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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1946
Page
2
L A Martin district manager announces auction and clearance sales conducted in the district. Agents for State Assurance Company Limited and National Surtees executors agency coordinate for Newmarket prompt settlements.
Community notices summarize local sales items and services in Numurkah with several names and businesses. Items include farm machinery, seeds, cattle, hay, cabbage seedlings, poultry buyers, medical and chemist supplies, harness and saddlery, Hotpoint appliances, and miscellaneous lost and found notices.
The Numurkah Branch of the RSL holds a reunio n in the Supper Room of the Town Hall on Tuesday March 12 at 8 pm. All members are urged to attend and invitees include serving members eligible for RSL membership. President W. J. Little and Hon. Sec. N. Newman.
The Commissioners announce improvements starting Monday in March to country passenger train services including restoration of popular mains and greater express running. Coal shortages prevent full normalization yet, but patrons are urged to recognize this as an earnest to continually improve service.
Melbourne Seymour Numurkat trains listed with times minus 5 p.m. Melbourne to Numurkah Tuesday 7.40 a.m. Numurkah to Melbourne Wednesday details and stopping conditions available from the local Stationmaster. L Moss president A Stringer treasurer W Carter secretary Watkins quality products spices essences soaps cleansers medicines cosmetics
EREAVEMENT CARDS Mr Irving Fowler of Katama ite and Mr and Mrs E Watters of Gray atrest Numurkah desire to THANK relatives and friends for letters cards telegrams floral tributes and expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement ars H TUCK and Family thank friends for messages of condolence in their sad bereavement Will all friends accept this as a token of deep appreciation Taxi for hire Eddy's Hotel Numurkah 51 V Wannemacher Ex RAN Proprietor
The Numurkah War Loan Committee will meet at the Town Hall on Tuesday night at 7.20 to outline plans to raise the £11,000 quota. H F Wilson becomes honorary secretary succeeding W Carter and welcomes suggestions.
The Wanghay club defeated Numurkah 73 to 45 in the Northern Goulburn Valley Bowls Association final on Friday night after a weather-affected earlier round. Numurkah led earlier. Wanghay pulled away by end of play to seal the 28-point victory and claim the title for a second time.
Notices urge Football Club meeting at Wasia Hall on Friday night March 19 at 8 30 led by secretary W Rendell. Numurkah Wheatgrowers Association holds meeting March 15 at 3 in Town Hall. Card evening March 13 at 8 in M A Hall with prizes. War Memorial Hospital fundraiser variety show March 25 at Numurkah Town Hall. Cemetery Trust annual meeting March 18 at 7 30. Debutante interview for Ball May 3 with Mrs Crook by March 18. RSL sub branch March 18 clubroom meeting.
The notice records the betrothal of Alma, youngest daughter of Mr W A and the late Mrs Hok foway of Wangaratte, to Stanley Gainey elder son of Mr and Mrs Chas Gainey of Shepparton, formerly of Nermurkak.
Members asked to inform the secretary within seven days if they wish to use complimentary railway transport to Melbourne for the ANZAC Day march. W J Little serves as secretary.
Large consignment of batteries arrives at Coxon's Garage offering MASSE Lucas Clyde C A V Coxon's name featured for automotive needs.
Notice announces a big fancy dress party at Katama Nite Hall on Tuesday March 26 with Gervason's Orchestra. Admission is 3/6 for gents and 2/6 for ladies and prizes are promised.
A local Invergunlull welfare committee hosted a March 2 luncheon for returned soldiers. About 150 attendees gathered under a Union Jack as dignitaries led remarks and a platform program honored veterans.
A Numurkah gathering honors ex-servicemen and widows with welcome addresses by Dr O Dwyer and Major Newsman. Speeches praise Winston Churchill, RSL activities, and community support. Gifts of brushware and silver plate are presented. the Numurkah band and Welfare Committee receive thanks as plans for future commemorations unfold.
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