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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1927
Page
4
The rainfall as registered at the Numurkah gauge shows the long term average for 39 years ending December 1935 is 16.03 inches per year. Over the past ten years the average has been 19.61 inches per year.
Muckatah beat Hemi 8.7 to 4.10 Cobram nure-Wanghnu 12.7 to 9.10 ane lis defeated Tallygaroopna 6.14 Next Saturday fixtures listed: Tallygaroopna v Cobram Numur kah v Strathmerton Drumghnu v Nathalia Muckatah bye
A lively match at Numurkah ground ends with Nathalia defeating Tallygaroopna by eight points, 8. at the final bell. Key players include Ford Hall Nugent and Canet for Nathalia, while Tally’s Ford, Par Nell, and Hawker feature prominently in a fast, wind-affected contest.
The industry laments widespread substitution as shopkeepers and hoteliers pass off inferior brands to customers. Inspector E Hadfield reports that in fifty requests for well known gin and spirits, thirty were wrongfully substituted. O T Limited notes five of six hotels in some states pass off, prompting safer purchasing and strict verification of the article bought. Woods Great Peppermint for influenza and colds. Cure.
The Namurkah Literary and Donating Society held a fortnightly meeting at Shire Hall with President F A Guenther in the chair. Magazine Night featured anonymous contributions including humorous stories and poems, plus articles on the Eastern Highlands and Indian impressions. The group aims to provide a forum for self expression and urges more younger members to attend for practice and public speaking. The next meeting at Mechanics Hall on Tuesday 14th at 8 pm will feature Impromptu Speaking.
Church of England and Methodist schedules listed for Numurkah Cobram Yarowe Naring Strathmerton Wunghnu Congupna Youanmite and nearby towns with times 11 am 7 pm and afternoon services. Names include Rev. Sharpe Rev. Patterson Rev. Woods Rev. Stroud and Mr Nankervis Mr Caldwell Mr Jenkin and Mr Hales. Also a note on Weeds Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds.
District news from Nathalia reports a meeting set for tomorrow in the Public Hall at 2 PM for landholders to discuss taxation and potential abolition. In Nathalia Court of Petty Sessions several license violations were heard with fines imposed.
At the Benalla court Mr A Cohen P M held that a post dated cheque with currency over 28 days becomes a promissory note and is liable to stamp tax. After 28 days the post dated cheque loses its status as a cheque and cannot be sued for dishonour.
R F Nesbit offers Nesbit’s celebrated water tights from June 15 to June 27 with styles to fit all. Goal Getter football boots by an old Association player claim a glove fit. Includes children and ladies footwear, slippers, and repairs by skilled workmanship at low rates. Mail orders a specialty from the district's oldest established house.
Coppin Bros, once known as Alf, are noted in a fragmentary notice. The garbled text shows names and a carrying action, with unclear local context and dates. Further readable details are not present to specify place, event, or outcome.
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