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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1929
Page
5
A letter from Alan Michaelis of the Empire Reciprocity League urges shoppers to favor Empire made goods this Christmas to support employment across the Empire. The appeal argues buying local products keeps money at home, aids unemployed workers, and strengthens domestic industries.
An anxious reader laments dangers from nearby yards after a horse incident and urges united local action. The writer argues for coordinated steps to ensure safety and justice, noting individuals are ready to close entrances but urge broader community effort.
A reader questions why Numurksh cannot form a choir or glee club arguing local tastes favor jazz dancing crowds. The writer notes talent exists in town but religious and social events clash with dances, hindering choir organization.
At a Progress Association gathering chaired by Mr A Mc Therson on Monday night the town's issues were discussed with local residents in attendance and matters of interest to the town outlined.
Residents hear plan to keep streets lit late on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve to aid visitors and safety. A parliamentary deputation discusses Learn to Swim campaign, water supply improvements at local ponds, and support from the trust. Local notices list stock and land sales across Cobram Nathalia Numurkah Katamatite Strathmerton and nearby towns.
Campbell & Co will conduct their usual stock sale with fat sheep cattle and young cattle entries. Nathalia and Picola stock sales planned with plant stock and furniture clearing sales. Exors. Est late James H Tuckett land sales at McClures Kotupna and Kinnairds Bend noted. Also a Friday visual sale date January 3 1930. Civic topics cover police fence repairs public works paving path clearing and town improvement notes.
The Leader warns of dangers on rights of way. The editor notes a child or adult may be killed or maimed for life, promising action and consequences if such incidents occur.
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