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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 28, 1940

Page

2

In Memoriam Welton Thomas George Passes Away 1939

In loving memory of Thomas George beloved husband of Margaret Ethel and father of George and Henry who died May 29 1939. Until the dawn breaks.

Annual Meeting of 20th Light Horse Social Committee

Public notices invite participation in the War Service Fund Committee meeting at the R S L Club Room Quinn street Thursday at 8 p m. Help provide comforts for the boys at the front. J Chris tie is hon sec. Also hospital ball promo details and Numurkah Band Euchre postponement announced.

20Th Light Horse Social Committee M.A. Hall J. Christie Jassifn War Service Fund R.S.L Quinn Street W. J. Little Yairoweyah Hospital A. A. Hanrahan Numurkah

Debutante Ball under patronage of Mrs Hicken

C W A Ball to be held Tuesday June 4 under the patronage of Mrs Mra O A Hicken state president. Features debutante set good orchestra and set supper. Tickets priced 4 shillings 6 pence balcony 2 shillings 6 pence 3 shillings on the balcony.

Mra A Hicken

Local Numurkah Classifieds Highlight Repairs and Ads

A dense, era newspaper style list of ads and notices from Numurkah including repairs for harvesting machinery and windmills, sale items like a Malvern Star bicycle, a Thurmer piano, prams, sewing machines, and household goods. Also offers plumbing, tinsmithing, tailoring, prints, and health tonics with contact lines and prices via local businesses.

Dunham Strathmerton Malvern Star Thurmer Will Stetfice J. Inchley High School Frankston Finlay

Rates Notice From Shire Of Numurkah

The Shire Secretary enforces 6 percent per annum interest on unpaid rates from the due date. Rate collectors will operate at Numurkah Town Hall on weekdays 9 to 4 and Saturdays 9 to 12. Attendance at Nathalon Council Chamber on June 6 and 10 between 10 and 4. Enrolment details requested for ratepayers.

Numurkah Nathal

Numurkah Leader May 28 1949 edition notice

The Numurkah Leader published every Tuesday evening on May 28 1949. This edition announces local news notices and community items prominent to Numurkah readers.

Local and General Paragraphs on Enlistment and Notices

Arrangements allow Sith Battalion volunteers to be medically examined by Captain Dr. Thomas with others by Nie Marksh or Coombs. Correspondent notes changes to ease past examination delays and includes criticism of Mr Ke Patrick’s Universa half-holiday question. Depots for Waste Paper open at Numurkate and Nathalia towers for disposal. waste will be pulped into paper. Large Sunday prayers for national safety. Misread acknowledgements for Mooronona Hospital appeal corrected. amounts credited clarified. Rates notice: 6 per cent interest on unpaid rates due June 10. rate collector to visit Nathalia June 6 and 10. War Fund expenditure report shows £10,434 received. allocations include army, Comforts Fund, camps, furnishings, and donations. Badge suggestions for rejected volunteers proposed to reduce stigma and aid recruitment. Defence department urged to issue badges. J G McDonald comments on political rivalry with Mr Cain, noting friendship despite opposition. remarks about keeping party in office.

Shire Council Numurkate Nathatla Numurkah P. Deane Mooronona Hospital J. Jones W. Smith R. Robinson P. Williams Shire Nathalia Nethalia R.S.L Funil Australian Comforts Fund Puckspunyal Churringile Broadmeadows Queenscliffe Yat Defence Department J. G. McDonald M.L.A Enid Shepparton Cain Labor McDonald

Cold Weather Necessities and Fabrics for Sale

Advertises quilts and blankets including 60 by 66 inch quilts, 12/6 down quilts, a single damaged kapok quilt, 16/6 blankets, pure wool blankets with guaranteed quality, floral and winceyette fabrics, flannelette, pajama winceyette, wool crepe de chine, wool taffeta, and various skirt lengths with checks and stripes.

Linen goods sale catalog item list from old ad

A fragmentary advertisement lists art needlework table centres auto tray cloths dressing table sets supper cloths linen tea towels calico aprons sold at prices noted as 73d each 2d or 3d6 each and 2/6 and 2/11 in old currency, with unclear trailing symbols.

Knits for Men Move to Modern Tailoring Styles

A concise note outlines knitwear shifts toward tailored fits for men. Designers emphasize versatile pieces suitable for both casual and formal settings, with emphasis on quality fabrics and refined silhouettes.

Helpers Thanked At Annual Club Event

The Wanghnu eee Club expresses thanks to all who assisted in the annual Theth event. Special appreciation goes to A. Eddy, L. Belt, Lynch, J.B. Purdie, Jim Fahey, and W. B. Clarkson for trophy donations. Patrons of the Ci Cubs are also thanked for their support. THOS. CLARK, President.

Wanghnueee Club Ome A. Eddy Messrs L. Belt Lynch J.B. Purdie Jim Fahey Sid W. B. Clarkson Ci Cubs

Hospital collection and local donors noted in Jubilee roster

A fragmented hospital collection notice lists contributors and beneficiaries including Messrs PB Den JA S Marstall and Miss Bourke with various donors such as Mrs J McNamara and J Reilly. It references a parliamentary labor event, state land matters, and a war of honor roll with names like Joseph Tyack and Mr Roweparok, reflecting a community fundraising effort and public notices.

JA. S. Marstall Aie Cain Labor Pty Wis Shappirvtyil Hee Australia Pete St Kilby RowTparok

Send Off at Waaia Farewell Social for Sleeths

A farewell social at Waaia honored Mr and Mrs M A Sleeth. Attendees included local figures such as Mr Chad, Mr Gout, and Mr Nowell Cowan. The couple were lauded for their service to the community, with Sleeth humorously recalling shared memories and plans for Wasia’s growth with water, silos, and electricity.

Waaia M. A. Sleeth Eas Anil Waa Seth Vas Chad Handel Wim. Thompson Jun Salid Wale Hin Quail Wo Rondel Tyyshille Joseph Cowart Westing Mex Sleeth WM Edwards Yielima Sleeth Mellroy Anders Wania Wasia

Schoolwomen Collect Anniversary Tea at County Association

The County Women's Association held a commemorative afternoon in Shepparton Wanches to mark the bear anniversary with readings and a play. Notables included Miss T Wel and cast members Edna Rowe, Greta Opie, Ivy Nolo, and Montgomery, each receiving a bouquet amid a seven-voice program and festive decor.

Shepparton Metheny Humphries Lon "Larsen Meat Bomery K. Dudley Edna Rowe Mechaid Greta Opie Ivy Ani Nolo Montgomery Secent Nch Pally

District News Country Correspondents Report Events

District correspondents describe regional happenings across communities with notes on meetings markets and local developments. Reports highlight school, civic, and cultural activities and reflect residents' everyday concerns and responses.

Untitled local notice fragment from Strathmerton area

Fragmentary OCR text references an event or meeting in Strathmerton, mentions a junior group, a promise or award, a venue called The Mall, and a Tuesday afternoon time around 2 pm. The garbled source lacks clear names, dates, organizers, or exact actions.

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