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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1929
Page
2
Shire of Numurkah Waterworks Trust invites tenders by noon Saturday for taking up existing main and relaying with 3in CI main in Scott Avenue Nathalia. Specifications may be inspected at the trust office and local ratepayers informed of the intended work scope and schedule.
The Herald Office Nathasa reports dates for Victoria Teachers Union gatherings at Numurkah with sessions May 1 to 3 and notices of officers election. An acknowledgment thanks friends for sympathy and cash deposits, with tendering notes and the lowest bid not necessarily accepted.
A R Lilley, a teacher of V and mandolin from Shepparton, visits Numurkah every Friday with a dance orchestra open for engagements. Terms apply via Treasury or by phone 551 Shepparton. P B Bourke and family thank friends for letters and cards after a recent sad affair, special thanks to Mouron Hospital staff and named individuals.
A well stocked array of stalls runs at the Presbyterian Flower Show. Mrs C F Jones serves as honorary secretary, overseeing arrangements for visitors and exhibitors.
The annual meeting of Numurkah Golf Club will be held in the Mechanics Room on Tuesday evening next, April 30, at 8 p.m. Business includes Balance Sheet, Election of Officers, General. Members and intending members are cordially invited. Tender invitations issued for erection of store and room at Numurkah P.O. Plans available at Works Director Melbourne and Numurkah P.O. Tenders due April 29 at 11 a.m. Endorse tender as Tender for Erection of Store and Room Numurkah P.O.
The general public is advised that the Numurkah port office will be open from 9 am to 10 am for all classes of business except money orders. The Melbourne line will close at 5 am the following morning. The motor garage in Melville-street, recently Mails Smith’s, opens tomorrow for repairs and postmen deliveries. For tender, house and buggy shed at Baulkamaugh North, 10 percent deposit. highest tender not necessarily accepted.
The Numurkah Leader notes Yarrawonga Concrete Works in the Nuurkah district prepared to provide price for all concrete work including gates fences dips and steps. Letters promptly attended to. Established 1595.
Local and general paragraphs indicate following Saturday hours of 9 am and 12 noon. ce ed.
The page blends film notes for Alfred Gilks camera work and Paramount features with local public notices. It lists tender calls for road works on Nathalia North Road and Mur ray Valley Road, plus a brick drain project in Numarkah. Community items include infant welfare attendances, a flower show, insolvency, Travellers Aid Society report, Nathalia Court returns, and upcoming King’s Birthday sports events.
The Numurkah Shire opened a register for unemployed and urged residents to enroll promptly. The council plans to apply for unemployment grants and start work as soon as possible. A meeting in Tocumwal discussed forming a bowling club with prospects of debentures over £60 and loam quality studies for greens to lower costs. An upcoming Youanmite Ball is slated for May with social and stock events noted.
The article outlines an Anzac Day commemoration with a morning program and musical pieces. It mentions a charity sale to fund expenses and lists various local events such as wheat growers meetings, stock sales, and community notices. Names and details are fragmented.
In loving memory of our mother who passed away on 25 April 1928. Inserted by her son Jack and family. In memory of our dear mother and grandmother who died 25 April 1928. Peary loved and sadly missed by her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren Willmoe Downs Capella. Dearly loved. Inserted by her living daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren Hill View Capella. In fond remembrance of our dear mother who passed away 25 April 1928. Sadly missed by her loving son and daughter-in-law Chris and Frances Numurkab.
A public meeting of all interested in the above scheme will be held at Invergordon State School on Saturday next at 7 pm to consider the Water Commission proposals. Estimated cost will be outlined and a full attendance is desired.
A short notice describes Letty and Airy Bedrooms with a well ventilated dining room. It mentions a spacious and convenient yard and cites locations Nothalin and Shepparton as reference points.
An uneven early note mentions district matters, committee actions, and regulatory steps. It references Messrs J Mets and Sy ortary, with a focus on ground timing, fresh vines, and seating arrangements. The Presidio and J Hughes appear among approving figures as rules are drawn for forthcoming grounds use.
Canadian Ford Compr Expands as Mr HC French announces capital and share increases for a Canadian and British enterprise. The firm grows with new shares, claiming expanded production across the empire, listing locations in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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