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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1922
Page
2
An assortment of local notices and classifieds from Numurkah including poultry gear incubators and biddable farm items for sale. Meeting notices for ladies and a town hall gathering announce arrangements and final plans. Also listed are political endorsements and a public notice of dissolving business partnership and estate matters.
Firewood supply invitation issued by GEO. B. SUTTON secretary for St Arzun area with bids due before 1 a.m. Wednesday Note states no tender guarantees acceptance and promises cheaper material than waste paper ful coverage office remarks.
A wartime memory notice honoring Private Robert Campbell who died of wounds at Pozieres in 1916 and Sergeant E E Eddy who died at Anzac Hostel Brighton on July 31 1919 Inserted by his mother brothers and sisters the family memorial speaks of love and longing for return and reunion in a distant land.
Wednesday report notes the August municipal elections with the Moi Riding seeing a contest to unseat Cr. Senior, while Cr. Campbell faces possible opposition for his seat. Eastern Western and Central Ridings show retiring incumbents Cr. Campbell Cr. Gordon and Cr. Ball with little sign of challengers. Police announce firearms registration forms available at the station.
The White Welf are Association of Victoria launches a Children in Need appeal for 1922 to be marked on Friday September 1. Buttons brooches and wattle sprigs will be sold in Melbourne and statewide with provincial support sought. Last year collections reached £4051 aiding 69 institutions including homes orphanages health centres creches and other child services. Mr S Greig Smith leads the effort hoping for a larger collection this year.
The Ballarat Star reports Miss Phyllis Horswell telephonist at the Daylesford exchange will transfer to Numurkah, a promotion welcomed by the community after about 18 months. Also recorded is the death of Mr James Quinn of Wangaratta after a bout of illness and a family funeral attended by many, with Mr A Dunn in charge of arrangements.
A large gathering at Mechanics Hall celebrated the ladies of the Numurkah Agricultural Society for their crucial work in reconstruction and show success. The event, led by President Mr. Adams, praised the Luncheon Booth organizers and thanked Mrs Harper for hosting preparations, with allied remarks on continued district cooperation and future improvements.
The Boomerang fair drew crowds to St. George's Church grounds in England for a grand sale of books, news, and apparel. Vendors from multiple stalls—notably the white Urorainelle and Moy stall—offered wares while volunteers managed donations and guided attendees through the charity sale. Proceeds supported community needs as organizers reported strong attendance and lively stalls throughout the day.
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