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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1927
Page
2
The notice notes a reduction in price for cod liver oil emulsion during the cold season. A bottle now sells for 2 shillings, with a suggested 100 bottle lot and clearances emphasized for buyers seeking economical purchase.
A dense listing of local ads and notices including sales items furniture ploughs and machinery from Glenny & Heard and Coxon, farm equipment, livestock for sale, livestock feed, social events and balls, public notices about games and dances, lost and found items, a hospital announcement, and early railway and transport references. Names include Glenny & Heard, Coxon, Bitzons, Campbell & Co, J. Eddy, McKay, Kipatrick McLellan & Co, and Mrs J. Twitt. Places include Numurkah and surrounding Shire Hall events. Dates July 27 and August 10 referenced for events. Prices listed in shillings and pence for several items.
A meeting of subscribers to Numurkah and District Soldiers Memorial is set for Friday afternoon at the Shire Hall to discuss lenders and subscriptions. The notice lists various local items including housing figures, a car sale by Mr Don Henry, a bowling club meeting, dances, weather, and agricultural society notes with regional references.
Mr Will Glenny son of Mr and Mrs H J Glenny of Numurkah was honored at a farewell social in Speed involving the Sun newspaper coverage. He served for a hundred years as manager of the Bank of Viet Swed and is set to assume a similar role in Chel ses Te. The gathering highlighted his deep community ties, numerous public roles, and significant district contributions, including a gift gate and wallet presented by football volunteers and residents.
Notices advertise repairs and painting at Nuraurkah Post Office with tenders invited. Details specify submission to Works Director via New Commanye ii fics and Plans at the Works Thre ator's Office. Tenders to be endorsed Tonle irs and Paintins Numurksh Notice to be given after fourteen days. probate matter noted for John Oats of Warchina with Mark Anchors and William Nancarrow as executors. Morrison and Teare serving as proctors.
Mrs J Hurn desires to thank friends for sympathy messages following a bereavement. Special thanks are extended to doctors Harbison and Florence and the nursing staff at St Luke's private hospital Mooroopna for their care.
A historic notice advertises a yearly subscription rate of ten dollars for the Numarkah Leader, with terms stating delivery or receipt of the publication by subscribers. The offer emphasizes affordability and ongoing access to issues across the year.
Local and general paragraphs recount donations toward an appeal and dispute at Shepparton court over flood protection rates. Names include Mrs E A Kabam, Mrs E Twit, Wm Ehorne, Mrs Oxborne sen, M A Dockery sen, Jefery, Formby, a friend, aged around 1s. The Loch Garry cases adjourned 14 days as Water Commission seeks to recover flood protection costs. Also noted is a giant eagle shot in the Barnawartha district measuring 8 ft 5 in from wing to wing.
Fragmentary text describes an estate matter involving a millionaire and an application related to federal duty. Names and specifics are garbled. no clear outcome or date is discernible from the readable portion.
A crowded hall hosted a vibrant dance with Grey's Orchestra from Numurkah and notable guests including Sir Rowland Blades MSP. Prizes were awarded for dances, with decorations of multicolored streamers and greenery. The article also extols advertising and liquor regulations at dances, and lists numerous local names, outfits, and a Chrysler promotions note.
Friday aftermon next, July 22 at o clock a meeting of subscribers to the war memorial scheme will be held in the shite Hall. A canvas conducted months ago drew support for the project and discussions include design options and the intended inscription to honor those who served.
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