Re-Forming Meeting Decides to Reform Nu maurkah Swimming Club
A Tuesday night gathering in Nu maurkah, convened by President J C Martin after the club voted to wind up and sell assets to pay debts, elected new leaders and created a committee to liquidate liabilities and improve pool facilities. Over 100 attendees, including several women, heard praise for prior work and set plans for revived operations. The club owed about £21 17/4 with subscriptions low, and a special committee was formed to address debts and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numaurkah Swimming Club
J. C. Martin
H. B. Linton-Smith
H. Williams
J. C. Draper
J. H. Bacon
Martin
A. McPherson
Linton-Smith
G. P. Heard
Gerald Heard
W. Carlisle
Ant
Messrs
C. Martin
H. Norman
N. Lease
J. 1
Trewin
K. Jefferies
R. Kruth
Dickson
R. Eddy
J. E. Youlden
W. C. Shaw
H. Lee
C. Levy
M. Crozier
M Peddie
J. Coxon
D. Bryce
Blackley
Lin
Katandra
Deai
H. A. Lee
Water carnival and open-air concert planned for Boxing Day
A council committee decided to hold the usual water carnival on Boxing Day and stage an open-air theatre entertainment at night. An accident in Hay Field left 16-year-old George Teague severely injured when he was trampled by horses while riding on a hay wagon and was taken to Katamatite Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Teague
Dr Teague
Katandra
Katamatite Hospital
Brown Corke Co Store Burglary Reported in Numurkah
Thieves entered Brown Corke Co store in Numurkah between Friday close and Saturday dawn. They used a skylight entry with a timber baulk and wire cape to reach Mr C T Trengrove's private office. A safe and drawers were opened but nothing taken. main safe untouched. Boots suits wallets pens and fancy goods were pilfered. two torches missing. Stock was selected carefully with cases and a counter wrapper used to remove goods. Escape likely via back door left ajar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown, Corke & Co
Numurkah
C. T. Trengrove
Numurkah Christmas Week Festivities Planned
Numurkah prepares a week of holiday events with town lights, free street entertainment, and a packed schedule. Residents will enjoy Punch and Judy, street performances, dances, open-air theatre, gaming, bowling and croquet facilities, boxing and wrestling, and free ticketed prize distributions.
Wheat Fire Destroys Wheat on Drumanure Farm
Fire broke out Friday near midday on Mr J J Cottam’s Drumanure farm. About 30 bags of wheat were destroyed before the blaze was controlled. Dr R C Gordon who first fought the flames with a bag was badly burnt. Prompt use of leather beaters on farms is urged to prevent future losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drumanure
J. J. Cottam
R. C. Gordon
Gordon
Fire scare at Kaarimba ends with quick extinction
Prompt action by nearby men stopped a grass fire on a road at Kaarimba, likely preventing serious damage. Another fire near Tallygaroopna after a night train pass was contained before much harm. A cigarette end from the train may have started the blaze. Snake heals itself after back injury in Chattanooga in a noted naturalist theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaarimba
Tallygaroopna
Chattanooga
U.S
New Fruit Drink Fifty Fifty Boosts Australian Citrus Use
The article discusses marketing fruit cordial Fifty Fifty to extend citrus fruit use in Australia. It notes citrus cultivation is strong but markets are weak due to export costs. A bottle cordial path could aid the citrus industry, with an estimated two and a half million oranges and lemons needed in the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Ibix
A Woman's Philosophy on Argumentative Husbands
A fragmentary anecdote portrays Mrs Blenkinsnop debating a domestic rule with a neighbor. The speaker notes men as foreman candidates facing temperamental control, arguing against forcing constant labor. The tone reflects stubborn family dynamics and humor.
Pain Remedies for Rheumatism Promoted in Local Ad
An old ad claims Krusehen Katte and Krusehen salts relieve rheumatic pains and uric acid buildup. It asserts daily doses fight pain, promote looseness in joints, and urge readers to use the product as a remedy. The piece blends marketing tone with medical jargon and dates back to a period when such patent tonics circulated widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briel
Alex
McAlpin's Flour Marketing Sparks Homemaker Buzz
Interesting Developments recounts McAlpin's flour, praised by housewives for uniform quality, flavor, and baking performance. It highlights enhanced milling, superior nut butter, and tested results, claiming each bag yields consistent results in ovens and a reliable product with tartar content and freshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magn McAlpin
Una
Alin
Nolin
McAlpin
Church Notices From an Erratic Transcription
Fragmentary church notices list names and places with many unreadable phrases. The readable bits reference Rev Shar Methulis and various local parishes or events, but core details are obscured by garbled OCR.
Uncertain Cricket Match Report From Lemnys on Sale
Mushed fragmentary notes describe a cricket game at Lemnys on Sale with unclear team names and scores. The garbled text mentions bowls, wickets, retires, and nominal figures such as 9 99 and 33, but specific players, teams, and outcomes are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemnys
Sale
Murkal
Comereee
Shepparton
Dithyr
Betes Bovis
Bute
Thor
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Nomorkah
the Royal Stores
A. B. Jaffray
Mesdames Pozzi
O’brien
Court House
Rolliuapd Oddie
Mae Irae
Trad
LeAnsom
Mechanics’ Hall
R.S.A
Boy Scouts
Numurkah Tennis Club
Numurkah I
Atte
Numorkah
Thi
Repsuiel Ee
Hepparton East
McC
Lodfiaiends
Toal
Ibibo
Macys
Elaytem
Blaise
Ainitoea
J. Hickey
Sole Makers OT Ltd
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