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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1935
Page
2
The family of the late Mrs Osborne of Drumanure sincerely thanks friends for messages of condolence. Special thanks go to Dr Thomas, the staff of Mrs Meiklejohns Private Hospital, and Rev A F H Smith. Gratitude is also extended for the telephone facilities through Wunghau Post Office.
The Numurkah Leader records its Tuesday edition dated April 16 1935. This brief entry confirms the publication cycle and date for the historic issue.
A week end rainfall across Numurkah and neighboring counties boosted farming preparations for the harvest. Totals rose to 85 points over two days and 118 for the month in Numurkah, with rain followed by wind causing some shed and tree damage. Other registrations included Nathalia 127, Cobram 166, Katamatite 175, Strathmerton 107, Wangar 80.
On March 20 the Baulkamaugh W A F M held their silver anniversary knife and fork tea in the church with a large crowd. A birthday cake was cut after candles lit by Mrs A Yarwood and blown out by Mrs John Fowler. Greetings arrived from Numurkah Nathalia and Naring W A F M and from Berrigan. A strong program featured by Mesdames J Campbell and others. Walter Fowler read the secretarys report noting good year s work and fund. The annual meeting on April 10 re elected Mrs John Fowler president and Mrs George Fowler resigned as secretary. Lily Tyack appointed secretary with financials noted.
Members and intending members are asked to attend. Gibbins duplicates secure genuine spare parts from Glenny & Heard Numarkah local agent. Beware of duplicate parts claiming to be as good as Gibbins bearings. Big price reductions on Gibbins spares. Advertisement inserted by Gibbins Farm Implement Co. Ltd Footscray.
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Local notices report W A Fairless’s return home after illness and five weeks at Sandringar, W Pavey junior’s promising Moorveen Hospital recovery, and Mrs Hannen planning retirement to Melbourne with daughter Miss Kitty. The Hansen clan’s departure prompts a farewell social in Ketunga Hall, while Invergordon farewells Miss Buchanan after twenty years at the post office with gifts and speeches from residents and clubs. A new postmaster, Miss Shiels, is welcomed as activity continues in the district.
In the annual Rifle Club meeting the balance showed a credit of £18 19/10. Officers elected included Captain Robert Currie, vice captain and treasurer H Bidebottom, secretary A Lean, with N S Priest, J Ashton, K Currie, J Jones, W Mead, C Egerton as committee. Currie and Mead named delegates. They will shoot for the W RA medal on April 27 and hold handicap trophies on May 4, 18, and 25, aided by a seasonful of rain that boosted prospects.
Fragmentary ledger items list subscriptions and payments including W A.F.M. Link, Sister's Fund, Rev T.T Webb, and F.M. tea with amounts in pounds, shillings, and pence. Entries reference shipping freight, contents of a box, credit balances, and totals such as £20 4/8, but no coherent narrative or date context is present.
Over the past week Cobram recorded 166 pints of rain improving pasture and promising a strong early forage season. Local reports note good falls aiding fair-sown crops while residents celebrate a crystal sweets dish gift to Miss May Gemmell and losses from a Melbourne trip of Mrs John McNabb. A temporary cable outage disrupted views for days, but the district enjoyed the rain. Community events include a successful Girls' Club concert, a district concert program, and Methodist Sunday school anniversary services led by Rev Sunderland with engaging talks and hymns.
The Numurka market report notes varied bidding and listings as stock sales proceed at the Numurka sale. The notice suggests a May timing window with a possible late month or early May conclusion, tied to Brandon Park Arcadia and local shire arrangements.
The annual meeting at Mechanics Hall reviews a balance sheet showing 50 3/10. Officers elected include President My McDowell, vice presidents L O'Brien BM Stackhouse and Dr N S dbarbusin, secretary A J Fowles, auditor Mr Rogers, and a large general committee with L O'Brien and Dr Harbison among others. The Uglganyl club reports a credit of 41 14/11 with L A Kennedy as president and D Patterson as secretary, plus captains and multiple committees named.
Church notices list services across multiple towns. The Church of England, Methodist, and Congregational groups schedule times in Numurkah Cobram Waaia Winghna Naring Bunbartha Maarimba and Congupi for next Sunday with various morning and evening services led by ministers Rev Smith Rev Taylor and Rev Sundreland.
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