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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1939
Page
4
Bargains on wool filled quilts at 8/6 each pure down quilts from 18/6 each carpet runners tapestry at 3/11 yd axminster hearth rugs 15 each velvet pile runners 5/6 yd axminster runners 10/6 yd linoleum 5/11 yd men wool scarves 2/11 each men pullovers from 6/11 each silk and wool hose 2/3 pr children wool socks 1 pr ladies wool scarves 2/6 or 3/9 each special bargains in ladies frocks and millinery
The Numurkah Chamber of Commerce faces opposition from critics who warn against legalising lotteries to fund charities. Speakers cite Royal Commissions and regional examples in Queensland and South Australia, urging government action and a Christian ethical approach to public health funding.
Notices list Presbyterian and Methodist gatherings with times such as 7 pm and 11:30 am, mentioning Rev. Johnson and Mr Moore. An ad promises two shillings for a pint of a nose chest and throat remedy. The fragmentary page notes sermon times at Samra and Waals with denomination references and names Ketunge and Numarkah.
The fragment describes Beavion and Tocumwal contests with Strathmerton, Fisley, Nathalia, Cobram, and Numurkah in a premiership race. It notes Tocumwal close to Berrigan, a single remaining match for Tocumwal, and Numurkah definitively out, with Numurkah narrowly second to Tocumwal after a Saturday match.
Tocumwal defeated Numurkah by two points in a scramb ling, hard fought match noted for heavy bumps and strong marks. Beasley and Evans stood out for Tocumwal, while Numurkah battled through Bourke Marks and McPherson goals as the players fought to the bell.
Barmah leads with 32 points followed by Yalea 30 Waals 22 and Picola 20 in the Gnals contest. The grounds for the final matches are to be decided at a meeting tonight.
Tallygaroopna defeated Ard Mona 12 20 to 5 2 in a GY Association game. Toolamba beat Wanghnu 8 5 to 5 2. Wanghnu fielded a weak team for the meeting with Toolamba, but showed promise. Wanghnu had one more scoring shot overall. a few straight kicks could have altered the result.
An old article outlines fears over lamb imports from Britain and Australia’s fat lamb industry. It traces postwar trade shifts, Ottawa Conference effects, and Imperial policy aims. Authors discuss quotas, price stability, and the push for more favorable export conditions to Britain and other markets.
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