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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1935
Page
2
A historical price list showcases seed and dried fruit items with varied prices. Items include raisins, sultanas, currants, dates, almonds, fig products, crystalized cherries, cordials, aerated waters, Xmas cakes, puddings, flours, preserved fruits, tropical fruit salad, and more with small denominations. The list emphasizes seasonal groceries and holiday treats from a bygone era.
Classified line notes show farm sale details for RANEE 4H seed wheat offered at sixpence per line with a minimum charge of two shillings, mentioning a price of ten bags and the contact J C Tweddle. Also a stripping rental notice for Ring 10H at Ke.
The Leader says the final issue for the year will come on Tuesday afternoon December 24. Copy should reach by the previous Saturday if possible. No issue on December 31 and the first 1936 publication will be on Tuesday January 7. MORRIS BROS., Proprietors.
Shire of Numurkah convenes a public meeting at Bearn Hall on Saturday evening December 14 1935 at 9 oclock to nominate persons for the Committee of Management of the Bearn Recreation Reserve for a three year term. FP. D. KO RANLON shire president summons voters and outlines the agenda. After fourteen days probate application will be made in Victoria Supreme Court to grant the will dated December 30 1982 of Edmond David Vivian to Elizabeth Margaret Kearney Alfred Cecil Vivian and Beatrice Annie Vivian with Morrissy and Deane as proctors.
Tender return on Friday December 20 for 306 acres 1 rood 34 perches in Crown allotments 6 and 51n Strathmerton parish Moira County part of late F A Reynolds estate. Lease to March 1 1937, irrigation extension area nearby. Inspection shows advantages. Also a 4 room cottage adjoining Post Office in Strathmerton township, well built and plastered.
Obituary style notices and community notices list memories for Cecil Roy Freeman and Roy, plus Christmas holiday schedule for the Leader. Includes garden watering by laws, shire council visit by Numurkah Higher Primary students, and family memorials for Tyres Williams and others across Numurkah and district.
Local notes report future Numurkah water filtration plans funded by the Water Supply Commission. Aims include mid next year pure supply for residents and visitors, with construction steps outlined and interim timelines.
The family of the late E D Vivian thank all who expressed sympathy during their recent bereavement. Special acknowledgment to Dr Parker Sister Williams Mr B P Dunkley Mrs R Pond Mrs Lister and Mr and Mrs A V Wright of Shepparton for their kindness. Please accept this as a sincere gratitude note.
Classified notice listing several used vehicles with prices. Pontiacs and Buicks described as in good condition. Chevrolets and Mor r is Minor offered. 6 cylinder and Ford T trucks noted with new tyres and registrations. De Soto cars and Fargo trucks included.
Community notices show a grand concert in Guild Hall and a Ranval meeting of the Numar Association in Shire on December 12. Citizens are urged to attend and engage with local events and groups.
Newmarket sale yards see a shift under a new act as the department plans daily truck loads averaging 560 for stock, with 75 000 head moved weekly across yards. Regular rain service on Western line serves nearby towns, while special trains may run if demand justifies it and local agents can arrange transport to Thine market.
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