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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1935
Page
3
At Tareday annual meeting delegates debated continuing fallow and crop competitions. Proponents argued past contests educated farmers and improved yields, while opponents pressed for a simpler event focused on practical farming.
St John s wins the district tennis final at Sunk courts on Saturday. They take 11 sets to 6 in a 79 games to 65 match over Namurkal St John s and Tal Wopna. Namurkah men fall to Tallygaroopna, while Tallygaroopna ladies beat Lier squiments three sets to one. Doubles see St John s triumph with four sets. Montgom ery and Young headline wins and losses unfold through a day of closely contested ties.
Cobram reports at its annual Football Club meeting a credit balance of £33 17/9 up £7 10/ from last year. Scott reelected President, with officers including Attridge Butt Barrett Holland Hed d ie Hocking Roe Calman McNabb Sudir Pullar White Walters as treasurer McLeod secretary Mitchell delegates Shadforth Scott Radcliffe. Members’ fees set at 5/6 for men 3/6 for ladies. A three year old child of Mr and Mrs Toohey of Boomancomana dies after a short illness. Agricultural Society forms committee to improve show arounds. Mulcahy recovering from appendicitis. Boonoga Football Club elects H Allen President and J Keamy Secretary. Wingrove and Lee named delegates. Cobram Football Club follower R Kee waiting to join Footscray.
At the Katamatite Golf Club annual meeting officers were elected including President W Randall and Presidents John Mills and Kay as secretary and treasurer. The club will not join the G V district competition this season.
Surveyors from the Water Supply Commission are levels in the district with no clear plan for irrigation supplies. The Football Club annual meeting elected officers and reported a credit balance of £13 8s 2d. A park picnic for the Girls' Club drew many children and parents, and farewell for Rev G N Wheaton as he departs Mooroopna. Ladies set plans for Easter Monday hospital relief sports and refreshment booth with food collections and stalls organized by multiple groups. A silver trophy was awarded and the gin race noted for the sports day fundraising.
A reader critiques Forum residents for paying 1 shilling per loaf, higher than nearby towns like Shepparton and Numurkah, where prices reportedly rose to 1 id. The letter laments Numurkah's growing reputation as an expensive town and urges fairness.
A letter from a rural voter criticizes the U.C.P. alliance with Labor and questions the party’s support of Argyle policy. The writer urges a dissolution, predicts losses for the U.C.P., and warns of a price paid by rural producers if Labor governs into 1937.
Fragmented text suggests church notices with times and names. Mentions include Senay, Yousmmite Duntwibelane, Rev. Crunch, and schedule notes around 7.30 and 11, with references to conduct and attendance. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors.
The Editor notes a surprising split among parliamentarians amid a tense state of affairs in the small State Parliament. The Rev Dr Downie laments the Treasury’s plight and insults surface as Mr Tunnecliffe may abandon loyalty. Brigadier Bourechter’s leadership is questioned amid public discontent.
A reader letters suggests improved management at a theatre noting crowding and late arrivals. They propose doors be closed during feature presentations like the Gazette to improve comfort for punctual patrons and reduce disruption.
A controversial discussion explores whether two women can marry a man much older than them. The piece presents divergent opinions, addressing social norms, legal facets, and personal perspectives in a concise debate.
A debate at the Club de Faubourg in Paris explored whether a 25 year old woman can marry a man twice her age. The discourse presented two camps: those favoring younger men for women and those favoring older husbands for intellectual companionship. The New Idea, a women’s weekly, is cited as the source of the discussion and notes a free pattern offer with each issue. The page also promotes land sales in Victoria and New South Wales and lists J McNamara & Co auctioneers with various agencies and notices.
An advertisement notes J. McNamara & Co candles spoil appearance from grease running down sides. Painting with clear varnish before use prevents this, varnish drying before placing in holders. Also lists stock and station agents in Cobram and 416 Collins Street and a series of upcoming Numurkah and Cobram stock sales plus farm services and sworn valuations.
Easter Monday April 22 1935 features the 38th annual Wunghnu Sports in aid of Meoroopua Hospital. Handicapped races include 130 yd Hospital Handicap 220 yd Nurses Handicap and Florance Memorial Handicap with purses and nomination fees. Numerous events cover bike races, trot trials, ball throwing, bowling, football, sheep guessing, distance run, high jump, long jump and a grand car nomination. Local prizes range from 1s to several sovereigns, with entry fees noted for each discipline.
Kilpatrick McLellan & Co Pty Ltd announces sales of stock and station, real estate, and business assets across Shepparton, Numurkah, and surrounding districts. Auction events include cattle, horses, land and clearing sales, with prompt settlements and local lending. Local agents for Trustees Exorancy De Cooper’s Sheep Dip and extensive property listings mark the schedule. A testimonial notes recovery from illness by a client after treatment.
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