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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1915
Page
2
An old advertisement urges immediate kidney trouble treatment with Walter's Kidney Pills. It claims kidneys remove wastes, warns of toxin buildup and symptoms like puffiness and eye swelling, and promotes taking pills priced 6d and 2s 6d per box after a doctor’s prescription.
The quarterly meeting of the Matho let Church discussed the upcoming synod to be held in Shepparton during the last week of November. Deputations included Rushworth’s M.A. Ror Uhurghward and local stewards A B.daffray Gao Fowlar H J Glenny and W Bay lor Hobstitutes. Motions urged closing public houses on public holidays and banishing strong drink from attire. Red Cross plans new buttons to aid ambulance fund and Mooroopna Hospital. Myrtle Chaprone passed exam in Grade II and Theory II tests.
The community center issues reminders for exhibitors at the Flower Show benefiting the Wounded Soldiers Fund. Entries close Thursday with the event slated for Friday. A sale by auction will dispose of exhibited items, with proceeds aiding the fund and local soldiers.
A minstrel show at Wunghnu on a Wednesday evening entertained the crowd with jokes and songs. The performance featured local organizers and performers, raised funds for the Mechanica Institute, and included a controversial but humorous repertoire reflecting the era’s sensibilities.
Numureah Shire Council debates continued cooperation for veteran employment and public testing. Resignations and requests for extended terms are considered while road, lighting, and drainage works are approved or extended.
Debate over Katunga township drainage and council actions dominates a lengthy council session. Motions push government liaison, road and rail carriage concerns, and suspension of the Tyros Act amid harvest timing and funding disputes.
Church services listed for Nathalia, Cobram, Naring, and surrounding towns with times and pastor names. A charity sale by Nathalia Methodist Church is announced for Sunday next with multiple donors and collection points.
Five young men on final leave before departing to the front were feted at wool socials and presentations. Corporal Paul Fiyon and Privates Mulcahy Peank Bidebottom Li Tait and P. F. Sprague received token gifts from the Modkatsh Football Club. Corporal Flynn, Mulcahy were praised at a social hosted by Mr Hi Mulcahy in Gonnegdon. Car forat Heyme of the Army Medical Corps, who served at the famous landing, also received a hearty welcome.
In Picola the railway commission agreed to shift gravel over low lying yard areas at the tazai trucking yard. This action follows a request to stabilize flood prone sections and improve drainage.
Picola hosts Red Cross sports on Wednesday with a full programme and concert. The town council has declared a public holiday and urged business houses to close to support the event for the good cause.
At a Tuesday meeting of the Water Teneh the newly elected chairman was Dom W. A. Cammpbell for the ensuing 32 months. Molilejaha Thornton and others supported him. The retiring trustees received thanks. Private E. Feampton and other locals were noted for service. The report covers hospital stays, Gallipoli injuries, and local obituaries and honors.
Kilpatrick and Co Phy Ltd reports several estate sales in recent days. Transactions include parcels in Dane builbslaue and Strathmerton with buyers Mrs Sullivan and Song and Mr Forrell, plus plots in Katamattta and Torin Tarip. Local listings indicate sales tied to Geo Williams Reg and M. Galie ton among others.
The council outlined budget payments for shire and road projects and approved works including verandah erection and road improvements. A rate increase discussion was deferred, with authorities directing engineer oversight on specific road sections and a meeting set to appoint a trustee for the Lelandis Cemetery.
Market notes Adamson and Co report pig yarding of 1 150 with varied prime barrows and gilts. Prices show brisk demand for prime light pigs and heavy weights with quotes around 72s to 83s, beef sides and pork products also listed with multiple price ranges and distinctions in weight and quality.
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