An article headed “Round the Shops – Through the Korumburra Streets” appeared in the Great Southern Advocate dated 19th. December 1912. What follows is a shortened version of the original. PIONEERING BUTCHERING CO. Mr. Coomber, manager of this company, has his shop decked out with Xmas joints, and as there Read more
After the able articles by “Selector” in which, from its geological and climatic conditions, he argues such a bright future for this part of Gippsland, I thought it might not be uninteresting to have a look ever one of our principal dairy farms, and see what practical confirmation there was Read more
The Lighting of the Township of Korumburra was the subject of a special committee meeting of the councillors of the Shire of Poowong and Jeetho on the 15th June, 1895, to discuss a proposition made to the shire by a representative of a Melbourne firm for the lighting of Read more
By (Wanderer) Korumburra, like most new bush townships, is not the pleasantest spot to see and live in, even for a day when the thermometer registers 130, dust flying, no baths, no cold shandy-gaffs, and no lounge to loiter in and be enlightened with intelligent talk emanating from equally intelligent Read more
Jumbunna Hotel Great Southern Advocate Thursday, 20 September 1894, p. 3. “JUMBUNNA HOTEL.” Mr. Kurrle, the proprietor of the newly erected hotel at Jumbunna, entertained about 50 of his friends at a banquet on Thursday evening last to celebrate the opening. Among those present were Messrs. R. S. B. Young, Read more
Korumburra Mechanics’ Institute & Railway Great Southern Advocate, 22 May 1891 From our Correspondent It will be noticed by referring to your advertising columns that the 2nd day of June has been fixed upon for the opening of the Korumburra Mechanics’ Institute. This spacious edifice, measuring 70ft. x 30ft. in Read more
A House Warming in Korumburra Great Southern Advocate, 16 August 1928 At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L.E.C. Holmes, a very pleasant and enjoyable evening took place on Friday, August 3rd, the occasion being a surprise party in the nature of an old-time house warming to Mr. Holmes and Read more