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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1930
Page
5
A monthly meeting of the Numurkah group reviewed plans for the agricultural show. Funds and arrangements for fencing, training, and installations were discussed, with emphasis on supporting poultry and display areas.
The Rodney Shire Council debated backing a universal Saturday half holiday in the Goulburn Valley. Dr Hastie cited towns like Ton Gala Mooroopna Merrigum Murchison Rushworth and Numurkah in support, with a plan to present a petition to the Minister for Labor. The motion to support passed unanimously after confirmation of local backing.
Numurkah defeated Dookie 18 to nil in the pennant clash last Saturday. Individual results list Numurkah players C T Trengrove and R Henderson with zero holes, C Scott 6 5, F H Tuthill 6 5, H B Linton-Smith 8 5, and others, with additional results for Shepparton and Tatura players. The report notes ongoing club activities, election of chairs, and that no pennant competition will occur next Saturday as sections table standings show Tatura and Dookie College tied on eight points for section two while Mooroopna Kyabram follow.
On Saturday afternoon members of the local club held a flag competition with the men's division won by Rev. J. Fletcher and the ladies' division by Miss J. Williams. A number of players took part in the novel event and great interest marked the finish as flags were awarded. Partners Meeting planned for Friday in the hall with details pending.
Mr W C Hill MLA argues for a compulsory wheat pool with state government backing and full loss responsibility by the Commonwealth. He notes experience with voluntary pools, criticizes mismanagement and losses, and urges Western Australia to join the pool while balancing costs to states and farmers for future harvests.
The garda committee left the secretarys office repairs to their charge after the illness of Mr Harper who thanked members for sympathy. Mr Moss delivered a comprehensive report on convention business and a vote of thanks was passed to him by acclamation on Mr Hoopers motion.
McNamara and Co Campbell and Co with stock and station names Numurkah Nathalla Picola Cobram Katamathe Strathmerton Trust moneys to lend at lowest rates. Local agents for Dodge Bros. four and two cylinder meter cars and Graham Bros. tracks. The Commercial Unions Assurance and Trestees Executors and Agency Co The Orient Line of Steamers Taming Smith and Co's Sheep Dip.
A long list of stock and pig sales across Cobram Namurkah Nathalia Numurkah and surrounding towns with 4 Cobram sale 500 sheep 100 fat cattle and various other auctions scheduled through June to July including Nathalia Namurkara Cobram Numurkah Tatura Undera Barmah East and Nathalia mart sales plus mortgagee and land sales and general stock and station agency coverage with auction centers at Numurkah Cobram Strathmerton Shepparton and nearby towns.
A notice offers repairs for all car makes including Lynchirs and “trick.” It states the mechanic has years of experience in major garages in the Goulburn Valley and has undergone thorough training. Jail work entrusted to them will be guaranteed.
An important Soldier Settlers meeting for the Goulburn Valley Group Council is convened for Friday at 11 o'clock at the Lyric Theatre Shepparton. Delegates from Mooroopna Numurka Ton gales and Stanhope will attend to discuss home maintenance and government moves Your line about the Hogan government and potential action to force Parliament to act is covered, with earlier meetings at Kyabram and Tatura noted and a manifesto adopted.
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