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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 09, 1933
Page
2
A garbled OCR item lists upcoming events and promotion notes with scattered names and locations. It mentions a Saturday talk, a road support item, and several unclear references to dates, people, and groups, but many details are unreadable. The fragment preserves few concrete entities or actions.
The Numurkah Choral Society won with 167 points, narrowly beating the full choir 156 while Shepparton Presbyterian choir took 152. Individual prizes included Mrs Campbell and Mrs Bitcon in song, Melva Simpson in recitation, and a variety program at Mechanics Hall with plans for charity fundraising. Town updates cover a new branch for Campbell & Co, local injuries, police court fines, a proposed Boy Scout troop, and an upcoming cinema bill featuring New Moon and Condemned to Death with local entertainment and community notices.
In Numurkah news a notice declares selling milk without a licence will lead to prosecution at Mooroop Hospital. The item includes thanks from the Pavey family for flowers and sympathy, and lists many local names and acknowledgments to medical staff. A Numurkah UCP meeting lapsed due to member absence, with criticism of local political neglect.
The notice states that all accounts owed to W. H., late of Star Bakery, have been taken over by his successor and must be settled by May.
Tenders addressed to the President Thalia are invited and will be received until 5 p.m. on Monday May 15 1933 for Contract No 538 Reforming boxing trimming and gravelling 2680 lineal feet between Ross and Baxter.
The secretary Mr C T Trengrove reports the essay and limerick competitions judged by Mr J H Joyce editor of the Kyabram Free Press. Winning essay Jewell Invergordon with 90 points, second Jack Martin Numurkah with 85, third Ivan Barnes Numurkah with 75. Awards and judge comments to be published next issue.
A cash deposit or bank cheque of ib per cent accompanies each tender. Minimum deposit is £1. The lowest tender is not necessarily accepted. Shire Secretary A STRINGER notes the tender rules.
Retail notice advertises Gabeldeu displaying smart frocks and millinery with a new seasonable range. Shoppers urged to call early to ensure satisfaction and take advantage of exceptionally low prices on available goods.
Taking anniversary showers in Katanga, Mr and Mrs R Adams hosted friends at Mrs D Tweddle’s Yarroweyah residence to mark 35 years of marriage. Euchre, songs, and a supper followed a charity gift of kitchen utensils. a final Auld Lang Syne concluded the gathering. Obituaries note deaths of Mr Harry Pavey, Mr James Nolan, and Mrs Boyce, with survivors listed and services held in local cemeteries.
The queen contest for Back-to-Numurkah District sees extended closing, with four candidates North Mavis Gunn South Connie Selelick West Isobel Moas East Saxton. Northern queen arrangements gain strong support, starting with a euchre party at Katanga Hall and card night at Strathmerton. Subsequent euchre event planned for next Saturday. Queen of the South hosts successful fundraisers amid hopeful communities.
The Nu Murkah Water Trust held its monthly meeting with members including chairman Gordon and several trustees. Discussion covered meter charges for a Swallowertreet property, proposed reductions, engineer's reports on mains and weir removal, and options for handling floods while balancing ratepayer costs. The meeting debated the weir’s removal, caretaker charges, and potential job creation or emergency measures.
The article lists special arrangements by telegram and postal rules. It notes Friday delivery on May 4, and that telephony charges are being adjusted. The tone reflects a period newspaper notice with procedural detail about office hours and payments.
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