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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1943
Page
2
Jack Campbell manager Phase Numurkeh 9 L. T. Cussen auctioneer Phoms 153 A. T. Gilmour Cobram 25 L. A. Martin district manager Shepparton 424 new postings list key personnel and roles for regional sales events.
A list of livestock sale fixtures for Younghusband Limited across Shepparton Numurkah Cobram Cobram Pig and Calf Sales, with dates from June 29 to August 6. Kilpatrick McLellan Co. and McNamara Co. noted as selling agents for several Numurkah and Cobram events.
A collection of small ads and notices lists coffee grinding service, galvanised iron and timber for sale, feed oats for Waaia, urgent fence posts needed, Hamon lung tonic offered, electrical repairs, dry cleaning service, harness and sporting goods, playing cards and office supplies, a pharmacist prescription service, and waterproof Nylex toothbrushes with contact details and prices.
On behalf of the Numurkah Agricultural Secrets I thank all who cooperated to make Friday night’s belt an outstanding success. Praises go to town and district ladies who assisted, and to the doors keepers and committee members who helped.
A public meeting convened by the Numurkah Chamber of Commerce is set for the Town Hall Supper Room on Tuesday July 6 at 8 pm to discuss forming a swimming club and arranging repairs to staging at the swimming pool. F A Guenther president B W Hyde honorary secretary.
A documentary film titled The Presbyterian Church of Australia Its Origin and Activities plus Various Aspects of Australian Life and Places features Rev Hamilton Aiken recently from Malaya as Director of Visual Education for the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. The full Technicolor film is described as exceptionally appealing to all public, with free admission.
C POLASKI proprietor announces Union Jack Cleaning Service now in Cobram to take orders for tanks wells drains spouts and septic tank cleaning. New wells rubbish pits charcoal pits and tank pits sunk earth works only. Charges on application to C POLASKI Cobram P.O. or Numurkah Leader Office. Service opens end of August.
A buyer seeks a good area of land suitable for irrigation or with near future irrigation potential. Preference given to properties with water access or feasible irrigation plans. Target region unspecified, price range not disclosed. Interested sellers should note prospect of long term purchase and scalable water rights.
Numurkah batter wins gold in Victorian factories competition capturing first prize in the North East Victoria expert division. The event recognizes skill and speed, highlighting regional talent and craft in batter preparation during 1943.
The executors named in the will of Helen McKenzie late of Jaca widow deceased, Kenneth Scot McKenzie also known as Kenneth Scott Mackenzie of Kenara Finey NSW farmer, appointed by the will dated 16 July 14931, apply to the Supreme Court for a grant of probate dated 29 June 1943. Morrison and Teare, Numurkah, and National Mutual Buildings 395 Collins Street Melbourne, solicitors for the applicants.
Notice under Local Government Act 53 announces open inspection of Voters' Lists for Shire of Numurkah Ridings for 1943 44. Lists available July 5 to July 14 at Shire Office Numurkah and multiple local offices including Strathmerton Nathalia Wangarou Barmah Kotupna and Picola with objections by July 14. Forms obtainable at Shire Office Numurkah and Nathalia Herald Office.
At the monthly meeting the Win-the-War Committee reports £73 1s raised for the month split between the Red Cross and Comforts Fund with 10 per cent retained bringing in hand to £90 7s 3d. Grants of £2 2s are made to Heidelberg Military Hospital for recreation hall expansion. Waste-product dispatch valued at £39 is noted along with extensive circular paper usage sent to former residents, prompting further inquiries and possible action.
In the Personal Column, Miss Myra McLean is noted for an honor at a local event. The piece references Mr J G Melonais and remarks about community representa tions, with guests invited to a gathering at Tasss Hall. The text is garbled but centers on social notices and acknowledgments within district residents and local figures.
Local page features photographs and notes on an upcoming Town Hall drama event. It highlights easy ticketing, supportive audience seating, and a brief schedule for the production week. Cast details and venue timings are listed for readers.
Fragmented OCR text describes an Advts notice and events by the Director of Visits Rev Hamilton Aya. It mentions a cleaning service end of August, wells and pits, a hall on Atoaiey Y 7 ath week July 5, and an annual meet by Red Cross services. References to the Younger Set and the Cultural Society, a town band Thursday night, and a political or civic gathering.
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