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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
2
The article recalls wartime debates and heroism, noting Forsyth and German foes with mixed sympathy and accusation. It describes a Lusitania disaster reference, then shifts to a reunion scene honoring veterans, including General Forsyth, with speeches, medals, and a communal wartime memory shared by students and staff.
On sea meeting a sale of gifts to aid Ayo Moosnapna Hospital funds was held Thursday. The decorated hall featured stalls with items by Peatie Mrs Kilzonn and Mise Tocus Janes. Attendees included Mrs Flinson and others. drinks were served and a three hour event raised about 300 pounds with district leaders presenting progress and honoring Sister Parnell.
At the meeting held with Dr J H W Tuckett in the chair the council was urged to set a separate 3d in the £ rate for improvement works in the ow town area. Dr G J Tucket proposed the 1d extra across the shire to fund road making. The second annual WOR & SLL ball drew good attendance despite poor weather and featured decorations and a successful program. The second Peace loan committee formed with prominent men and local officials, with debate on compulsory repayment.
In the Southern Division Cillyeareopoa, Brumanice beat Rinbartha while Wyfelnu had a bye. The Northern Division saw tehiam defeat Snathmerten with Beomanoormanah drawing Michatah. Poeuniwal defeated Kotamatite.
Banbartha Vv and Vallygareupna face each other while Sumrall battles Wanghou in a matite match. Dra matite receives a bye as Muekatah meets Cob hati. Toomatvenanah vo Ton cumwal features inerton and ralamatite in a tight program.
A large crowd rode the special tram from Numurkah to Tallygaroopna and Wanghuu for a football clash. Numurkah led throughout despite a slippery ground, defeating Tallygaroopna 12 9 to 3 9. Callander Sutcliffe Slatey Holmes Hilliard and Kline starred for Numurkah. Angus Cumine Formby Wiliffe Thadley Kenzie Inglis and others battled for Tallygaroopna.
Dramantre and Bunbartha faced harsh roads and slim chances but showed spirit as Bunbartha travelled with a scholarship of juniors for Dramanore. Final scorer details show Bunbartha 44 Wellington 46 with Hav Ritchie and Fur hetved Bros noted, umpired by Moki Brou.
Catalog of livestock sales in Nathalia Numurkah Cobram and Cobram yards. Auctions include cattle sheep and poultry with clearing sales and special stock sales scheduled in August September and October. Entries list locations dates and stock types.
Public auction notices from Numurkah and Katunga detail Trevor Bourchier and Albert Brown selling farm stock, farming plants, and machinery. The sale features horses, cattle, sheep, and implements such as ploughs, cultivators, mowers, and windmill gear, with multiple locations and dates in August. The event promises well-maintained stock and machinery, with special stock sales and regional auctions listed.
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