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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1944
Page
4
Spring fashion sale advertises pastel hats with varied crowns and trims, claiming new edge treatments and multiple coupons. It highlights luxury straw hats, pastel pelts, ageless hats, and a spring frock assortment across departments, inviting inspection and continued offerings as buyers purchase.
A soft pretty floral frock features a new line with white collar and pleated skirt. Price points include five shillings and sixpence with one coupon offer noted.
Numurkah formed its first band in 1883 led by Mr Harry Pocknee and supported by Mr Jack Webb. The group rehearsed at showgrounds and later in auction rooms and a fire brigade building. Notable early players included John Callander, E Matsiden, Little, and Dick Pocknee.
The Numurkah Town Band history highlights conductors such as Mr Treacy and Jon Hickey, noted performances including wartime departures and returns, and a revival under Mr A Johnson. Members listed include A E Morris, Alex McPherson, Carl Treacy, Bert Trewin, Wm Needham, and many others with Miss Margaret Treacy once playing sticks. The band’s activity spanned Melville Street concerts, Katamatite tours, and hospital demonstrations raising funds for years.
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co Ltd reports appraisals from a 1923 bale catalogue. Prices realized include numerous firms and districts such as Stawell, Ararat, Corowa, Kilmore, Kyabram, Benalla, Castlemaine, Deniliquin, Nagambie, Cobram, and Bendigo with figures ranging from 17d to 24d per pound in various wool classifications A, AA, AAA, CBK, and FX.
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