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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1946
Page
1
A jumble of phrases references Devon meetings, sport fixtures, and a shoe store in Numurkah with scattered items including wine specialling and a car cigar pipes mention. The readable portion suggests planning or notices for local transport and events with various mixed terms.
Numurkub Bowling Club held its annual meeting on Monday night electing L Barker as president with S Cave reappointed as secretary. The meeting noted a bright outlook for the coming season despite high maintenance costs and some abandoned tournaments. Members praised retiring president S W Stife and thanked volunteers including J May and B C Patrick for their efforts while detailing ongoing plans for a larger green at the Park.
The Australian Mercantile Land & Finance Company released its first catalog on Tuesday focusing on Riverina and Northern Victoria wools. Merino fleece showed better quality and heavier condition, with burr common, while crossbred lots were limited and Northern sources predominated. Competitive demand favored Continental buyers and better style wools, with comeback wools well sustained but medium to coarse sorts limited in price.
The 69th annual Numurkah A P Association show opens Thursday October 10 with a revised prize list and higher prize money. Entries close Friday and organizers urge early submission to ease planning. Livestock sales may be held on show day with Regulation 21 guiding conditions. New facilities include two unloading ramps, improved cattle and sheep pens, and updated pavilions. The wool and farm produce sections return with a new point system for judging. An Agriculture Department display by Mr C Kermode will show irrigation products, with Water Supply Commission staff on hand for advice. The ladies provide luncheon and tea, and soft drinks and ice cream are run by the society.
Local ad shows Heenzo Cough Rem priced at 2 shillings for one pint promising cost savings for consumers.
Personal and confidential correspondence note from Z Markov chemist at 144 Elgin Street Carlton Melbourne offering orders dispatched and post free. Mentions treatments for ulcers eczema rheumatoid arthritis and cataracts along with a health guide and fresh herbs stocked.
L R Carey announces readiness to undertake wheat grading and pickling work across the Goulburn Valley. Full stocks of pickle are carried for immediate supply.
An ad urging young men to choose a refined suit with a discriminating eye for perfection. It promises superior service and continued patronage, noting modest pride in the shop's offerings and aiming to build lasting customer loyalty.
Ladies slippers in brown and green suede with Cuban heels priced 9 shillings 6 pence per pair. Children slippers and Roman sandals available in multiple colors and sizes from 4 shillings 9 pence. Mens black shoes on a dressy last priced at 21 shillings per pair. Box calf cossacks in tan or black at 21 shillings. Rackets from Alexander, Cressy, Spalding and Slazenger with balls and covers offered. prices shown for each item.
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