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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1936
Page
2
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The National Mutual and Life Association of Australasia Limited reports for the financial year ending show net results of £10,137,325 compared with £29,119,607 the prior year and £7,577,445 the year before. Total assurances exceed £108,000,000 with funds over £39,000,000. The organization, founded in 1869, is mutual with no shareholders and promotes the non forfeiture principle. Local agent G P Heard serves Numurkah. State Savings Bank Numurkah Branch notes an annual pass book inspection by auditor C H Nichols from January 20 to 25, 1936. J Thornton Jones Assistant General Manager.
Travel news lists reduced fares for January rail trips to Tocumwal Melbourne via a 4.6 pm train and Picola to Melbourne 2 55 pm, with booking closures set for January 21st and 31st respectively. Stations advised to inquire for full details.
The widow and family of A S Bert Hawker thank relatives and friends for letters cards and tributes in their bereavement. Readers are asked to accept this as a personal expression of gratitude. Also reported are notices of fire brigade participation in the annual demonstration, Numurkah Butter Factory half year output and brand prestige, Nathalia Community Band officers, Katamatite post delivery reliability, Muckatah Race Club profits and events, and objections to saleyards loans in Kyabram and Tatura with a poll outcome to be decided.
The Numurkah Leader notes the Annual Meeting of the shore in Mechanics Lodge Room on Friday January 17 at 8 pm with officers to be elected. It also lists racing events including Novice Handicap, Novelty Pony Race, Muckatah Handicap and others with purse amounts and distances, plus probate notices for Thomas Sears estate and attorney details.
The Northern Goulburn Bowling Association reformed and competition matches for the Eddy cup are set to begin Wednesday. Draws include Numurkah Blue vs Waughau at Numurkah Cobram vs Numurkah White at Cobram and Nathalis a bye.
The intimation that Mr T J Bock licensee of the Numurkah Hotel will depart Numurkah soon was met with regret. He kept a lively role in town life supporting Football and Bowling clubs while his wife Arm Beck aided many groups and younger people as well.
Fragmented wedding notice details a marriage with names and places garbled by OCR. Mentions bride Mae eb iver, Tatund it My West fie Mackie, groom likely from Midveen, and a reception with decorative gowns and flowers. Also references a later fire and political debate unrelated to the ceremony.
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