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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1925
Page
2
Prompted by a large purchase, a local retailer announces the arrival of special suitings. The new stock features a range of shades and designs. Customers are invited to order from the showroom and preview the collection.
McPherson and Callander are listed alongside Shepvahton Tatura Cubram and Kyabram in a regional FTP record. Names appear in a fragmented assortment, indicating an archival catalog or exchange list among Australian localities. Further context from the source would clarify the grouping and purpose.
A jumble of classified style notices lists car services and repairs, shoes, knives, tobacco, poultry sales, incubator capacity, church events, sewing and dressmaking, livestock for sale, farm tools, and social happenings. Entries mention Corke Co. selling Marshall shoes, Blake's Garage near the fire station, Dodge car delivery, various merchants and prices, and a schedule of events and sales across town with contact hints such as phone numbers and locations. The pages read like a busy town classifieds section with livestock, household items, and community notices.
Item advertised for sale includes a MAM Jongy Ost unit with instruction and racks. Contact Harry Poon in Numurkah for pricing and arrangements. The listing mentions Fe powder pull powders and perfumed lips with Johnstone's baby.
The Estate of George Liam Pinner of Numurkah an orchardist and contractor is sequestrated. A General Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Insolvency Court Offices Numurkah on Friday September 26 1925 at the hour of 11 oclock in the forenoon for the election of trustees and related matters.
In loving memory of Helen Sharp who died September 8 1925 at Numursah beloved mother to William Story and grandmother to Ceci Jimmy and William sleep on dear Granny leave thy rest Inserted by Will and Liss Harp also noting thanks from the Bunhee family for cards and flowers received during their bereavement dated 16 September 1925
Namurkah reports a special appeal for hospital funds with expectations that money must be raised before year end. A Cobram club dispute over replaying a match is noted along with arrangements for a second essential game between Muckalah and Nathaba at the Umskal ground on Saturday. University exam plans push for an on-site Numurkah center pending sufficient pupil interest, while donations for the Norumurkah Higher Elementary School installment are urged amid debates on funding.
The Wunghau Minstrels, successful in Wunghau last week, will perform again at Katendra Memorial Hall on Monday September 9 to raise funds for the Katendra Memorial Hall. Proceeds and a breezy program are promised, with tickets listed at 2 shillings each and a variety of acts and film showings to accompany the entertainment.
District news reports an Au epi club meeting presided by Mr J. Jones with a positive verdict, the re election of J. Jones as President, and several committee appointments. It notes a successful football era gathering, social decor, and a well-run supper, with many attendees and late-night social activities. Additional items mention crop and livestock updates, Royal Agricultural Show plans, morning train concerns, and a Nathalia bazaar at the Public Hall with prizes and a school garden award presented by ANA officials.
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