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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 14, 1931

Page

2

Windmill and pump services advertised by licensed plumber

An old classified style notice promotes windmills with spare parts, tanks, and horse troughs. It lists temporary repairs, duplicate mill parts, and makes of mills, plus offerings for cement laundry tubs by Eterno and Bry an Brox Windmills. The ad also notes plumbing services by Mat thews, a licensed plumber, with location Numer ea.

Seis Filie Lars Eterno Bryan Brox Windmilla F. ©. Matthews

Tungamah Shire Elections Candidate Offers Services

A resident states they have decided to contest the upcoming Tungamah Shire elections. They claim backing from a large number of ratepayers and the Vigilance Committee, and announce their willingness to stand for the seat.

Namorkah Leader Volume facade announces July 14 1931 edition

The Namorkah Leader, a Tuesday weekly publication established in 1895, delivers a pasted subscription notice and promotional blurb about a ten cent yearly rate and Tuesday issue cadence.

Local notes show rain delays crops and court actions

After a spell of fine weather rain fell on Thursday lifting drought fears. Numurkah P.O. recorded 70 points for fall this week. Thomas Linehan was fined £3 for failing to attend court over a judgment in favor of H. H. Prideaux, while Walter Crozier was adjourned for 14 days on a support order. A Numurkah Girl Guides troop elected officers and a Rio Rita film at Mechanics Talkies is promoted with ticket box plan. Stallion inspection at Numurkah on 23rd. Numurkah pig sale reports 200 pigs sold with baconers and porkers priced up. Tungamah elections see G Teague contest South-West Riding seat.

Ifty Numurkah P.O Numurkan Poyce Court Thomas Linehan H. H. Prideaux Linehan Teare Walter Crozier Messrs A. Stringer J. 8 Mackenzie Girl Guides Numurkah A. S. Marshall J. E. Youlden D. Bitcen Mechanics’ Talkies Bebe Daniels Cohen's Numurkah Centre Department of Agriculture Farmers’ Arms Hotel Mesers Campbell & Co C. Wood Butes Tuesaday Tungamah G. Teague Katandra Teague Kelandra

Two Dairy Cattle Sale and Numurkah Land Auction

Effort for the Hospital League and Association Players Assist. Two sales to be held on Thursday at Mr Fred Pinnock s homestead between Katanga and Strathmerton. Kilpatrick McLellan Co conduct a disposal sale of Mr E Babington s 17 picked cows due to flood danger. Also 8 to 10 Jersey cross springing heifers. On Friday at 4 pm in Numurkah Shire Hall the same firm auctions 520 acres of highly improved land with small deposit, balance credit fenced terms.

Fred Pinnock Katanga Strathmerton Numurkah

Eye sight troubles mark Numurkah clash fundraising

A football match between Murray League and Katamira Association at Numurkah drew a smaller crowd due to heavy rain. Despite poor turnout, the event raised funds for Mooroopna Hospital with support from local committees and residents. A sheep guessing competition and tea were organized, with proceeds aiding the hospital. Local ophthalmic expert J Ingram noted regular eye tests and urged attention to eye health.

Murray League Katamira Association Numurkah Mooroopna Hospital Westher D. P. Simpson Numurkah Club J. Ingram M.V.C.A F.L0 Agricultural Society Hospital Lond Invergarden Messrs A. S. Marshall J. Tyres J. C. Martin Syd Scott C. Corlett R. Stewart W. Mupper C. W. Knox

Serious charge shocks Barmah as head teacher attacked

A man rode up to Barmah State School head teacher R J A Buchan, drew a gun but failed to shoot as he and bystanders fled to the shelter. The assailant and two companions fled in a gig, pursued by police from Moama to Echuca, with the suspect later detained on the Moama bridge. Roy Morgan faces attempted murder charges at Echuca court and awaits Nathalia remand.

Barmah Ehies R. J. A. Buchan Buchan N.S Phelan Picola Moama Echuca Sus|reet

Hospital Fund Appeal Remains Urgent After Football Match

Dr Hooper thanked supporters including Mr Tyres J E Harper and E Coxon for active fundraising for Mooroopna Hospital. He noted urgent need for funds and suggested organizing another football match when weather improves, praising the generosity of the community and acknowledging the chairman’s steady stance.

Mooroopna Hospital Hooper Mr Tyres Messrs Tyres J. E. Harper E. Coxon

Mr Harper Honored By G V F A Delegates

At a large gathering of footballers the G V F A presented Mr J E Harper with a framed illuminated address honoring ten years as president. D P Simpson lauded his patience, wisdom, and fairness while delegates spoke of his impartial rulings and leadership extending the association’s standing. Harper expressed gratitude for the courtesy and noted the difficulty of recent travel to railway towns amid wet weather.

J. E. Harper G.V.F.A Harper Messrs D. P. Simpson BE. Ellis Nathalia L. A. Mockery S. H. Sent Cobram Numurkah A. A. Stoneman Steardmerton Geo. Rourke Wanghau Simpson Nathalia Shepparton G.V.P.A Cess Association

Church Notices After the match the mlazera were

A fragmented local notice mentions visitors, an event with Mr and Mrs Simpson, and various named figures from Numurkah Waas and surrounding districts. It references a Melbourne police court hearing, district representatives, and a discussion of a health product Peppermint Cures, with unclear context and multiple garbled phrases.

Sutherland Defeats Inglis In Narrow Shooting Match

In a difficult conditions contest, the Katandra clash saw Inglis lead at 300 yards by five and at 600 by two, but Sutherland surged at 600 to win by 13. Top scores: H. Jenkins 101 for Sutherland, M. Moylan 98 for Inglis. Final: Sutherland 741.

W. Sandy E. Brown Pinnock Lawlor Tocumwal G. Bourke Lease R. Eddy J. O'Beirne F. Dickson Numurkah R. Watson Quick C. Scott Smith Babidge Cobram F. McMillan P. Tuck Strathmerton Bellis Barooga Association As. Jenkins W. Dunning G. Teague J. Cummins J. Sutherland E. Wilkinson J. A. Sutherland N. Young Eague M. Moylan Ligim K. Inglis Sidebottom Asso W. Rose Ciation J. Inga Sandy Watson Scheffer Je Rush Rudd Crighton Tuck O'Beirne O'Kane Ross Croder Inglis Sutherlan Steam H. Jenkins

Notice of voters list revision for 1931 32 Nathalia

Court will revise the Voters and Separate Voters Lists for 1931 32 at Public Hall Nathalia on Friday July 24 1931 at 1 30 in the afternoon Mrs Storer of Bearn and Family thank letters cards floral tributes and sympathy in their bereavement and acknowledge Dr Parker Sister Black Mrs D Gleeson Mr and Mrs W Ladgrove and Mr J Coghill.

Nathalia Storer Bearn Parker Black D. Gleeson W. Ladgrove J. Coghill

Anniversary of Baulka maugh LO.R. celebrated with district service

Country correspondents report the Baulka maugh LO.R. anniversary on Sunday June 28 with large attendance despite poor weather. Bro George D.D.R led services and installed officers on Monday night. Officers named: Cowan, Fowler, Caldwell, Poole, Tyack, Fowler, Moss, Poole and others.

Bro. George Cowan D.R W. E. Fowler P.C.R Sis E. Caldwell Bro C. Caldwell C. Caldwell; Treasurer, Bro. 5. Poole, M.S., Sis. L. Tyack, W. S J. A. Fowler Levite G. Moss Jun Guardian G. Cowan Acs. Sec W. J. Fowler Bros Sen

Katamatite Telephone Users League Formed

A Telephone Users League has been formed with Dr Jones as President and J Hughes as vice president. A ten pound guarantee was given to the department to maintain continuous service for the year. The league seeks more subscribers to make the service self supporting.

Dr Jones J. Hughes A. Sidebottom N. J. Lukies M. O'Kane N. Priest S. Barnes R. Currie

The Forum Films and Propaganda Lesson Today

A Forum in the city discusses American films and propaganda shaping public opinion. Speakers from local cultural groups examine how cinema reflects and influences social values amid evolving media trends.

British film censorship warning to Victorian theatres

A letter from James Shutt, president of the British Film Producers association, urges Australian managers to curb American propaganda in Victoria and advocate more British films in Australian screens. It praises British educational shorts, argues for national prosperity through British cinema, and asks for support to screen more British features to boost inter-imperial trade and cultural influence.

Victoria British Empire Meir James Gert Draken Aris Preyal Younes Womdley Sir John Lyons Ating Platen Australia

Football! Hoon im Hoot ey ane nf ton ugh W. & M. Ase

Footnote fragment references football and students from Washington and Lee as well as a school or college setting. Names and concrete details are unclear due to OCR issues. The item appears to be a brief sports or school note with limited legible content.

Designs to Delight Knitters in Every Ladies Journal

A period piece describes knitting enthusiasm with four free patterns. The article highlights garments such as a sports suit jumper and skirt, a matching brah te nak mate to a ports suit, a cardigan to complete a sports outfit, and a knitted pull-over for a child, plus a charming knitted tea cozy.

Lady’s Laily Sporta Uit

Unclear text sports note with team and players

Fragmentary OCR record mentions Pinehbeck Kaet Sallwool and Ate Phere alongside Berk Cartiote Selle and Waners in a sports context with a kicker. Details on event, date, or outcome are unreadable.

Borat Cartiote Ais Wat Pinehbeck Kaet Sallwool

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