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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1946
Page
5
Fragmentary scores describe Wilton Weave bowled by Fowd with limited details and a draw at Katunga. Mentions players such as Sidon and Martin with scattered figures and a reference to Saturday play and local baronet entries.
Parish listings show services at Lori Bishop Presbyterian and other area churches with details of dates and ministers. Names like Hale Rowe, Rev Longthorn, Mr Coleman, Bradbury, and Vale appear among schedules and locations such as Katamatite and Youanmite.
Private W. S. Smith wounded in Gallipoli is hurt again in France while Veale Charles Victor-Smith also wounded. Nathalia residents discuss exemptions, weigh bridges, and shire sanctuaries. Tocumwal show planned. Namurkcal meeting backs conscription. irrigation blocks near Shepparton open for selection.
The article offers spring gardening advice focusing on fertilising shrubs with nitrate and ammonium compounds, pruning roses and cydonia japonica, and protecting against aphids using nicotine spray. It advises planting out potted stock now, root handling while transplanting, soil ramming around root balls, and timing for chrysanthemums and dahlias in warm districts.
At a Monday meeting of the Shire Council President Dr Lancaster noted a signed ratepayer letter complaining of a neighbour’s cows and calves. Councillors discussed notices about gaugings and water allotments amid confusion over figures and signatures.
An ordinary council session yielded a couple of sidelights including an applicant for an advertised position who stated his qualifications and claimed no connection with a councillor of the same name. The council also weighed securing a home for the secretary amid concerns over personal life affecting work.
James Williams and R Williams advertise as sworn valuers for farms irrigation and dry land and house property and vacant land. They list buyers nationwide and offer confidential valuation services for the Commonwealth Treasurer and sales financing. Contact number 11 is provided.
Town Hall presents a Wednesday bill featuring Robert Walker and Jean Porter in a comedy sequel to See Here Private Har hanie Bachelor and C. Aubrey ith. The program promises intrigue and excitement with shows including 62 Hollywood, a massed musical treat. Also screening Escape from Crime with Richard Travis and Julie Bishop. Coming Wednesday 30 Affairs of Susan starring Joan Fontaine and George Brent. On Saturday November 2 Alan Ladd stars in Salty O'Rourke.
Auction and sale listings for Numurkah Nathalia Cobram and nearby towns outline stock and tractor sales from October through November. Firms include Kilpatrick McLellan J McNamara and Co and Young, with consignors and items such as Dodge Bros trucks Welco milking machines and crude oil tractors. Local agencies and insurance firms are listed alongside steamship line and estate companies.
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