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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 04, 1943
Page
5
A large number of district landholders joined a working bee at the Weir over the weekend to help the contractor address difficulties caused by recent rise in the cok flooding the new works. Efforts continue to complete the weir before flood season arrives.
The Nathalia patriotic carnival held on Saturday returned a profit with gross takings of 65 6 6 and expenditures of 35 5/6. Prizes for sports totaled 12, trophies donated, sheep donated by J Cripps and L M Nugent raised 19 12/-, Dutch auction firewood donated by Mr Pryer raffled for funds.
Easter Saturday event at Water residence hosted by Mrs C Wellington drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Children and adults enjoyed races, tennis, bowling, nail-driving and guessing contests with trophies awarded by Dr Gordon. Proceeds benefited the Soldiers’ Parc Fund. guest Joan Hendy of Katanga attended.
Keep fit and vigorous by avoiding eyestrain. Coles & Garrard opticians announce an eye health clinic in Numurkah at the Shamrock Hotel on Friday May 7 from 9 am to 4 pm. Local agent Mr L. Hamon, chemist, can arrange appointments. Active event aims to restore well being through eye care.
In a call to readers, local advertisements urge support for responsible progressive businesses. The appeal emphasizes trust, quality, and community cooperation as shoppers are invited to explore offerings in the columns.
Market report from Katamatite and surrounding districts notes a sale on Monday May 10 by Goldsbrough Mort & Co for Mrs A. E. Mills and Katamatite Cottage Hospital with unreserved items including beds linen and kitchenware. Kilpatrick McLellan Co and New Zealand Loan Co announce pig and calf sales May 10 and fat and store cattle sales the following day. Strong bidding observed at recent Fitzpatrick furniture sale and contractor plant sale with prices listed for numerous tools and household items. A W Merriman clearing sale for Mr Walter Merriman reported good attendance and solid prices across items from aged ponies to sewing machines and household furniture.
Mr Bevin counsels thinking in terms of common problems rather than nations, arguing that this yields better solutions. The quote frames a global approach to crisis by Labour Minister Ernest Bevin.
A wartime sale at Katamatite Hospital invites bidders to bid on furniture and linen from Mrs A E Mills and the Katamatite Cottage Hospital. Items include bedroom suites leather seating kitchenware and bedding plus curtains, tables, and glassware. The sale begins Monday at 1 30 pm at Katamatite Hospital under Goldsborough Mort Co Ltd and local agent J Fisher.
J McNamara and Co stock and station agents advertise low rates on rust monies by sworn valuations Local agents for Vulge Bros 6 cylinder motor cars and trucks and services from Pele Commercial Union Assurance Co The Trustees Executors and Agency Co The Orient Line of Steamers The Prudential Life Assurance Co Ltd The Australian Estates Co Ltd Lanz Bulldog Crude Oil Tractors
May sale schedule lists Nathalia Monthly Stock and Pig Sale on the 6th, Numurkah Stock Sale on the 7th by J Mc Namara co, Cobram Monthly Sale on the 12th, Numurkah Stock Sale on the 14th by Young Husband Limited, Numurkah Stock Sale on the 21st by Kilpatrick McLellan and Co.
Entr ies of all classes of sheep and cattle invited. The stock sale will be held immediately after the furniture sale. Goldsbrough Mort & Co Ltd.
On Saturday afternoon the Numurkah golf green hosted a pairs tournament which was won by J. A. Tweddle and F. A. Guenther.
Kilpatrick McLellan Kilpatrick auctioneers announce a 7 Numurkah sale by J McNamara and a 14 Numurkes stock sale by Young Patrick McLeLLan & Co with date to be fixed. Clearing sale of contractors plant motor truck at Numurkah. Local agents for Denosse Lascelles Ballarat Banking Co Victoria Insurance Co and others. Wheat exporters national and life insurers. All risks including live stock fencing and sheep dip. General Motors car and trucks.
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