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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1929
Page
2
A letter from Robert Adams thanks supporters after the extraordinary election held Thursday. He notes pride in his district's majority, appreciation for ratepayers who traveled in the rain, and readiness to assist constituents in the future. The notice also references related local notices and advertisements about poultry orders and farm goods.
Bid opening for a public works project was scheduled for Thursday with the lowest bid to be accepted after review. Names and exact project scope are unclear in the fragment.
A chaotic 1929 village notice lists events and ads: Farmers Convention adopts slogan Buy it in Nu murkah, annual tennis dance at Wanghau Hall on April 30 by Youramite Orchestra, old-time dances at Yorsoweyah Hall on April 16 and every four weeks, a public meeting at Wasia Hall on April 15 to arrange population and other social events, plus various dances, football boot ads, seeds, and agricultural notices. The fragment mentions multiple figures, halls, dates, and activities with limited coherence.
Annual meeting of Numurkah Football Club to elect arrangements for balance and coming issues. Notice dated April from Morrison and Teare solicitors, Numurkah. Names appointed by the will and probate details appear in the will view. Acknowledgment of thanks to volunteers and supporters.
A jumble of notices from Numurkah including lost items many livestock and tools with rewards offered. Meetings announced for the Ladies' Committee Retamed Soldiers' League at 3.30 at Mr A E Rose’s Melville Street. New Superior Whippet Cars 4 and 3 cylinders. Numurkah Croquet Club Open tournament set for April 17 and 18 with entries due by the 15th. Presbyterian Flower Show scheduled for Friday May 3 with schedules available. Old horses bought in any numbers. PIANOPORTE tuition resumes February 14 1929 at Meiblejohn Street Numurkah. Rain coats range advertised. Bountiful rains praised for aiding farming and lambing feeding prospects. Court returns note law and order cases and magistrates presence.
Local notes outline Anzac Day arrangements with a meeting at Nomurkah Shire Hall and marching details for returned soldiers. A Farmers’ Convention is scheduled at Shire Hall with a full program, morning sessions at 10 30 and afternoon papers by Government experts, free admission and wide invited attendance.
The marriage of the prettiest daughter of Mr T. HB Ball was celebrated at the church in Namurhan. Relatives and friends attended the ceremony with Me and Mrs H Ball hosting afterward at the Merhanes Hall. The bride wore a cocoa colored wool crepe suit with fur hat, bouquet of red dahlias and ferns, and the couple will reside in East Malvern.
An early advert describes Sta Brite varnish for furniture offering a quick five minute dry and glossy finish. Sta Black stove polish promises no burn or blister on hot stoves and monthly application. Liné-Brite liquid polish lasts six months, can be washed, scrubbed, walked on, and leaves no marks.
A fragmented notice references a district meeting for an automobile club with mentions of future dates and attendees. The legible parts point to planning and acknowledgement of members, but specifics such as date, place, or agenda remain unclear from the OCR fragment.
The Nur nurkah district sub branch of the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria held its annual meeting with strong attendance from Nathalia and Cr eam. Mr Harsten and Captain Roberton attended, with Mr He Foudant and Mr Corlete Ciel edent absent. The balance sheet showed a profit of £10 1s 5d. Mr D P Simpson reviewed activities and noted 37 members, with 12 months of three hads nembershin £1. The meeting praised Simpson as one of the best secretaries in Victoria. Captain Roberton spoke on transport work for soldiers, aiming to enrol 400 members for a patrol service and promising district coverage to demonstrate the club’s support.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a proposed project and a sum of 16,000 pounds. Mentions Tecumwst recte-3tr and individuals A. Cewart amid unclear context. Readable entities include a local notice style, probable civic or council item, and unspecified figures.
An unreadable OCR fragment from The Forum discusses a sale event with scattered figures and names. The legible portions mention a sale date around April and a Mr McNamars, but most details are distorted, making precise event or participant identification impossible.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a security oriented report about Corel pods and a term Lente OGen. The legibility is poor leaving uncertainty about roles locations or dates. The piece likely serves as a stub or placeholder for a broader science or tech briefing.
The fragment promotes Sta-Black for stoves and steps with a warranty against blistering. Mentions Hood-Rite Hood Dressice claims to dry leather quickly and be water-protective. Product details are incomplete and unclear.
Mr H Hewitt and Family express gratitude for sympathy and assistance after their bereavement. Special thanks to Mrs C Tyres and Dr Coombs. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of their deep appreciation. Katamatite.
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