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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1931

Page

2

Numurkah Shire Council Meeting Ads and Rates Notice

The Numurkah Shire Council announces a meeting at the Numurkah Public Hall in Nathalia on January 11 and outlines general rate and extra rate details for the coming financial year. It describes rates in pence per pound for the Nett annual value of rateable property and provides dates for start and end of the rating period, along with inspection and appeal instructions under the Local Government Act.

Numurkah Shire Council Nathalia Mora Numarkah Norgans Nururkah

Local and General Paragraphs End 1921 Leader Issue

This brief wrap sums the final 1921 issue of the paper, thanking subscribers advertisers and correspondents for their support over the year. It notes gratitude to those contributing to the Local and General sections and signals a pause before the new year.

New Year Court Orders Over Loans At Numurkah

At Numurkah Police Court this morning Miss Emily Levings secured £20 plus costs from F P Mc Cleary for money lent. H H McPherson obtained £7 17/2 and costs against Charles Williams. Mr Stife defended the complainants in both matters. New Year’s Eve dance plans for Numurkah are noted elsewhere.

Numurkah H. R. McDonald P.M Emily Levings F. P. McCleary H. H. McPherson Charles Williams Costa Stife

Postwar Australian Election Shock Shapes New Parliament

The federal elections across the Commonwealth produced mixed results with Lyons securing a lead in the new House of Representatives and the Scullin party facing gains by opponents. Notably, Mary Vouneules, Amador of Min Terre, and Parker Matane endured defeats as the Labor bloc reeled from electoral setbacks.

Miu Lyons Vayer Mary Voueules Luis Parker Matanes Frank Trennan Peale Kean Romhyn Tatura

New Year Tennis Event and Local Motor Accident Report

A New Year tennis tournament is planned by Numurkah Tennis Club on January 1 and 2 with entries urged early and special events for non-open players. The event will be held on well-prepared courts with a trophy for champions. Also reported is a fatal car crash near South Wangaratta on October 29 involving John McNamara and Co. stock agents. David G. Tosh is charged with culpable negligence after the car skidded and struck a tree on a curve while en route to NSW sales.

John McNamara Richard Kileen South Wangaratts W. H. Edwards J.P David G. Tosh

Mechanics Institute Meeting of Committee

At the monthly meeting of the promitee of the above the following were present Moss J. E. Youlden President Corlett He Be Linton mith P. A. Guenther C Torteun transfer Wee Sethe Sharpe Wats haw A Stringer R J Ambler Harper and W L MossFinance The monthly report showed the bank account to be in debit 869 6d as against a credit last year of 1 5/8 Mr Guenther reported the decision to discontinue Friday night programmes due to insufficient patronage He reported the installation of the talkie plant had cost 1036 5/6 The receipts from picture shows from ina 26 to date had been 667 15/ and the cost of running 528 15/9 indicating a gross profit of 138 Wait the rest is unreadable text and fragmentary.

Hell Moss J. E. Youlden Torteun Corlett Lintonmith P. A. Guenther Tranfer Wee Sethe Sharpe Watshaw A. Stringer R. J. Ambler Harper W. L. Moss Guenther Ina Hin

Bereavement acknowledgments from Heal and Adein families

Mr Norman Heal and relatives express heartfelt thanks for letters cards telegrams floral tributes and sympathy following a recent bereavement. Special thanks go to Dr Parker Sister Williams and Mrs Harris. Tom Adein also extends gratitude for floral gifts cards letters and expressions of sympathy in care of Dr Aralues Hospital and Mrs Pryde.

Norman Heal Parker Williams Harris Tom Adein Aralues Hoertal Pryde

Numurkah Sports and Toy Offers and Charity Appeal

Numurkah Swimming Club requests donations of cakes and snacks for an afternoon carnival with boxing day events plus tennis cricket and fishing. J N A Greig Sports Depot lists Woodfull four X 2 at 17/6 and two X 1 17/6. Treavy's Toyland advertises a larger Christmas selection at Melville Street Numurkid. A widow seeks a 5 per week help and YALCA Harvest Home may hold New Year’s Day at Island Creek with a Bearit Hall dance.

Numurkah Swimming Club J. N. A. Greig Sports Depot Treavy Toyland Melville-street Numurkid Island Creek Bearit Hall

Change of business and succession notice

A notice states the business will close at month end after 30 years of carrying on with the late husband. From January 1, 1932, the son Norman Firman will carry on the business, with the author seeking continued patronage and support from customers and the public.

A. Firman Frank Firman Norman Firman Firman

Train Arrangements and Firewood Tenders for Tocumwal Area

No torian area canvas outlines Christmas and New Year train services to Numurkah Echuca Shepparton Rushworth and more with daily 4 p m departures December 17 to January 4 except December 24 plus 4 15 p m on December 24 from Sumurkah to Jane at 5 am. Tenders invited for 100 tons of 2 ft firewood within 30 miles of Tocumwal and 150 tons near Shepparton or Numurkah within 50 miles. 2 ft or 3 ft options. Details at Tecumwal Shepparton Numurkah Picola stations. Tenders due 11 am Friday 22nd January 1932.

Numurkah Echuca Toolamba Shepparton Rushworth Sumurkah Jane Tocumwal Picola Tecumwal Spencer-street Melbourne

Leader Publish Notice for Christmas Holidays

The Leader announces no issue on Tuesday December 29 to allow staff Christmas holidays. The first issue of the new year will be published on Tuesday January 5. MORRIS BROS.

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