Namurkah fire brigade places third at Ballarat demos
Namurkah fire brigade competed at Ballarat the annual fire brigades demonstration. They finished third in the discipline event, won a special prize for discipline and dress, and scored 96 points out of 100. The event was won by Tatura with Portland second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesara
Tatura
Portland
Tae Brigade
Teing Saie
Franksston
Numurkah
A. McPherson
Desmom
Pert
Namurkah
Next Week's Numurkah Stock Sale Preview
Numurkah stock sale scheduled for Wednesday March 22 with J McNamara and Co. advised of 12 prime fat sheep and a line of detooth crossbred ewes. Further entries of sweep and tattle, stores or fats, are urgently wanted as strong demand and competition loom due to excellent rains.
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Campbell & Co
Namurkah
Wednesiap
Numurkah
J. McNa-mara and Co
Mit
Geelong Wool Sales Average Price Reported
The Geelong Wholbrokers Association reports wool sold in Geelong on March 8 and 9 averaged 12.02d per lb or £14 6s 0.9d per bale, based on an average bale weight of 255.52 lb.
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Geelong Wholbrokers’ Association
Geelong
Notice to Police The Editor The Leader
Sir since the Opticians Registration Act comes into force no optician or person may canvass door to door. If approached in this manner inform the local police or send details to secretary H L Gordon Opticians Registration Board Temple Congr. 422 Gelice Street Melbourne. COLES & GARRARD.
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Sitce
Opticians’ Registration Act
The
Optucians' Registration Board
H. L. Gordon
Temple Congr
Gelice Street
Melbourne
Unreasonable Claim in Leader Letter Cited
George Tuckett of Nounur describes a parliamentary dispute with the UP and CP faction. He urges a public reply to the claim and clarifies elected platform loyalties while requesting a formal arrangement or response from Mr McEwen and party leaders.
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U.P
McEwen
Yao Wil
Annual Scout and Debutante Notices From The Community
Offers invited by the Water Trust for the purchase of Srewoul at Wanghau. Debutante intendants to notify Mr Barker Secretary by March 2. New members invited to the annual meeting of the judicial committee of the Boy Scouts on Wednesday night.
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Cobram Corporation
Colram
Tungamah Ship Council
J. G. McDonald
M.la
Wenghase
Wanghau
Old Wunghnuites Association
Melbourne
Apnl
W. J. Ryang Oon
Srewoul
A. Ball
Barker i
Boy Secouts
Local Tales and Odd Anecdotes From South Wales
Scattered notes include Mr Stevens and Mr Holman linked to North Wales Union of South Wales. Anecdotes recount a British officer joke in Ireland and a coster at a marriage altar. Fragmentary quotes suggest a newspaper feature mixing humor, press notes, and social oddities from the era.
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Stevens
Premi
South Wales
Holman
Nuslw Legisiacs
Ireland
Viscount Castlerosse
China
Local Printer Seeks Orders From Town Shopkeepers
In a public notice the Local Printer calls on shopkeepers to place their printing orders locally. The appeal emphasizes supporting town businesses and ensuring timely production for upcoming needs.
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Mr Shopkeeper
Rainfall Averages For District 1888 1938 Record
The article presents rainfall data noting the long term average for 51 years at 16.39 inches and a wheat growing period average of 9.94 inches. It lists monthly totals and yearly totals across the period 1888 to 1938, reflecting precipitation patterns used to characterize local climate and agriculture.
Town Hall screens Red Robe and Rage of Paris
Tomorrow night Town Hall presents Under the Red Robe a Stanley Weyman tale with stars Conrad Veidt Annabella Raymond Massey Romney Brent Also shown Accidents Will Happen featuring Donald Reagan Dannielle Darrieux in The Rage of Paris with Douglas Fairbanks Jr Mischa Auer and Louis Hayward Screenings promise glamour excitement and notable entrances for the new star in Numurksh and the charming ensemble cast.
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Stanley Weyman
Conrad Veidt
Annabella
Raymond Massey
Romney Brent
Donald Reagan
Dannielle Darrieux
Numurksh
Paris
Douglas Fairbanks
Jun
Mischa Auer
Louis Hay
Ad It Your Geek in The A Wetch Your Taraee
Ad text from a mid century ad page promotes a playful event featuring a local club. The item lists a humorous title and calls for public attendance, suggesting a light community entertainment piece with small reads and captions.
Portrait Studio Conflict and a Peasant Damsel
A chaotic scene in a studio centers on a photo session with a resistant peasant girl who refuses a natural pose. A married woman pressures the photographer, and the discussion shifts to advice about theater and romance. The tale weaves social tensions, vanity, and cautionary wit through dialogue and narrator commentary.
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Mra
Coe Sar
Fragmented quote on peace and living in the world
An uncertain passage discusses peace and how one might live with gentleness in the world. The text appears garbled and incomplete, with stray phrases about duty, watching, and a personal sense of value, lacking coherent context or clear attribution.
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Mane
Woangens
McDonald
Opticians
Peress
Namurkas
J. McSamara & Co
Campbell & Soma
Wren Melbourne
Cobram
McNamara and Co
Gajdbrough Mort and Co
Goldsbrough, Mort Ands
Katamatite
Namerkah Stock Sale
Bes
Parene
Merrang
Pree Ee Rica
Baranaf Betupea
Acee Acest
Geil Ace Prines
A. Toa
Non
Geelong Wool Sales
the Leader
Coles & Garrard
John
G. McDonald
George Tuckett
Terry Io Permantt
Swan
Coster
Bill
E.lers
Town Hall
Volaself
Voltairo
Ted
Taitvine
Baved
Hew& Lee -Tlik
Nunurkah
Medius
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