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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1937
Page
3
District news reports Cobram Court actions on local disturbances and public order at the county fair. Several individuals were fined for illegal hours and nuisance conduct while exhibitors pursued fines and prizes. the event highlighted enforcement measures and community concerns about safety and decorum.
Nathalia defeated Muckatah in a hard fought Murray League match at Muckatah 7.18 to 6.4 as Nathalia surged into second place behind Numurkah while Finley aimed to secure third with wins over Cobram and Tocumwal forthcoming.
Mooroopna Hospital Build committee records thanks for donations totaling £68 18s from Butter factory staff railway workers and many individuals. The note lists contributors by name and amount with several names repeated and local groups named.
Parents and friends attended a Tuesday night gathering at Methodist Hall where Captain Ming Norma Levings welcomed the Guides after inspection and games. The camp fire program featured musical items and recitations followed by supper served by leaders and seconds.
The Numurkah institute auxiliary received thanks from its board for years of service as governor certificates were awarded to Mrs Jim Coxon and Mrs W C Shaw. An afternoon program included moving pictures of workshops run by blinded workers and a kindergarten segment showing training, reading and arithmetic. A 18-hole and 12-hole golf events concluded with J Bryce and Kiellerup among top finishers.
The passage describes a community appeal for assistance after workers faced hardship, with an institute described as unable to make inmates happy. After pictures were shown, Wilson presented a piano to teach both classical and modern pieces, followed by afternoon tea provided by ladies. Mrs A S Mera stood in as chairman in Mrs Parker’s absence.
Two hundred horses are being sought for a special sale at Shepparton on Thursday August 6 with Melbourne buyers expected. Numurkah and Kyabram firms report strong turnout at a previous sale, featuring 92 horses and a draft from the Wimmera. Prices varied from £10 to £26 for geldings and mares, with a high point of £20 for a 4-year-old bay geld. The agents plan regular Numurkah sales and thank owners for entries as weather limited feed and cautious bidding influenced results.
A clipped advertisement lists financial houses and agents including The Avant Trusts Executors and Agency and The Orient Line of Ste Cuming Smith and Co. It details upcoming stock sales at Numurkah Nathalia and Numurkah again, with firms Kilpatrick McLellan Namara Cay Bell Campbell & Sons, plus a Numurkah stock, pig and poultry sale. The notices call for sworn valuations and low-rate lending.
A fragmented notice lists Nurourkeh Katamatite John Darling & Son, Ronaldson Bros, Tippett tractors, Little’s Sheep Dip, National Trustee Co of Aust, South British Insurance, Shearer’s Farm Implements, Commonwealth Wool and Produce, Mudeon-Terraplane, Numurkah sales, and multiple stock sales. It references an attractive catalogue of wheat grazing and dairy properties for sale, with dates in September and related financial terms and deadlines.
Church notices list Sunday services for Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist across Numurkah Cobram Katamatite Waaia Naring Nu Wan ghnu Ma Rongi Congupna West Bunbartha Youarang Youanmite Dunbulbalane Katamatite and related locations with times and ministers. Winter weather warning precedes medicinal reminder for colds and promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
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