Numurkah items and notices from local trades and ads
A dense miscellany of Numurkah area notices and advertisements. It lists plumbing and tinsmith services by G Davidson, woodcarving by J Newby, a Katamatite motor coach schedule, pricing for bread, lost items including a tyre and cattle, book prizes, and agency notices for International Harvester products. Also included are dressmaking services, battery sellers, social notices, sport gear, and a by law from the Waterworks Trust about unauthorized interference with service pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenny and Heard
G. Davidson
Numurkah
J. Newby
B. Cohen
Katamatite
Telegraph Hotel
J. Eddy
Bowling Green Opens With Green Event and Cinema Praise
The Numurkah Bowling Club announces a formal green opening at 3 pm on Saturday with an afternoon of competitions inviting ladies and gents alike. Also praised is the film Ah quiet on the Western Front shown at Katandra Memorial Hall, with strong audience acclaim and details on screenings and pricing. William John Harris dies at 81 in Canterbury, remembered as husband to Eugenie E. and father to several children with listed residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Num' Urkah
F. A. Guenther
Catlow
Katandra
R.S.A
Ratepay-Jycu
Rabulbalane
Tunga-ted
Naive
Murkah
Cohen's
Y G. Parkinson
E. Graham
Harris
Bryson Street
Canterbury
William John
Eugenie E
C.E
HH. Jewell
Local Water Trust warns against piping interference
The Water Trust warns householders that tampering with service pipes on private property is unlawful unless done by a licensed plumber and says it will prosecute future cases. The notice appears amid a collection of local items including election notices, fire safety needs, music contests, and wheat deliveries across Numurkah, Katandra, and Tungamah districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Water Trust
Kilpatrick McLellan Co Stock Sale At Numurkah
Kilpatrick McLellan and Co announce a sale at Numurkah next Friday with an anticipated yarding of 1000 sheep. Demand for young ewes is strong and they invite further entries in both cattle and sheep.
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Sale Report
The fifth sale offered a representative catalogue mainly from Victoria districts and parts of New South Wales. Competition echoed the previous sale with top wool grades bidding lower than the estimated point by a modest margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company
Central
Gippsland
Victoria
Riverina
N.S.W
Death of Mr John Richard Cox at NuMurkah
Mr John Richard Cox died at his residence Melville street NuMurkah after a period of influenza and heart illness. Aged 49, he was highly esteemed, with strong community ties to Nathalia and Numurkah Masonic lodges. His funeral at Numurkah Cemetery drew many friends, with services conducted by Rowsd S Fletcher, Rev J Townsene, and LOR by Mr G Fowler. mortuary arrangements were led by Mr R W Grycelqnd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richard Cox
Melville-street
Numurkah
Cox
Jack” Cox
Nathalia
Nathali Missenic Lodge
S. Fletcher
J. Townsene
G. Fowler
R. W. Grycelqnd
Death of Mr W J Harris in Canterbury district
Mr W J Harris died at his residence in Canterbury after a long life as a farmer and miner moved from Cornwall to Victoria in 1856. He helped establish land in Numurkah, led in local agricultural groups, and was active in Naring West Methodist Church and the Rupertswood Masonic lodge. Survived by wife, three sons, two daughters, and brother Thomas, he was buried at Box Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Harris
Canterbury
Piynnes
Harris
Cornwall
Victoria
White Hills
Thos. Harris
Ballarat
Melbourne-Adelaide
Numurkah
A. T
T. E. Harris
Mr Harris
Melbourne
Echuca
Bagli Creek
Murray
Shepparton
Numurkah Agricultural Society
Grain Store Company
Naring West
Thomas
Box Hill
H. M. Knuckey
J. Flockhart
J. Rogers
Numurkah Concert Acknowledges Strong Local Support
A Tuesday night benefit for the Numurkah Choral Society and Town Band drew satisfactory attendance. The program showcased Mr Perc Tomkin, the Choral Society, and the Band with performances by Miss Margaret Smithy and Mr Fowler. Applause greeted band selections and the finale, and plans were unveiled to host future competitions in April with broad community backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah Choral Society
Perc
Tomkin
Fanny Brook
Margaret Smithy
Mies Smith
Vowler
Mira
Mika
Tli Fowler
Tunvkin
Endorsement Discussion Over Milledge Endorsement
The Editor replies to a letter by W C Hill about the death of James Milledge and the irregular endorsement connected to him. Milledge, aged about 63, had business in Nathalia and a widow with two children. the Central Executive chaired by Kyabram Me offered a motion emphasizing the irregular endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Hill
Nathalia
James Milledge
Milledge
Drager
Hethalla
Kyabram
U.C.P
Savex
Inday
Agricultural Society Meeting Recaps Losses and Xmas Wishes
The Agricultural Society meeting notes a small loss and discusses committee actions. The president thanks members for regular attendance and support, wishing a prosperous season and a happy Christmas to all. Numerous names and roles appear in the coverage, with references to removal of certain issues and potential funding actions for remaining matters.
Numurkah Sale Reports Sheep and Cattle Trade
Mesers Campbell and Co report a sizeable Numurkah sale last Friday with about 2000 sheep and 30 cattle. Prices ranged from 8/2 for shorn store ewes to 18/ per 1yr old XB ewes, fat cattle £6 10s to £7 15s, and lives stock mixed. Next sale tentatively set for Friday December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers Campbell & Co
Numurkah
X.B
Social Evening Honors Mr Barritt Before Melbourne Move
Mr and Mrs M Barritt were entertained at a social evening last night. The Rev Father Rohan presented them with a clock on behalf of the local RS.A St John's Tennis Club and the Railways Institute. Barritt is a past RS.A president, Tennis Club president and Railways Institute secretary. He has been transferred to Melbourne and friends wish him well. An examination at Tatura by J Howlett Ross for the London College of Music saw Millva Simpson and Peggy Levy both obtain Class 1 passes in the primary grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Barnitt
Father Rohan
R.S.A
St. John’s Tennis Club
Railways Institute
Barritt
RS.4
Tennis Club
Melbourne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guenther
Lele
H. J. Pearson
Melville Street
MR. Pearson
P. E. Boyett
Numurkai
Nathaia and Shepparton
Nemes
Abidweits
Sean
Mcdonnell
Collins Street
Morrissy and
Deane
Nurmurkah
Dookie
Little — Colline-street
Numurkah Tyre Works
Conan’s Garage
Prise
Rstein's
Coxon’ Gara
Leadert Ortee
Ben Cohen
Leader
BIG E Harvester
T. Robinson and Co
G. Nicholson
Fox
Trottet
Warte
P.F.A
Hyterian Church
Gearunds
Santi Citas
Silver Cain
Weleek
E. A. Krutli
Blink Bonnie
Coxon's
Kilpatrick
Treacy's
Namur- Wa
International Harvester Company
McMorrow
T. McGrane
Tocumwal Road
Mesdemes Gillam
Crown
Presbyterian Hall
Thure' S
Tex
Verandah
N. A
Shire OF
A. Stringer
Trust
Dunne
Hammford
A. O. Dunne
Mundoona P.o
H. Kerr
Tocumwal
J. Davison
Strathmerton
W. Rowe
Katanga
J. Tyres
John Darling
C. Wood Io
McDonald Street
Numurkak
Federal Elections
Mr Galloway Stewart
United Country Party
Will
Shire
Numarkah
Se'elock
Country Party
J. Jordan
Tatura
Bowling
the Talkies
Tungamah Valuations
Margaret Smith
Country Fire Brigades Board
Cobram
E. R. Krutl
G. Sinclair
Market Street
Jxys
Galiowly Stewart
United Coun
Forry Party
Ecu
Reiwsy
Allen's Crossing
Besh
Numurkah Brigade
C. F. Collins
C. T. Trengrove
F. Webster
J. Alexander Browne
Banda
E. Freeman
Yalea North
Waala
Messrs
Jackson Bros
Katunga
Jack Adama Yeater
V. Dreher
Rene Crading
Mundcona
Tungamah
Katandra Memorial Hall
Recreation Rethe
Long
Donnybrook
J. Hickey
Shepparton Ladies’ Committee
Pandora Cafe
James Mille
John R. Cox
William J. Harris
Wrine
Hai Bern
ITV
Ahve Fk Vt
Rutherglen
Gallerhoueen
Gs Rendie
Nod Taper
Spear Aimee
Wulyomuc
Carman
Peete Lapees
Jules
Ches
Paterson
Engl
Jack Fowler
Alex Cossmaan
Fran Gentty
Hell
Glen Wr
Chi Lin
Thant
ATL
Assiajait
Rutherelen
Miss Smith
Hickey
Numurkah Cy
S. Stife
the Forum
Educa Endorsem
the Leader
Agricultural Socies
Summria
Itv Po
Emu
Alec
Amie
Werner Erable
Hutt
Talkies
Numurkah Mechanics
Cohen
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