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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1924
Page
1
The notice advertises a newly opened range of LASSWARE and a filled GROCERY DEPARTMENT. It highlights low prices, a broad selection of preserved fruits, nuts, and beverages, and urges housewives to buy tins of precious fruit while stock lasts. It promises hundreds of tins and lists some items with prices including Currants and Rasberries.
A stock market item reports on broker activity amid liberal advances in Wool Grain Shine Hides Tallow Bark sectors. Prominent firms and traders show notable moves, reflecting shifting prices and investor sentiment at a time of market unease.
Money trust and other money offered at low rates with term of years. Advertises options by men named Voy and 00 at 58 Market Street Melbourne.</analysis>
Victorian Operative Co Ltd lists plough shares and oil products with prices, from 14 per dozen for Katamatite Thira shares to various engine and plough oils priced per gallon. The notice promotes farm equipment, oil, machinery, and models for Overland cars, with Weary Tuck as auctioneer in Gobram.
A local listing describes a house serving the needs of residents and travelers with lofty bedrooms a clean dining room and a large yard The stock of liquid refreshments has been modernised and is now available to guests
Dr Joseph Oldield, noted physician and author, links dietary habits to cancer of the digestive system. He warns that flesh foods from inactive animals and preserved or cold stored fresh foods raise cancer risk. He urges reduced starches, increased salads and vegetables, and says in advanced cases a strict diet excluding fresh foods can relieve symptoms and slow progression.
The Easter bowling championships at Yarrawonga saw 8 players from Numurkah Euroa Benalla and Cole compete. Mr J McDonald’s team won the cup for the sixth time in eight years beating H Len T Joes and H Pearson’s squad by five points. A Cumming G Dudiey D Cumming and C McKenzie were semifinalists. In the consolation, G Bilcon H McKenzie P Ellis and R Lowry were runners up skippered by Warfe. Numurkah players featured in the singles but none triumphed. Credit to Yarrawonga club and secretary J Orchard for arranging a smooth event.
A Victorian advertisement extols Dean's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and general nerve restoration. It cites Mrs J Brown of Numurkah praising complete recovery from a severe kidney attack after using the pills and credits improved sleep, energy, and relief from headaches to the remedy. The copy also promotes tonics claiming to cure nervous complaints, fatigue, and insomnia, urging readers to buy and trust testimonial evidence.
At a Shepparton Agricultural Society meeting secretary J. E. Byass reported £277 4s raised for a Hugh Pye testimonial. Some districts have not contributed. Wimmera Nathalia Numurkal and Dookie societies inactive. Council urged a final appeal to reach about £300, noting this could equal half Mr Pye’s salary, though supporters insist his services exceed payment. A broader appeal to other societies was authorized, with closing date moved to June 20. Developmental Roads topic noted by Shepparton Shire Council after Numurka council inquiry.
An advertorial notes The Shamrock Hotel uses up to date methods in all departments, boasting superior dining room and bedroom facilities. It invites travelers and locals to inspect the premises, with management details for Bendigo engagement and lending services. It also lists several notices and testimonials from Bendigo figures and a medical testimonial praising Dr Ack Hing for knee recovery after prolonged illness and ineffective prior treatments.
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