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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1929
Page
4
A note states the individual passed examinations in Cas tro China as a Chinese Doctor and has practiced in Ning City, indicating professional credentials and current practice location.
The Numurkak Agricultural Society held an executive meeting last Wednesday led by President F. G. Moss. Sympathy was extended for deceased society ex-presidents Messia J. Christie and H. J. Glenny and to bereaved families of H. Formby and Moses Allen. Renowned riding device rights request from A. J. Branman noted. reply to be sent after review. A committee to draft conditions for the whole- farm competition was appointed. entry deadline moved to September 1.
An annual meeting heard moo preside as attendance lagged due to a prior commitment. Colonel Bourchier attended and received a cordial reception. Ladies’ committee presented a cheque of 11,149 obtained from afternoon toss at football matches and a show day luncheon. President praised the ladies for their service and the show’s high standards. The balance sheet was adopted, debentures paid, and improvements underway. Thornton brothers pledged an entrance gate memorial, with work to resume. Mr Fowler praised for help. Mr F. Thornton assumed the presidency. Mr Moss praised for past year efforts.
The Nu murkah Football Club met at Mechanics Hall on Thursday night with strong turnout. President D P Simpson presided as secretary J H Miller presented finances showing receipts of £216 12/5 and a credit balance of £15 16/9. The President praised finances, juniors, and ladies work, warned against paid players, and outlined officer elections and future team planning.
Strathmerton Football Club held its annual meeting with strong attendance. Officers elected include President J V Bourchier and vice presidents J Davison and M Ryan. Selection committee comprises McCluskey Stoneman and Bourchier. Training starts. team aims to keep opponents honest. Ground praised. improvements planned. Club reports a credit balance of £25. Wunghnu meeting set for 27th. Muckatah club votes to reform and join the GVFA, with Joseph Kennedy reelected president and J Carroll elected hon. sec. pro tem. Club expects to field a strong team despite losing several players last season.
The Cobram club starts the year with a credit balance of £34. Mr S Scott is re-elected president and Mr A W Edwards secretary. Messrs Q Dihm and W Shadforth with Mr A Stewart as emergency were appointed delegates.
Goulburn Valley Association notes a bank credit of £14 and sets a membership fee of seven shillings with gents at five shillings six pence and Indies at three shillings six pence. A season cost one shilling with patrons at one and a half shillings. The association praises the ladies for their year of work and appoints meeting officials including Mr E Ellis and Rev J Bullough.
Henry Tuck has been appointed agent for the Chrysler Motor Cars for Cobram and surrounding districts and will supply fullest information regarding them. Prices listed include Plymouth TM 4 cylinder Tourer £270, 4 door Sedan £321, 65 6 cylinder £377, 4 door Sedan £414.
P. Devine & Co announces cash buyers for wool, hides, skins, and related goods. The firm invites sellers to bring stock for immediate payment, signaling strong demand in the market.
Tasmania the ideal place for a summer holiday promoted by the Tasmanian Government Tourist Bureau Melbourne. Information and arrangements offered under a Colour Line coupon system. A fortnight’s holiday costs about £21 to £22 depending on tour selected. Plan now.
Grain producers in the Goulburn Valleys and northern districts focus on fallow and seed bed creation but underuse super phosphate. A farmer named A J Gall of Cuserve near Dookie demonstrates high output by applying liberal super amounts, following experimental plots. The article notes yields of red soils at 42 bushels per acre and raises caution about late-season heavy dressings amid an unfavourable season.
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