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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1938
Page
5
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In Numurkal area Sunday night accident involving Mr G E Lewin manager of Bank of Australasia Strathmerton and Miss Sulman daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Sulman. Miss Sulman suffers broken right thigh shock and injuries while Mr Lewin and Mrs McLeod and her daughter Mrs Prank Farrall escape serious harm. Witnesses note collision with a motorcycle ridden by Mr W Be Oyell of Sunshine on a road south of Murchison. Hospital treatment follows for Miss Sulman and Miss McLeod.
National Insurance debate emerges at a joint Chamber meeting with Ros company directors and government advisers. Mr Bell warns the new act will raise costs for permanent staff and that temporary workers and casual hires escape direct charges, while officials outline potential employer and employee contributions and the scheme’s broader fiscal impact across the Commonwealth with forthcoming visits and formal guidance.
The Rev G L Johnson was inducted into the Numurkah Presbyterian Church charge by Rev W M Mathers with several fellow ministers and elders in attendance. Speakers urged unity, prayer, and active support from the congregation to back Johnson’s ministry and welcome newcomers to God’s house.
Useful showers fell during the week with 50 points registered. Shearing is general in the district and despite cold weather the losses are small. Mr J. J. Ryan of Lalally fractured his leg after being thrown from a gig when his horse bolted.
J McNamara Co set for Namurkah sale with crossbred ewes and fat sheep urged. Heavy rains boost demand for sheep and cattle. Katamatite opening stock sale to be held Monday Sept 12 with 2000 sheep and 100 cattle yarded. A large group of buyers is expected and early entries are encouraged for full advertising.
Angels 31 Dance for Boy Scout Building Fund at M A Hall. September 1 irrigation meeting at Numuruna Numurkah show grounds. Football Preliminary Final at unspecified venue.
The first load of new season's wool arrived at the Nathalia railway station on Friday. Wool quality held high despite a adverse season. Following a Progress Association request, the road from Elizabeth Street to the station is now in good order. Station buildings will be painted before the Back to Nathalia celebrations begin.
The Strathmerton and District Basketball Association held a social in Strathmerton Hall to close the season. Clubs were well represented, with dancing, novelty acts, and vocal items. The premiership cup was presented by the association president to Strathmerton amid congratulations from team captains. Supper was provided by the girls, and music and singing by local performers added to the evening. The event ended with Auld Lang Syne and hopeful wishes for a pleasant 1939 season.
The Winghnu branch marked its second birthday with a largely attended party on Tuesday. Representatives came from Numurkah Cobram Nahal a Bunbartha Tallygaroopna Lemnos Youanmite Orivale Shapeton Tatura Katandra West and newer Strathmerton Katomtite branches. Mrs A G Hicken state president was welcomed by branch president Meek Wellington and given a Louque. Musical items were shared by Beraldson Lenne Hill and Biel. Louquets, bouquets and a decorated birthday cake featured, with cake cutting by Mrs Hicken and Miss H Purdie lighting candles. A guessing competition, chorus by Waughau Girls Club, recitations, and a jumbled words contest followed. A shoulder spray was presented to Mr G Graham for training the girls.
The Murray Valley Passenger Service introduces a Sunday rotation for the Allen Corryong service starting September 4. Trains depart Corryong at 4 a.m. with onward connections to Spirit of Progress to Melbourne, Albury Mildura and Albury Canberra, allowing breakfast on board and early Melbourne arrival.
The new rail connections between Corryong and Mildura bring Canberra linked services closer to Sydney, with both rail and road day return tickets enabling residents from Corryong to Wodonga to visit Melbourne and nearby towns. Express stops occur on Sundays at several stations, and river day trips are expected to be convenient. Complete information is available from Kelley's Cafe, Blake Street.
The Numurkah Shire Council offers leases for the Mechanics building to be converted as needed and main hall use for a mart or other business. A sweets stall is included in the new Town Hall, tenders invited. Ka tunga Cricket Club to hold its annual meeting at Katunga Hall on Monday night next month.
Petersime unveils an all electric hatchery with 32000 egg capacity. Orders now open for custom hatching, day old chicks, and eggs. Prices list for day old chicks and pullets in July to November, with discounts on large orders. Terms require a quarter down and balance before delivery. Depot at Plancke's Building Namurkak, every Friday. C A Hopkins Proprietor, 9 Knight St Shepparton.
Residents of Nurmarkah and surrounding districts are informed that Glenny & Heard and Cleary & Heard appoint as agents for Chrysler Plymouth and Morris models. The notice advertises top prices for used cars and invites inspections at their Slowroom.
J McNamara and Co Auctioneers stock and station agents list Numurkeh Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite Strathmerton as local agents for Numurkah Katamatite Cobram. Sworn valuations made and trust executors and agents for estates. Also advertise Dodge Bros 6 cylinder cars and Union Assurance Company offerings.
Auction calendar for Numurkah and nearby towns listing stock sales and real estate auctions. Includes August 31 sale fixtures at Numurkah, September sales at Numurkah and Nathalia, a large 1109 acre estate sale at Berrigan named Momsla, a Memorial Hall sale with 1000 acres near Cobram, and several other stock and land auctions with organizers Mc Namara Campbell and Co. and partners. Also notes catalogue offerings, agency services, and contact details for Numurkah agents.
A livestock listing describes 150 crossbred ewes aged one year with one mark BSW and station beed, plus 85 crossbred wether weaners and 50 fat sheep and lambs for sale. Date and venue not specified.
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