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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1946
Page
4
An advertisement lists towels in multiple patterns and brands including Dickie and Griffith, American White Towels, and British Striped Flannelette. Prices range from 3.01 to 5.6 per item with coupons offering savings. Heavy Indian twill venting and various flannelette fabrics are described with yardage and coupon details.
A deputation from the Numurkah Citizens Association urged the Water Trust to redesign and expand the town reticulation system as part of a broader town planning scheme. Fire-fighting needs demand larger mains, better stop valves, and swift completion before next summer, with domestic supply issues tied to corroded service pipes.
Leptospermum varieties from New Zealand including Manuka and Nichollis show glossy and pale foliage, with the latter valued as a hedge under hot sun. Gensia Monopermia Pendula the White Weeping Broom is praised as the most beautiful Genista for cascading white blooms. White flowering Bouvardia and Daphne-like perfume shrubs are noted, with planting tips and garden tasks for spring such as staking delphiniums and replacing annuals like Iceland poppies and pansies as rains continue.
The council cites British Medical Journal data showing 80 to 90 percent five year cures for early stage cancers. It advocates annual medical exams for all citizens and public awareness of early recognition and treatment. A free booklet, What Every Adult Should Know About Cancer, is available from the Royal Australian College of Surgeons in Melbourne.
Church service times across Cobram Strathmerton Numurkah and surrounding towns listed with denominations Rev. leaders and supply ministers. Includes multiple 11am 3pm 7.30pm services across Cobram Numurkah Strathmerton Nathalia Youarang Youarang Kotupna Katamatti Picola Yalea and others. The Leader subscription offered at 10 shillings per year delivered or posted free.
The Shire Council donated £25 to the French Red Cross Society and £5 to each Red Cross branch in the shire. Cpl Clarks Patchell received a wallet before sailing. Pvt Jim Tait of Katamatite is reported seriously ill in Egypt. Mr Jas McGregor of Kuarimba and Mr Robert Buchanan of Drumanu re sick with rheumatic fever. James Maidment of Sandmount died at 68. widow and two sons survive. The Council protested the release of Bunclyd Schmidt, convicted thrice of disloyal utterances. Dr McDowell to represent at a cost-reduction conference. Church of England plans to move St John’s Church Youanmite to InverGordon.
Watkins quality products across essences soaps cleansers medicines and cosmetics offered in this district. Opportunity for a reliable man with transport to establish own business supplying a wide range of essential repeat products. Small capital outlay or credit available. Write THE J R WATKINS com ma.
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