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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1945
Page
1
A reader criticizes town officials for neglecting district progress and questions zoning plans. The letter urges recruitment of younger councillors, notes looming growth of 700 new residents, and calls for defined areas for shops factories and residences to avoid piecemeal expansion.
A meeting of the Numurkah Fathers Association covered government welfare plans and financial chaos. Officials promised action to open schools for public views and to clear funding issues, with state-level follow up planned.
Advertisements urge potential buyers to act quickly on repossessed items. Listings highlight available lots and points of sale, with emphasis on limited quantities and discount potential to attract early bids.
A letter recalls a dog swept from a torpedoed English vessel near Japan during typhoons. An American destroyer recovered the animal, then a brave act by U S sailors saved it aboard despite heavy seas. The writer praises Yank sailors and speculates about a possible Texas connection aboard.
The Numurkah Hotel advertises reliable liquor supply during wartime, and guarantees best accommodation with comfortable rooms and quality meals. George Watson, licensee, emphasizes the well-appointed dining room as a department feature.
Nevill a late RAAF boot and shoe repairer advertises repairs with guaranteed work. Orders taken by Mr D Munro at the Shop next to Heard's on Numurkah Heardsville street. Open afternoons only presently.
S ERSKINE BRADFORD advertises services for properties and businesses collecting rents and inquiries at 35 Station St Oakleigh. For sale local grown tomato plantain boxes and tins various varieties available in any quantity plus flower seedlings and shrubs. GEO BROWN no street Nomurkab.
The Traders Association formed a sub committee to study pest control for flies and mosquitoes. J McNamara & Co report a record sale with 7500 sheep and 200 cattle yarded at Numurkah. top cattle price £28 for eight bullocks by John Leahy of Narromine. Claude Wearne of Bankkamaugh is fatally kicked by a horse. Katamatite Hospital Demonstration officials listed include President J N Crow and secretary A J Fowles. The editor of Cuff's Harbor Advocate is named among potential wartime editors to be shot if Germany wins. A H Stewart from Strathmerton served the Rev G at St Patrick's Cathedral Melbourne. Lieut R Gibson of Castlemaine and Alice Madigan, a music teacher, noted. Keith Duncan of Nathalia promoted to postal assistant at Numurkah. Telegraphy Hotel license transferred from Louisa Forrest to Patrick John Kennedy.
George Tyres announces he has commenced business as a general carrier and will execute work across the district. He offers wood for sale in various lengths and provides contact for prompt service in Numurkah 169.
St George's Church of England Numurkah hosts a Jubilee Flower Show in Numurkah Town Hall on Friday October 19 1945. Entries close October 18 with classes for cut flowers arrangements cookery fancy work knits jams sauces and children's section. Mrs Arngur will open at 2 30 pm with judging and prizes announced. admission adults free children free.
The advertisement offers complete watch jewellery and optical repairs with postage service and special attention. It notes expertise in tobacco accessories and smokers requisites, highlighting prompt neat execution and a broad product focus.
Brown Coree and Co Pty Ltd advertises new stocks of ladies handbags in black navy brown and white leather plus outfits and hosiery including Prestige Lustre and Holeproof. Prices for hosiery start at 3 11 with 4 coupons, children’s hosiery 1 5 to 2 6 per pair, overseas mail posting available. Also features millinery linen suits floral frocks and children's footwear and shoes with coupon offers.
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