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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1926
Page
2
Combined teams OV.F.A. and G.V.F.L. met at hospital grounds in a compact showcase. The event highlighted rival play, with both sides pressing for a decisive result amid a tight schedule and local spectator interest.
A long local notices page lists films including The Border Legion with Antonio Moreno and The Invited Guests. Also advertised are dances, socials, and local business promotions in Kalunga Hall and Numurkah areas. public notices, entertainment, and commerce items mix with social events and classifieds.
Fenders addressed to the President of Shire Hall Numurkah and Public Hall Nathalia invite inspections of Contract No 14/26 traveling between Sutcliffe and Gunn Baulkamaugh and Katunga. Plans and specifications may be viewed at Herald from 2 pm June 9 to 1 pm June 11 and at Numurkah Shire Hall on the following Saturday between 9 am and 2 pm.
Tenders addressed to the Shire Hall Numurkah are invited and will be received until 12 noon on Saturday June 12 1926 at the Hall Numurkah for Contract No 262 Laying of mains in Scott's Avenue Nathalie A cash deposit or bank cheque of 5 percent accompanies each tender with a minimum of £1 The lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
Mixed foursomes held Saturday May 22 produced a score of 45 06 30 led by R J Miller and Mrs Benson with Miss McKenzie. Indies event also noted.
A special council meeting failed to attract most members due to weather. Only President Dr Campbell and several doctors attended. They drafted a list of roads to request road board support and will seek cost estimates from the engineer.
Districts report the Mooroopna Hospital special appeal raised 1164 pounds 14 shillings 6 pence with detailed lists from Numurkah Katunga Strathmerton Drumanure Waaia Baulkamaugh Kaarimba Mundoona and others. Names of donors and missing entries are noted, including several individuals and lodge contributors and specific small gifts.
Sindmills repaired and dup hast parts supplied for any make of mill. Tanks and horse troughs made order. Agent for Aterno and Bros sed plumber ra may be left at J. Daly's furniture mart, need good blankets this her. For meat values in blankets and down quills try Bitoon's.
May brought 41 rainy days, 98 points total with 72 since Wednesday. Yearly goal 1,8980 points across 28 days. Paramount programme Saturday features The Border Legion from Zane Grey and The Uninvited Guest in natural colors with an all star cast. Also reports of estate auctions near Mundoona and Numurka to Frank McNamara, total sales over £11,000.
District farmers endure over a month without adequate superphosphate as deliveries remain scarce and demand remains high. Crops show early growth with steady rain and mild days, but poor roads hinder travel. An evening fundraiser for the football club drew a sizable crowd despite unfavorable weather, boosting club spirits and planning for a June 9 euchre and dance event.
The death of Mr Duncan Meluting is noted with regret after a short illness. Details recall his life, family, and farming work in Toolamba and Namurkal districts. The report also covers marriages, a police magistrate’s role, and local sporting events with numerous communal tributes and obituaries across the community.
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