Local Traders Advertise Toys and Goods for Christmas
Amid mixed fragments from a Victorian era page traders promote Xmas foam nights and samples. Names include Wm Crosby and 10, R YOUNG, and J J Craig. Listings mention tobaccos cigars pipes pigeons and patent harvester ads. Also notes on verandan orders and printed Xmas cards offered by Numut ah shopkeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knecking
Iheceon
Spsleader
R. Young
Wania
Crosby
Wil
Brida
T. Davis
Pretty Panda
Ben Cohen
John's Patent Harvester Smith Pros
al Tarson
Strathmerton
J. J. Creig
Saddler
Numut
AL Steader
Public Works Office Seeks Bids in Shepparton Area
Receipts invited for new offices and state school project at Nu mutkah Depot. Details and terms available at Police Station. Inspector of Works announces bid security of £2 and a current rate of 5 per cent. Submissions due Thursday evening, June 6, 1924.
To ska Art Studio Holiday Notice and Buick Car Hire
Public notice from Toska Art Studio advertising a last visit date in December and a next date in January 1821 for a motor garage offering a new 6 cylinder Buick car for hire. Car ready at any time for trips anywhere.
Money Trust and Other Moneys on Country Lands
A compact notice details sums of money held in trust and other moneys, with terms of years. The item outlines how the money is tied to country lands and references involved parties and interest rates in a formal legal context.
Nimurkah State School shines with high merit exam results
State & MonVOY reports Nimurkah State School under principals and staff, led by Mr John and Miss Quinn White, achieving top merit passes. Inspector Mr Gray praised the Ellis reading system, noting lower grades writing with mature language, high spelling, and strong compositions. Seventeen seventh graders earned merit certificates. twelve qualified for the qualifying certificates, with several pupils achieving high percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Quinn White
Gregory
Cope
Halpin
Nimurkah State School
Fox
Gray
Baytox
Eden
Melbourne
Victoria
Ellis
Calder
de Viet
Grayalee
Panard
Eva Brooks
Coxon
Ruth Selleck
Hazel Thomson
Fileen Willes
Jean Morris
Grace T Levings
Phoebe Sloss
Mary Rackley
Ivy Gear
WM Cox
Gordon Sunderland
Gordon Crozier
Quentin Robin
Georee Watters
Len Nightingale
Stan. Suatelitte
Ander
Jim, McBride
Vernage
Herbert Allicon
Tod Staegart
Avis Hanlon
Marie Ower
Irene Tinkins
Me ‘Wightingsie
Grace Mawker
Christmas period town paper skips edition and notes next issue
The Leader will not publish Wednesday December 29 with the first issue for 1921 planned for Wednesday January 5. Advertisers and readers are asked to note the schedule. A field demonstration at Thomas Thornton’s farm in Wania is announced for Tuesday at 3 pm featuring a Deering header and Titan tractor, touting reduced farming costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn Valley
Thomas Thornton
Wania
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Ga. Pty. Ltd
Oakland
Ford
Presbyterian Girl Guild Held at Presbyterian Hall
The Presbyterian Girl Guild met yesterday afternoon in Presbyterian Hall with Meg Callander opening. The event raised funds for church welfare, stalls sold goods readily, and evening attendance was strong. total proceeds will boost already sizable sums for church purposes and reflect the guild’s eager, helpful effort. Andrew Breen, notable landholder of the Tatura district, reportedly died by his own hand on Sunday night, while Black Jeffery of Tallygaroopna West was bitten by a snake and treated locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Girl Guild
Presbteran
Meg
Callander
Tatura Ja
Dalton
Andrew Breen
Taturadix
Tatura
Joraminqnenst
Black Jeffery
Tallygaroepna West
Willie Paanene
Local notices and obituaries from Numurkah region
Mr H V Howell returns to Numurkah Wednesday for farewell social at Wunghnu. Ruby Ambler wins Diptomat of Elocution under Miss Aileen Vian. George Robson Batey dies at 30. funeral at Katandra cemetery led by Rev FalI. Estate of Tun Rumah bequeaths £5759 real and £2241 personal. Mrs Hebbard, 95, noted in Katam atite column. Serious accident to Leslie Gillespie dragged by horses and injured. hospitalized at Mooroopna. Thomas O Gorman’s son 8 killed at Resch Station Williamstown while crossing track. Jas Gundry ill. Dr Krell advises operation at Menvagna Hospital. recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Howell
Man‘wer
Bank of Australasia
Wunghnu
Numurkah
Shepparton
Ruby Ambler
Ruby
Aileen Vian
George Robson Batey
Katandra
E. A. Batey
T. P. Batey
Fall of Dookie
Tun- Rumah
Hebbard
F. Hebbard
Moor
Leslie Gillespie
Gillespiy
Fenes
Gillespir
Messrs Thompson
Fowler
Snnedy
Gillespie
Mooroopna Hospital
Saturdev
Nathalia
Lnte
Thomas Frageis O'Gorman
T. O'Gorman
Pieala
We Malla
Resch
Williamstown
Tne
Presshheir
Father Murphy
Etave
Jas Gundry
Drr. Krelt
Menvagnna Hospital
Florence
Gunfire
Adviers
Nathalia Rave Club considers unpaid funds and levy
A Nathalia Rave Club meeting led by President Mr W Leaf debated uncollected rent due to un signed trustees lease and outstanding accounts. The secretary Mr Cohen noted a balance of 25/18 with 24/19 paid, and proposed sending a letter to Mr Griffin for 18/14 while planning a February meeting. A cod fish weighing about 32 pounds was reported from Broken Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalia Rave Club
W. Leaf
Mr Cohen
Butler
Limbrick
N.8.w
Griffin
Draper
Mesars Morrison & Teare
Biggar
Nalise
Broken Creek
Kaiser
Electrical Dispute at Shire Council Meeting
At the November meeting shire council heard electrical engineer Mr Hay Ower accuse Mr Bert McPherson of foul language. McPherson defended himself saying he relied on newspaper reports and denied disobedience. A draft new engagement for a second assistant was proposed and sent to McPherson for agreement with a fresh contract to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Ower
Mir Bert McPherson
McPherson
Merherwon
Bagret
Fower
Aga
Bern
Fiver
Hoya
Mr Ower
Vihal
Mo Ower
Fon Youn Toman
Gaver
Ower
Lin
Cryer
Mewer
Olwer
Thenp
Council
Owe
Sant
Mac
Campbell
Santa
Yaum
Gre
J. Tuckett
Drs Gee
Tuckett
Ball
Dr. Campbell
Dr. Tuckett
Murray cod fishing tale tests water closure idle
Fisher ies department faced criticism over a two month closure of Murray waters to riverine fishing from October. Locals reported four record Murray cod catches since opening day led by P Quirk J P as the best angler with rod and line. An angling party near the town witnessed a dramatic tangle when a line pulled Quirk off his feet and snapped after an engine-assisted rescue attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisheries Department
Murray
P Quirk
J P
Commonwealth
Quirk
Eteke
W. Quirk
Lee Works
Distressing outlook warned in late 19th century letter
A letter discusses fears of political and economic deterioration, criticizing government expenditure and reform promises. It warns of looming instability, blaming opportunism and weak leadership for potential misrule, and urges vigilance to avoid a broader crisis.
Fire Brigade Annual Meeting Highlights Departures and Plans
The Numurkid Fire Brigade held its annual meeting with after dinner speeches. It featured honorary members and a sense of change as important departures and new directions were discussed, promising entertaining functions and practical opportunities ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkid Fire Brigade
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Marrickville Mills
Thera
Iuenther
J Barnes
Lenantiee
Oarree Tena Andi HL
Guenther
S.A
Brown & Corke'’S
Tate
Deni
Hills
OIF TS
Yoorutiss
Ike Miya Milley
Lawhtain
Oseual
Dockery
al Ben Cohen
Mimurkah
Onelack
Ko Monnet
Katamatite
Thegraph Hotel
Numurkalyty
Riuiniytites
At & Am
Ulupna
Fawcett
Thos
Phernton
Bloomfield
Deering Reaper
FEXT
Decker
Ats
W. Tyres & Son
Amenits, Nal Harvester
Tuteen
Toska Art Studio
Visip
FINE
Scholastic
Monvoy & CO
Market Street
Bitcon
Wee Fine Abel Heavy
Reo Pins Shell Reaper and Wieder
Iin Air Sporting
Ritoor's
Numurkan
Mechanics’ Pictures
Lonstance Talmage
P. McDonnell Tee
Collins Street
Numurkaly
Earth
Melville
Pees Leeke
Electrical Engineer
MR Archer
REPU
Rot Archer
Emior Davey
Department of Agricult Rs
Numirhate
Patintyes
Earis
Panis
Tag
Tle
Atlas
Beeuartie
Watlon
New Zealand
Tytine Vrgel
Parryi
Dubie
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