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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1934
Page
2
Bulbs and seeds advertised include Anemone St Brigid and Ranunculus hybrids 1 des 7-100, 1005 named varieties in red gold blue options. Tulips listed by color or mixed varieties 3/6 per des, Narcissus King Alfred described as large yellow trumpet variety. Scarcity noted with bulbs offered at 4/ per doz.
Classified column listings from Numurkah and surrounding area advertise entertainment with a note on the cash column rate, local financial services, machinery sales, sewing machine service, hunting gear, farm tools, printing forms, plumbing supplies, road coach schedules, fuel and building goods, and local notices. Includes names James Williams Glenny & Heard Cohen J. Davidson Kruth Treacy J. Eddy and J. Newby along with local businesses and services.
Captain Robertson of the WMURLAH Branch R A C V will be in Numurkah from Monday next until Saturday March 17 to enroll new members and renew subscriptions. He may be seen at Coxon's garage or the Shamrock Hotel.
Campbell and Co promotes money loans with broad security options at three or five year terms. Rates are stated as low with moderate charges and confidentiality guaranteed. Direct to Melbourne office at 416 Collins Street Numurra direct line.
Mrs P J Reilly and family express gratitude to friends for telegrams letters cards and flowers after their recent sad bereavement. Please accept this as our sincere thanks and appreciation. Bleak Mouse Hotel Albert Park.
Notices list upcoming activities in Numurkah including skating at open-air Palais on March 7 and 8, a pantomime Cinderella, a public meeting to elect a Trustee for Recreation Reserve, a skating session from 3 to 5 p.m., a Numurkah Water Trust and Shire Council meeting on March 19, and the Annual Wangaratta Easter Monday Sports, Concert, and Ball on April 2.
The Numurkah Leader notes its establishment in 1895 with a brief masthead entry dated Tuesday March 6 1934, reflecting the publication’s continued local reporting tradition. The item highlights the paper’s long-standing presence in the community and its archival role.
Bey, 12, son of Mr and Mrs H Jorgenson of Waaia, injured when a detonator he had used for months exploded while playing at school. He lost two fingers and was treated in Numurkah, narrowly escaping a more serious outcome as he had kept and used the device for a year.
Nathalia defeated Nathalia 76 to 41 to claim the premiership play off for the Northern Goulburn Valley Bowling Association after a close match. McDowell led 21 up to Trengrove OBrien 16 up to Bicon Bruton 2 down to McPherson as final scores reflected. Planning for the cup presentation by Mrs M A Eddy of the Hotel Telegraph Numurkah concluded last night.
Numurkah club notices report Mrs T F Hurley’s illness easing after sudden onset on Thursday night. Dr Eddie Hurley, her son, arrived Friday to care for her as she improves but remains housebound for now. The Nathalia charge’s Rev Nathelia continues, with Rev A F H Smith to preach March 25 as transfer to Mansfield is supported. Mrs Pryer, widow of Herbert Pryer, died in Melbourne and is survived by two daughters and a son.
Numurkah yards saw keen bidding for 1000 sheep and 50 cattle with lines of 2 year old ewes and fat wethers selling well. A separate furniture sale advertised by Mrs Selleck to clear items before her move to Melbourne drew strong interest and high bids. The day also covered a large horse sale with top prices around £40 and £38 10s, plus ongoing stock clears and upcoming auctions on March 23 and April 11.
Overseas guests from around the world will join Victoria for a month long program highlighted by the Wild Australia Stampede. The event showcases outback life with rough riding cattle roping sheep dog trials grand chariot racing and wood chopping by top axemen. Canada America and New Zealand are expected to be represented.
The Editor notes the thistle inspector should help Bathurst Burr. Some farmers in the shire have cut thistles while others have not, particularly to the north and northwest. The letter expresses concern and calls for action.
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