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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1936
Page
3
In memory notices recall lost spouses and family members with brief inscriptions from Numurkah leader readers. The page also covers weather, harvest yields, cricket resumption, public notices, and local events from early January 1936, including transportation changes, dance gatherings, and community updates.
Mr and Mrs M Hickey and Mrs T J Mortimer extend thanks and acknowledge flowers and support after a bereavement, with appreciation for those who sent condolences and assistance during their difficult time.
Motorists warned of January 1 garage rate changes as local growers and firms including Coxon & Sons publish chaff cutting prices. Rates list under 10 tons nine shillings per ton, 10 to 20 tons eight shillings, over 20 tons seven shillings sixpence. Also obituary notes the sudden death of Charles Grant of Numurkah, loving son of Margaret and the late John Grant, and father of Marjorie Jean and Jack, with brothers William, Rose, and Donald.
Christmas rain paused picnic plans as Numurkah celebrated New Year with a town band led by J. Hickes. Thousands gathered from Cobram, Tocumwal, Finley, Mooroopna, Shepparton and Nathalia to enjoy lights, lanterns, dancing, and late shopping. A visitor described a fairyland scene with bands, lights, and joyous crowds.
A fragmented OCR style district page shows scattered names places and events. Readable bits mention Mr John Papmby and Leila Hh among other local figures with mentions of holidays and community activities amid a volley of garbled phrases.
The article explains sheep prefer low growth and neglect tall coarse plants, risking “eating out” of finer grasses if overgrazed. Horses graze finer patches, accelerating coarse reversion. cattle are less selective and help balance pasture growth with mixed grazing. Stores provide no extra benefit in this context, per a chairman’s remark.
In a heated public exchange, NSPECTOR denies Makin a promise while four regional officials and E Lanes clash with Rodney Denki Meiliw over a vexing shire matter. The dispute touches state policy, with Hugh and Beatty cited as discussing the situation and a Providence official telephoned for input.
Notices under this heading list upcoming events including January activities and meetings. The fragment mentions Catherine and Mechanies with references to a great burn money theme and a Dodson annual meet at a residence, indicating a local community announcement of a gathering and schedule.
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