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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1930
Page
2
An OCR fragment notes insertion costs for Casuel Advertisements at six pence per line, with a minimum charge and a two paragraph limit. It mentions that pre paragraphs will not receive time or respect to advertisements appearing in this column.
Public notices advertise tenders for forming and gravelling works near Corrin's along Murray Valley Road and west from W Railway Station, with bid deadlines on June 7 and June 8 1930. Also listed are sales and auctions including a Fordson tractor, tea at football, a Bearii Progress Association meeting, apples and other produce, a Decca portable talking machine, dance events, equipment for sale, and various local services and notices across Nathalia, Numurkah, and surrounding towns.
Namarlah Mechanics' Hall hosts the King's Birthday Carnival on Wednesday June 4 starting at 8 15 pm. Miss Nugent with Constance Ziebell and Carrie Cairndulf perform piano and singing with violin accompaniment. Admission 3 shillings and 2 shillings 6 pence, with a free seat at Coben's.
Notice to motorists: Hoyt s enterprise plans another talkie showing at Nu Murkah on Friday and Saturday. Moreton Downey and William Boy star in Love and Flying Fool, entirely talkies with 100 percent sound. Tickets priced 3 shillings plus tax and 1 shilling 6 pence at no tax, children 1 shilling 1 penny or 1 shilling. Seats may be booked at Cohen s. Also an explanation that a grade motor mechanic is now available for all car and tractor repairs, with past experience at Nathalis garage and attached to Numurkah officials.
Notices of Agnes Jeffery and Francis Adolphus Atterson deaths, with family details, followed by a Canterbury procession schedule at 1 PM. The program lists trophies for motor car decoration, children's races, bicycle events, pedestrian contests, misc races, admission prices, and a Mechanics Ball and euchre party with prizes.
McPherson Pty Ltd secured an order for £5 15s with £1 costs in Numurksh court. Clarke fined £1 for driving without license. Batler fined £4 1s for unregistered car. Council debates weighbridge at farmers meeting. pledge to provide ground work, timber, and double weighing charges. Methodist Church anniversary, Echuca Hospital ward cost contested, Cobram stock sale announced with June 4 date and large consignments.
Vocalist and pianist Mona Nugent impressed with a broad dynamic range and fluent style. Critics praised her soprano, technique, and the atmospheric shading in Debussy pieces as audiences applauded warmly. She is scheduled for recitals at Sathalia tonight and Numurkah next Wednesday, June 4.
The Fire Brigade and the Ni vurkah Town Band announce a day of entertainment with a parade featuring Dragons and Wangdoodles. A relay race for boys up to eighth grade and a Blue Ribbon competition for schools promise a festive district event with many participants and a cake-walk for Wan School.
A crowded Monday night gathering discussed establishing a Wanghny branch of the Victories Tauntey party. Key figures urged unity among primary producers while urging residents to join and support the new organization to extend its influence.
A cash deposit or bank cheque of 5 percent must accompany each tender with a minimum deposit of £1. The lowest tender may not be accepted depending on conditions. A STRINGER, Shire Secretary.
Shire of Numurkah invites sealed offers to supply and deliver charcoal for 12 months to Numurkah and Nathalia Power Houses. Offers due 12 noon June 7 1930. Deposit £5 per bid. Estimated 130 tons annually. Sample charcoal required. Engineer orders deliveries as needed. Lowest offer not guaranteed acceptance.
A June midweek event features an EUCHRE tournament at Shire Hall with good prizes and a dance at Mechanics Hall with good music. Proceeds go fifty fifty MU LO 0 F and Red Cross. Supper provided. Tickets priced at 2 shillings. Miss Moss and J Lewis are joint honorary secretaries.
Impounded at Numurkah by G. Ferd. A bay mare and a hind foot with a rope around the neck wear. Brands not visible. If not claimed, expenses and sale on June 13, 1089. J. Trewin, Poundkeeper.
The Numurkah Leader announces publication every Wednesday with a yearly subscription of ten shillings per year. Established 1895, the issue is dated Wednesday May 28, 1930, indicating ongoing local newspaper serving the town with period notices and community details.
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