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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1939
Page
2
An advertisement showcases Pelaco Permabelt Pyjamas in Nabob Art Silk with contemporary stripe designs and a price tag of 15 shillings 6 pence. The copy emphasizes the fabric and fashion appeal for nightwear.
In memory notices from Strathmerton and family, mourning a mother who died October 10 1935 and a husband who died October 11 1938. Lines reflect enduring grief with phrases of loss, remembrance and love from a husband and wife.
A busy classifieds roundup lists sale items, notices, lost property, rooms to let, jobs for temporary work, and service ads. It includes tomato plants, mower seedlings, headers and harvesters repairs, bay cutting services, sewing machine repairs, and miscellaneous items from local businesses. The page also promotes film processing, gifts, mosquito repellent, and various weekly magazines available in town.
Contractors to Victorian State Savings Bank, State Rivers land Water Supply Commission, etc. Quotes submitted free. Prices moderate. Further particulars apply to the Northern Representative, Box 50, Echuca, Phone 239D.
Local notes reveal show preparations for the Numurkah Agricultural Society with large entries and keen competition across cattle sheep and horses. Budding plans include reopening the bowling green October 21 with new members discussed and a hospital nurse doctor appointment secured for the district.
Ex councilor Mr Dudley retired after 24 years of service to Nuimur Shire. A gift from the president, councillors and officers acknowledged his steadfast work for ratepayers. Speakers praised his pioneering role and patriotism as his colleagues bade farewell at a ceremony before burial.
October calendar lists Town Hall pictures including The Shadow and Sweet Devil with shows on the 11th and 12th. A farewell social at Katamatite on the 13th, town hall program on October 14 featuring Tee Fol les of 1939 and Scandal Street with cricket club euchre. October 18 Katamatite Flower Show and 22 Naring Presbyterian Church anniversary.
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