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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1945
Page
2
Auction and clearing sales conducted in various districts with agents for State Assurance Company Limited and National Seustees executors and Agency Co. Prompt settlements urged.
George Miller and family thank Numurkah and district for congratulations on Allan's recovery and extend sympathy to families whose boys have made the supreme sacrifice. Special thanks go to Mr O'Brien postmaster and staff.
A dense street-level ad listing from Numurkah and surrounding districts offers sales notices for farm equipment including a Big E harvester and a McKay header, household items, and new products from Louia Hamnon and F. B. Amor. Also promotions for ice delivery, job notices, and business opportunities for ex servicemen.
Meeting notices announce events for Numurkah and Katings UC P branches on October 12 at 2 20 and the CWA meeting at 2 30 with weaving demonstration. Nominations for office bearers required, and a 500 card event planned October 15 in M A Hall with prizes.
Proposals include at least five acre plots for Acres 2 Sub and Rye, and Summer Fodder Plot. Covers use and control of water with fuller particulars available from the Water Supply Commission Office Cobram or J W Gemmell Hon Sec. Phone Cobram 180h.
A list of October church services led by The Rector and The Lord Bishop, plus a juvenile ball, jubilee birthday party, flower show and fete in Town Hall. Prizes include £1 and 10s second, with water allotment certificate from the Water Supply Commission. Entries close Oct 23 and Jan 15. details from W Carter or H C Kermode at the Commission stand.
October 4 at Pen zance Private Hospital Numurkah a daughter born to Mr and Mrs M P Morris in a brief birth notice preserving the names and place from the clipping.
Tribute notices mourn the deaths of P O W John Adam Gray in Thailand aged 26 and P O W Robert Moreland in Borneo while listed in a local real estate ad for laying out irrigation areas with contacts Nathalia 106 and James Williams Numurkah.
A sample room tour highlights a dainty decor style and practical design choices. Rich textiles pair with subtle color schemes to create an inviting space suitable for display and day to day use.
The Invergordon Red Cross branch reported POW relative releases with congratulations to Mrs Iwan Hodge Mrs Swanton and Mrs Harris. Receipts for the month totaled £2 15s 6d and a credit balance of £61 38s 4d. A new October 18 meeting date was set. goods sent to headquarters included eight pairs of women’s pyjamas and various small items.
A good attendance marked the CW A monthly meeting as the president and secretary presented reports on the recent group conference. Mrs Gillespie won a baby’s singlet in the competition with Mrs Hodge second and Mrs Zanelli third. November’s contest will be for a child’s feeder.
The Leader comments on wartime expenditure trimming to 1 million less than prior estimates and critiques the proposed social service contributions. It notes the means test and universal taxation, arguing the government remains committed to socialisation while offering little clarity on restoring economic stability and industrial rehabilitation under Mr Chifley.
A note urges every citizen to join and participate in the local association. It questions members who merely list their names and critique others rather than attend meetings and help. The piece promotes active involvement and states the Leader will be posted or delivered for ten yearly.
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