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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
6
A note promotes football as a perfect balance of work and play. It urges better recreation for all ages, highlighting muscle development through a popular sport. A western event or meeting is referenced with a date of June 9.
An advertisement touts mattresses with kapok filling and dust proof ticking, promising long lasting quality. It highlights Belgian ticking, strong seams, and prices from 18 61, plus pillows offered at 2s 14d.
Our new stock features diverse silverware and electropate designs praised for choice. New teapots and serve ware in several patterns, Dainty Jam Dishes with silver mounts, plus many items for display. We emphasize trusted brands and reliable quality as best value for orders.
A local shop announces new stock of lamps featuring frosted globes and decorative shades. The items are described as ornamental and useful, offered at very low prices to suit customers seeking affordable lighting options. customers are invited to call and see them.
Officials include Judge W Campbell Bey Namuckal President and committee members. Maiden and open trot races listed with weights, purses, and nominations. Special train service announced for Easter Wednesday meeting at Tocumwal with entry details, penalties, and timetable.
Entries close for a series of 1 mile trotting races under V.B. and other association rules. Events include Time Handicap Trot £5 £10 and £15 purses with listed nominating numbers. Secretary oversees entry closing date and conditions.
A detailed program lists numerous events for Easter Monday 1903 including cycling races from Maiden Point to Maidstone, wheel races, and pony and jump events. Entries show various prizes, entry fees, and age divisions with special notes on timing and travel arrangements for the Sheffield Handicap meeting and an evening grand concert.
The Sporting World covers the W Football Club gathering at Mr A Rt Tockett's Hotel the president presiding with 20 members present. Officers were elected including President Me A RB Tackett Vice presidents F Renison G Geddee K Giggar A Hawker W Dexter Secretary Me G Williamson Treasurer E Brensing Delegates F Renison and E Brensing and preparations for the season were set with a plan for scratch matches and a goods shed floor option at the railway station discussed.
A meeting at Nawor AB fire station on Friday night April 10 discussed forming a junior football club. Full attendance showed strong interest. Mr Firman chaired, aims to start a new club from the old Federal team, but funds were zero. President chosen by drawing lots after a tied vote. Mr OA chaired the meeting with Sleep offering to help, and members pledged support for future representation.
Messrs Morey Cohen and M Ivors elected vice presidents with Mr Ivors absent. Mr P Bailey elected secretary unanimously. A seven member committee was chosen including Waide Lambert Callander M Miberson Broad and P Waide. Debates covered donations, delegation to rowing events, and appointing representatives to meet at Tallygarpna. Council notes discuss trust funds for creek works, remissions for water access, StrathVERTON road matters, and general municipal concerns.
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