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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 18, 1937
Page
2
The Numurkah Leader advertises Gum Boots for all ages and sizes, ankle boots for wet weather, plus men’s shirts, silk shirts, ties, scarves, and an all wool tie. It promotes overcoats and a range of groceries including Marmite and Weetbix with bundles and pricing in old currency.
The Tocumwal Troop of the 20th Light Horse Regiment won Victoria’s section in the annual competition for the Hutton trophy, earning the right to face South Australia West Australia and Tasmania. The Warrnambool Troop failed to reach Tocumwal’s points, and the Tocumwal unit is noted as the most efficient Light Horse Troop in Victorian areas for 1980 47, despite being newly formed five months ago.
A Numurkah Chamber of Commerce general meeting is planned at the Shire Ball with important business ahead. A monthly dinner at Simpson’s Shamrock Hotel will feature Mr E R Dibbs discussing Air. notices include an Anti-Dance appeal letter from Dr James A Harbison and various local church and shire items.
At Numukah on May 10, 1937 the Council resolved no material change in rateable property values and extended the revaluation period for four years. The resolution will be brought forward for confirmation at a public meeting in Natalia on Monday June 7, 1987.
Applications are invited for a lare taker or similar post at the R S Club Room to be delivered to the secretary by 25 May 1937. Full particulars available from Hon Secretary W J Little.
Under the Local Government Act 1928 no ratepayer will be enrolled for property in Numurrah unless all rates with interest are paid by June 10. The Rate Collector will collect at Shire Hall Numurkah from June 2 to June 10 daily 10 am to 5 pm except Sundays and holidays, and at Public Hall Nathalia on June 9 and 10 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a district correspondence, a refused request, and local figures tied to a 19th or early 20th century community. Names like Ron and Geary Wir appear with mentions of Hartt, Marion Band, and Charidien. The text references a yearly operation and fruit sales context with vague dates or places.
Local readers describe renewed energy as the weekend brings a thunderstorm delayed match with 93 points and steady play. Fans anticipate improving tactics, more practice, and a hopeful victory next game.
Brief church notices list service names and locations including Bam Katamary and Congopes with Rev. Ratmethe officiating. Details are fragmentary but indicate March 11 and local congregations in Wiat sceabyterian.
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