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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1944
Page
2
Agents for State Assurance Company Limited and National Trustees Executors and Agency Co report prompt settlements on auction and clearing sales across districts. The notice lists participating firms and methods for settlement and transfer of titles.
A dense jumble of local ads from Numurkah Leader featuring farm stock, tea, chemicals, electrical repairs, printing services, dry cleaning, harness and sporting goods, relief tonics, envelopes, and Watkins products. Multiple names and locations like Louis Hamon, F P S, Mrs McIntosh, J N A Greig, R. Pocknee, and The Leader Office appear with offerings and service notices.
The relatives of the late Adelane Firman express sincere thanks for the sympathy and assistance offered after their bereavement. Please accept this as a personal token of appreciation.
Public notice announces a grand Catholic ball at Strathmerton Public Hall on Tuesday June 20. Secretaries urge attendees to avoid clashing dates and note the event details for planning. The notice sits among amusements listings including a May 19 dance by the Numurkah Auxiliary at Town Hall.
The Lord Mayor of Melbourne Cr Nettlefom conveys sincere appreciation to the people of Numurkah and district for a donation of £158 3s 10d towards bush fire relief. Restrictions prevent publication of certain parental news while daylight saving likely ends in Australia. A winter road safety campaign by Numurkah authorities seeks strict compliance with lights on vehicles. A meeting on 25th inst at 2 30 am in Natacha will select a Fire Control Officer for the Shire.
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission invites tenders for oat chaff supply to Yarroweyah. Details are from Shire Engineers offices at Benalla, Euorn and Seymour or Water Commission offices in Shepparton and Cobram. Tenders must be lodged by 12 noon on 24 May 1944. Basketmaking demonstration at Numurkah CWA featured Mrs Little of Bunyip. Mrs W. Patrick won the melon jam contest. Cobram yards topic discussed by Tungamah Shire Council. no dues increase to keep Cobram a stock market. Subcommittee to report on yards. two lamps approved. Over To You book by British Ministry of Information discussed. price 1/5. Seasonal leave procedures clarified. apply via VMP 66 to local National Service Officer. Tariff Board examines Australian cloth production and quality. concern over inferior fabrics and durability.
The Numurkah Leader issue from May 16 1944 published on a Tuesday morning. This brief card notes the newspaper’s long-running Tuesday schedule and establishes its 1944 edition date.
Local report details Victorian Industries Location Committee visits in Numurkah and surrounding towns. Secretary G R and officer Heliger described aims to survey soil and clay potential for pottery and other production, noting government aid would be via cheap utilities rather than subsidies.
A large local crowd gathered Saturday at the district social to honor Corporal L McLeodark LA C Heard and Gerald OBrien. D B Henderson chaired the farewell committee noting the supreme sacrifice. wallets were presented to each guest. gifts were given by the CW A branch. musical items and singing followed after supper.
Inclement weather did not deter a large crowd in Wunghnu hall for a reception honoring newlyweds Mr and Mrs Jim Deiley Pearl Eddy and Mr and Mrs Dave Williams Kath Bourke. Zanelli chaired the evening with performances by Vera Watters Joan Gray M Bourke Mapleton and others. A farce Mechanical Jane featured with Miss R By Mesdames W Wills X Zanelli K Sanders R Sanders. Zanelli welcomed guests and Rev Kemp gave presentations to each couple while Mrs Mills Girls' Club and Mrs Zanelli CWA were thanked for their work and wished every future success.
Rain brought 114 points recorded. farmers jubilant over drought relief prospects. Numurkah beat Drumanure 2.3 to 1.2 in football. Official golf links opening by President D Garvey. Best ear entry by Miss FP McNamara and H Kruth. Junction of district school committees formed within 10 miles of Numurkah. Rev W T Hiatt chairman, T S Lancaster secretary pro tem. J T John updated bootery with large glass windows. Several fines for unvaccinated children and Echuca electorate enrolment. Murray Valley Settlers ask weigh bridge at Strathmerton. Picola deputation seeks police at the township. Constable Brown backs by-law on Blake Street crowds. Dr McDowell opposes cemetery land spending. Kilpatrick McLellan & Co Port sale of property valued.
The wedding took place at St Jobs East Malvern on Saturday April 15. The bride, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J Crows, wore an off white slipper satin gown with a tulle veil and carried a sheaf of gladioli. The bridegroom, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J Eye, of Numurkah, wore frock coat. A reception at Everly East Malvern followed with 70 guests.
Australian airmen earned new laurels through the Empire Air Training Scheme, aiding Britain during its darkest hours. The Empire’s dominions contributed pilots and technicians, with Australians forming a major part of bomber and fighter forces, reinforcing the Allied war effort across multiple theaters.
A Victorian producers cooperative reports onCobram stock sale entries including crossbred and merino wools, consignments from South Australian border districts, and a May 2 sale date. Top prices reached 30 f d for a Casterton lot with several high grade fleece lots. next catalogues 예정 May 30 and a 2500 bale offer anticipated. Proceeds of this sale go to May 2.
A fragmentary article discusses mastitis and veterinary hygiene reforms. It notes a ministerial or committee role and mentions trials of renewed chemistry and treatment approaches, focusing on improving dairy animal health and welfare.
Local listings describe upcoming town hall program and community events featuring various performers and shows at the municipal venue. Details are partially legible, noting schedules and possible venue names, with some fragments indicating film or stage appearances.
Ad inserts reveal a patchwork of merchants and services in the city. Vendors promote dry goods, remedies, and home crafts with bold headlines and terse pricing. The page reflects bustling commercial life and evolving consumer tastes.
A garbled report notes wartime labor shifts with women taking more roles in British shipyards and engineering. It cites rising Australian wartime agricultural committees and a push toward warship production, mentioning ships up to 400 in British yards and overseas. The text highlights gender and labor changes, including ground staff and crew roles, amid extended war demands.
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