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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1925
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note discusses a major purchase and cooperation efforts in the Goulburn Valley with mentions of a Mr Melterseb and a contract to take Woollen goods. It hints at clearing present balances and advancing advantage, though many words are garbled.
Readable items list various beauty and medical preparations from an old source. Includes suAmPOS granule shampoo, Nursery Hair Lotion for head vermin, Almond Lotion for cooling and whitening skin, shaving aftercare, and aspirin tablets with prices.
A dense mix of items: equipment ads from Glenny & Heard and partners, farm tools like plough shares and harrows, farm machinery, livestock offerings, and a range of entertainment events. Mentions include Australian venues and names such as Melbourne acts, The Le Hays, Yarroweyah, and Mooroopna. Also notes car repairs, sprays for fruit trees, and various sales promotions with prices and contact cues.
Plans and specifications of tender for supply and erection of a 10 000 gallon tank at Strathmerton. Tenders open Sept 9 to Sept 11 at Nathalia Herald office and Numurkah Shire Hall. A 5 percent cash deposit or bank cheque required with each tender. minimum £1. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Trust Secretary.
Melbourne August 20 1925 Tenders will be received until 12 o clock on Thursday 10 September 1925 for new out-offices painting repairs etc State School No 2410 Naringaningalook West Deposit 5 shillings Public Works Office Inspector of Works Shepparton provide particulars and conditions
The family of the late Mia Argall expresses gratitude to kind friends for the messages of condolence and personal visits during their bereavement. They specially thank Dr Harbison for his support.
The Numurkah War Memorial committee invites attendance at a public meeting at the Shire Hall on September 3 to select designs and start work on a district soldiers memorial. A band concert and a Mechanics Institute entertainment program are planned with tickets 2/6, plus a 6d seating surcharge. Also announced are school honors lists, local dances, cinema programs at Coleus Mechanics, and a private hospital sale in Saxton Street by public auction next Tuesday.
The death occurred suddenly on Tuesday afternoon of Mr Philip Meichel a longtime resident of Tallygaroopna aged about 50 years. He had lived in the district since selecting land at Hygaroopna in 1870 leaving a widow and seven children. He had dairied at Lemons Janes Rath Cheiste Nu Murkah and was a farmer. He died intestate with a will dated February 9 192% and personal property bequeathed to his relatives.
Voters in the shire hear calls for change as candidates debate council repairs and a new direction. The editor cites dissatisfaction with past road work and urges ratepayers to consider vision, not just present officials, amid a heated election atmosphere.
The notice notes a major price reduction for a rare land parcel, now quoted at £365. Buyers are urged to secure delivery arrangements promptly to prevent delays or disappointment, with details referencing J McNamara and Co and unspecified buyers’ banking arrangements.
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