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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1925
Page
2
McPherson Callander and Co list Supawdos Daleta Cobram and Kyabran among products or entities. No dates or actions provided.
An old-time ad lists tonics and flavorings such as blood purifiers, citrate of magnesia, sulfur salts, and splashes of essences including vanilla and orange. It promotes xylobite ware and a display of novelty items with urged low prices on brushes, trays, and perfumery items.
The firm offers an attractive range of fabrics including satin lomine ad ns crepe suede im mide and hirogite mamwgatns plasy marucains shee molssalines washing satins and a black hip on velvet with new creations this year.
Money AA Inters announces it has purchased the business of J Paterson Livery Stables, effective immediately, including assets and operations. The transfer transfers ownership of the property and ongoing accounts to Money AA Inters, with customers advised to direct future business accordingly.
Local notices and advertisements describe society meeting reminders, farm equipment for sale and inspection, farm tools and machinery, dairy and fruit fair plans, and upcoming events. Entries include Massey Harris agency items, a 21 hoe drill, BARKER’S cake containers, butterfly fair at Youanmite Hall, chaff bags, loom repairs, and a Youanmite or Numurkah flower show with stage schedules. Also listed are auctions, lost plate, hospital training, croquet club tournaments, and schedules for dances and plough chains. Numerous individuals and local businesses are named, with event dates and locations across Numurkah, Strathmerton, Cobram, and surrounding communities.
Updates show Conie Barritt passing the police sub-officers exam with merit after a Melbourne traffic assignment. Mears McGrane and W Moneghittie purchase the general store at Tullbigal from Stearman, with McGrane long established in Coolamin and Moneghittie respected in West Wyaling commerce. A large circle mourns Rev A F Falconer of Numurka after his brother’s death near Melton. George Cairns departs Nathalia for Corowa with gifts from Brown, Orke & Co, reflecting long service in ironmongery and timber. Cairns’ move links to Yarrawonga pioneer W B Cairns JP, and their clan’s timber and iron trades legacy.
A new Methodist school hall was opened on Sunday afternoon before a large crowd of Methodists and church representatives. Mr H J Jenny presided, presenting the trust secretary with a cheque that funds a yearly prize. Speakers praised Sunday school work, noted recent World’s School Convention insights, and outlined future plans including a public tea and a potential sale of the old property for a planned Ballard school. The hall, built to specification, stands on Quinnestreet near the power-house, with tender awarded to Mr AT Hicks and construction overseen by local Methodist committees.
Mr and Mrs Stan Carnie announce the birth of their child at Matron Joh’s private hospital Temora on February 18.
Namarkah Society's crop competition judged by Mr H A Mullett with the president and secretary present. Reports on decentralisation and country representation duties. Easter Monday hospital effort, wool sale receipts total £150 9s 9d. Pantomime plans and local notices follow including Numurkah horse sale and Mechanics' Pictures at Montay nest with two features.
The case at Numurhl court involved Howald Whitlielt a young fellow and Mattie Badd Nnstrali iy ugist rant charged with stealing a watch and chain from William A. Ford of Youanmire. The watch was last seen on Ford’s farm. The accused admitted taking the items and claimed intent to return them or wash them at the farm. Found guilty, he was fined 20 shillings or three days in jail plus 26 shillings costs.
A Royal Commission report outlines proposed National Insurance measures including sickness benefit of £1 10s weekly for six months, child allowance of 5s weekly per child, a superannuation of £1 weekly for men over 65 and women over 60, plus maternity grant of £6. The document discusses financing, administration, and potential links with friendly societies amid government consideration.
The annual Fonthill meeting drew a large crowd with J Hughes chairing and a credit of £5 noted. Reference was made to recent bereavement as the minutes recap various attendees, discussions, and community notices amid a lengthy, bustling session.
The garbled text depicts a great fire in London and a royal ceremony or display. It mentions hospitals, exhibitions, and a displayed work by artists. It references Australian sections and a potential royal household involvement, with scattered names and places.
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