young women have been engaged and are being trained by Melbourne staff in stocking linking and seaming. The plant will expand with more machinery as applicants arrive, with training offered to girls from age 15. The firm promises good working conditions, free teas, no Saturday work, two weeks annual holiday on full rate, sick leave, and a cooperative atmosphere aimed at long term skilled employment.
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Dominion Knitting Mills
Station-street
Numurkah
Melbourne
The
Training for ex servicemen urged by local committee
A letter from the Numurkah Repatriation Local Committee urges ex servicemen to pursue full and part time training through repatriation. Applications must be made by 40 June 1947. Courses cover farming trades and related subjects plus town trades like plumbing. Ex servicewomen may train in nursing under the interrupted course.
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Numurkah Repatriation
Church Notices Services to Be Held Next Sunday
Church notices list schedules for various parishes including Numurkah Wunghou Cobram Naring Numarkah and others with times ranging from 1 to 11 in the morning and afternoon. Reverends Blakemore Muller and Dudley are noted among the speakers.
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of England
Numurkah
Mathod'st
Wunghou
My Watters
Strathmerton
Naring
Numarkah
Rev Blakemore
Baulkamaugh
Hunkiri
Wunghnu
Kasrimbe
Bunbartha
Rev Muller
Martin
Mr Dudley
Congupna West
Feather-down Baby Pillows and Bath Goods Sale
Feather-down baby pillows offer soft, downy tips. Bedding in all sizes with hygienically treated wool and 5 inch filling in strong ticking. Prices listed: 3' 75, 36 inch 79/11, 4' 6" £5 15/. Also featuring bath heaters and popular Little Hero and Mallee Chip items. Aluminum and enamel kitchen ware in good stock.
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H.P
SMAI
Praneport
Mercury
FORD
Coxon’s
Melville Street
Tocumwal Road
Tanis
George Wannenmacher
Weite
Victoria
Peay Dlemeal
Commonwealth
Epecinos
Shamrock Hotel
Harold Elliot
Boot & Shoe
Dr Coombs
Glenmore
Numurrah
J. M. Birrell
Sunnyside Snack Bar Farmers’ Arms Building
General Carrier
George Tyres
S. W
Morrissy & Deane
Nathalia
Numurksh & District
Horrie Moore's
Melville
Court House
Old Wanghwaites’ Association
Rennies
Z. Markov
Mpsa
Elgin Street
Carlton
Ingram
Leader
Numarkab
A. B. Morris
Morris Bros
A. McPherson and Son Pty Ltd
Nomurlah
Rown, Corke
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