03 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1939
Page
1
J W Robinson lists Myoporum Insulare Oleander and Nerium varieties for dry hot conditions, plus Canarian Pine Pittosporum and Crassifolium, Nigrescens Variegata and Undulatum as options. He notes Jubilee Gem dwarf cornflower, annuals, and kitchen garden tips, including corn culture and vegetable sowing guidelines.
Katamatite Football Club held its annual ball on September 21 in Mechanics Hall. Decorations featured blue and white colors and a colorful stage with flowers and gum leaves. An auto-tray supper was provided by lady supporters, with Mr C O'Neill as master of ceremonies. Winners of the lucky spot dance were Mr A Gribben and Mrs G Rudd. Numerous attendees wore elaborate gowns and accessories including Mrs O'Meara in mauve satin, Mrs Peters in pink satin, and Miss Kathleen Chandler in multi cent tafetta among others.
A first person wartime letter argues Russia seeks world revolution by prolonging the conflict to exhaust enemies and finance. It predicts divisions leaving Australia, possible Italian involvement, and looming conscription within a year, while criticizing censors and urging readiness and training.
Church notices list various parish services across Numurkah Katamatite Wangaratta regions with times for Anglican HC and Methodist services. Rev Johnson Rev Hinde Rev Hull and local lay readers accompany schedules at Numurkah Bunbartha Youanmite Youarang Youanmite etc.
R Pocknee practical tailor of Meikisjohn street Numurkah advertises suits from £44 made to measure with own materials. He cites 25 years as head tailor and invites visits to Cobram every Saturday noon at Grand Central Hotel for a trial.
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