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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1927
Page
2
Readable text notes a reopening of a range labeled New Suitings and mentions a new “bad weather corner” for customers to browse offerings before select items. The message urges checking the full range and choosing before “tope” is picked.
An old advertisement touts an up-to-date dry cleaning plant offering suit and costume cleaning at city prices, claiming very satisfactory results and urging customers to try their services.
Local clubs McPherson and Callander face Numurkah Snepparyon from Tatura Cobram Kyabram in a regional match. The event highlights a blend of local talent and neighboring towns, aiming to showcase competitive color and sportspirit across the district.
A catalog of suitable gifts highlights perfumes such as Jicky Coty Californian Poppy and Cashmere Bouquet with decanter prices from 6 to 26 shillings. Also featured are toilet soaps Xylonite ware and the product Citrate of Magnesia with post and telephone orders available for immediate attention.
Adjourning notice for the Numurkah Caledonian Society annual meeting in Shire Hall to discuss reorganising the society. Also numerous local ads for cars, loans, cloth, and hardware offerings appear alongside notices and event reminders.
Local notes report a remarkable 70 acre crop of the new college bred wheat Cookie Delta on Mr James Sutherland's Katandra property. Heads with three or eight grains are shown. seed has already been bought, and a society meeting at the Shire Hall is urged. The Caledonian Society, once flourishing, may be revived with strong support. The annual race meeting date is set for Saturday, February 26, with substantial club fincances and committee roles announced.
Subscriptions received up to December 1 1926 acknowledged for numerous subscribers including Parker Barnes White Hodge Ravie Ryan Thompson Janson Bunnett Trickey Janson G McGifford Young Hethorn Donald Merrimay Dannadher Brensing Whkman Ritchie Gillespie McLeod Bill Darting Southon Bourke McKenzie Kyabram Ballard Tackett Jorensen Campbell Sons McNamara and Co. A special horse sale at Namurksh on February 7 will attract buyers while Cobram stock sale on February 18 expects 5000 sheep and 200 cattle with large yarding by Merre J McNamara and Co Numurkah yards. Full details appear in other columns. Notice urges attention to Kilpatrick O'Dea O'Dwyer McCallan Co special stock sale.
A mosaic of 1920s era town items. Gloria Swanson and Percy Marmont stage listings mix with bank notices and social updates. Local speeches, staffing changes, and obituaries reflect Gippsland district life in terse, period voice.
Railway notices announce service from Cobram to Mooroopna on January 27 with Melbourne connections. tickets close January 25 noon. Picola line runs January 27 to Melbourne with Wasia stations. Melbourne to lines service January 26 with ticket close January 24. Details at stations.
Maiden Plate, Newalty Pony and Hack races with nominal prizes, plus Wasia and Flying Handicaps. Entries close January 6 with weights out January 10. Hon. Sec. E. Brensing, Wanis.
Mrs Sarah A Bryce widow of John Bryce of Dunbalbalane died in January at her daughter Mrs F Mitchells Shepparton residence. Born in Adelaide 86 years ago she traveled with family during Victoria gold rush and helped settle Goulburn Valley. Survived by six daughters two sons 43 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren funeral held at Namurkah Cemetery with Rev J G Sharpe officiating pallbearers A Williams W Donald A Meu G Burgess
A reader from BL. J. Glenny of the Victorian Society for The Protection of Animals urges better care for dumb animals during heat. He advocates humane practices, including daily mental relief for chained dogs and ongoing shade and water, citing the League of Kindness motto: He prayeth best who loveth best all things both great and small.
A mixed column lists numerous names with small payments or fines, including Messrs O'Dea Bourke Bollard Roberta Kline Zanelli Hester Connell O'Meara O'Dwyer Hyde Synot O'Brien Bartlett Ab Sam Wing etc with amounts like 4 shillings and 8 pence. It records a cricket match incident at Wunguhm with R Pinchbeck injured and treated, plus local cautions on traffic, a rescue by Percy Foster, a New Year gymkhana, dancing and wireless set at Seary pavilion, and court sentences for minor offenses including John Jones Thornton and John Leonard Rundle.
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