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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
2
Classified item listing describes green damask mattresses with Java kapok and pure wool fillings. Sizes include 3 feet with 4 inch and 3 feet with 5 inch borders. Prices shown around 42 shillings 6p and 7 shillings 6p.
A euchre party will be held at Venables Storey in Bandyeny on Thursday next May 1st. Proceeds go to Sue Murkah Town Ban. Admission sixpence. Prizes include Getta Loat in the Wood for ladies and a 150b day prize. Hosted by Eb Grown Hon Secretary.
All interested persons in whaly ing a Docu for vin batihnsive district are invited to an Atlanta meeting at the Meeks Hot Katamatite on Monday May 24 at 9 30 am. Latest developments with 4 placed before the proceeding D. Roberts survrot uy Ratametite Hospital vata Uyrven.
Olwynne Lew and local groups seek support for a promising violinist, with donations requested for instrument purchases. At Numurkah Trotting Club, annual races were abandoned due to costs, but the club foresees a strong meeting if held, praising past standings and thanking the president and secretary for their efforts. Showers continue, bringing total rainfall to 1260 points for the year.
Fragmented correspondence echoes Empire Day sentiment with calls for national unity and loyalty. Mentions British imperial ideals, religious faith, and resolve, mixed with garbled lines about duties, fate, and public duty.
Police in Numurkah request information on a man named Cost Hennessy or Hennessy Cosmos aged about 26. He is not wanted but is to be interviewed along with many others who worked in the Mildney district in recent months amid a large gathering and the ensuing media flurry.
An ad laden note warns readers to keep watch on dressmaking bargains and shopping for sewing machines. The piece mentions Nathalia, Wardton, Dr O Hanlon, and Nathan Bros detailing sewing machine options and how to obtain them through Melbourne suburbs outlets. The text notes Mr O Hanlon resigned from Moiraid bourne and invites inquiries for particulars of their range.
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