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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1930
Page
2
Notice to farmers and customers thanking for support. The machine will be available again until 1 March 1931. The Numurkah Infant Welfare Centre will be opened on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Stringer.
Under instructions from E W Small Chartered Accountant Fant Aust trading as Lynette, a highly important stock sale is advertised for Friday and Saturday the 12th and 13th of December at Shepparton High Street. The catalog highlights over 2000 pounds worth of stock to shoot.
Auction offers high class frocks coats hats and millinery with large variety of fabrics plus gifts books and toys. Includes dressmaking and duplicating services. notices for local events and Christmas greetings. Auction on Thursday with on view day prior. sale without reserve.
A meeting of all interested parties will be held at the Shire Hall in Numurkah on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. A McPherson, President of the Progress Association, is convener. Opening night next Monday.
At a recent meeting the shire council approved abandoning day labor cleaning in favor of a contract costing £432, down from £687 last year. Residents fear reduced thoroughness despite £256 in savings. The contract covers drains, rubbish removal, and a drainage pit, with the contractor paid about £36 per week plus horse and dray.
Rain disrupted harvest as 151 points fell at Namurkah with heavier falls nearby. Bleaching of grain may lower milling value and reduce prices, while greens feed may grow. Officials warn of polluted streams. Namurkah praised for drainage purification efforts. Also noted is 700 sheep and 50 cattle to be sold December 17 by J McNamara & Co.
At last night’s committee gathering of Numarkah Mechanics the president H B Linton-Smith and members including W C Shaw F A Guenther L Belt C Corlett J E Youlden J E Harper Rev J G Sharpe R J Ambler and a Weo! discussed imposing an entertainments tax. Guenther proposed the committee bear the cost claiming it would raise expenses for cinema showings by 16 to 1 per night. Harper seconded but no decision was reached. Stage lighting must be altered to satisfy new arrangements in front of the hall for the first Friday in March. A letter of thanks was noted for the auxiliary’s work and help.
At yesterday's meeting Shire council agreed to percentage reductions for the secretary, engineer, and rate collector salaries with reduced hours and travel allowance cuts. A new committee will study travel funds and duties, while the secretary may face three months' notice for changes. A projected annual saving nears £260 amid protests from the engineer about travel costs.
Messrs J and J Ingram plan a visit to Nemurkaly Hill on Friday December 14 at 11 reported by Berrigan Zumwal and Finley. They describe the Opppers eating the Invené ear jens and other supposed damage, vouched for by relaters. At Finley they test leaves in a big elm tree. Bowling events at Berrigan are protected from ravager Peet.
Ross and Hooper are named in a report about a fatal air incident. Investigators probe the crash, seeking causes and identifying any factors tied to the pilot and maintenance. The article notes the event occurred last year and implications for ongoing inquiries.
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Fire at Nathalia shop and dwelling destroys property owned by Mrs Lawrence and Mr North. Firefighters battled flames for hours, saving part of the structure and adjacent premises. The blaze began after a jam overturn incident, with the building insured for 180 pounds and contents for 250 pounds. Police and insurers are investigating, with damages covering the front and rear sections of the property.
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