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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1924
Page
4
An old time retail display lists ALL WOOL RUGS at prices 22/6 27/6 and 30/-, best Merino rugs 65/75/ to 120/-. Rubber sealed and waterproof buggy rugs from 25/-, motor rugs 89/6. Watertights boots 27/6 and 17/6. Fancy department trimmed fabrics in multiple colors, buttons, buckles, braids and cords offered in varied widths and styles.
The Up-to-date notes a special value in tea from FURA and MOUSE, offering a deal described as our own bleed with 1/8 lb. quantities. The item highlights a limited, value-focused promotion for tea buyers through the two brands.
The adjudicator offers a candid overall critique of both pianoforte and vocal sections, praising appearance and effort while flagging rhythm faults and tone issues. Notable notes target phrasing, breath control, and stage deportment, with extensive, if dense, comments on individual performers across pianoforte and vocal entries.
At a monthly committee meeting Mr J Findlay proposed that the shire council assume control of Numurkak Park. He suggested borrowing £69 for upgrades, with annual upkeep costs and a planned earning from a rate to fund maintenance, arguing public support has been lacking and council ownership could secure the park’s future. The proposal was supported and to be presented to the council for action.
Anglican services held in Numurkah Invergordon Waaia Uobram Koonoomoo Strathmerton and more with Rev Falconer Rev Jonus Rev Lahore and Rev Woods conduire. Salvation Army and Methodist services noted with officers Capt Packer and Mr Gunnell. Various times and places indicate a regional worship schedule.
The Sheppachin Chautauque committee are on the tip back with five entertainments left and must rent about £40 £8 per concert. The Numurkah committee is not in this happy position but remains hopeful.
A chaotic OCR fragment outlines a May Chautauqua event under the local committee's auspices. It mentions Tuesday evening, May 20, and multiple unfamiliar names, venues, and pricing notes, though details are heavily garbled and credibility uncertain.
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