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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1940
Page
2
China's leading herbalist from 22 Coburg Avenue Nelbourne will visit Numurkah every alternate Friday with consultations at the Mr Shamrock Hotel. All complaints reportedly treated successfully. Next visit scheduled for Friday September 20.
Local preparations for a carnival at the Town Hall on Tuesday 24th inst include a belles ball contest with a prize a towphy from Dr Coons. Proceeds go to the Numurkah Welfare. special supper and entertainment arranged. authorized by D. Hickey. O'Brien obituary notes Annie Amelia O'Brien of Nathalia aged 78. Farmers' debt adjustment discussed by Mr McEwen. Victoria’s share and total grants outlined. Numurkah Tennis Club elects officers. court opening set for September 28. some members withdraw to avoid disruption to social games. Local clubs report on weather, meetings, and community activities, including Methodist match results, bowling and croquet clubs, and a basketball visit.
A fragmented report covers debates among wheat growers and political figures. It notes D McEwen’s candidacy, Currin and Devlin positions on wheat payments, and mixed guidance from the Nemurkah Association. It also mentions Aboriginal finds, a children's mission, and detailed advice on sheep dipping to control external parasites, stressing proper procedure and safety.
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co will hold their usual stock sale on Wednesday September 25. Entries of sheep and cattle are required.
The notice column lists farm stock movements by Mr J Gribben, job ads for reliable milkers, donations for the Numurkah Comforts Fund Carnival, woolpacks for sale, cosmetics from Louis Hamon’s Pharmacy at Melbourne prices, a liver pill offer, and a time-sensitive sewing machine repairs service. Also mentions a Katamatite motor coach from Numurkah and a Numurkah tailor with visits to Cobram, plus various song titles as a closing line.
Tenders addressed to the undersigned close at 1 pm on Friday September 27 for grazing sheep rights on the Numurkah conditions. The notice references insolvency matters in Melbourne with the Official Accountant in Insolvency, and debtors must prove their debts by October 2 to avoid dividend exclusion. Publication dated September 11, 1948.
District News reports on the ongoing irrigation project with local official involvement and community debate. Key figures include Proaniunt and Mr. dM nhs, with discussions over funding, route choices, and potential benefits to farms and towns amid tight budgets.
An excerpt from Strathmerton branch notes outlines the September 24 gathering focusing on pastel craft ideas, a short competition item, and a plan to forward results to headquarters as part of annual efforts. The draft mentions attendees and an afternoon program with various activities and costume ideas.
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