Lancaster Wins Western Riding Seat in Numurkah Shire
An extraordinary election in Numurkah Western Riding was held to fill the vacancy caused by Dr James Ball’s death. John Watsford Lancaster defeated Frank Ball by 70 votes after tallying 357 to 257, with booths listing results such as Nathalia 131, Picola 40, Waaia 9, and postal votes 26. Lancaster was sworn in at yesterday’s council meeting. April 4, 1934.
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Western
James Ball
Frank Ball
J. W . Lancaster
Lancaster
Mr Ball
Shire of
Numurkah
Nathalia
Picola
Picola West
Waaia
Ball
Tenders sought for Numurkah works and local notices
Tenders to Pre ident Shire Hall Numurkah invited for forming grading trimming and gravelling in Quinn street Numurkah and from west end of Saxton street north across Railway Line 1934. Ample Trust monies to lead on freehold 3 and 5 years at 41 percent confidentiality James Williams Estate Agent Numurkah. Books of designs for knitted woolies fashion journals and Madame Weigel patterns at Treacy's Numurkah. Various ads for farming supplies firearms dril and harrows and motor coach from Numurkah. Lost property found notices sales wanted and entertainment notices fill the column with local items. Plans and specifications inspectable at Shire Numurkah April 18 to 20 with deposit and lowest tender rule. Armstrong memorial notice.
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Shire Hall
Numurkah
Quinnstreet
Saxton-street
James Williams
Madame Weigel
Treacy’s
Nomurkah
Glenny
Heard
J. N. A. Greig
Rawling's
May & Miller
Grenny
McKay
W. Armstrong
Ettunga
Wertheim
J. Tyack
J. G. Davidson
Numarkah
J. Newby
B. Cohen
Telegraph Hotel
J. Eddy
Wangliny
Katanga
Cohen’s
Trustee Act Notice and Local Events in Numurkah
Public notice calls creditors of Robert Hackney Galt to send claims by July 11 1934 with executors Blake and Riggall and Anne Beatrice Galt named. Also lists local events in Numurkah district including hall meetings skating travel talks dances and theatre programs with dates in April and May and notes Maurice Chevalier film showings. A welcome rain ends a dry spell, totaling 7 points over three days.
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Robert Hackney Galt
Bunbartha
Victoria
Supreme Court of Victoria
Trustees Executors and Agency Company Limited
Collins Street
Melbourne
Anne Beatrice Galt
Bunbarths
William Alexander Galt
Shepparton
Amjena
Blake and Riggall
William Street
Melburne
Shire Council Welcomes Dr J W Lancaster at First Meeting
Dr J W Lancaster took his seat for the first time at yesterday's Shire Council meeting and received a warm welcome from President Cr Pinnock. He pledged to follow the excellent example of Cr Ball and work in the interests of ratepayers. The report notes other community items including local residents undergoing appendicitis operations, a Methodist minister taking up duties in Newton Tasmania, and various meetings and demonstrations planned at Namur and Presbyerian Hall for physical culture and ballet dancing classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W. Lancaster
Pinnock
Lancaster
Nathalie Reidents
Rene Tuckett
Messrs
Bein Linetick
T. DuBeure
Presbyterian Hall
Lh Salu
Invergordon School Social Aids Library Funds
A district social at Invergordon School raised funds for a school reference library. Organized by the Invergordon Muthey' Club with help from the Mother's Club, the event drew district residents and ended with a supper. The social featured musical items by pupils and a sale of gifts, fruit, vegetables, and ice cream, plus nail driving and guessing games. The event posted a credit balance of £107 as funds for books.
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Invergordon
Invergordon Muthey’ Club
Mother's Club
A. Harris
Closer Settlement Commission Visits Shepparton District
Local reports detail the Closer Settlement Commission sending two officers to explain assessment methods and hear lessees views who cannot meet payments. Council delays costs a job with tender discussions, Race Club finances, and upcoming meetings noted along with golf club leadership changes and local notices.
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Closer Settlement Commission
Shepparton
Cobram Football Club meeting reports strong turnout and finances
On Tuesday last the annual Cobram Football Club meeting was well attended. The balance sheet shows receipts for the season of £199 with a profit of £21 1/5. SAFETY INSTITUTE notes heavy rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday with 107 points recorded to aid drying grass. President Me SH. Scott was re elected. a large list of vice presidents, treasurers, secretaries, and committee members were named, along with new Cobram East school officers and other appointees.
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Race Club
H.R. Robinson
A. McLean
Messrs Robertson
B. Staggard
Coombes
J. W. Mills
H.R. Robertson
Cobram
SH. Scott
Messrs
Attridge
Shadforth
Butt
McNabb
White
Barrett
Walters
Hocking
Colman
Eldrige
J. McLeod
W. Mitchell
R. Watson
Hedley
Llewelyn
Bourke
Smith
Scott
Tompkins
Babidie
McKenzie
Crozier
Radcliffe
Jamekeepers
Perkins
J. Scott
Ryan
Levings
East School
Mackay
J. Langan
A. Barrington
Ime
Heedmes Carrol
Johnson
M. Donnellon
Contested Competitions Raise Musical Judging Concerns
Letter from J Duncombe objects to adjudicator closeness, calls for disqualification rules for judges, and critiques decision transparency. Participants, club leaders, and league officials debate future contest conduct and governance.
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Themmck
Youre
Duncombe
Local Markets Report from Numurkah and Shepparton
Fragmentary market notes reference Numurkah and Shepparton with mentions of players, teams, and events. The garbled text references Sel, Siew, Pi, and Jamba along with numeric figures 20000 and 2500, but readable facts about dates, outcomes, or clear entities are sparse.
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McPherson, Callander Pty. Ltd
G H Morieson
L.ds
Meth. Univ
Melville
Aay Ua
C. F. Collins
Louis Hamon
M.P.S
Table Vinewus
Gippsland
Carmen
Bob Cifton
Sid Ib
Loggo
Foster Clark
Nestle
Empire
J Jill
Limerick
Ormond Plant Farm Pry. Ltd
Ormond, Sec
Vic
Executors and Co. Ltd
Quece-Street
Canberlin, Rompe
Michael Francis
John Watsford
John Watsford Lancaster
McDonell
J.P
Wanghau
Mr Phillips
Sundeland
Dunbulbalane
Hemmingway
Strathmerton — Hall
Shire Numurkah
A. Stringer
Church of England Dance Mechanics’ Hall
Gervasoni
Numurkah Football Club
Les. Belt
Jesse M. Konig
Maske
Acca
Bt Cmands
Rifle Club
H. Prideaux
Moorecoas, & District Motor Ambulance
Star Theatre
Hawker
Lady's
H. Dodd
Lee
E. Kerr
D. J. Flockhart
Methodist Church
Maring
Pcola & District Football ‘Association
P. Vorbach
Cedale
Aid Ambulance Fund
Numurkah Presbyterian Hall
Numurksh Methodist Hall
Naring Methodist Church
Numurkeh Convent
Mechani Pictures
Maurice Chevalier
Michael Shiente
el Curran
Mir Sia
Water Trust
Shire Tay
H. G. Furphy
Engin
MEF
A. Mys
Amor
Shamrock Hotel
Namurtia
District News
Gordon
Alice McPherson' Alm, LLC
Numurkab
Nethalin
Aggliantion
Ness
Trust Duelite Presieted
Cory
Ucr
Joris
Noley
Michael
Marys
Bani
Pat
Timah
Brnose de Hayy
Tor Murs
Raul Huw
Ar Tome
Casters
Leader
Rome
Iriver
Yius
Festhal
Pieter War
Bres ‘ Aident
Oul
Sue AO Stoneman
Ayerotaliy
Ing
Murray League
Bayoces
Mrto
Oui Stary
Laren Ast Henown
Lyneue
Talkies
B. Crosby
MS. Kane
Herald News
Mickey Mouse Carteos
F. Boamor Shamrock
Wade
Anu
Jock Selope
Etree
Siew
Neamare
Aly
Namie
Sombie
McLellan
Sheppertin
Yundum
Ine
Nurerhat
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