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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1930
Page
4
The piece contrasts past household wares and skills with today’s focus on typewriters, phonographs, telephones, and cars. It notes youths’ familiarity with modern devices and advertisements while implying a waning use of lamps, wicks, and old crafts.
The Katandra and District Anzac Commemoration League held its eleventh annual gathering at the Katandra Memorial Hall grounds with a large crowd over 1000. President Mr George Teague led a well organized program of competitions, speeches by Hon. G J Tuckett and R Kilpatrick, and a shield event for district schools presented by the Katandra R S A. Waggarandall West won the shield as Katandra teams excelled in flat races, jumping and other events, while Groree Fields and Alex Mi Alice won essay and junior awards.
A Waterworks Trusts Association meeting notes objections to removing water meters at Nathalia while considering new engine purchases for Strathmerton. The executive outlines meter policy for ratepayers, a second bore, and engine overhaul costs. J. P. Ryan accuses officials of mismanagement and seeks a fair hearing amid ongoing repairs.
Church of England services at Numurkah with early morning and evening rites. Discussion of local rates and repairs to waterworks and pipes affecting nearby properties. Minutes note debates on a washout, gate repairs, and water supply management including metering, levies, and park revenue. Governors consider increasing supply at peak pumping station and confirm annual valuations.
Nurmurkat and Nathslia clubs ran concurrent croquet events with doubles and singles. Mrs R Brenton won both singles from Mrs N C Callander of Yarrawonga and, with Mrs J Campbell, the doubles from Mesdames C Corlett and A E Morris. Other rounds featured numerous pairs including Mrs J J Pearson and Mrs F L Tymms and results across first to final rounds.
An ad touts Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts as a remedy for nerves fatigue insomnia anemia and overwork related ailments. It asserts a simple regimen and claims to restore health with a few boxes starting a road to wellness.
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