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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1946
Page
2
A collage of Woolworth style notices includes bakery cakes from Adams Fresh stock thrice weekly at Crystal Cafe, poultry and seeds for sale, farm seed listings, a clearing sale at Geo Hooper's Drumanure, and various wants and services from local shops and chemists.
Advertisements note free notice rule. Numurkah Branch UCP meets Friday March 29 at 2 30 in Town Hall. Naring Methodists Sunday School anniversary Sunday March 31 with services at 3 and 7 30 led by Rev O G Muller. United Country Party Women meet Friday March 29 at 3 p m in Supper room speaker Dr W L Moss. Mrs L Adams presides, Mrs H S Sutcliffe hon sec.
The meeting to reform the Numurkah Golf Club which was adjourned will take place Thursday night next the 28th at 8 o clock. All interested are requested to attend. W. B. Curtis acting secretary.
The Shire of Numurkah warns under the Local Government Act that interest will be charged on unpaid rates from the date they become due, with payment required by April 10 1946. Rate collectors will be at Shire Hall Numurkah weekdays 9 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 12 noon, and at Nathalia Council Chamber on April 4 and 10 from 10 am to 4 pm. Ratepayers should ensure correct names for enrolment and bring rate notices when paying.
The general public and relatives are invited to a working-bee at Numurkah Cemetery on Saturday of next week April 6. Those unable to attend may help dig grass between graves on suitable days. W. A. Retallick, Secretary.
In loving memory of my dear Alice who fell asleep on March 29 1945.
The family of Mrs Emma Burkitt Desie thank friends for expressions of sympathy and floral tribute in their recent bereavement.
At an Thursday meeting the Win-the-War Committee disbanded and donated £72 17/10 to Repatriation Leal Cyiamities. The President Dr Moss praised collectors for their supper and noted relief given by the Red Cross and Comforts Fund. Meantime travel offers for veterans to Melbourne on Anzac Day were announced with caution on accommodation.
George Formby stars in a lively show with Anne Firth and Reginald Purdell in Bell Bottom George at the General Exhibition. The comedy features Barrish Larry Parks Jeanne Bates and Loren Tindall in a second act showcased as a riot of fun.
Numurkah residents offered men's work boots from 23/ with heavy and light wear options. Shoes for boys girls and ladies including Brown Derby and Slippers. new Brown Tie styles and Robert Hiker boots priced from 28/6 and 110. Slippers for all sizes and colors advertised by Moore's the store that serves you best.
Saturday show features Eddie Bracken Dorothy Lamour and Gil Lam in Rainbow Island a color gay musical comedy of laughter. Also on bill William Boyd Jacqueline Holt and Andy Clyde in Stick to Your Guns presenting music and songs.
For sale box firewood in any quantity and length. Ring number 169 for prompt service.
Catalog listing offers washable blue fawn and vieux rose cotton bath mats. Also available metal curtain rods up to 12 6 inches in length with optional fittings, suitable for varied window sizes.
Local notice announces licensing for Watson to serve and cater weddings with top wine and spirit brands. First-class accommodations are highlighted, emphasizing specialized wedding catering and superior brand selections for events.
Mr J E Harper of Yarro Weyah, ex manager of the Commercial Banking Co Numurkah, suffered a serious accident at a railway station on Tuesday afternoon. A reversed gear knocked him down. he has a double leg fracture and facial abrasions and is in Cobram private hospital but recovering. Mrs Field resigns from the Education Department to join her husband. Sut Church Shepparton social honored Mrs Peld with bookends set. Bishop op Won-Bearatta to attend Anzac Day service. Dir J Byers elected to executive committee for the district at the Victorian Wheat and Wool Growers Association conference.
Advertisers urge Mr J McEwen to attend the last American show on Saturday March 30 at 2. The Numourkan Junior will meet next Friday at Moore’s store. Rex Sanders' general store at Wunelna Road will mendon Le umwal on Friday. Memorial Hospital Meritwil asks for cake donations. A meeting to reform the Nuti kah Golf Club will be held Thursday evening the 18th. Rev O G Muller conducts anniversary services at Narning Methodist Church Sunday. The UCP Women’s Section has no meeting Friday. Cy Moy will be the speaker.
On Wednesday Georgeous stars headline a fur filled romp as a critic calls the film a gay comedy with songs and romance. The bill also features Sergeant Mike and Hopalong Cassidy with a Western, a color feature and multiple stars set for a week of showings including Cobra Woman and A Song To Remember with dates noted for April.
Numurkah Cemetery Trust held its annual meeting on Monday night electing Mrs Hil lard as chairman and Mr A Stringer as vice chair. W A Retallick was reappointed secretary and J Lums re‑appointed auditor. The balance sheet showed a credit of £521. plans discussed include grave repairs, weed clearance, and possible office replacement.
A list compiled for War Memorial Hospital shows donations totaling £724 15s 11d. Names of contributors include Mrs A and several local residents, with amounts recorded and aims noted for hospital support and fundraising events.
Church notices list upcoming Sunday services in multiple towns including Cobram Numurkah Beelongthorn Cobram Yarra and surrounding areas. Rev Rose Rev Fabb Rev Muller and Rev Walsh lead services at various times from 2.45 pm to 11 am with several congregations named.
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