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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1926
Page
3
Ratepayers will vote to fill the Eastern Riding seat left by Dr Thornton. Polls open at 8 a m and remain until 6 p m at multiple booths listed in these columns. Interfitial system of voting will operate.
A large audience gathered at Mechanics Hall on Monday as candidates Christie and George Fowler spoke for the Western Riding seat, praising Dr Thornton and outlining road, water, and drainage needs, financing limits, and plans for local industry and municipal services. Christie urged ratepayer support while Fowler stressed fair terms, road maintenance, and avoiding rate hikes.
A poem sent by a subscriber narrates a rural West Riding motorcar racing scene with cyclists named Christie, Fowler, and George, including judge Councillor Alex and onlookers cheering as the contestants race past Royal, Allen's pit, and Katanga. The piece mixes bumpy metre and affectionate local color with a provisional verdict "Just sol" from Judge Alexander.
The text discusses a likely renomination and notes that if no other candidate arises, Dr Feldtman will resume his seat. It implies an unopposed path contingent on absence of challengers. The fragment references a political process and a specific individual without broader context.
A promotional verse urges immediate relief for coughs and lung concerns. It extols Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure as a night of ease and a remedy to prevent worsening. The call emphasizes avoiding delays and skepticism in seeking treatment.
McEVOY A 00. 68 AARKET $1, MELBOURNE offers loans on country lands of various sizes at low interest. Terms available for long and short periods.
Realize the duty to pay state and federal taxes on deceased estates. This notice urges timely settlement to avoid burden on executors and offers assistance in handling the duties required by law.
A probate contract provides ready cash to pay duties, avoiding asset sacrifice through a rapid sale before probate is issued. Full particulars available on application.
Readable lines name H. C. Trevana Esq as Victoria manager and P. Deane Esq as director for Gouldburn Valley, with an address at 339 Collins Street Melbourne. No further context or dates provided.
Dr Feldtman filed a nomination for the Dookie riding on Shepparton council but failed to attach his own signature, rendering the form invalid. The election is declared in doubt with an extraordinary poll anticipated to resolve Feldtman’s bid.
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