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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
4
The speaker argues clerks face a fast pace amid typewriters and systems and that clerking isn't entirely bad. He suggests brief breaks at mid-morning and afternoon to fetch tea could boost productivity and extra work output, inviting agreement from colleagues.
Church of England chronials from Nunaupkab district outlines rector Kay 8 and W Williamson TL. Schedule lists morning and evening services at Katonga and Nawurksh with Holy Communion, Sunday schools, Matins, and choir duties. Includes weekly hospital visits, confirmations, and a Trinity Sunday meditation on Acts 2 4. The text notes marriage appointments by advance notice and lists various weekly visitation and service times across multiple parishes and dates.
A garbled report outlines church rules about marriage consent for minors and parental approval. It states a minister cannot marry without consent, bans private unions near Chelch, and mentions episcopal approval and possible dispensation processes.
A religious narrative recounts White Sunday rites and Pentecost teaching, detailing the Dispensation timeline and the descent of the Holy Ghost. It mentions prophets, the Son revealed as Justia Gheivt, and the apostles’ mission among inhabitants of Palestina, with hymn origins from 1828 and references to spiritual fruits and virtues.
The piece reports on the Saint George’s Vestry election results and parish news. Steegra Catan, Garmiosil Commins, Donssa, Walter Trenener, and Wenthoril named as vestrymen. Mrs Calusa appointed Auditor. It notes adoption of a bulanga sheet, praise for workers, and funding decisions for the Chronicle. It mentions painting the Chronicle, support for future publications, and plans for choir and church activities. It references religious books and regional dialects alongside church leadership updates.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief item noting an event at an unknown venue with unclear names. The readable terms suggest a local notice or society item lacking coherent details for full summary. No definite person, organization, or date is confirmed in readable text.
Pre selection ballot results in Liberal nomination for the seat vacated by Hon. Graham. J D Mitchell of Shepparton declared elected with Bigut in second place. Election process required many tasks and figures at a committee gathering led by Dr Mose Iy President and Mr Ri Jy Watlora secretary.
A promotional note extols Mother Seigel's Syrup as a world famed herbal remedy for stomach and liver complaints. It cites long use over 40 years and testimonials from readers like Mrs Mary Moss of Paddington Sydney praising relief from indigestion and associated symptoms after a course of the tonic.
The Numurkan Golf Club announces handicapped competitions for Indy and gentlemen members. Events run Saturday and the following Wednesday with a 6d entry for gentlemen and a separate ladies’ fee. Club hopes to attract many entrants as the season opens. The report also notes rifle shooting results, temperance remarks, and local council financial summaries amid a mix of community notices.
A Victorian period notice extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills claiming lasting kidney relief after years of pain. Testimonial from Mrs Kelty of Balmoral Road credits the remedy with curing backache, leg pain, and frequent ailments, urging others not to suffer and to buy the product from local chemists or post for dispatch.
Market notes show prime heavy bacon and pork products firm with prices ranging from 62s to 82a and premiums toward 63, while lighter and second quality appears at reduced rates. Calves and stores display mixed demand with fall prices noted.
A noisy mix of product pitches and gardening tips appears, featuring old time alarm clocks such as THE WASP and THE PIRATE with prices listed, alongside notes on GOOD MORNING and LEEDS styles. Also included are plant care reminders and pruning tasks, reflecting a fragmented 20th century newspaper snippet.
The brief item notes a clock device marketed as a reliable alarm. It claims the alarm will wake a wide street of people and foresees wind and rain in coming days. The piece emphasizes the clock's solid construction and dependable time-keeping features.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a late era medical or patent remedy note claiming Woods' Grast Papperaiut Care aids coughs and golds, with unclear terms and garbled branding. No concrete evidence of a product, date, or organization is discernible.
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