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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 04, 1943
Page
2
Jack Campbell manager Numurkah L T Cussen auctioneer phone 153 A T Gilmour Cobram 28 L A Martin district manager Shepparton 424 Listings show contact points for regional sales roles and offices across Numurkah Cobram Shepparton and nearby districts.
Younghusband Limited releases fixtures for upcoming Numurkah and Cobram sales. May 7 Numurkah stock sale by J. Mc Namara & Co. 13 Cobram monthly sale. 14 Numurkah stock sale by Younghusband Limited. 21 Numurkah stock sale by Kilpatrick McLellan & Co.
Shire of Numurkah invites tender submissions for Contract No. 122M 242 forming grading and gravelling 1050 linear feet in three sections along the Numurkah Nathalia Road near Carland's Creek. Tenders close 11 am May 17 1943 with plans available at Nathalia Herald office and Shire Hall Numurkah. A 6 percent deposit required. minimum £1. Lowest tender not guaranteed acceptance.
In loving memory of my dear husband and our dear daddy accidentally killed April 29 1942. I think of you and the things you used to say and do. Wonder why you had to die without a chance to say goodbye. Inserted by Grace and children Patricia and Graeme.
Doreen Marjorie McFarlane daughter ofMr and Mrs H E McFarlane Kelvin Vale Lillico via Warragul to Oswald William Raaf youngest son of Mrs M Marcus and the late Mrs Marcus of Numurkah announces engagement in Warragul region with families names and ties to Kelvin Vale Lillico Warragul Numurkah and R A A F listed as the groom’s designation
A detailed voluntary service hours roster lists duty blocks from noon to 2 pm through 10 am to 12 noon. Contacts are arranged per time slot with designated first contacts for each group to ensure even hour distribution. The list names many individuals by surname and first name across multiple days and shifts.
Obituaries notice listing deaths of Jon Ellwood at Mooroopna Hospital on April 29 1943 and infant Raymond Morris Needham at Mooroopna Base Hospital, plus a personal thanks message from Walter Merriman Ulupna for assistance with a clearing sale and illness.
After the expiration of fourteen percent of the will dated November 12 1924 of Benjamin Cohen retired tobacconist deceased may be granted to Emily Marie Cohen widow of Numurkah Victoria sole executrix named in the will. Dated May 4 1943 Morrissy and Deane Proctors for the applicant.
The Numurkah Leader issue from Tuesday May 4 1945 presents the weekly newspaper’s content in a period-appropriate tone, marking events, local notices, and community updates typical of a 1940s Australian local paper. It reflects wartime Australia with community-oriented reporting and local advertisements.
A meeting of all inter forming St Johns first aid class will be held in the Town Hall on Friday May 14 at 2 30. Since formation 200 residents have qualified and many serve in the Services. Attendance urged for young people to join this important work.
A mixed page of local classifieds lists items for sale and services in Numurkah. Advertisements include a 12 gallon Lux copper stand, a house for rent 24 miles north, a reward for lost Yale keys in Numurkah, piano and dry cleaning services, harness and sporting goods, playing cards and office supplies, a lung tonic promotion, suit tailoring, prescribing chemist, radio parts, and waterproof Nylex toothbrushes with prices and contact cues.
A meeting will be held in the Town Hall on Friday in May at 2 30 p m. All involved in forming the class are invited to attend. Numurkeh
A large blaze damaged residences and prompted emergency response as smoke rose over the area. Reports describe rapid efforts by volunteers and officials to contain the flames and assess the extent of damage to homes and property. A separate note mentions traffic rules tightening to conserve resources during wartime.
The Shire Council advertises road works near Sfiai Bridge inviting bids. The Leader newspaper offers yearly delivery at ten shillings.
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