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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1940
Page
2
In fond memory of my dearest friend Wal who passed away at Woodend on September 4th 1938. To memory ever dear. Inserted by his loving friend Myra McLean.
Community notices announce a Send Off for Private Jack Brown at M A Hall on Thursday September 5 1940 with dancing and music. The Fifth Birthday Party of the Country Women's Association is planned for Friday September 13 at 2 30 p m in the Supper Room Town Mall with jam tarts and competitions. Cobram Diggers Ball at Mechanics Hall on Wednesday September 11 features a 50 50 programme ham and turkey supper Tehan s Orchestra double tickets seven shillings sixpence extra lady three pence halfpenny.
Sumarkah Agricultural Society to host a public meeting addressed by Mr L C Bartels on September 6 at 3 pm in the Town Hall with talk on land preparation and suitable methods for the district. Gala ball and carnival night planned for September 24 at Numurkah Town Hall. further announcements to come. Local ads for egg grading floor opening, tomato plants for sale, chemist services, sewing machine repairs, and other town notices listed.
A Bendigo listing for aprons, stock pots, measures, saucepans, preserving pans, kettles, and round roasters. Includes heavy aluminum cookware with green and blue handles, sizes from 2 pints to 14pt, with prices such as 6/9 and 5/11, plus egg poachers and related items. Local representative listed with phone 1900.
Mr G Phillips, formerly of Shepparton, is appointed to head the Repair Department at Arkah Motor Garage. With 16 years of experience he brings thorough competence across all car makes and specializes in crash renovations. Exhibition Buildings Carlton N3. Tender notices seek 400 cubic yards of screenings and gravel for Murray Valley Highway works with bids due by 3 30 pm September 9 1940. Preliminary deposit 24 percent. Plans available at multiple offices. lowest tender not guaranteed.
The Numorkah Leader established in 1895 offers subscription options and home delivery details. The item reiterates historic branding and ongoing distribution to readers.
The Shell Company held a picture night at the Town Hall with Mr Stevens of the district office welcoming guests. He outlined Shell as a British firm aiding the war effort and discussed oil searches in Australia, noting £420,000 spent on Papua exploration with no payables yet found. The search continues in Queensland with government cooperation, and Shell offers full support to federal efforts.
District notices report John McCluskey fined for obscene language after a Cobram Court hearing. Allan TDoughe and ET fined on similar charges. Victor Blampied fined in 16. A Brown sued Frank Hoye over a dog value. case dismissed. Thomas Rhodes, Lalalty resident and dairyman, died aged 60. Remains to Corowa for burial. An 15 mile bicycle race hosted by the Cycle Club in Belle day. Allan Breen won.
At the annual Progress Association meeting, officers were re elected including President Ty Ross and secretary MS Keogh. The group discussed war time priorities and a possible half holiday, with mixed views among members of the Country Party and Chamber of Commerce. A motion to support any further action was carried unanimously. Ambulance funding progress showed £403 raised toward a £2,500 goal, with totals from Nathalia Picola Vale Valea and Koruna districts contributing portions toward the target.
The fourth birthday of the Wanghng CWA was celebrated on Tuesday afternoon at Mechanics Hall with good attendance. Visitors from Numurkah, Ardmona, and Shepparton joined. Mrs Lenne spoke on G W A matters and Mrs Hicken shared travel tales from Western Australia. Mrs Quinn returned as president and received flowers.
Fragments describe a town hall gathering for a sale and social event on a September Friday. Details mention Mrs Quinn and Mrs Barker, lighting candles, cake cutting, and a tea service. A large, decorative center and a planned sale create a communal finish with light refreshments.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Welfare and Comstor fund and Melbourne context with garbled names. The readable bits suggest a public notice or paper page fragment about charitable funds, but the exact entities, place, and actions are not decipherable.
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