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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1922
Page
4
Black All-Wool Fancy Black Dress Fine Cotton Tweed advertised with yardage values and discounts. Heavy tweed left to clear at various lengths, with reduced prices per yard, highlighting end of sale quantities and color shades.
The executive of the Chamber of Agriculture held its monthly meeting on a recent Tuesday. President Adama and members including W Hooper, C Hillene, T Ball, J Christie and others discussed posts for cow pig pens, timber needs, and a promised show-yard refresh. They debated poultry shed upkeep, volunteering, and urged members to attend. A move supported Dr George Tackett for Wheat Board. Tuckett’s bid backed for Northern representation. Kilpatrick raised a Rumurukab flour mill co op proposal, with Belleck and Christie backing concerted effort and town support for restoration. Next working bee set for Wednesday 30th to Day.
A September meeting of the Mechanics' Hall committee and subscribers in Numurkah sparked a dispute over proper notice and quorum. President A Stringer ruled the gathering invalid after contention over meeting timing and attendance while advocates urged unity for the Back to Numurkah movement and cooperation among local institutions.
A heated meeting reveals contention between the Back to Numurkah committee and the Mechanics committee over rules and funding for a community movement. Delegates criticize process, propose outdoor showings and hall use, and plan marquee erection near the fire station with multiple events.
A Saturday afternoon ladies 18 hole handicap contest for the Bedwell trophy saw Mise McKenzie victorious with 80 strokes net after compression of scores 104 gross 24 handicap. Closely following were Mr Sellick 90 net and Mise Williams 93 net amid a field that included Mrs O'Donnell and Miss Greig. Mr Guenther, standing in for the president, thanked Mr Bedwell for the gift.
Crawford Theme of I Crawford Pty Ltd informs customers that Mr J Iowan who represented them last season across the district is now permanently hosted in Nathalia. Communications should be sent to the firm or McGowan Hotel Nathalie to receive immediate alter/arrangements.
The KANAA Trotting Meeting lists President James Tyrons and officers including Vice Presidents Mesaren Ian McCrabb Gordon Hickey Karne Kelly Kinnaird Leavey Mulcahy McNi McKenzie Parnell and W Pi. Programs note starts at 1 45 pm with events for trotters pacers novel pony races and a back to Mumurkah handicap. Entries close 8 pm Sept 5 with secretary Segrave.
Ad reads a shop name offering boots and shoes. It mentions location opposite Codat House in Numurka and promotes a wide range of footwear. No dates or prices provided.
The article notes widespread influenza, whooping cough, and measles across Australia, with many cases leading to pneumonia and deaths. It emphasizes the microbial cause and recommends regular cleaning of mouths and throats using a family mixture prepared with Heenzo in sweetened water, or Heenzo Cough Diamonds for those who prefer pastilles.
Peter Ellis has taken over Star Bakery formerly run by A D Rees and adopts the motto Good Article Makes Lasting. Our Bread uses modern methods and produce while our Small Goods seek to be appreciated. Clearing sales cater for weddings and picnics. Peter Ellis Tus Blar Bakery.
An advertisement announces a Chinese herbalist Mr G Chew offering medical treatments for mange and other ailments every second Friday at Numurkam near Aviva Hotel. It lists legal support from barristers and solicitors in several towns including Melville Street Numurka and Wathalia with money lending services at current rates.
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