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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1927
Page
4
Advertising text for The Popular House and The Namarkah Hotel promotes airy bedrooms a clean dining room and a modernized stock of beverages. It invites former patrons and friends to visit and enjoy updated facilities.
An old style ad for livery stables and general carriers touts prompt service meeting all trains in the district. It emphasizes Chinese wording and civility as a selling point, noting stables and carriage options offered by Shamreck.
J. Cooke has opened a fruit and vegetable depot in the shop next to Les Belt and Co on Melville Street. Regular supplies arranged for town and country households. Orders left in the shop letter-box will be promptly attended to by motor lorry.
The report notes the rainfall in Numarkah gunge with a 30 year average of 16.03 inches per year ending December 1995. It also cites a ten year average of 19.61 inches per annum, signaling variability in local precipitation.
The Numurkah Golf Club held its annual meeting with records showing a total of £221 7s 1d in income and a near balance. President Mr Pearson highlighted a prior overdraft of £130 five years ago and praised secretary Mr Campbell for strong administration. Members debated land purchase for new links, upkeep of greens, and possible club collaboration with the rifle club, with a motion to form a subcommittee and report to a general meeting.
First round football draw lists Cobram Numurkah Muckatah Drumanure Wangle Strathmerton Tallygaroopna and Nathalia byes with matches dated May 14 May 21 May 28 and June 4 11. Election of officers includes auditor C Corlett. Ladies committees and tournaments dates set for July.
The Federal Treasurer outlines details of the new Commonwealth loan to fund public works. Eligible holders of the 6 per cent loan maturing May 1 1927 may convert or subscribe cash, with interest at 5.1 per cent for cash and 5 per cent for conversions. Interest payments are due August 16 and February 1, with options to lend for 6 11 oid 16 years. The loan is backed by banks. unconverted holdings may be redeemed with £1,000,000 set aside for redemption and the Commonwealth Bank converting £2,000,000. The public need not rush but may receive immediate repayment if not converting. The issue closes May 25 or earlier if £4,250,000 is reached.
New lines in The Bulletin showcase Tina as a featured call and shop service. Leveal Newsagent and Treacy's WA Fairless are mentioned as part of this promotional update. The notice emphasizes in person visits and local availability for customers seeking guidance or products.
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