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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1923
Page
4
A missing line shows a plan to host a party as details are sought. No clear names or places are stated. The fragment hints at social intent but lacks concrete actions or participants.
An old MP offers a bold pre election plea that the district must show strong public demand for Murray water. He urges the Commission to hear mass turnout as proof of local wishes and insists the district’s birthright should not be taken without a clear show of support.
A district between the Goulburn and Murray rivers faces a pivotal visit by water officials led by Minister H Angus and M P Cattanach to decide if the area will gain a shared iron supply from the Murray and Goulburn for irrigation. Citizens are urged to assemble at Katandra Nathalia and Corio for demonstrations to press for water access and to counter prior apathy.
George Stickels, Nathalia, complains in a January 25 letter from The Editor about poor ticket office and entrance gate access at Numurkah railway station. He recalls past promises and says others suffer daily inconvenience due to the shabby approaches and lack of subscription.
A fragment mentions a parliamentary on related reception with a luncheon and an afternoon gathering presided over by a named figure. The text also notes the price of wheat around 5 shillings per spokal erg pitt.
Numurrah A beat Numurkah B 64 59 in a rain soaked pennant match. Nathalia crushed Cobram 74 37 with Cobram missing the westerners’ run, while Nathalia players praised by the hosts. Picola races on Feb 7 fund relief for Federal Hall with a charitable women’s drive and district business closures planned.
A condensed listing of stock sales and clearing events across Nathalia and surrounding areas including Pig Sale at Nathalia, clearing sales at various locales, and notable participants. The notices reference traders, venues, and scheduled sale dates with references to partnerships and associations.
A campaign invites former Shapparton residents to return for Easter week events bridging Tatura and Shepparton. Secretary A B Goyen seeks names of people who wish to visit, with committee arranging accommodation and promising a good time as the capital of the Goulburn Valley hosts reunions.
Anglican and Presbyterian schedules list multiple services in Numurkah Waaia Katanga Naring Cobram Waaia Wunghnu Marungi Congupna Youanmite and surrounding towns with varying times and ministers. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co report notes a strong sale of merinos comebacks and fine obreds with overall prices rising about 10 to 11 percent versus December, signaling a brisk market.
In a Saturday tennis association series match Natalia Y edged Numurkah Park 2-0. Numurkah results included Gordon and Tyres losing to Thompson Bros 5-6 and 6-5, Kruth and Dudley beating Har ris and Jones 6-1, and Kupsch and Osborne dropping to Harris and Jones 8-0.
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