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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1926
Page
2
Community notices and classifieds featuring job applicants and sales in Numurkah district. Includes canvasser roles for AMP Society, professional entertainer, bootery arrivals, fabric and craft deals, farm finance offers, and assorted goods for sale and lost items. Notable names include Massey, Glenny, Heard, Tyres, and Elaine Grey with contact details.
An old advertisement lists McPherson and Callander Ix Numurkah Blood Mixture priced at 2/6 per bottle, Syrup of Hypophosphites at 1/6 and 2/6, Waterglass Solution for egg preservation at 1/9, Healing Oil for emergencies, and Nyal's Face Cream promoted as non greasy with peroxide. Orders by post and telegraph emphasize clear naming and address, and delivery method.
Small town notice lists events and ads from The Leader including a Usual Dance to be held in the RC on Saturday night in October, plus local needs and services such as blinds, piano tuning, ice cream churns, beehives wanted, and printed cards available.
Notice is given that after fourteen days from publication an application will be made to the Supreme Court of Victoria in Probate Jurisdiction for probate of the will dated 20 October 1926 of John Scott Christie the younger late of Ulupna later described as Baulkamaugh. Executors named are William James Scott Christie and William James Thornton. Proctors Morrison & Teare, Numurkak.
The Numurrah Shire Council will meet at the Public Hall Numurkah on Monday November 8 1926 to consider a general rate of eighteen pence in the pound on net annual value for Oct 1 1926 to Sep 30 1927 and an extra rate of three pence in the pound for the same period. Estimates under the Local Government Act 1915 are open for inspection at Shire Hall Numurkah during office hours.
The Shire of Numurkah Eastern Riding announces an election of councillor to fill a vacancy caused by a death. Applications for weighbridge keeper positions are invited with a wage of £3 10s weekly. Nomination papers must be delivered to Returning Officer W. A. Campbell at Numurkah between 10 am and 4 pm on 16 November 1926.
Local notices report a council vacancy due to Dr Christie’s death and anticipate a November 16 election with nominations due by November 2. Ex-councillor J S Christie sen’s son’s supporters back his candidacy while George Fowler may run depending on regional residency. The town also hosts an examination centre for December certificates and urges Mooroopna Hospital donation collections to close promptly.
Kilmore Hospital plans a Back to Kilmore week from February 19 to 26 1927 to raise funds for improvements. Former Kilmore residents are urged to visit and send names and addresses to Hon secretary Mr H McCann. Also notes the death of racehorse All Green of Waain a well known district performer. All Green won 17 races including the Queensland Cup and was a successful sire. Also references James Williams ad on the azure well known car and describes Old Home Week as an American version of Buck the Old Town. The story in Speed features a small town boy returning home and becoming president of an oil town company before saving the town. Poultry sale by J McNamara & Co at Numurkah occurs Tuesday.
In a talk at the Stationers Hall England Sir Charles Higham warned that reliance on advertising as the salvation of newspapers could backfire. He argued reduced print circulation and advertising cuts could lead to a collapse in the industry, urging adaptation to current conditions and industrial data to avoid chaos. A local sale notice for horses and carriages followed, listing various consignments and noting tomorrow's sale with eight to six year old stock on offer.
The ceremony in St Augustine's Church united Mr Henry Kriss of Shepparton and Miss Ella Vivienne Bretherson of Mindoona, officiated by Rev W R Tyler. The bride wore a waistline gown. guests included relatives and friends as the couple embarked on married life.
Offers are invited and will be received until 4 p m on Friday November 5 1936 for the purchase and removal of timber stacked at the culvert known as Wilsons on 3chain road Parish of Yalta. A cheque of amount of offer to accompany same.
In Memoriam. A memory fond and true. Whatever else I fail to do Deer Daisy I always think of you. Inserted by her loving mother, brothers and sister. Thomas in loving memory of my dear husband and our loving father George who passed away October 25, 1825. Inserted by his loving wife and family.
Shire of Numurkah sets deadline until 2 pm Monday for listed works. Continues from Nathalia to Picala and Hedhalia area. Public notice outlines project scope and required contractor details.
A wedding took place on Saturday October 9 at Finley Presby terian Church. Ming M Graham and G F Neate wed with Rev Pocknall officiating. The bride wore a georgette ensemble and carried pink and white flowers. Witnesses included E Nicholson and B Neate. After a breakfast at the Oriental Cafe the couple left for Melbourne for their honeymoon. Gifts included a skunk stole, a gold armlet, and various cheques.
Presbyterian services listed for Numurkah Wasia Yarroweyah Cobram Nazing and others with times and ministers. Salvation Army Capt Burhop Sy Mr Caldwell. Methodist Numurkah Nazing Cob ram Wasia Bam kamaugh Kor noomon Strathmerten Wunghnu Katamatite Denbelee etc. Local congregations and minister names appear with service times and locations.
Help wanted for park maintenance. Duties include lawn care, planting, equipment operation, and seasonal groundskeeping tasks. Previous yard work preferred. ability to follow safety rules and work outdoors. Apply at town recreation department by end of month.
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