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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1934
Page
2
A candidate expresses sincere thanks to all electors in the Echuca electorate who supported the campaign at the recent Federal Elections. He notes special gratitude to workers and laments their efforts did not yield reward, praising strong support in Numurkah and other districts and closing with a shout for wool.
An updated local notices page lists annual meeting of Numarkah Bowling Club at Mechanics Institute on Thursday night 8 o'clock with Hon Sec M Jefferies. Also Strathy Footballers Ball next Tuesday with ticket prices for gents 3 shillings 6 pence ladies 1 shilling 6 pence and a Numurkah orchestra. Delegates from churches urged to attend United Centenary Thanksgiving Service meeting at Methodist School Hall Sunday 8 15 pm. Mystery Manor unfolding at Mechanics Hall Thursday October 4. InverGordon ICR Centenary Rally with services Sept 23 and public meetings Sept 2 at Dunbulbalane Methodist Church with Mr J Manning speaker. Nathalia Footballers Wind-Up Dance Sept 25 in Nathalia Public Hall tickets 4 shillings double, 3 shillings gents, 2 shillings ladies. Numurkah Choral Society to perform comic opera San Marino starting Sept 25 at Methodist Hall with rehearsals 4 36. Kaarimba Dance date changed to Sept 24 with Gervasoni orchestra. Working-bee at Numurkah show-grounds on Thursday starting 10 am. large attendance urged and timber on ground.
Enthralling football match between Town and Country to be held at Numurkah Show Grounds on Saturday September 23 with a dog parade at interval. Prizes include Best-Dressed Footballer and Best-Dressed Dog, plus two mystery prizes at the gate. Entries to Mr R Eddy for football and Mrs F Trott for dogs.
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission invites tenders by noon on Tuesday October 9 1934 for earthwork construction at Dunbulbalane Spur Channel D4 and D2/4 Sections 1 to 12 500 to 3200 cubic yards. Plans and forms at Shepparton and Numurkah offices. Envelopes marked Offers for Dunbulbalane Channel. Travel schedule changes for Seymour to Numurkah lines announced.
The Numurkah Agricultural Society announces the 51st annual show on Thursday October 11 with full classifications and many cups trophies and special prizes. A novelty programme funds the local church includes a town versus country football match and a dogs parade. Also reported are tender notices for land lease channels and irrigation work, announcements of store openings, a Freezing Works reopening, football results, and civic updates on water supply projects and the Numurkah Choral Society preparing San Marino.
Local items report a Rechabite meeting at Waaia Hall on Saturday September 22 with speakers J E Manning and P D K O Hanlon, plus supper and invitations. Transport Board to visit Tungamah for rail and motor transport views. Shire secretary Clive H Lyon to arrange. Train services improved from October 1 with revised times to accelerate Melbourne travel. Strathmerton Football Club ball set for September 25 with Numurkah Orchestra. Mechanicals Pictures at the Meccanica cinema feature Ralph Lynn's Summer Light Bing and the comedy That's My Wife, with plot and cast hints.
Probate filings seek settlement of Thomas Scott estate of Dunlulba ane. Obituary notices recall late Thomas Scott born Newstead, 68, a musician and piano tuner who led local bands and taught music in Numurkah. Tributes honor Henry Treacy and Melhow Taylor. McLellan and family mourns losses in Melbourne and Numurkah districts with remarks on public service and pioneering history.
A local reader asks to publish a refutation of statements made about a council scene between Gra Hooper and O Harlan. The letter requests space to challenge comments by both doctors and describes ongoing concerns over road work and related charges.
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