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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1936
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text lists attendees and events at a local social ball or party. Mentions guests such as Mr and Mrs, various last names, and a program including dancing. Details are garbled with many misread names and phrases, but indicate a formal or musical gathering with guests arriving and a scheduled evening.
Saturday's round proceeded with play despite expectations of postponement. Umurkah core d four points at Finley’s mise while Nathalia beat Cochran Barooya. Toeumwal defeated Muckatah as accurate kicking favored Toeumwal 7.3 to 5.10. Berrigan had the bye. Nu Wurkal til leads premiership with 32 points, Tocumwal 24, Muehalah and Berrigan on 20. Semifinal contenders appear to be the four leading sides.
Ilast Saturdays results show Nunurkuty beating Finley 2 1 to 1 2 with Finley overindulging in the second period. Nathalia defeated Cobran Bariveny 2 to 2 1, Tocumwal beat Muckatah 7 3 to 5 10, Berigan had a bye. Remaining fixtures include Cobran Bariveta v Tocumwal and Finley Nathalia matches noted as postponed or incomplete with May 30 cited.
The OCR text appears as a garbled mix of phrases and words with no coherent narrative. It references names and places in scattered fragments, lacking clear events or structure to summarize into a proper news item.
Fragment cites individuals such as Rusu and Pik Levins, mentions ballot and transport issues, and notes dengue fever, an earthquake shock, and malaria affecting a patient in 1919. It references Burma conditions, invalidation, and a Caulfield hospital, with scattered names and places suggesting a wartime and colonial era record.
The article recounts Mrs Gray’s four inch word for ty for the ae wonder ful, her desire to finish training by June 1917, and her stay abroad with a wonderful tour through Ceylon India visiting Bombay Madras Delhi Simla Calcutta and Agra. She saw the Taj Mahal in Agra and reflects on finishing her medical training after military service.
A Numurkah versus Finley game was interrupted by rain and a waterlogged field. After Numurkah led 1 1 to 2, Finley forfeited about five minutes into the second quarter as conditions worsened and few spectators watched the slippery play. Finley had insured the match for £35, making the event profitable for them.
The Gold and Blue houses of Numughall HESS won a Wenjesiay inter house match by 12.7 gu. Scorers named for Gold include M. b B. Knox K. Cowan N. b M. Hendy J. K. Moss J. Dudley. Laldlaw J. Dudley P. Cowan K. Moss listed as alternates. A Yarrawonga Wodon ga match saw delegates urge umpire to tighten control after injuries to two Yarrawonga players and one Wedonga man.
An historic event marks Donald with the opening of a new Soldiers' Memorial Hall replacing the fire-destroyed building. The gala runs October 10 to 16 including a train arrival, show, races, coronation and numerous reunions and events. Donation of £2000 funded the hall, with support from the shire council and residents.
A terse item proclaims Heenzo should be used in every home, urging adoption across households. No further details or sources provided.
Campbell and Co report 600 sheep and 30 cattle yarded at Numurkah sale on Friday, light due to ewes not delivered. Yard comprised mostly weaners with some fat sheep. prices held steady with strong shows in fat wethers 21d, ewes 25d, lambs 20d to 20/6, weaners 16s 3d, steers up to £4, and store heifers 1 19 to 2 17s 6d. Next sale set for Friday August 14 with expected good yarding.
The Pas Inite monthly wool report by Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co Ltd notes that earlier optimism in the wool industry has shifted. It cites recent conditions and signals underlying trends affecting wool growers, with cautious outlook on prices and demand.
The article details round two results across A, B, and C grades with leaders in both gross and net scores. Key names include C J Rogg F J Webster J Bacon A Jamieson F Kiellerup Geo Hancock W McDonald W Murray and J B Hall plus mentions of monthly medals and knockout results. Bank officers from Nathalia and Numurksh played a corresponding nine-hole match at the club.
The Numurkah Leader may be obtained as the office letter from agents in Numurkah including F Clo and J Patterson Ham and more.
All-Electric Hatchery offers day old chicks and eggs from White Leghorns Austral orp. Eyes, with 132000 egg capacity and booking for custom hatching. Winners of 6600 prizes include cups gold medals and blue riband. Prices quoted: day old chicks June to September £210 per par 100, $82 per 1000. Sexed parents White Leghorns £700 each and guaranteed 95.
McNamara and Co promote low rate lending across Numurra h Pathed districts including Nathalila Picola Cobram Katana Tite and Strathmerton Trust Monies to Lend. They list sworn valuations and act as local agents for Dodge Bros six cylinder meter cars and Graham Bros tracks. Also tied to Commercial Union Assurance Erestore Executors Orient Line of Steamers Coming Smith and Co Sheep Dip and The Australian Estates and Mortgage Co Ltd.
Sale fixtures list dates for July covering Numurkah Nathalia and Nathalia stock sales with partnerships including Camp Ken & Sons Melbourne McLellan Co and Camp Bell Co. Aims include pig sales and poultry sales. Also notices land for sale across Victoria and New South Wales with clearing sales conducted in both states.
Auction schedule details for Numarkah stock sales and pig and poultry sales. Entries list Numurkah events with multiple consignors and partners, including McNa, Kilpat, McLellan, and Camp. Dates appear in August with various stock and sheep sales referenced.
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