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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1932
Page
2
A fragmentary notice warns that free pantigraphs will not be given for advertisements in this column and duplicates for all makes of issues and plows in stock. It mentions plow wheels, disc plates, Veco tandem chains and swings and a duplicating paper of any size at the lender office. A Sturday next euchre event at the convent schoolroom includes a dance to Poohows with supper for 1G eneh.
Lost livestock, deering parts, farm equipment for sale, social events, charities, and shop notices appear for Numurkah area. Includes missing cattle brand marks, Coxon's and McCormack stock, Eurehres fix ture, mystery social, United petrol ads, Treacy’s goods, opening ham and beef shop, Presbyterian Flower Show, soldiers party, old time dances, property for sale or let, trespass warning, help wanted, and Masse and Crown battery distributorship highlights. Contains multiple local names, venues, dates, and prices in a dense classifieds style.
A compact obituary fragment set from Albury memorials for Lilian Jean Kettle who died April 28 1931. Parents and sisters note a beloved daughter felled suddenly in youth and express sorrow for their loss. Also memory messages for sister Jean and friend Jean appear with similar dates.
A Tip-Top programme features a band recital with winner Nero Civil and other competitors in a local contest at the Numurkah Mechanics venue.
Applications are invited from qualified persons to act as central umpires for the Murray Valley Football League. The fee is £2 10s per match. Applications must be lodged with the secretary no later than Wednesday May 4.
H J Hatfield MVOA will consult at Hotel Telegraph Friday from 1.90 to 4.0 pm to test eyesight for headaches and defective vision. Private tests can be arranged at home by appointment. Satisfaction guaranteed and glasses delivered personally by Mr Hatfield.
Numurkah Golf Club invites members of the Ghoye club to attend the annual meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday April 28 at a specified time. Local officials encourage participation and outline meeting purposes and expected discussions.
Notice is given that after fourteen days from publication an application will be made to the Supreme Court of Victoria for probate of the will of Elizabeth Eddy late of Riversdale, and of two codicils dated 1921 and 1932. Executors named in the will, Morgan Store Eddy and Frederick James Eddy, both of Wangar, will act as applicants. Proctors Morrison & Teare, Melville Street Numurkah and 395 Collins Street Melbourne.
The Shire of Numurkah invites tenders for works including Cleaning Street Channels in Numurkah and Carting Gravel on the Nathalia Kyabram Road. Plans may be inspected at the Herald Office Nathalia and Shire Hall Numurkah. Tenders due by 12 noon May 7 1932 in Numurkah and 2 pm May 9 1932 at Nathalia. A 5 percent cash deposit required. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
The Ni murkah Golf Club will meet at Mechanics' Hall on Thursday night to elect officers and plan arrangements for the coming season. The report notes Krotli defeated eté Phe eae in an earlier event.
The annual sports of the Primary and H.E. schools will be held at the showgrounds tomorrow afternoon starting at 1 pm. The Primary school competes for prizes donated by the men's committee, while the HES Houses seek the athletic championship. Cups are presented for boy and UT athletic champions. parents are invited. Cubs service held at Numurkah Pack on 24th inst. in show grounds.
After 27 years in Numurkah Mr HH Pearson plans to relocate to Melbourne with Mrs Pearson. He held leadership roles in many local bodies including the Mechanics Institute, horticultural society and various clubs. Mrs Pearson was active in public works and public performances. The article also notes the death of Mr Waller Gear and the passing of Mrs Eddy, detailing family ties and memorial services.
Numurkah residents filled Mechanics Hall to commemorate Gallipoli landing on April 25, 1915. A procession from soldiers club rooms to the Soldiers' Memorial featured wreaths by RSA Scouts Cubs Girl Guides and locals. The service included hymns prayers scripture and an address by Mr Stewart. The article also recalls Australia’s wartime sacrifices, Britain’s role, and the nation’s birth as a commonwealth, ending with postwar fundraising details.
A fragmented page lists petty societal irritations from loud radios and car horns to sneezing and squeaky pens. It then shifts to an Australian era auction and sale notice with damaged lines about prices, sales terms, and local mills, reflecting a mix of lifestyle admonitions and commercial cataloging.
Over one million Australians save money yearly by using a home cough and influenza remedy. Buy a two-shilling bottle of concentrated Heenzo from a chemist, dilute with sweetened water, to gain a supply equal to eight ready-made bottles costing up to £1. It allegedly relieves sore throats and speeds relief from coughs colds and influenza.
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