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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1935

Page

4

Notable Dance Competition Reviews and Scores

The report lists performers Murill Florence Shepparton Kath Harrington Mooroona Myrtle Kriss Norma Simmonds and Myrtle Kriss with various comments on rhythm expression footwork and movement. Judges assign points from 71 to 93 across ballad march mouth organ duet and solo dances with remarks on aural breath control and stage presence.

Mr Pettifer Paterson Mr Leak Murill Florence Kath. Harrington Myrtle Kriss Kath Harrington Shepparton Muria Florence Norma Simmonds

Numurkah pupils in readings prize awards

Special sessions after noon saw Numurkah Elementary and Convent pupils compete in prepared readings. Prizes donated by Mrs Marc Hoban ranged by age, with Melva Simpson leading under 14 on 80 points and other top placements for Shirley Barham, Allan Dibbs, and Heather McPherson, plus under 12 and under 10 results. Judges commended voice, animation, phrasing, and vowel clarity.

Marc Hoban Numurkah Hoban Melva Simpson Shirley Barham Allan Dibbs Heather McPherson

Concert Draws Crowd at Mechanics Hall

A large attendance filled Mechanics Halls on Friday night for a concert by participants in the competitions. The program featured multiple performers with keen local interest and concluded successfully despite not reaching full capacity.

Thompson Violin Solo Featured in Choral Society Event

Olwynne Le wis performed a Thompson violin solo as Melva Simpson and W Pozzi took part. During the interval the Choral Society president Mr Guenther praised competitors from Shepparton Kyabram and Numarke districts for their support and thanked the public for their generous backing.

Fodder Conservation Discussed at Farmers Meeting

The NSW Chief Instructor of Agriculture urged fodder conservation to safeguard the overseas market for live stock products. He noted pastures alone cannot guarantee year round feed, emphasized the need to store fodder, and cited Mr E. J. Johnson of Wongalea as a model, with wheat, oat and lucerne hay plus silage as top conserved fodders for inland districts.

N.S.W Europe North America E. J. Johnson Wongalea Trundle Parkes

Nathalia Open Golf Tournament Shines Across June Weekend

The Nathalia Golf Club hosted its annual open with entries rising above usual. Winners included W. H. Stalker of Shepparton in the men’s championship and Miss Marie Bourke in the ladies event, with strong showings from local clubs and steady weather aiding a well run two day event.

Nathalia Golf Club Cobram Kyabram Shepparton Tongala Numurkah A. McDowell A. J. Fowles W. H. Stalker Dr Thomas Numurksh Marie Bourke E. M. Baxter Howden M. Ritch N. Henley Garonne Harbison M. Israel B. Baxter M. Tinkler W. Robertson Hore Savage S. Wood Miss Hosken Kroon M. Broom P. Gooda Brasher M. Shaw L. F. R. O’brien E. Wood F. Rogers A. Fowles H. Gooda M. Muntz E. F. Milledge L. Rourke B. Milledge A. Garonne Nugent L. Wood R. J. Morris Miss H. Gooda Miles M. Shaw Mrs Stalker Miss Tuckett Miss A. Baxter Fowles Miss Rick Kin Ree

Wit and Wisdom and Folly From Books I Have Read

A collection highlights autographs from Ursula Bloom including Royalty and murderers. Anecdotes recall her signing rituals and swaps with celebrities. Excerpts mention vivid scenes from Ursula Bloom works and quotes about satire and leisure.

Ursula Bloom Maurice Tate Tallulah Bankhead George Cecil Hunt Hutchinson John Honore Morrow Francis Boon John Long Marie Louise Baden Marquise Scarampy Napoleon Marquise Marie- Louise Merkenstein Marie-Louise Philip Guedalla

Services to Be Conducted Next Sunday

Church of England services listed for Numurkah at 8am and various towns including Strathmerton Cobram and Cobram with times noted. Rev. Smith leads an arrangement across multiple parishes with tentative schedules and venues.

Church of England

Mr Supply Meet Mr Demand in The Leader Columns

In The Leader column titled Mr Supply Meet Mr Demand the columnist contrasts economic forces shaping markets. It sparsely notes tension between production and consumption drivers, hinting at policy or pricing implications with a poised, opinionated tone.

Tallygaroopna Exemption Bid Fails To Alter Meat Area

At the council meeting Dr Dudley urged removing Tallygaroopna from the proclaimed meat area due to transport hardship. The motion failed as all votes opposed, leaving the area unchanged and the abattoirs plan in place. debate highlighted cost, distance, and public health stakes for Shepparton and North Riding ratepayers.

Shepparton Tallygaroopna Dudley Tallygarvoona Sutherland Warrnambool Trewin Wilkinson Wagga Benalla Wangatetta Melbourne Cy Wilkinson Tallygacoona Hosie North Riding Ross Knox Dr Wilkinson Dr Dudley Shire Cr Wilkinson Cr Dudley Numurkah Reil James

Countryside Courtesy and Nature Respect Rules

England urges kindness on trails and village lanes to keep the countryside unspoilt. Volunteers warn walkers to seed conservation, avoid picking excess flowers, and never frighten livestock while keeping streams clean and dog control in place.

Rainfall Averages Highlight Long-Term Growth Journal

Historical rainfall data shows 46 years with an average of 15.37 inches and a 54 inch grow period. The brief notes indicate wheat yields and land area assessments, reflecting agricultural conditions and seasonal variability.

Fragmented OCR Item From Local Page

Fragmented readable text hints at a local item or notice. No clear names dates places or actions are identifiable from the OCR fragment.

Wise Cracks and Domestic Quips From The New Idea

A threepenny weekly for Australian and New Zealand women marks humor and homemaking bits. Jokes about cigarette ash, tram crowds, plastic surgery and beauty notes appear alongside notices on opera, neighbors and a piano pun. It advertises free patterns with issue sales.

Adelaide New Zealand All Newsagent

Make Your Own Cough Remedy and Save Money

Wise folk save money by making their own family cough and influenza remedy with HEENZO. A bottle costs two shillings and when added to sweetened water yields a supply equal to eight ready mixed remedies for coughs colds croup bronchitis influenza and whooping cough. Over one million Australian citizens annually use HEENZO. Order from your chemist or store now.

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Messrs G. Willcox G. Paterson Ee Kath Harrington Mooroona Fith Harrington Acurma Myrtis Kriss Miss Lewis Jora Hendy Is Ten Cooper Gregory Hankin Marjory Nolan Joan Hendy Joan Montgomery Ed Hunkin John Tuthill Marion Hankin Elyse Nesbit Nathalia L. F. BR. O'Brien J. McCarron Rev. R. J.philp W. Henley J. Taylor Marg. Bourke L. Bourke W. Hore M. Munt Miss Ball Miss Tinkler P. Hossken Miss Pratt J. A. Dohnt L. _ Bourke H. C. Bid Morris J. H. Fowles D. Ritch Pratt O'Brien Rev F. Reeves L. G. Rogers Mies Tinkler Edwards R. J. Philp H. O. Biddle E. D. Guyatt A. H. Anderson R. Howden W. McDonnell A. Gray W. Roberson C. E. Newman W. D. Stalker J. Mateer J. Saughters N. 5. Harrison D. I. Morris E. Ellis Dunstan D. Bell W. Edwards H.gooda Dugdale W. D. Taylor Dr N. 5. Harbison W. McDowell A. Mather L. D. R. O'Brien F. Wright J. Daughters Rev. F. Reeves J. Ritch H. D. Biddle W. Tinkler A. Gre T. Thomas L. F. R. O'Brien H. 0. Biddle N. 8. Harbison FP. Wright FE. D. Guyatt George Sutton Countryside Courtesy England Cantryside Tigenit Arent Line Viteae Sis Edaral Eg Ajni MHS Ericee BS Ise Peje Nes Moreste Nstas NEW Zealand Loans Mercantile Agency
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