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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1940
Page
2
Winter stock alert for waterproof footwear across men women and children. Full ranges of watertights Cossacks and rubber boots in knee high styles from 13 shillings 11 pence to 24 shillings 6 pence. Kelvin Dunlop Barnett Glass brands featured. Stocks running low, buy early to avoid disappointment.
A local notice notes no councillor has publicly drawn opposition as term expiries approach. Dr H Formby of Wanghau retires in August and urged a challenger to better represent the eastern road area near the railway. Despite the call, opposition appears unlikely. Maintenance and court notices about maintenance payments and marital disputes are also recorded, including a man’s weekly payments and a custodial matter from Shepparton Court.
C A Hopkins ld medals show 1939 results with 152 firsts 116 seconds 48 champions and 11 cups. Mel bourne prices list day old pullets Australorps Leghorn lines with quantities and rates. Custom hatching settings and cockers terms include quarter down balance due before delivery to hold orders.
The Shire of Tungamah council prohibits traffic on specified roads from May 6 1940 to October 20 1940 due to danger of Grafie. Written consent from the council secretary is required for any exemptions. Dated May 6 1940.
Tender notices invite bids for a painting project with a closing date of May 18. The lowest bid or any tender may be accepted as per the advertisement. Details of scope and eligibility are provided in the tender documents.
Local notes report King’s Birthday holiday set for June 17 with applications for A L F volunteers and medical exams led by Wangaratta area officer. Drafts to Caulfield, unit transfers to Puckapunyal, militia sub units kept together, and allotments between Light Horse and Field Regiment highlighted.
Markets report a packed schedule of yardings and auctions in Yarrawonga, Yarrowonga, and Katamatite with sheep yardings ranging from Merino flocks to crossbred ewes, plus land and horse sales at Cobram, Numurkah, and Cobram Monthly Stock Sale. McNamara and Co. announced a major clearing sale near Strathivertine on May 21 including farming plant and a hay stack, while mortgagee land sale notices call for Cobram on May 30.
A collage of names and local notices highlights a War Roll of Honor with residents Bryceland Cromer Cuthbert Damieson McGrath McFarlane Pinnack Robinette Reddiec Stags and others. Also listed are town hall meetings, dances, concerts, and pictorials at Numurkah and Warneling Hall. COugh remedy ad HEENZO promotes quick relief and savings for families.
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