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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1924
Page
2
A meeting of subscribers will be held on August 22 at 2 o'clock. Entries for fallow and crop competitions for 1924 25 close August 15. Reward of 20 pounds for information leading to conviction of person or persons who set fire at Walsh's Bridge. A Stringer, Secretary.
Notice of a Voters' Lists revision court to be held at the Hall Numurkah on Monday 21 July 1924 at 1 am. Also a procurement notice for building materials including galvanised iron timber poles and posts with delivery fob Spotswood or Tong. Willmot birth notice: a son to Mr and Mrs J Willmot born July 6 at Claremont Queensland.
Mrs Whyte and family express sincere gratitude for letters cards telegrams and moral tributes after their bereavement Please accept this personal acknowledgment of their appreciation from Strathmerton.
Community notices promote a church flower show on October 8 and a lively fair featuring songs, comedy, and a football match with a kazoo bard and the Numurkah Town Band. Local listings advertise cars, stock, farming goods, tools, and auctions from Glenny & Heard Dockery's and other merchants, with prices and contact references.
Two stage figures Victor Romary and Xenneth Bertan perform in a lively Arietir comedy scene with Baratoade and GASeeTe joining as featured acts, delivering playful banter and quick quips. The lineup hints at an experimental cross between theater and light entertainment in a bustling venue.
Fragmentary OCR notes announce a jazz orchestra under conductor Mr F King with piano and violins, plus drama and other items. Secretary L Belt states a total sum of £16,090 at 6 percent on small or amount. Company name Elgg & Company at Nathalia appears in the damaged text.
The main feature next Saturday night is The Romany a Gipsy Inve story starring Victor Macleglen with moving caravans and scenic Scotland. The Barricade with Kenneth Harlan follows a tale of love breaking down prejudice. A Christie comedy and io scenic and gazette complete the bill along with Kilpatrick motor trip details and a Railways Club dance fundraiser with prizes and Cross set.
The Education department guarantee of 1500 pounds is near completion with collectors inviting additional names to ensure a surplus for future promises and children's education. The Numurkah Golf Club held an annual tournament with strong entries, with full results to be published next issue. Dr. Arthur D. Carpenter headlines a Chiuteu fu evening at Mechanics Hall, lecturing on popular subjects, supported by contralto Eileen Pascoe-Webb who has earned praise in Melbourne and Tasmania.
The Numurkah Mechanics' Institute annual meeting reports receipts for two months totaling £1777 with major items including government grant and rent and notes an overdraft of £680. The president praises the picture committee and notes progress on reducing debt while discussing proposed open air theatre improvements and a future public meeting to present a sewerage scheme for Numurkah with cost estimates and possible central town implementation.
A luncheon and ceremony paid tribute to Mr A Jackson who is leaving Mesere Brown Coke & Co after many years in the grocery department. Chairman Mr R Kilpatrick led remarks praising his public spirit and steady support. Fellow directors and friends joined in best wishes for his future success and happiness.
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