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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1929
Page
3
Thompson and Sons have opened up a supply and quantity business in Tocumwal. They invite inquiries and quotations for building and general pub supplies including bricks and arch bricks. Phone 53 Tocumwal.
The district records show an overall average rainfall of 16.64 inches for 1888 to 1928. For the wheat-growing period May to October, the average over the same years was 16.01 inches.
A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered letters and partial terms, mentioning dates and locations in an indecipherable string. No coherent events or individuals are extractable. essential details are missing to form a factual local-news card.
A parliamentary bulletin reviews attacks by the Federal Labour Opposition, disputes over the Arbitration Act, and the Queensland and Victoria industrial chapters. It notes the Government’s tariff, transport, and financial agreements bills, plus a Royal Commission on coal and ongoing debates.
The Bruce Page Government opened the 11th Federal Parliament with a slim majority of eleven. Party meetings show a push to strengthen the coalition with the Country Party, while the Labor Opposition gains ten new members and signals militant resistance to the government.
British industry expands Ford car production for Europe and colonies. England now wholly produces Ford cars for France Germany Italy Spain Belgium Holland Denmark Norway Sweden and Czecho Slovakia. Fordson tractors to be built in Cork Ireland for world needs. Ford Motor Australia established by Canadian Ford Company. British Fords now cover more of the globe than American progenitors.
A brief notice notes Patchells store located opposite the Shamrock Hotel in Numurkah. The item signals a local business point of reference and community landmark for residents and visitors in the area.
The store announces a new opening with fresh groceries and a stock of the latest labor saving ironmongery appliances. Customers are invited to inspect and provided a trial is appreciated.
The Cobram Numurkah home and away series has been concluded with postponed matches required. Final points show Cobram 36, Numurkah 32, Wunghnu 29, Katamatite 24, Fire Brigade 27, affecting semi final standings except Katamatite which has finished its games.
Numurkah Fire Brigade traveled to Katamatite for a delayed association game and won by 125 runs. K Crozier led with 67, supported by Sundries 25 and N McBride 14, while Sinclair took eight wickets for 39 runs. Katamatite's batsmen struggled, Sinclair scored 35, with Stoley taking five wickets for 30 in a strong bowling display.
Post to AUSTRALASIA and units across the district. Free postings for any address or delivery. The Leader invites paragraphs on local events and social items to share the district’s ongoing life and public concerns.
Local ad notes service emphasis by agencies including Golden Fleece Benzine Summit Power Kerosene and Central Fire Insurance Houses. Mentions offerings like furniture growing crops haystacks and related goods amid advertising copy.
Church notices list services for Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist and other denominations in Numurkah Cobram Katamatite and surrounding districts. Several venues hold morning and evening services with times 7 30 p m 11 a m 3 p m and adjustments for Numurkah Church of England and Presbyterian evening services to 7 o clock starting next Sundays with adherence to times until further notice.
The notice proclaims that the local printing office can rival Melbourne or country printers in quality and price. It encourages businesses to obtain quotations and samples locally before sending work elsewhere, emphasizing domestic trading and reliable service.
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