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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 31, 1948
Page
4
Men’s wear notices promote Bitcon range first for winter needs. Overcoats in Donegal and Tard Ragans style are available in all sizes except Navy, well finished for full coverage and warmth.
The note references Lind Swank Cardigans with styles in brown and six Sey colors. It mentions in line VNA a large unit and pay designs for winter and plain fabrics. The fragmented text implies a catalog-like snippet for seasonal knitwear and color options.
A large crowd attended a farewell social for Mr and Mrs Garlick at the schoolroom, with sponsorship from sporting bodies and residents. The couple, moving to Foster after a 12 month stay, were honored by speeches, gifts, and a supper, with memories of their community spirit and involvement in bowling, football, and tennis.
Church notices list next Sunday services for Numurkah Wan ghau Tallygaroopna West Strathmerton Cob ram Numurkah Yarroweyah Naring Druman ure Cobram and other towns. Ministers named include Rev Rose Rev Lawson Rev Dunkley Rev Blakemore Rev Kennedy and others with times ranging from 2 to 11 Evening gathering at Katamatite Youarang Youanmite Dunbalbalane and more.
William Johns Option Gar visits Nomarka Monthly to discuss community concerns and ongoing projects with local residents. The meeting highlights plans for infrastructure upgrades and public services in Nomarka.
Egg Board officials including H K Fox and J C Tuohy met Numurkah producers to discuss grievances and price policy. They reported export egg targets for the year, urged quality control, and warned of action against producers selling eggs to inter-state channels.
A Victorian meeting heard producer concerns over egg quality in exports, with Mr Holland defending strict grading and price structures. Discussion covered costs, double examinations in summer, pulp burdens, and a proposed export bonus to replace the 1d reduction, noting the Commonwealth and British deals and comparing Denmark and other markets.
The article promotes Ampol Supreme power kerosene as the premier diesel substitute for tractors and stationary farming equipment. It claims higher octane, reduced knocking, cleaner burning, and quicker petrol to kerosene changeover, with the product marketed by an all Australian company and profits staying in Australia.
Kaarimba Mr and Mrs R E Galt and Mr and Mrs W Sharpe returned from honeymoons to a public gathering at Kaarimba Hall. Mrs Galt is former Miss Joan Horman, a teacher at Numyukah H E school, and Mrs Sharpe is daughter of Mr and Mrs Laycock. Regret was aired that Mr Sharpe was absent due to hospital. Gifts were presented to the couples, with entertainment provided by local residents and Mrs Laycock, Mrs Sharpe, and others.
Alf Sloley has been named district agent for Craig's Dry Cleaners and Dyers in City, with new pricing announced for the broader service area.
A vintage grocers list from Venables and Son includes contact details and a broad range of canned vegetables sauces condiments chutneys and salted nuts. The ad references items such as green peas green beans diced carrots sliced beetroot beef and pork products and a variety of preserves and sauces.
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