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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1923
Page
2
The ad touts Patrany all wool suits praised for quality and time tested service. It claims customers return to VLA Stores after being treated well and squarely, highlighting satisfactory shopping experiences for men seeking durable fabrics.
A collage of meeting notices and ads. a Strathmerton Hall public meeting to nominate trustees, an August 28 Conservatorium concert at Mechanic's venue, and assorted shop ads from Glenny’s, Hills district suppliers, and a new partnership Glenny and Heard. Includes a note on central riding elections and a photo-play at Coxon's.
Candidates nominated for Councillor are William Hooper and Frederick George Mo8. A poll will be held on August 23 1923 at Public Hall Kaansimba Wanghau and State School Drumanure from 8am to 4pm. Postal voting is in force. Dated August 13 1923 Returning Officer H Dudley Central Riding Shire of Numurkah.
A long-time resident appeals to ratepayers to back a bid for the vacant seat, pledging devoted service to the shire and its interests. The notice, signed by eggs dealer Ben Cohen and others, lists local events, sales, tenders, and reminders for elections and public notices across Numurkah and nearby areas.
A fragmented 19th century notice set includes references to a shearing machine shed event on August 22, woolpacks on hand, names like W. B. McKenzie and J. N. A. Saddler, a hall event in Kaarimba Hall on Thursday, August 123, and a political vote for Moss tied to ratepayers. Also mentions wanted labor for a six roomed new house and paper prices.
Mechanics' Pictures next Saturday features Come On Over a Trish drama Colleen Moore The Law of the Great Nor West by William Vy Mong a comedy and gazette scene Along the Devon Coast Proprietor Expert Haircutting Easy Shaving Shampooing And Singeing Kinnaird In fond memory of our dear brother Trooper 8 B killed at Lone Pine 7 August 1915 inserted by his brothers Will and Cecil
Monthly meeting notes list committee members and discussions on a supper room and stage use. District Council of the Victorian Farmers Union held a Numurka Shire Hall session with officers elected and routine business conducted.
A water trust meeting last Tuesday sparked confusion over appointing a replacement for the late Tom Cope. Commissioners believed some members did not realize the nomination could be made at the next meeting, prompting assurances that the opportunity to select a new member would be properly handled. The minutes also note a large Matrons’ Ball at Coy MeW Hall with 20 ladies in attendance, offering music and supper and a lively scene among local residents.
An address by Government fruit culture expert Mr Roberts outlines the fruit industry in its fourth major stage, covering cultivation, manuring, and spraying with a brief pruning demonstration. A Progress Association vote of thanks follows. Also noted are a drama by the Oval Dramatic Club and police court fines for night driving without lights. An auctioneers license is granted to Mr P D K O’Hanlon.
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