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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 05, 1942
Page
2
The C W A murmurkah branch will hold a meeting in Supper Room Town Hall on Friday May 8 with a dressmaker's model demonstration and a slippers competition. Younger Set Dance in M A Hall Thursday May 10 from 8 pm to 2 am, admission 2 shillings. men in uniform to be guests.
Reserved tickets at six a.m. extra. Tickets must be obtained at Treacy's or from any member of the Younger Set.
April 29 obituary notices acknowledge the death of Thomas Kellas and express thanks from Mr Frank Harrison and family and others for sympathy and support. Names linked to relatives and locations appear with brief acknowledgments of appreciation for heartfelt condolences and assistance during the bereavement.
In memory of our o Numurkah.
A collage of local ads: livestock and harness buys, engine inquiries, dry cleaning, medical tonics, chemical shop promos, Mother’s Day gifts, and patterns retail. Mentions P. H. Neale, Campbell & Co, Louis Hamon, R. Pocknee, S. H. Henshall, and Trescy’s Numurkah with products and services including tonics, cloth, and newspapers.
The article covers recent rainfall affecting farmers, banking hour changes nationwide to free staff for service, V D C training and emergency drills, local social notes including Mr Bruce Tannock's history notes and Miss Fraser, and a forthcoming musical play The Gipsy Rover at the Town Hall on May 19 with proceeds to patriotic funds. Tickets priced 2 shillings at Treacy's and sixpence in advance.
Ladies Egyptian Cotton bloomers in pink, boys and youths derby boots in black or brown for dress or school wear sizes 1 to 15 1/2, 2 to 5 1/2, men's tan or black calf shoes for dress with medium toe sizes 6 to 9 1/2, and box hide working boots with Kromhide express boot department sale listing.
Miss Payne farewell observed in Dunbulbalane as workers at Mes V sh R Alle branch mark departure of Dreher from the local staff amid changes.
A Poila area report notes a major theft wave and the siege of Esteet or Thursias, with suspects linked to a white mantle. Sergeant J Wa returns from the Middle East on leave, while a wartime job ad seeks women transport drivers under 40 or with map reading skills, training provided.
Bre un Thareney and Leterme face an 8 pm rest after a tempest in Prarhey wa. The event timeline and local impact are described with names of involved parties and places. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.
A large crowd gathered at the local hall for a kitchen tea for Miss Noreen Kime. Guests enjoyed dancing and vocal items. Dr Pinnock presented a gift on behalf of friends and wished her well in married life. The CW A held its monthly meeting, donating 315 to the Prisoners of War fund and noting camoufl age nets and knitted items for service members. Mrs Whyte presided.
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