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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1929
Page
2
The article highlights ladies' tailoring as a key specialty of the shop, emphasizing expert alterations and custom fittings that set the business apart. It notes the focus on refined costumes and personal service to attract female customers.
An Ex-Students gathering for Namorkah Higher Elementary School is announced to be held at the school on Thursday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m. to finalize arrangements for the upcoming reunion. Also notices of local bargains, auctions, church anniversaries, and community events appear in this issue.
Impounded at Numurkah by T. Lee. Unclaimed bay mare and brown gelding described with brands and features, to be sold September 13, 1929, Poundkeeper J. Trewin. Memorial verse for Eric known as Lome, memory inserted by R. Olive, Albury.
The Shire of Numurkah announces that Francis Thornton has been nominated and, as the number of candidates equals the seats, is duly elected Councillor for the Eastern Riding. Returning Officer A Meiklejohn dated August 22, 1920.
Notice states William George Hooper is duly elected Councillor for the Central Riding of the Shire of Numurkah date August 22, 1929. No more than the required number of Councillors remained to be elected. Dated 1929.
Rain last week contributed to 26 points in four days from Tuesday to Friday. Shire Hall charges for public bodies were drafted, with £5 per year for the Agricultural Society and 7/6 per meeting for groups like the Automobile Club and Victorian Country Party. free use remains for Red Cross and community groups. Numurkah Infant Welfare Centre logged 63 attendances in the fortnight ending August 16, with four new names added. Nathalia Public Hall plans include two Bigraph machines, 100 new chairs, and a reopening of the hall by late September after renovations. The Progress Association notes ongoing testing and delayed attendance due to crew disagreements, affecting the ship’s return to port.
At a joint meeting of Numurkah Shire Council and Numurkah Mechanics Institute sub committees the town hall plan was debated. Councillors across ridings offered cooperation, an architect will be hired, and formal adoption by council and institute is pending. Further meetings will decide required accommodation and expenditure.
After a long illness at his residence Sinila The Rock the death wearied of Friday last of Me C3 Rockliff at his age of 44 years, son of the late Mr J C andhra Rocklin of Melrose Numurkah. He leaves a wife, two brothers Jack and Frank, three sisters, and children Leslie May Annie Alina. He farmed the Rilo property for 17 years and was a respected member of the district. He was a member of the Baptist Methodist Church and involved in education and the Trades and Citizens Association that helped build the new school. The funeral was at Kook Comers on Saturday. The Bishop of Wangaratta will visit Namuehu Church of England parish on 30 day next at 3 pm to address men. Inspector W F Tatchell promoted to Tropester but remains in the area. George Wouldhowe, a well known district resident, transfers from the Glanvale State service. The Shepparton News notes a local agricultural society member and former president.
Golf at Numurkah saw a visiting team from Shepparton defeated over 18 holes. The ladies played 9 stroke handicap over 12 holes, won by Miss Cosutt 63-20-45, with seniors and divisions yielding detailed scores for multiple players and upcoming rounds including the final late today.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr M Bourchier resumes the Addcees debate and seeks a nautical simile to frame the vicissitudes and tribulations facing the Pherson Govgrumpent as the session advances. The remark signals a maritime frame for political tempests and uncertain courses.
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