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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1928
Page
2
Local and General paragraphs report Christmas press pause, schedules, and a delay in January issues. Police Court renewals, licenses for hawkers and transport, and a fire at Namurkah area are noted along with illness affecting local events and adjustments to infant welfare hours.
The Nathalia Ag Society held crop and fallow contests with judges Mesera T. He Roe and R. H. Thos mas of Shepparton. Reports note dry seasons, some smut in crops, and calls to judge fallows later. Winners include J Flanner and J J Bradley with high marks in various categories.
The Leader will publish its final 1928 issue on Monday afternoon December 24 with no issue on January 2. The first issue of 1929 will appear on Wednesday January 9. Morris Bros., Proprietors, ask advertisers and correspondents to note the schedule.
The Numurkah Leader dated Wednesday December 12 1928 announces its weekly publication schedule and year long availability. Established in 1895 the paper emphasizes regular Wednesday issues and distribution details for readers.
Message from Wilkins reports a wireless age ride to Sir George Wilkins now proceeding with a survey of the Antarctic coast from the ship Victory Town. The an 1930s era press notes a first Antarctic flight by a machine and mentions the expedition landing at a remote airfield. The Vacuum NLPO mission is cited as lay down supplies for the expedition and to assist the explorer crew.
Wool sale notes a sixth weekly auction with a large catalogue of bales drawn from Riverina NSW and Victorian districts. Primarily high-class fleeces, strong competition, notable Japanese demand, and solid pricing seen, with top bids around 2344.
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