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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1927
Page
6
A well attended meeting of the Numurkah Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held on Tuesday of last week. President Mr R. H. Galt presided at both sessions. The prize list was revised and adopted during the gathering.
The Northern Districts A.5. Association notes August 16 meeting. Bedwell reports on scrub bull abolition conference. Vote to thank Bedwell for attendance. Yarrawonga and Border A. end P. Society backs cyanide sale supervision to curb opossum destruction. Members clash over open season and police detection, with broad agreement on stricter sale controls. Other items include poultry pens, luncheon room improvements, and social planning.
Mr Adams urged 2 shillings for adults and 1 shilling for children. Others argued 2 shillings or 2/6. Some favored holding at current price to attract attendees while others saw higher revenue from an increase. The motion passed as delegates weighed fairness, access, and promotional value for the district.
Dr Barnardo's Homes, serving the largest family, appeal for 400000 half-crowns to cover lean months. Last year 18171 children were helped, 1623 admitted long term. Daily meals reach 24000, milk 1000 gallons, 1600 bread loaves baked. About 8000 children in these homes with five others admitted daily._destitute children cannot appeal for themselves_
A fragment mentions a member who would back any movement for decentralisation and indicates that the present campaign would earn his strongest approval. The passage reads as a supportive statement framing the political stance.
Local church notices list multiple parish events and names including Rev Sharpe Rev Pat Rev Woods and Rev Hales. It records hymn numbers baptisms and communion references tied to Numurkah Cobram Katamatite and surrounding districts with varied dates and times.
A fragmented text urges belief in the road, speaks of life as a long journey, and emphasizes using common sense and inner power to travel toward fortune. It presents a stream of loosely connected ideas about guidance, terrain, and personal energy.
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