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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1936
Page
3
In Numurkah at noon today the entire town paused for two minutes in the main street as the fire bell tolled and store staffs stood with bowed heads. Citizens reflected on the late king, and a funeral mood fulfilled with solemn quiet and shared Christian hope drawn from old addresses and Tennyson imagery.
Mass gathering at the Numurkan RSL theatre branch followed Melbourne service for King George V. Canon Williamson and Rev. Taylor led prayers while W. Moss presided. The service featured hymns, Last Post, two minutes’ silence, and a Royal mourning display as families mourn the king. also notes a cricket match where Numurkah beat Wamiah by a narrow margin.
Southern division won by 176 runs to 110. Bruce Simpson scored 80 for Numurkah with backing from Jack Rourke 40. T Wells took 5/29, R Brown 6 wickets. Northern division saw R Watson 30 and Smith 27, with bowling honors shared by Gray Bourke Brooks. Extra 12.
Mr C Corlett resigns from Campbell & Co. after 30 years to join the Farmers Debts Adjustment Board, freeing him for four years of work. Campbell continues the Numurkah partnership while Corlett forms Corlett & Co. in Melbourne at 416 Colline Street. Numurkah office stays under Mr Campbell, with Mr Campbell taking full control of Melbourne staff. Cobram and other staff arrangements noted with Mr Jack Campbell recovering health.
A Blink Bonnie resident appeals through The Forum to city officials about frequent dust from heavy wheat and motor traffic. The writer asks that the road be watered occasionally to reduce dust on one of the town’s main entrances, noting the road is rough and not dustproof.
Brigadier Bourchier, a long-time Strath district resident and veteran of the European War, is appointed Agent General in Chief Secretary in the Dunstan Ministry. Born 1881, the practical farmer is praised for organizing ability and crowd rapport as he takes on the new role following electoral success.
The Australia Mutual Provident Society set new records in 1935 for both ordinary and industrial life assurance, with total policies completed reaching 4,022,600 pounds and new business figures showing substantial expansion across recent years.
The Nemwrhah Teens Gah hosted a Saturday tennis tournament with officials led by President R. Butler and directors Parker and J By. Matches spanned singles and doubles across multiple grades, featuring players such as Deane, Thompson, Hancock, Graham, OBrien, Eddy, Mehrens, and Ball. Final rounds determined winners in Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed events, with numerous 8-6 to 8-7 results and tight sets across the weekend.
J McNamara and Co advertise as stock and station agents offering sworn valuations and lending at low rates. Local agents for Dede Bros. Graham Bros. and others advertise consignments, steamship line connections, and various agricultural products.
Aearly listing shows sale fixtures across Victoria and New South Wales including Nathalia and Numurkah stock sales with mentions of sheep cattle pigs and poultry. The notice also notes land for sale throughout Victoria and NSW and clearing sales conducted in both states.
A 1935 notice for Numurkah stock sale lists 2500 sheep and cattle entries expected and 20 prime buyers. It details numerous consignments including 500 First BLM Crose ewes one year old Riverina bred, 200 C B Ewes joined early with BL rams, 120 big crossbred ewes, 100 Xbred ewes, 130 C B Ewes four years joined, 260 Xbred ewes one year joined, 150 CB Wethers, 400 First BLM Cross Wethers, 40 Xbred lambs, 100 Fat Sheep, 20 prime 3-year-old bullocks, 16 pat steers, heifers and cows, 20 well bred steers and heifers. Further entries wanted. good buyers attending.
Campbell and Co auctioneers Nurourkah Katamatite Cobram with Campbell and Co Melbourne 416 Collins St agents for John Darling Son Grain Merchants Ronaldson Bros Tippett Tractors Etc Little’s Sheep Dip Metropolitan Trustee Co of Aust Ltd South British Insurance Commonwealth Wool and Dues Co Ltd Hudson Tarrapane Cart
Kilpatrick McLellan Co. and partners run multiple stock, horse, and pig sales at Numurkah, Shepparton, and Cobram. Auctions advertise estates, land parcels, dairy cattle, sheep, wool, poultry, and farming plant with notes on administration and trust loans. Includes unreserved and clearing sales near Numurkah, Shepparton, and Tallygaroopna with various firms and agents listed.
Multiple flock entries list Curriedale and Xbred Ewes with ages from one to two years, includes Merino Ewes and Chk Ewes. Prices vary by flock size from 100 to 1900 WETHERS at rear, with notes on fleece, color, and rams. Buyers urged to join or inquire about specific lots such as 425 Xbred Ewes and 400 Xbred Ewes.
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