Memories of early district life and a wild frontier fair
An elderly narrator recalls arriving in 1876 and mapping Nine Mile Plain, describing pioneer hardships, timbered lands, and families settling amid floods and rain. Figures like Nathalie, Joe family, and local leaders appear as the town evolves, with a long recounting of community events and misfortunes. The piece ends noting rain forcing abandonment of planned events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nine Mile Plain
Vince Maud
Kangahl
Tod
Heralt
Joe Family
Nin
Slovan
Tackett
Bestia
Nathalie
Wien
Mivey Welt
Yesea Gamnie
Nathalities
Hue
Uefa
Miee Kennedy
Sulipior
Pingetty
Marty
Dick Hoaken
Atin Camathens
Applawany
Beppe
Ye Olde Time Dance Crowd Enjoys Wartime Navy Theme
A local dance nights at Ye Old Fae Hinee drew a large crowd with a naval theme night. Attendees enjoyed music, merriment, and a tuneful performance as part of the midweek event.
Ladies Reception in Indies Neld Despite Rain
A Friday afternoon gathering in Indies Neld drew a full attendance despite rain. Mire P. Silling welcomed Ure Vintting Indies In and delivered a speech praising old identities. Mrs Knapman responded kindly. A musical program followed by tea and social time was enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Functions Abandoned The Uriaks Tued For
A fragmented OCR style notice reports functions abandoned and Uriaks tied to a query. Readable bits suggest a disrupted event or schedule, though details are unclear. No dates or clear entities beyond Uriaks and a query-like phrase.
Comebacks Concert Delights Packed Hall Despite Weather
The Comebacks concert drew a packed audience with warm reception for returning performers. Mrs Croskill introduced the ensemble while Misses J. Silling and Holland accompanied. The programme featured many listed artists led by Mrs Lobb and Mrs Sherry. Mr McDowell read messages from mournful supporters. A wire from Mrs Williams revealed Mr Williams lay dangerously ill, prompting concern from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homs.comers
Croskill
J. Silling
Holland
Lobb
Sherry
Mra Leaf
Misses Nugent
Glenny
Harris
Tippett
Florrie Edmonda
Besie Leaf
Winnin Sherr
C. Man
Night Concert A Great Local Success At Public Hall
A large audience packed Public Hall and Parish Hall for a community night concert. The Latins from the Moon opened in the wabhe Hall before the Minstrels took over at the Parish Hall, drawing enthusiastic applause and clean comedy. Door receipts topped £100 as participants from Miss B Gray to Jack McCurragh and the Minstrels raised funds and spirits with song, ragging, and topical humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewabhe
W. F. Thomag
Moon
Cointons
B. Gray
Vera McDouala
Walsh
Muptz
Joan Findlay
L Gray
A. Lehier
A. Mateh
A. Nodd
Crane
M. Curetin
Minstrels
Jack Moilinon
Mat Nugent
Alex
Caldwell
Riteh
McCurragh
Leaf
Murray
Cantlon
Community group listings mark final farewell dinner
A retrospective note honors workers and volunteers who helped run a last minute event despite poor weather. The list credits presidents secretaries and numerous committee members including A McDowell P Silling and J Limbrick for organizing and guiding the celebrations, with apologies for possible omissions.
Advertisers Acquire Robt Muir Premises at Blake Street Corner
Our Advertisers Mesure Anderw and partners have purchased the premises and business of Mr Robt Muir near Blake Street opposite Gray's Bridge Hotel. The firm offers a varied assortment of the newest goods and invites attention to their postwear and Hermes mar items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesure Anderw &Be P ‘Raatroviders
Universal Pyra
Robt Muir
Blake Street
Gray's Bridge Hotel
Hermes
Fragments From a Murky Transit Note
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a route along a river or street and a plan for travel or tasks. It contains unclear place names and incomplete actions, with no coherent event or identifiable individuals.
Local shopwide sale offers extensive departments and new arrivals
The article details a large Nathalia store with broad departments from millinery to dressmaking under Mr T Hart and Mrs Gray licensee, plus an ironmongery stock under H A Lee. It praises the new motel’s sewerage system, the quality and prices, and notes Campbell & Co. auctions and Corlett’s reputable firm handling land and stock in Numurkah.
Belt and Co Auction Notes and General Goods
The notice mentions Monies tea et Co serving six months with UL appearances and Nike whisk e, a shop selling crockery ironmongery safes and garden hose. The motto promises small profits and quick returns and hints at a fraternity class article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teaet & Co
Nike
Brown Corke and Co Adverts Early Trading Firm History
Brown Corke and Co advertise as early trading partners supplying settlers since 1681. Founder J C Frengrove knew the district before the store opened noting the firm’s progressive branches and long prosperity. They emphasize fair dealings and storekeepers as district developers plus direct-from-manufacturer purchases at moderate profits with large stocks and an efficient staff.
Brown Corke & Co Show Seasonal Goods at Nathalia
The Brown Corke & Co firm at Nathalia displays a comprehensive range of seasonal items across departments. Despite boisterous weather, strong sales arise in spring millinery and dress materials with a wide assortment of frocks, coats, costumes, and jumpers attracting buyer interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown, Corke & Co
Nathalia
Pring Millinery
Coxons Foundry Aumurkah Pioneers Local Industry
The writer recalls Coxons Foundry at Coxon’s Aumurkah starting in 1894. It now dominates land needs, supplying farmer machinery and implements. Repairs cover wheelbarrows to threshing machines, plus sulkies buggies and more. The firm forges brass iron and steel castings on site and employs about 17 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
South Miewa
Tivn
Announcement from Court House Hotel by Mrs Chapple
A special column carries an imprint from Mrs Chapple of the Court House Hotel describing the hostelry as well established and upholding its reputation. It notes a first rate chef, and wines and spirits of the best quality available to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapple
Court House
Boots and Indies wear shop linked to Mr Cox repairs
A fragment notes value to bring and retain custom for boots especially in Indies gentlemen's wear. It mentions Mr Cox making repairs a specialty and hints he has associations with Nethalia for years, apart from his front line service. A fuller call is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Nethalia
Formers' Arms Hotel Wumurkah in Nisevan
The Imodious house known as Tw Farms Arma Hotel rises as an imposing brick structure born from the progressive spirit of Mr M Taylor. Once enduring vicissitudes the establishment now stands under new management, occupying a notable site in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Ciatun
Nisevan
Imodious
Tw Farms
Arma Hotel
M. Taylor
Great Horsetherv Garage opens in Nathalia era context
Great Horherth Garage operated by Mr A T Victor showcases a spacious building beside Mrs Gray's Bridge Hotel. One of Nathalia’s early erections, it housed a general engineering works with repairs for machinery and motors. The shop offered battery charging and efficient lubrication systems, serving Austen F Hornby and others.
Milledge’s long‑standing firm in Goulburn Valley store expansion
The Numurkah district’s Milledge firm, run by Messrs McNamara and Co, has operated for 21 years highlighting its wide stock from ladies and children’s wear to menswear, drapery, haberdashery, groceries and ironmongery. The business, with Blake Street frontage and a fine show window, is praised for solid, high‑quality layout and community standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tore
Manchester
Goulburn Valley
Blake Street
Metropolis
Messrs McNamara & Co
Anothen North
Numurkah
Yoh McNamara
T. Hurtey
Numblelal
Nathalia
Nueuireal
la Uelilers Lytle
Numurkal
Briske
Gemis
Wanghri
Cotraey
Ulbera
Mecara Muntz Bros Special Announcement
Mecara Muntz Bros announce their firm’s long town growth role, beginning before the railway, purchasing Trethowan and Humberstone’s auctioneering business, and expanding to Shepparton and Tatura. The firm’s members are highly esteemed for large dealings in land, stock, and finance through good and bad seasons.
Nathalia Hotel under new management preserves past reputation
The Nathalia Hotel, the town's second licensed house, began as a modest wooden building then was enlarged. Purchased by Mrs Patchell, it now features a substantial brick structure with ample visitor accommodations. All rooms are electric lighted, there are baths, a front glass table, and a large yard area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalia
Sreauy
Patchell
Wathalia Chemist's Shop Continues Old Established Place
The Nathalia district’s sole chemist and druggist operates from the old established house once owned by J B H Tanner. After several ownership changes, Mr Thomas now runs the business from Yocumwal, offering both drugs and up to date photographic supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalia
J.B. H. Tanner
Hugles
M. A. Waller
Yocumwal
Thomas
Nathalia butter factory progresses with new pasteurising plant
The Nathalia butter factory established by Mr A Bennet is modernized with a spacious weatherboard building and a second door for machinery. A new pasteurising plant, capable of 600 gallons, has been installed. The site draws cream from distant suppliers and is noted for high grade products with show results including second prizes for a box of Cream Butter and for a box of printed butter. Mr F A Guenther, chemist at Numurkan, is highlighted for a claim about his 12 years of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wathalia
Nathalia
A. Bennet
Machhinery
Horry
Wali Ue
Becon U
B. W. John
F. A. Guenther
Numurkan
Thie Jaeun
Guenther
Coou
Parsons Bros Bakery Sells Malts Milk Bread and Sausages
The Mesars Pare sons Bros bakery, handed down through generations, advertises modern methods and a specialty in large loaves of malt milk bread. The shop at Elizabeth Street, Nathalia, offers ready-made rag eon machines and tires, with pantry and cake services for parties and balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars Paresons Bros
W. ¥. Parsons
Local Tradesmen Highlight Service and Longevity
MP Pearson is a longtime dentist in Nathahia with 16 years of branch service and a claim of flawless visit records. He notes growing client demand and painless extractions. Also featured is Mr F Northcote, painter and paper munger, boasting large glass stock and custom cuts, with 20 years in business earning public trust. G W Silling in Elizabeth Street Nathalia runs blacksmithing and acts as sub-agent for Federal farm implements from T Robinson and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
H. J. Pearson
Nathahia
Hia
Redgum
F. Northcote
Northcott
Tom Roberts
G. W. Silling
Elizabeth-street
Nahalia
J. Hanson
Silling
T. Robinson & Sons
Federal
Jam Micro Hotel Memorabilia at Numurkah
Notice recalls Jamrock Hotel at Numurkah and its long history from wooden building under Miss Ryan to brick hotel today. Describes transition to modern upkeep under late Mr W G Smith with improved management and updated facilities attracting farmers and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Pp. Simpson
Mmimrack
Numurkah
Ryan
iPlace
W. G. Smith
Telegraph Hotel at Numurkah Stays Popular Under New Manage r
The Telegraph Hotel in Numurkah, built by Mr P. Devlin, remains a popular stop now managed by Mrs M A Eddy. The two story brick building provides electric lighting and conveniences for travelers, maintaining its well regarded status. Also noting is Waton Maker and Jeweller signaling Mr T P McMahon of Melville Street Numurkah with a stock of watches and jewelry and repairs service featuring white xylonite wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Devlin
Telegraph
Numurkah
M. A. Eddy
Waton Maker
T. P. McMahon
Melville - Streat
McMahon
Nathalia
Lialee Williams Promotes Cheap Farm Land Deals
Numurkeh estate agent Lialee Williams, a well known fiancé, advertises a large tract of cheap land in N.5.W. obtainable on very reasonable terms. He cites good Broi u look areas over the tints and mentions Yeomanry stores, with farms and supplies available to farmers through the Yeomanry network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lialee Williams
Numurkeh
N.5.w
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Mnode
Bose
Jordon
Mesdames A. McDowell
Ralph Thompson
M. Hughes
P. Silling
H. Hawker
W. P. Bealt
J. N. Muntz
D. Hood
D. Munro
W. A. H. Birrill
A.W. Rowley
A. Boaden
A. Moody
T. Hall
Das. Coupar
J. G. Gundry
J. B. Esnon
J. Limbrick
Missen Feed
Bosden
Muntz
Mesera A. McDowell
Thompson
Gr J
H. Tuckett
J. M. Browe
J. N. Munto
Pryer
J.P
WY. Rowley
J. Croskilly A
Jed
Colin Scot
Arcrew
Rentiedak
Reece
Aberghataga
Bit
Con
Marjorie
May
Misa McCleary
T. Hart
Big City
P. Sutherland
H. A. Lee
Dudley
Vonaldered
W. Gites
Gan Bieckamithing
Sega
Nove Sles
Gray
Campbell & Co
Campbell
Shire
Fim
Corlett
Les
A. Hen
Moma
Robert
Coxon's Foundry
Aumurkah
Oount House
Wumurkah
Rej
Milledge Han Bebe
Onemar
Saverussmout
Butoner
Elizabeth - Street
Jammock Hotel
Rururkar
Brown, Corke & CO. Pty. Ltd
Fiat
Brown, Comee & O00. Pty. Ltd
Numubran, Wanghxe
Llinery
Millinery
Vous
NaThelie Wathalia
Piches
J. Millidge
Matmolta
Bia
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Pty. Ltd
H.O
Bermigan
Nsw
Brenchee
Victoria
Jaye
Frmate
Eee
Wohluriie
Nomurkah
Berrigan
Kilpatrick, McLellan and
FTY. Ltd
Berrigan and Maanukes
R. M. Reed
Wes
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