Victory in Europe Commemorations and Reflections
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1945
Page
1
Fragmented WWII narrative echoes in a cryptic diary style
The readable passages recount wartime tensions and shifting loyalties across nations. Sparse names and places hint at Allied and Axis perspectives, amid reflections on courage guilt and memory within a contested period.
Early History and Poultry Fights Mentioned in Numurkah Letters
A fragmented letters page recalls Numurkah’s early history and local figures. It discusses Mr Tunne and others, a senior chaplain with historical ties, and mentions poultry breeding and cockfights as part of social life. The piece reflects nostalgia and community memory with unclear sequences and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunne
Amu
Stewart
Yaraworgs
Geelong
Dg Geyer
Bruce
Bengrovemie
Cork
Ocessioy Jomsons
Treatien
Miscellany Notes on Muni Policy and Penell Advances
A fragmented item discusses Makin as Minister for Muni in a House dispute over a fictitious factory and output from the theory. It claims output is decreasing as men work on penell devices to sustain the ether, and notes calls from the Commonwealth for essential works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Makin
Muni Ja
Csivuil Arma Fictory
Heenzo Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Savings
An old ad touts Heenzo cough remedy for coughs and colds costing two shillings per bottle. It urges readers to mix concentrate with sweetened water to make a pint of remedy suitable for adults and children and cites endorsements from famous personalities to boost trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Gladys Moncrieff
Tr Tawson
Will Mahoney Ingolsier
Suggestions For Amateurs Grow Easy Garden Shrubs
Readable clipping notes shrubs suitable for Melbourne gardens. Describes Anguslivolia as a dwarf flowering shrub, Coloneaster Serotina with orange berries, Cotoneasters for rapid hedge growth, and Lalandit Hawthorn varieties for ornamental berries. Advises on clipping timing, placement, and seasonal care to maintain hedge form and health. Compiled by J. W. Robinson of the Ormond Plant Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prac
Melbourne
Nuliung
Coloneaster Serotina
J. W. Robinson
Ormond Plant Farm
What Happened Thirty Years Ago In Katamatite
War drought and recess for the Caledonian Society. A light rain fell with 35 points recorded. Fodder prices climb with oaten hay at £9 a ton and lucerne £7 10s. The Katamatic Mutual Improvement Society elected officers led by President J N Crow. Nathalia water supply remains precarious with restricted daily hours. Miss H. Cope moved to Jarramond Gippsland. A public meeting asks Mrs Hughes be appointed a justice of the peace. Nuiourkah Football Club chose A Pretty as President. Kalamali’e Club named A J Fowles as President and J Hughes as secretary. Nasb ila Club list of officers. Killamalite TOR. proposes a public vote on hotel bars closing at 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Society
Department of Agriculture
Oaten
Williamstown
Lucerne
Katamatic Mutual Improvenl Society and Progress Assocation
J. N. Crow
Heyme
Kilfeder
A. J. Fowles
Nathalia
H. Cope
Strathmerton
Jarramond
Gippsland
Katamatite
Hughes
Nuiourkah Football Club
A. Pretty
Pesident
J. H. Dolphin
H. J. Pearson
Col. Callander
Kalamali'e Club
Jas. Hughes
W. Porestal
Nasbila Club
E. Coupar
J. Limbrick
M. Cleary
W. Wheller
Killamalite Tor
South Australia
Advertisements Invite Readers to Shop Local Businesses
Local column urges readers to explore column advertisements as invitations from responsible progressive business leaders to visit nearby shops and patronize their services. The note frames ads as community invitations and guidance for shoppers.
All Wool Blankets and Linens on Sale in Double Bed Size
Wide selection of All Wool Blankets in double bed size with prices. Cream and Quilts including Thermo-Tex Merino options. Winceyettes, Pyjama Flannelette, Navy and Fawn Flannel, Flannelette for nursery wear, and children's underwear. Drills, linens, sheets, towels, and tea towels listed with prices and coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forfar
Horrocks
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