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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
2
An abrupt deal triggers rapid movement in the Gouliuen Valley as a major purchase reshapes operations. Officials announce clearance to accommodate new developments, signaling a fresh phase for local lending towns and associated mills amid spring readiness.
McPherson Callander Fx SHPPE MELON CATURA COBRAM and KYABRAM referenced in a fragmented agricultural or seed listing. The text lists varieties or brands alongside multiple regional names, suggesting a catalog note or product roundup without a coherent narrative.
An elegant shampoo granules in warm water makes a delightful shampoo. Hair lotion destroys vermin in children's heads. Head soap weekly and daily lotion. Almond lotion soothes skin after shaving. Aspirin tablets are five grain tablets in bottles of 28, 4/100, 2/6.
A mixed casual advert listing events and sales from August including a A Wunghnu Bowling Club ball on August 25 with gents 5/6, ladies 1/6, a Nigger Minstrel Concert on September 10 with 2/6 tickets, and a Bearh Dance late August. Also notes Glenny & Heard offerings from cyclones gates to bales, Hart-Parr tractors, chaffbags, plough shares, and general car repairs.
A meeting of ratepayers is convened at Shire Hall Numurkeh on Tuesday next August 25 19265 at 8 pm to discuss the future of the Numurkah Public Park. W G Hooper Shire President.
Candidates James Ball and Ern est Brensing nominated for Councillor. Poll to elect the seat on Thursday August 27 at public Hall Nathalia State School South State School Yalea North State School Yielima State School Picola West State School Narioka. Poll opens 8 am closes 4 pm. Dated August 8 1925 Returning Officer J H Tutkett Western Riding Numurkan. Central Riding to ratepayers I will deserve your confidence by serving the shire.
An unveiling event is announced for 30 August at 2 30 pm by Colonel Bourchier M L A with assistance from Geo Tuckett M L C Morley MLA and other speakers plus the Numurkah Brass Band. Invitations extend to all, with J Reynoldson honorary secretary W M C. Also notices include a general help wanted ad from Mrs J Callander and several local commercial notices and a lost item with a bay colt reward.
A Tom Mix feature titled The Last of the Duanes with Daughters of the Night headlines Mechanics' Pictures. Comedy and Gazette offer On the Road to Mt Buffalo with an all star cast.
A letter of thanks expresses gratitude to the electorate for returning the writer unopposed as a council member on the Numurkah Shire Council. The note credits supporters and endorses continued service to the community.
A tribute from her husband and family recalling Florence's passing at her daughter's Katamatite residence on August 14. The notice honors her as one of the best and invites readers to remember her in memory's frame.
A recent rainfall at Numurkah brought relief to farmers and graziers after months of heavy frosts slowed grass and crop growth. The Numurkah Poultry Show was also held, showcasing local poultry.
The annual Catholic ball on Wednesday night drew a large crowd with pleasant hall decor, Belt's orchestra, and well provided supper. Other notes cover a Mechanics' Institute plan to seat 100 at the open air picture theatre at £310 cost, a Numurkah park management meeting, and a Strathmerton war memorial unveiling planned for Sunday at 2 30 pm with Colonel Hoover and local dignitaries assisting.
Obituary and district notices recount the passing of Mr Jessie Arwill and Mr Thomas Hourke-Finn, with community members Mrs Nellie Harligan and Mr Nichols honored. It notes hospital recovery for J McRamara, transfers of police and post staff, and local social events including a Sunday service and a concert night in Winghall and Shepparton.
An unintelligible fragment describes a funeral or burial service at a cemetery, mentioning a name and a mural or memorial. The legible bits imply an interment and a service held for an individual, but essential details are missing.
A garbled OCR segment references elections, candidates, and places with scattered names and terms. It mentions a contest, various people, and locations but lacks coherent structure or clear outcomes.
An appreciation message thanks esteemed colleagues and associates for goodwill toward the university team. The note mentions participants like Daniel and Hank, and references a forthcoming function with friends and family. It also lists golf notes, tournament results, and ladies’ singles events with names such as Mia G and Mine Go SeHeo.
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