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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1929
Page
2
A dense era of classifieds and notices from Numurkah including church events, auctions, school items, clothing and fabric sales, and public announcements. Items reference Coxon’s store, Meiklejohn Street, Elocution lessons, a council seat, and upcoming meetings with local figures and residents.
Notice declares a by election for one councillor in the Eastern Riding of Numurkah Shire to fill the death of Councillor John Scott Christie. Nominations open at 10 am on nomination day March 26, 1949, at the council office, Nemarkeb, with papers delivered per Local Government Act 1918.
The undersigned ratepayers of Numurkah Shire request that Mr. Robert Adams allow himself to be nominated for the seat made vacant by the recent death of Gr 2. Christie. They pledge to support his return and stand ready to assist.
A dense line of personal names and initials appears, resembling a signatory or attendee roster. It lists numerous individuals with initials and surnames, scattered with occasional titles and locations, but no clear event or outcome is stated. The fragment offers no dates or places beyond scattered affiliations.
A list of names accompanies a formal requisition as Frane Thornton announces intent to stand for a western riding seat. He pledges to serve ratepayers across the shire and conserve local interests if elected, thanking supporters for the endorsement.
Robert Adams resigns from council duties while carnival profits are tallied at the Shire Hall meeting. The Carnival’s gates earned £28 18/6 with concert receipts of £18 4/2 and davco £5, totaling £51 13/6 and an anticipated profit around £40 to fund next year’s program. Local sports notes include Youanmite Tennis premiers and various meetings in the agricultural society.
A euchre party and dance to raise funds for the Mechanics Institute were held on Tuesday evening. Mrs McAlpine and Mr John Figher junior won euchre prizes. The cottage hospital official opening is set for Wednesday afternoon March 27 with invitations issued and expected record attendance from district Parliamentarians.
Wunghnu residents fear creek water shortage lasting until Easter unless Katandra district irrigation relief arrives. Farmers cutting reeds in foul slush report gains from irrigation, with stock thriving on lush green plots while others cling to dry feed. Mundoona Kannibba districts show irrigation advantages as belief in benefits grows.
Advert says Istest Ring Velvets dexsex Cloth and Wool Sheens lead a street wear range with char melainese fabrics. Claims this year outshines Sherim latest model hats in soft silk velvets and quality felts. Ends with emphasis on money.
Piano and organ tuning by Walter Robinson comes to the district with repair of pianos players and organs as specialty. Orders left with Mrs Nicholson will be attended to promptly. Notice announces will probate after fourteen days for the will of John Scott Christie dated August 17 1920 with executors William James Scott Christie and Frederick Charles Christie. Moreissy & Deane solicitors listed.
Yesterday afternoon Harold norminagé for Messrs Brown Corke & Co met a serious accident while driving a motor truck. The vehicle struck ulvert and overturned injuring Mr Ler who needed stitches and causing numerous bruises. Mr Lee, though shocked, was allowed to go home after treatment.YEAR'S RESPITE. The Lands Minister An gus assured soldier settlers’ conference that each will get a chance to make good but offending settlers will lose land with appeals to the director of land settlement Ar Metwer.
An extraordinary council by election is to fill the vacancy after the death of Gr S Christi. Nomination closes March 26 with the election on April 4. Frank Thornton, long‑time district resident and Numurkah Volunteers Society member, and D Adams of Katanga, an Agricultural Society former president, contest the seat. Both candidates pledge active service and strong representation for ratepayers.
Late Dr J S Christie dies after a short illness at Neevim. Born in Tasmania he settled in the Goulburn Valley at 26, farming Beulkamaugh then Namurkah. He served as Numurkah Agricultural Society president and Shire Council member, was church secretary and elder, and left a public life marked by honesty and perseverance. He died aged 77 with a large bereaved family and a grateful community.
A large funeral gathered hear Methantie to honor Christie with a solemn service led by the Hey J A Luo and a Masonic funeral rite. Reverend Townend presided at the graveside as friends from near and far shared memories, praising his life and church service.
A fragmented report covers a Wheatgrowers meeting discussing basic cost of production, depreciation, and farm capital. The motion supports a branch conference to address production works and Next month’s conference details, with officials named White and Formby. The piece also references Miss Christabel Pankhurst condemning flapper authors for vulgar content under a London act, contrasting suffrage aims with new sensationalism.
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