Amusements and Meetings in Numurkah and Cobram
Community notices advertise a dance by the CWA Younger Set at M A Hall on Thursday June 13 with Cobram Orchestra and admission 2 shillings. Also a Town Hall supper room event on Friday June 21, and Mooroopna Hospital annual ball June 19 with Cobram Orchestra. Additional items include Catholic Ball at Numurkah Town Hall on June 18, a Numurkah RSL Ball, herbalist advertising in Coburg Melbourne, and a call for a choir meeting June 17 to aid war charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A. Younger
M.A. Hall
Cobram Orchestra
Town Hall
J. C. Martin
E. ‘Christie
McCaskill-street
F. J. Webster
Mooroopna Hospital
Yarroweysh Hall
A. A. Hanrahan
Numurkah
P. Deane
R. Bourke
S. Cave
Numurkah R.S.L. Ball
China
Coburg Avenue
Melbourne
Gervasoni
Orchestra
Shamrock
W. L. Moss
W. J. Little
Numurkah Orchestra
Behan
Rene Fee
Numur
Fatrietie Fund
Breseriid
Uffy
McClure Brothe
Yarroweyah Hospital
Jas
Numurrah Butter Wins Export Honors Prize 1940
Numurrah Butter earned 3rd prize, silver medal and trophy in the Export Honors class at the Victorian butter competitions. 128 factories entered statewide, judged on the season’s average export butter quality. We offer the same high quality butter for sale.
Millinery clearance and clothing sale offered
Ladies hats shirts skirts and coats offered in a clearance sale. Felt hats marked down to 3 shillings and 11 pence each blouses reduced from eight to twelve shillings eleven pence, skirts in black and various materials, coats described as smartly tailored with new military style.
Public Meeting on Wunghnu Recreation Reserve committee
The Shire of Numurkah convenes a public meeting at the Public Hall Wunghnu on Thursday June 20 1940 at 8 o clock to nominate 11 persons for a committee of management of the Wunghnu Recreation Reserve. J T Myers Shire President announces Legislative Council election on Saturday June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wunghnu
J. T. Myers
Coaching Line Schedules Altered From June
The coaching line altered schedules from June with departures from Numurkah to Albury on Sunday at 6 30 pm and Mon Wed Fri at 4 30 pm. Tu Th Sat times for Echuca, and Echuca Swan Hill runs at 12 55 pm on Mon Wed Fri Sat. Inquiries and bookings via Sykes IXL Date telephone 188. Fares rise slightly from 9 June due to higher operating costs and some less popular services are canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Albury
Thora
Echuca
Swan Hill
Numurkah Classified Fragments From The Cash Column
The notice page shows casual advertisements and notices from Numurkah Leader including wanted items for Hudson Pickler, sewing machine repairs by Mre V. Baker, binder aprons and school tennis gear, hot water bags for sale, Katamatite motor coach leaves daily from Telegraph Hotel, and licensed plumber Pavey Jr. announces services. Numerous product mentions and small ads appear with varied prices and offerings in a typical local classifieds page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre V. Baker
McDonald-street
Numurkah
George Washingtons
N. A. Greig
Joe ‘S
Katamatite Motor
Telegraph Hotel
Numukah
J. Eddy
Leer Pavey
Hohner
Numurkah Leader Tuesday June 11 1940 issue note
Local newspaper notice indicates the Numurkah Leader edition published on Tuesday June 11 1940. It reflects the paper's historical timing and typical Tuesday release cadence with year 1940 reaffirmed.
Soldiers Welfare and local cricket premiership decision
At Invergordon a soldiers welfare committee formed to aid volunteers and co operate with the Red Cross. a euchre party and dance planned for June 14. In Katamatite a St John Ambulance First Aid class had six of seven candidates pass, with Dr Coombs inspecting. Tocumwal wins premiership after ruling dispute over late start altered final result, with earlier debate on rule applicability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invergordon
E. Graham
St. John’s Ambulance Association
W. Gray
Katamatite
FS. Coombs
Numorksh
Misses Chandler
M. Dickie
K. McPherson
F. Vale
H. Field
Mr . Wood
Cricket Association
Tocumwal
Waughnu
Wanghnn
S. H. Lott
TL Ppc
Entering Ye ALT ry ime conn at Shepparten
A garbled report describes people at an event in Shepparton with mentions of Captain Burke and Mean, noting training, wartime activities, and visitors including Mr Hore and Mr Willie. The text is fragmented, with many unreadable names and places, but hints at a wartime social visit and preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gente Burke
Shepparten
Nathaly
Arin
Willie Djaerh
Hospital Collection Question on Patient Charges
A fragmented hospital notice discusses a collection event at the hospital. It references specific people such as Mr Finiling and Ms Cunieine and a plan to collect amounts before a stated deadline. The piece mentions a board or committee and a possible event in New York. The text is garbled but centers on hospital billing and a collection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Finiling
Steiner
War Roll of Honor and Community War Effort Notes
The notice lists local events and enlistment details from Numurkah and surrounding towns, honoring those who join active service abroad. It mentions Town Hall dances, picture events, and a public meeting to support war finance, with Gloucester in New South Wales issuing a nationwide appeal for civic aid and fundraising for the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Menzies
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guenther
Clark Cable
Charles Laughton
Franchottone
Shirley Temple
Charles Farrell
Joan Davis
Bill Robinson
Robert Montgomery
Claudette Colbert
Don Ameche
Melvyn Douglas
Florence Rice
MR. C. R. Weir
B.v.se
Sydney
Dookie Agricultural College
The
Veterinary Board of Victoria
Roy Gorr
Wyndham Street
Shepparton
MR. C. Lovey
Commonwealth Supply and Tender Board
Pax
A. W. Hyde
Ime
Uaos
Sil
Edute Administration
Holdenson & Nichos
Corke
Fayrefield
Cavalier
Pace
Tt Faileworth
Shire OF
Shire President
Northern Province
Legislative Council
Walters
D. J
G. Taylor
Murrabit
Hudson Pickler
W. G. Hooper
Numurkah Pound
E. Coxon
W. Scott
Poundkeeper
C.W.A
Miss McLean
F. Patrick
Tr Wan I
I.a. Patrick
P. McPherson
Talle
L. Gillispie
Guiles Graham
Mise Emily Hetty
Shepparty
Ava
Vietana
Rehin Ut
Hit
Numurkah Golf Club
D. Chilcott
W. Macdermid
H. Baetge
M. A. Hogan
William
State Statiericuan
Ketandra
Noumurkah
E. Wilkinson
Numurkeh
J. Sutherland
Katandra
Hi Side
Francis Lederer
Paris
Traction
Comforts Fund
E.y Holmes
Jim Christie
Christie
J. Reilly
Eta
Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Benalla
Coun L.gp
Indi
Eee
Mulgery
Mr Hoon
Ender Thie
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