Shire Council Monthly Meeting At Nathalia
Shire council notes from Nathalia include correspondence with Lands Department about reserving allot land for Nathalia people, requests to renovate the boomount-house, and calls for welfare and employment programs. Regular road works, drainage issues on main streets, and graveling requests across Numurkah and Nathalia areas are discussed along with maintenance on police station, lighting, and public amenities. The meeting covers rate collection, financials, and future site planning including a rest room proposal and a potential public meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moira
Hooper
Nathalia
Numurkah
Western
Garonne
Mackenzie
McCluskey
Prentice
Pinnock
Mortimer
Tuckett
Shire of
A. &. Marshall
Vermin
Cr Dudley
Wanghau
Cr Gordon
Cr Mackenzie
Numurksh
A. Ross-Soden’s
Mywee
Cr Prentice
Cr McDowell
McCarron’s
Cr Lancaster
Cr Pinnock
Henderson
Reynoldson
McDowell
Water Trust Monthly Meeting Notes July 13
The Water Trust discusses amendments to the Water Act proposed by Waterworks Trusts Association, including rates as a perpetual charge on property and possible relief for poverty. Cement Linings Ltd. seeks to present a water mains lining process. The committee invites a company rep to address the trust. Rate collection totals 954 pounds 19 shillings 4 pence. The Waasia tank leaks. contractor to attend. Secretary to seek use of credit balance for Numurkah plant. Bank at Sloley cut, land flooded. engineer clarifies bank access. Flow in Box Creek linked to Broken Creek inflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouly Esianation
Fereores
Cr Tuckett
Yeni Shue
Kowree
Tuckett
Cel
Ir Torvkett
Coun
Country Roads Board
M.L.C
Shepparton-Nathala
E. J. Anselmi
Othrs
Strathmerton
Waterworks Trusts Association
Legislative Assembly
Cement Linings Ltd
Numurkah
Com. Gordon
Com. Mackenzie
Prentice
Com. Pinnock
Trust
Water Supply Commission
Sloley’s
Com. Dudley
Box Creek
Broken Creek
Farewell Social for Brigadier Bourchier in Goulburn Valley
Representatives of United Country party met at Mechanics Hall to honor Brigadier M W J Bourchier for 15 years in the Goulburn Valley seat. A complimentary social is planned for August 7 at Numurkah Hall with a 10 15 pm presentation, 11 15 pm meal, dancing and music. Tickets priced 6 shillings for doubles and 3 shillings per extra lady. district members and officials urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Country Party
Mechanics’ Hall
M. W. J. Bourchier
Goulburn Valley
Legislative Assembly
Bourchier
W. Leaf
G.V. Council
Numurkah Mechanics’ Hall
D. James
Central Council
Party
H. E. Moller
W. L. Moss
Brigadier Bourchier
London
Strathmerton
Dunstan
Risks of Cycling
An article argues cyclists fail to take basic safeguards on public roads. Night crashes rise from poor lighting and obscured red warnings. It urges front lamp brackets, white rear mudguard paint, and proper lamp attachment. It calls clubs and teachers to stress road safety and warning riders about lamp visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
Brigadier Bourchier's Long Military and Political Career
Brigadier Bourchier, a Murray Valley pioneer descendant, rose from Numurkah Light Horse to command roles in the 4th Light Horse Brigade and its regiments. He led Bourchier's force capturing Damascus, earned C.M.G. and D.S.O. honors, later served as Minister for Agriculture and Markets, and held Cabinet posts before resigning in 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourchier
Mufti
Returned Soldiers’ League
Murray Valley
John Bourchier
Murray
Potilla
Victoria
Goulburn
Numurkah Light Horse
7Th Light Horse Regiment
Duncan McLeish
C.M.G
4Th Light Horse
Gallipoli
Palestine
12Th Light Horse
Damascus
Col. Lawrence
D.S.O
V.D
Australia
5Th Cavalry
2Nd Cavalry Division
Armored Car
Shepparton
Katandra
League
Legislative Assembly
Goulburn Valley
Country Party
Labor
Eastbury Manor Museum becomes Barking Municipal Museum
Eastbury Manor, a Tudor mansion near London, has become Barking Municipal Museum. It hosted an inaugural loan exhibition until January 29 featuring Tudor articles and a set of touch pieces donated by the late King for the cure of the King’s Evil. An international architecture exhibition followed in early February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eastbury Manor
Barking
Orient Line
Leader Subscription Reduced to Ten Shillings Per Year
A clipped notice announces The Leader subscription cut to ten shillings annually. It highlights easier access for readers and invites subscribers to renew under the new price. The message appears in a period newspaper format with concise reminder language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalivene
Arbor Day tree planting at Nar ing West school
Dr P D K O Hanlon donated 528 trees for Nar ing West and nearby districts. The ceremony included a first tree planted by Dr O Hanlon and a second by head-teacher Miss E V Rawson with students and prospective scholars taking part. The speaker urged conservation, planting, and respect for elders and wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Thomas
O'Hanlon
Australia
Numurkah
Goulburn
Murray
Moira Lakes
South Africa
Italy
United States
Dr O'Hanlon
Numurkah Shire
Thomas
E. V. Rawson
Margaret Richards
Lorna Ritchie
Earl, Garf
Greg Alert
Harold Brown
Rich. Ritchie
Fred Hendy
Laurie Harris
Barrie Miller
Esme Ritchie
Joan Brown
Baby Hendy
Edwin Harris
Fragment of Roman pro curator tablet unearthed in Tower Hill
A memorial tablet fragment honoring a Roman pro curator was found during excavations on Tower Hill east side London. The opposite half is housed at the British Museum since 1852, and the full inscription is now decipherable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower Hill
London
British Museum
Orient Line
Wunghnu hosts first CWA branch with regional links
A Wunghnu afternoon meeting formed a new branch of the Country Women's Association, joining Shepparton Orrvale Nathalia Numurkah and Tallygaroopne. Mrs O A Hicken spoke on CWA growth from nine branches in 1928 to 233 branches and 21 000 members, its aims and education work. The Wangaratta area was named as next branch, with officers elected and plans to meet last Tuesday each month. A demonstration and social tea followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Women's Association
Wunghnu
Goulburn Valley
Eliwoo
C. A. Hicken
Shepparton
Orrvale
Nathalia
Numurkah
Tallygaroopne
O. A. Hicken
C.W.A
Somers House
Black Rock
Melbourne
Rural Women's Association
Canada
Women's Institute
England
Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
Tasmania
Western Australia
Commonwealth
Hicken
Monrcroft
Graham
Wanghau
Warny
Wellington
Movorcroft
Mise Elwood
Numurkah Branch Adds Five Members At Meeting
Five new members joined at the Numurkah branch monthly gathering on Friday afternoon. An engaging report on the annual conference business was read, followed by competitions and community singing. Hostesses were Mesdames Tuthill Lowe Prentice Wellington and Miss B Treacy. Next month Sister Peck will speak on infant welfare matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numur‘kah
Mesdames Tuthill, Lowe, Prentice
Wellington
Miss B. Treacy
Peck
Walking tour in an English county reveals true spirit
G K Chesterton replies to a visiting foreigner that while Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London are known sights, the real English spirit is found in a rural county walk. He recommends talking with country folk and staying in village inns to understand England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. Chesterton
Westminster Abbey
Tower of London
England
Sussex
Orient Line News Service
Heenzo Urged for Every Home by Mission Leader
A Methodist Mission preacher endorses Heenzo as a household remedy. The statement, attributed to Rev. F. H. Ray, emphasizes its supposed universal usefulness and hints at branding by Seale oo Chemie and Geen. The text is fragmentary and appears from an early 20th century publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Ray
The
Methodist Mission
Family Remedy
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Taronunme
Pearce
Lancaster
Tucker
Gordon
Dudley
Prentine
Tinnueck
Macken
Lands Department
Cr Mic
Nonte
Toown Law Department
Poin Othe
Children's Rescue
Ty Secur
Forest Vilar
Hoon
Wirkal
Te Ritine
Anita
Wall
Cp Lancaster
Dernell
Lavienstor
Chorouzhiv
Opeo
Melvor
Elenticity Commission
Feof
Glenelg
Tesco War Service
Municipal Association, Stat- Municipal Employees
Cove Thom
Church of England
Roads Board
TD. McKay
Knox Street West
W. C. Shaw
Parker
Hastern
Ridings
Numurkak
Police Department
Hie
de Parker
Railways Department
Harbison
Barmah
Patterson's Road
Strethmerton
E. and W. Road
S&s
Lorenz
Syond
Loreng
Yalea
Cr McDonell
Lane
Kaarimba Ha
Galt’s Gate
Lane's
Trengrove
Mia McCluskey
Northern Districts Municipal Association
Bendigo
Iit
Numurkah-Strathmerton
Baxter
Ross
Bradley
Carrier Prentice
Adama's
Oakes
Dr Tuckett
Coms
Burchier
Eastbury Manor Museum
My Vale
Arbor Day
Naring West
Naring West School
P. D. K. O'Hanlon
Tungamah
Heenzo
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