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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
2
The kidneys remove waste from the blood and keep the body healthy. When kidneys weaken they fail to eliminate waste, causing toxins to build up and harm health. Watch for swelling under the eyes and general fatigue as early warning signs.
The Shire of Shepparton reports a warrant levied for Martin Nugent arrears with Abbé Numurkah Court of Pabty and a Wednesday session before Justices Grenny and Osmobell. A school attendance fine was issued to Oueston Kahle, and prosecutions by Senior-constable Wilson are listed. Several notices promote performances, sales, and local advertisements from Numurkah and partners, including farm services, beadwork, and church events at Numurkah and nearby towns.
At the local court in Thursday session before three magistrates, W Crayford faced charges of robbery forgery and presenting valueless cheques. He was committed for trial in Shepparton for forging Miss McBudgen’s name, passing bad cheques, and stealing from Nellie Hanlon waitress. He received three months on each charge. He admitted three previous convictions.
A pleasant euchre party and dance at Kennedy's barn supported the Red Cross roads on May 0. Mr Jas Rows ran the event and tickets raised for Private Lubke Private Clack and Private J Thornton. The lagby winner was Mr G Pryor. Music by Mr G Bortari and supper by the Indies. Praise for Mr Laversoh for his work with beasts of the fandre, expected to total over £70.
A meeting is announced for Monday evening at the Koatnpna state School to discuss delaying a move on the Gonlbarn River crossing and to consider not reinstating the arvusing vor for Bimpoon's punt. Shire councillors and ratepayers are urged to attend.
Picola town hosts an evening concert to boost funds. Bogler J. Thornton, recently returned from the trenches, is presented with a purse of sorrow as spectators anticipate about 80 pounds raised to aid a financial sncceas.
Obituaries honor Peter Roach a longtime community figure who arrived in 1860 aboard the Charles and built a life around Glenlyon and Canlainbh. The report also notes the passing of Mr Roach, family details, and interment at Gawngardie cemetery. Private Gordon Noslid is congratulated on promotion to Lance Corporal with the Light Horse. Two accidents are logged: a toddler injured at Kalara and John McGowan injured near Picola West, with both cases treated locally.
The Mechanics' Hall hosted a well attended welcome home event on Monday evening for Privates Block Farrands and Lee. Farrands had spent four weeks in Gallipoli and lost an eye, while Bleak returned from Bagot. A musical program featured Mrs Pearson Miss Mary and Rin Coxon, Patchel, Rowan, Dolphin, Marshall and the Town Band. Town dignitaries awarded medals as citizens applauded. A moving picture display by the Numurka Armament Company capped the evening.
Fragmented OCR lists church services and ministers for Nathalia, Strathmerton, Picola North, and nearby towns. Entries cite multiple pastors and service times with partial place names and dates, reflecting a Sunday schedule roundup.
Flower show opens this afternoon to aid wounded soldiers. The event features 187 sessions, blooms and displays, vegetables, cookery, and prizes. Dr T F Lyons and Mr J Oliver will attend, with Numumkah Orchestra providing evening entertainment. Admission is one shilling.
Dramatic Entertainment and concert at Nathalla feature The Nethalia Follies with a vibrant program. Highlights include Amorosa of the Dardanelles and Moonbeans, with encore demands and a lively second act Allow Me to Apologuee. Strong performances by Andrey Les, W Byrosford, Eric Stainford, and Miss Dorothy Carr mark a well received show.
A vivid testimonial from Mrs Boyd of Melbourne praising Donn's Backache Kidney Pills for relief from backache and kidney trouble. She cites headaches and fatigue improving after regular use, noting lasting benefit and urging readers to obtain the remedy from suppliers at two shillings per bottle and six bottles for a pound three pence.
The Picola community hosted a presentation and farewell for Mr and Mrs Roach with speeches by George Belby, Mr Wall, and others. Gifts included a gold sourspin photo and tokens of esteem. Attendees praised their long service to Picola football and local affairs as they depart for new endeavors.
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