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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 25, 1943
Page
5
Fragmented remarks discuss postwar challenges in Australia including rural decline, industry costs, and the balance between city and country development. The text flags issues of production efficiency, national progress, and the need for better living standards and health for rural families, while urging practical policy support.
Friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs W Ritchie to farewell Driver Jack Ritchie AIF. The evening featured community singing and items by local performers. Dignitaries and district groups praised Jack, presenting gifts and best wishes for his service, with a late supper and dancing ending in Auld Lang Syne.
Imarket reports and Sales to Come announce Wall Bros clearing sale on Tuesday June 1 at Numurkah. Includes contractor's plant and a large travelling cabin described as a house on wheels. Partnership dissolution noted with Meikiejown street address and responding firms Kulpav Rick McLellan Co Ply Ltd Nu mursgénh. Special emphasis on articles unique to clearing sales and attendance advantages.
The annual Church of England ball will be held in the Town Hall next Friday night. Dancing will continue till 2 a.m. Supper will be provided. Shire ratepayers are reminded rates unpaid on June 10 will incur interest. The Council invites tenders for road works near Carland's bridge. A steer has been impounded in Numurkah.
Fairfield records show Mrs Marjory Freeman died on May 16 at Fairfield. She was married to Mr Percy Freeman and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Alexander Colvin of Nathalia. She leaves two sons and two daughters. Arrangements are being made to grant leave to a soldier in New Guinea as soon as operational needs and transport facilities permit.
The speaker asserts Australia will not permanently exceed ten million people, warning against ostrich-like optimism. He argues current trends show the population will not reach that number and notes the ostrich analogy is for those who misjudge the issue.
Letter from a local legislator thanking voters in the Goulburn Valley for returning him unopposed to the Legislative Assembly. He pledges to serve all people, promotes postwar development, cautions on new doctrines, praises public service and local press, and remains at electors' service whether they share his views.
A sensational uncut film titled Moscow Slikes Back screens at Numurkah Town Halls with Russia’s winter offensive depicted as an enduring record. Also shown are Lady for a Night with John Wayne and Joan Blondell, plus The Feminine Touch starring Rosalind Russell and Don Ameche and Born to Sing with Virginia Weidler and Leo Gorcey.
J McNamara & Co stock and station agents offer loans at low rates and list local agency for Dodge Bros cars, Orient Line sails, Prudential and other firms. Upcoming events include Numurkah stock sale on May 23, Nathalia sale on June 1, Cobram furniture and Cobram Township block sale.
Arrangements have been made whereby Messrs J. McNamara & Co. Numurkah and branches have been appointed district agents to arrange the purchase and forwarding of turkey flocks. Vendors are asked to contact the agents with the number of birds for disposal and watch the paper for further information.
Authorized by the Victorian Hairdressers' Board to perform all kinds of hairdressing. Specialises in tobacco cigarettes cigars pipes and all smokers' requisites for patrons and clients.
A civic appeal urges mutual aid and solidarity within communities amid rising tensions. The piece stresses neighborly support, volunteering, and cooperation across groups to strengthen resilience and social harmony locally.
Clearing sale of contractors plant motor truck and associated items at Numurkah. Sworn valuations offered. agents include J McLellan Co and several insurance and executor firms. Items include general motors and related equipment. sale conducted by Cooper’s Finance and Real Estate services. Local bidders invited for land clearing sales.
Messrs Wall Bros dissolve partnership and instructs sale without reserve. Auction items include 4 working horses, hauling gear, a tipping motor truck, graders, ploughs, a semi trailer, chains, rails, timber, tools, scrap iron and sundries. Cash on day of sale. R Pocknee to render best service.
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