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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1925
Page
5
Dramatic sale notice lists drapery items with sale prices on linen, damask, cloths, crepes, and curtains. Discounts apply across sheeting, damask linen, woolen cloths, tapestry, upholstery fabrics, and blouses. Sale ends Saturday January 24 with strict cash at counter terms.
Seven annual races under the Bi Race Club were well conducted with strong attendance and good entries. President RL and Secretary E Brensing led a capable team including judges, stewards, and officials. Willow Green and Yambuna fought to a dead heat in the Flying Handicap, with J Duncan and L Ash among top jockeys. Biggar’s Bright Green, Willow Green, and Yambuna posted multiple wins.
The Numurkah Park Committee appeals to residents to keep swans on the creek area as welcome visitors. It warns that carrying firearms in the reserve is an offence and that disturbing native birds is prohibited. The note asks parents to teach boys park safety and to promote the park as a peaceful locality for visitors.
Master James Allan Pell eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Pell of Picola North drowned after a midday swim loop near a dam on the Gilbert Bros property. He was a promising youth with merit and farming interests. A magisterial inquiry found accidental drowning. Funeral was held Friday with large attendance.
The Star Bakery run by S Williams caters weddings balls and picnics. In Ju rkak Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday the case brought by G R Kinnaird regarding premises, cleanliness and fly proofing was heard. Defendants were found to have improved premises and faced a nominal fine of one pound each. Albert Facxard faced a light fine for driving without lights. Bread delivered in town and country promises taste and satisfaction. Sole agents for Ronaldson Bros. and Tippett’s goods.
The Royal Stores offers a well stocked grocery department with seasonable teas urns tins meats fish pastes and more. Hardware shop features knives forks carvers and spoons with soups safes siphons and related items. A wide range of glass ware china ware and new furnishings including bedroom suites bedsteads and building materials are also advertised.
Desires to intimate that he has taken over the Boot Repair ing Business lately conducted by Mr A Ferguson and trusts that he will receive a fair measure of public support. Repairs to Boots and Shoes neatly made. Prices moderate.
The Nomurkah Hotel advertises a modernised range of drinks with a wide selection. Former patrons will be well treated, and new visitors are welcome to enjoy the updated beverage offerings.
The notice highlights hot and cold water throughout and special attention to dining room parlors and sitting rooms. It mentions very best liquors and references a signature, indicating a public display or advertisement of enhancements in a local establishment.
A.B. Jaffray plans to assist the local office efforts amid travel and distribution concerns. The message highlights the need for funds and wits to aid visitors and ensure fair distribution.
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