Numurkah Town Hall loan move after deputation
A deputation to Shire Council urged a £12,500 loan to build a Mechanics Hall in Numurkah with the committee handing over hall land and assets. Architects Leith offered free plans if retained, while councilors debated revenue from rentals, potential rate impact, and shared responsibility between ridings before voting to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity
McDowell
Picola
Parker
McDoDonell
Dudley
Numurkah
Mackenzie
Crs McDowell
Myers
Garonne
Leith
O'Hanlon
Conference Expenses Dispute Among Shire Councillors
The Shire Council debated conference expense apportionment after Councillors Gordon and O'Hanlon each received £33 for a Chiltern conference. Gordon claimed running costs of £2 and car use should affect the allowance, while the President urged adjustments be private. Physical altercation arose as O’Hanlon defended his stance and denied intent to mislead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
O'Hanlon
Chiltern
Cr O'Hanlon
O’hanlon
Cr Hooper
Cr Gordon
Dr O'Hanlon
Nathalia shire to build rest room and infant welfare centre
After two years of discussion Nathalia Shire Council voted to erect a rest room and infant welfare centre on land recently acquired for up to 750 pounds. The plan faced opposition from some hall committee members but received support from others including Mrs Henley and Dr O’Hanlon. An amendment to cap cost at 800 pounds passed with several councillors voting for the higher sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr Gordon
Cr O’hanion
Gordon
North-Eastern and
Shire Council
Nathalia
Nathalia C.W.A
W. G. Henley
Netha'lia C.W.A
J. Killmister
Russell
Hooper
Pinnock
O'Hanlon
Hall Committee
McDonell
Ridings
C.W.A
Henley
Garonne
Tackett
Shire Hall
Jr. McDowell
Gr O'Hanlon
Hail’ Committee
Gr Tuckett
Dudley
Lancaster
Crs Pinnock
Methodist Church marks splendid Numurkah meeting
A large Numurkah Methodist meeting held Tuesday with 18 represented. The treasurer Mr A Stringer reported a £14 credit balance for the fourth straight quarter. Members discussed membership, Sunday schools, and Y P societies. The 59th anniversary was celebrated amid fine congregations and a high order concert. Mr W Caldwell was honoured for 50 years in the Sunday school. Mrs Fowler received thanks for long service as president of the Ladies Auxiliary. An American afternoon by Numurkah Ladies’ Guild is planned with cake and jumble stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
A. Stringer
Y.P
J. Tyres
O. Harris
Mel Tyres
Mrs Trott
Treachers
W. Caldwell
Bsulkamaush
Caldwell
Rejline
J. Fowler
J .F. E. Haynes
Comfortable evening at Katamatite Methodist Hall
A pleasant social evening was held last Thursday at Katamatite Methodist Hall in a lounge like setting. Miss Adams and Miss Nicholson performed musical and elocutionary items while Rev. A Crookes Hull spoke on The Place of Bazaar in Church Work. Refreshments were served by the ladies and proceeds will aid the upcoming flower show chaired by Mrs GC Hodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katamatite Methodist Hall
Adams
Nicholson
A. Crookes Hull
GC. Hodge
Rates on Abandoned Block Draw Council Letter
A Violet Townshire council session heard W Celsh of Tangambalange request the shire drop its claim to a long abandoned plot near Mt Sapoishion at Lima. He said the land had been his property for 80 years and was mountain country with no value, after 30 years of desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Townshire
School Savings Bank Progress In Nu murkah District
The School Savings Bank in Nu murkah district reports year end June 30 improvement of £96 over last year due to teacher parent and child thrift. The record lists per school accounts balances and deposits with Beokemiaugh North Baulkainaugh South Bearn Drumanure Inver Gordon Koonoomao Mundoona Mywee Nuaring East Naring West Mumurkah Sandmount St. Josephs Strathmerton Strathmerton West Waaia Wanghao Yielima totals across 246 accounts and £505 13/6 in deposits and £147 4/3 in balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Crees
Drumanure
Invergordon
Koonoomao
Mundoona
Mywee
Nuaring East
Naring West
Mumurkah
Sandmount
St. Joseph's
Strathmerton
Strathmerton West
Waaia
Wanghao
Yielima
Registration urged for poultry flocks in Victoria
Victorian Egg and Egg Pain Marketing Board announces a public notice calling owners of twelve or more adult female fowls to register their name address flock size and the merchant or agent through whom eggs are sold. No fee is required and belated registrations may be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicctorian Egg and Egg Pain Marketing Board
Ege Board
Egg Board
W. Humphreys
Humphreys
Premiership Race Shapes in Local Football Matches
The article notes Nathalia and Berrigan, and Muckatah and Finley, as key fixtures likely to influence the premiership. Nathalia beat Berrigan and sit level with Muckatah for second place, while Muckatah lost to Finley, placing them equal fourth with Kerrigan. Cobram lost to Numurkah. Tocumwal had the bye. Next Saturday Wauhalla vs Finley and Muckatah vs Berrigan draw interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalia
Berrigan
Muckatah
Finley
Mockatah
Kerrigan
Cobram
Numurkah
Tocumwal
Waihalla
Muckateh
Bervigan
Local Results From Last Saturday Wins and Lows
Numurkah defeated Cobram 15.10 to 6.5 while Finley beat Muckatah 11.9 to 8.14 Nathalia defeated Berrigan 15.10 to 8.10 Tocum was a bre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Cobram
Finley
Muckatah
Nathalia
Berrigan
Tocum
Next Saturdays fixtures set for four matchups
Tocumwal faces Numurkah while Finley meets Nathalis and Berrigan takes on Muckatah Cobram has a bye in the coming weekend schedule set for local district play.
Numurkah Coast To Big Win Over Cobram In Local Match
Numurkah dominated Cobram with an 13.10 to 6.5 victory in cold conditions. Piner led with four goals while Blackley, Cosen, Star, and Paterson also scored. Cobram relied on Quick, Garrett, Butt, Goulding, Strachan, and McPherson for their best efforts amid several injuries and substitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Mumurkah
Numurkah
Piner
Blackley
Cosen
Star
Mind
Simpson
Paterson
McNabb
Colham
Strachan
Tweddle
Tomkins
Quick
McPherson
Campbell
Bingend
Dudley
Hooper
McCaskill
Piper
Coxon
Moss
T. Bourke
Cobraim
Garrett
Butt
Goulding
Nathalia Overpowers Berrigan In One-Sided Match
Nathalia defeated Berrigan by 15 goals and 10 points to 8 goals and 10 points as Nathalia dominated most of the game. Key scorers were T Mounter and E Bourke for Nathalia with Barnes defense slowing Nathalia in spots and Kirkby leading for Berrigan. Best for Nathalia included Denis Bourke Verd on Bourke and Mounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Berrigan
Wae
Nathalia
Barnes
Berrigin
T. Mounter
E. Bourke
Lim Erick
M. Pridmore
McCarron
McGee
Berrigan
Kirkby
Hughes
Slater
Stewart
Thornton
Denis Bourke
E.verdon
Mounter
W. Pridmore
Pell
Strathmerton and Moira Lead Picola Association Standings
Last Saturday results show Strathmerton defeating Barmah and Moira beating Nathalia while Valea toppled Picola. Final scores were 9.22 to 4.5 for Strathmerton over Barmah and 6.7 to 3.4 for Valea over Picola. Club points place Strathmerton and Yalea on 28, Moira on 20, Barmah on 16, Picola on 8, and Nathalia and Wasia on 4 each.
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Strathmerton
Barmah
Moire
Nathalia
Valea
Picola
Yalea
Moira
Wasia
Second Eighteens Defeated In Regional Football Standings
In the association Wanghau fell again as Toolamba won 11.13 to 5.3. Tallygaroopna lost to Ardmona 10.18 to 9.9. Tallaroopna remains fifth. leaders Leranis 86 points, Ardmona 28, Andera and Katendra 24 each. Tallaroopne has earned 20 points.
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Wanghau
Toolamba
Tallygaroopna
Ardmona
Tallavaroopna
Seniers
Leranis
Andera
Katendra
Tallaroopne
Umpires’ Report Rules Endorsed by Delegates
The delegates discussed reading the rules for umpire reports against players. President M D O Dwyer stated charges must be filed within two days of matches excluding Sundays, and the League secretary must notify clubs within three days of receiving the report. The Tocomwal argued for three days from the match, but Rule 30 supports the President’s ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. O'Dwyer
League
Tocomwal
Then and Now: Brunswick FC Salaries in 1908 Compared
George Chisholm notes Brunswick Football Club pay scales in 1908 with the Secretary earning 30 shillings, the coach 10 shillings 6 pence, Crennan paid 2 shillings 6 pence, and other players receiving 6 to 9 pence based on residence.
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Brunswick Football Club
George Chisholm
Brunwick
Crennan
Golf Numurkah Club July Medal and Knockout Results
The July monthly medal was won by Mr G Schmidt with a net 63. Top scores included C A Campbell 67 and F J Webster 67. Daughters won the June medal playoff by 4 strokes. Singles and pairs knockout matches followed with Campbell, Murray, Shaw, Devine, Hogan and others advancing. A Stapleford bogey winner was J Webster with 42 points. Upcoming cards listed for Campbell, Biven, Newman, and Thomas.
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G. Schmidt
C. A. Campbell
F. J. Webster
L. Belt
W. C. Shaw
W. Murray
J. S. Daughters
T. F. Burley
C. J. Bare
M. A. Hogan
M. Keating
J. Bryce
DH. Lee
West
W. C. Show
Stapleford
Moussrs Hogan Shu Ste
J. Dg. Webester
Next Bees
C. J. Razer
Biven
C. E. Newman
The
L. G. Thomas
Theo. Patiuivan
Associates Stroke Competition Adds Local Card Wins
A Tuesday stroke competition won by Aliys G. Greig with 13 points, followed by Mrs FL J. Webstec and Mrs J. B. sl in strong showings. Morc A. Jichrens won the pole event with 55, while Mrs 2. Greig and Mrs G. Hancock posted notable scores. Sister Easterbrook defeated Mrs ice in the knockout trophy, and Miss Jedd, Miss G. Greig led by collecting the most threes in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliys G. Greig
FL J. Webstec
J. B. Sl
Morc A. Jichrens
2. Greig
G. Hancock
J. Daughters
Eesterbrook
Ice
Jedd
G. Greig
Remarkable RCMP Dog Dale Wins Strong Honors
A RCMP dog named Dale is praised for tracking criminals and locating a lost child. Dale helped catch a thief and recovered stolen goods after following roadside tracks. The dog also won first prize at shows and embodies the police force's famed courage. The New Idea notes such features weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Dale
Davine
N.Z
All Newsarents
Golfers Prayers and Parish Puts the Course to God
A clergyman uses a church magazine to urge Sunday golfers to limit bets and spare the church funds. He argues prayers should accompany play and warns against gambling on the course. The parish message emphasizes restraint and piety over wagering.
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Codkieil
Numurksh
Mechanics’ Hell Committee
Thomas
F. A. Guenther
A. F. Webster
Marshall
Mechanics’ Committee
Intercot
Nurral
Euroa
Water Supply Commission
Electricity Commission
Webster
Pictures Enterprise
Prentice
Tuckett
Katamatite
Nolied
Ady . A
Nathalis
OW. L. Pis Numurkah
Nathalix
Og Wa
Finley Tocumy al
Mmeny
Nathalia v. Berrigan
Picola Association
Ralston
Numurkah Club
de Thomas
PF. J. Webster
A. Mehrens
Waite
Clark
Wilson
Hogen
D. Birsun
Wou. Webster
Geo. Patterson
W. Dudley
Geo
AL Patterson
D. &. Daughters
W. c.Shaw
Sds
J. Webster
W.S. Wilson
Gate & Wilson
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