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Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1938

Page

4

Numurkah railway talk highlights local impact and concern

Mr Ninon of the Victorian Railways spoke at Numurkah Chamber of Commerce dinner, urging improved facilities at Numurkah station and stressing the town’s revenue link to the state system. He warned against cuts that would harm customers and workers, noting the department’s aim to boost services and housing, with pensions and local infrastructure in view.

J. Nuon Victorian Railways Numurkath Nuanurkah Ninoy Nheavon Shire Eierwasidy Simone Hasan Hite Katong Pam Schleh Avnasiesink Jasin Nunokah Addi Newmarket Newmarket Wan Ul Wren Chung Avenue Shepparton East Soolerewer Iorsham Mt Gambler Wes Mecemary Department

Numurkah railway talks highlight customer service

An audience at Numurkah heard stationmaster Mr Sealey and officials discuss railway duties and public service. They outlined rates for Melbourne suburbs, delayed goods, and safe use of stock trucks, with emphasis on rapid response to grievances and full departmental welfare of customers.

Sealey Numurkah Anawer HL. Knight Ninon Melbourne J.C. Martin L. Hannon Nines Shepparton Spencer-street Dom

National Insurance Debate Reveals Financing Questions

The piece critiques the National Insurance plan, arguing financing shifts costs to wage earners and consumers. It details how taxes and employer contributions raise prices, reducing purchasing power, and warns of increased debt and reliance on banking credit.

LY Joken Banfuels Casey National Insurance Hy Sakon Benetis Hilariwil Atuunt Cirenilon

Nathalia Defeats Strathmerton In Murray League Final

Nathalia overcame Strathmerton 11-6 in a tense final with Nathalia's H Bourke E Bourke Mounter Robertson and Verdon among top scorers. Strathmerton led early but Nathalia swept the second half, led by Pridmore Norman and McKenzie and finished strong to claim the premiership.

Strammerton McKenzie Robertson Norman Verdon Pridmore Bourke Bros Mounter Strathmerton O'Brien Bros Mannes Hendy Bros Stokes Christie Hutchins Nathalia E. Bourke Tuck J. O'Brien Hendy T. O'Brien Haynes Hanrahan Cuthbert M. Pridmore McCarron R. Hendy J. Bourke Pritmore F. Tuck C. Flack O'Brien S. Carland Nathalie W. Pridmore Strathy Jim O’brien Inter Fleck F. Hendy Pinnock Christie and Flack Bros

Parker Cup Final Edge Decisive Shootout Preview

Shepparton v Numurkah sees Koop of 101 and Patrick leading scorers for Numurkah as Kyabram moves toward a Parker cup final shoot off. The Numurkah Hospital Appeal seeks support for a fundraising queen, with council members debating the timing and committee structure. Discussions cover show grounds alterations, broadcasting rights, and show night entertainment plans including a possible Cinderella ball.

Koop Shepparton G. Patrick Numurkah Kyabram Numurkah Hospital Mooroopna Hospital J. E. Harper Mortimer W. L. Moss Messrs Harper Moss M. A. Hogan T. A. Morris Society J. D. Hendy Beynon Yard Committee G. A. Bedwell Arong J 1. Mendy F. G. Mays W. H. Hodge F. J. Webster

Second Semi Final Preview in Murray League

The second semi final will be at Strathmerton next Saturday pitting Numurkah against Finley with the winner to meet the Nathalia winner or the He has soen state. G Bourke of Numurkah and C Merton Muckatah tied for first before the error in paperwork excluded Merton from the count.

Moonter Pridmere Snather Mannes Strathy O'lfrion Phack Tuck Pridtext Mini Trn Mounter Numur Point McCarron Verdon Numurkah Agricultsh Nathalia Strathmerton E. Bourke Largo Nathal J. C. Thornton Flack Nathalis Tothmerton Furthrer Picola Association Itseam Ak Yeay Reading Numarkeh Numurkah Finley Soen Bis Wes Bourke Merton Huas Marin Ceuta

Football gate yields profit split among clubs

Gate receipts from Saturday's match totaled £55 11s 6d with a net profit of £31 9s 11d after expenses. Of the profit £18 7s 11d goes to league funds, and Nathalia and Strathmerton each receive £6. The Nathalia versus Finley and Muckatah game at Nathalia yielded £30 with expenses to be met.

Nathalia Strathmerton Nathali

Barmah Wins Picola Grand Final by 12 Points

The grand final match between Barmah and Picola was evenly contested. Barmah led 10-5 to 5-3 at halftime, but scored only in the final quarter while Picola added 3-4. Barmah ultimately secured the premiership by 12 points 11-8 to 9-8.

Barmah Picola

Wanghou Wins Third Match in Local Association

Wanghou secured its third win in the Saturday program of the GY Association. Inst Ardmona trailed 10-16 as B led before the final score. The premiership will be decided in a series among Lemnos Moor Copna Katandra and Under in upcoming games.

Wanghou Inst Ardmona Lemnos Moorcopna Katandra

Shepparton No 1 Edges Numurkah In Parker Cup Close

In Parker cup action Numurkah suffered a narrow defeat as Shepparton No 1 beat Numurkah by three points. Other results included Shepparton No 2 over Katandra 765 746 Nagambie over Mooroopna 738 731 Kyabram over Nathalia 750 741 and Kittle Cup sees Shepparton No 1 818 812 Numurkah Nagambie 802 707 Nathalie 813 804.

Numurkah Shepparton No Katandra Nagambie Mooroopna Kyabram Nathalis Shepparton No. 2 Shepparton No. 1 Nathalie

Local Society Minutes Cover Tree Planting and Condolences

The meeting discussed tree planting choices Cypress, Poplars, Plane, and Gri villea with a motion to appoint a sub committee for arranging planting. Condolences were sent to Mrs Hilliard over the death of Mrs W Rowe. The session noted completed painting work on the grandstand and luncheon room with extras costing about £10, and planned a working bee for Wednesday with kitchen painting and infrastructure checks.

Linaker Harper J. Mortimer W. B. Sutton Messrs Mortis and Mortimer Messrs Mortimer and Harper W. Rowe C. Hilliard Hilliard Cucriou W. Fowler W. C. Shaw Tieet Duputalion Evra Mmter Messi A. Ayame PG. Moe

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Mr Ninon Railways’ Department MR. C. Louey The Numurkah Council J. Williams Williams Thmerton V. Numurka GY. Association Ane Hin Messrs Hodge, Webster Commonwealth Supply and Tender Board Pax A. W. Hyde Steam Saw Mill Company RED Cum Sollee Loch Oy Wij Carey Wete Bimay Sistidor Sra Ine Fey Lee Pilar Shenker A.M.P. Society Empire Archibald Currie Victorian Csee Vincent Wheatley Gomera Eel Actuary Tes Victoria Bewach Coline Street Umr Madboarm Collime Street Cor Market Street Wyndham Street H. Tobias L. Newton Wield Representatives A. Amt A.M.P
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