District NII Country Correspondents Report Local Events
District NII reporters document flooding near Loch Garry with waters swelling past Smiths woolshed, and a grand spillover view as hundreds watch. Ardmuona footballers beat Bunbartha 20 10 to 6 0 with Bell scoring 16 goals, while Sam Young impressed locals amid a tough midfield showing from Bunbartha.
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Loch Garry
Smith's
Ardtuuna
Bunbartha
Ome
Ardmona
Bunbarths
Bell
Sam Young
Twicky
J. Kyat
Billingham
Carne
J. Burgess
Drumanure and Katumatire Football Match Report
Drumanure overwhelmed Katumatire 14.9 to du in a Saturday district game. B Crozer led with 10 goals, A Crower, Hite, Ginnane, Tuldy, and Dempater added strong contributions. Wanghau fans praise President George Bourke’s tonic as local football fever grows amid street gatherings and near weekly debates on the team’s prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drumanure
Katumatire
Dirumanure
Josh Sule
Seior
Ean
Abd
Hatamatite
Hataatite
Ive Drumanure
B. Crozer
True
A. Crower
Hite
Ginnane
Tuldy
Dempater
Batamare Werte
Anderson
Allis
Flynn
Bollard
Carne
Russell
Wanghau
George Bourke
Gilbert Gillespie
George
Georgeourke
Dr Barnardo's Homes Annual Report Reveals Large Figures
The Dr Barnardo's Homes annual meeting shows up to December 31 last 104,156 children entered the homes with 1 17,916 dealt with during the year. New admissions in 1927 totalled 2025 including 1643 permanent and 377 temporary. About 50 percent from five provinces and over 20 percent from the metropolis. On average five children admitted daily. 7716 in residence, including 1203 under five and 422 with disabilities. 2189 placed out, 29,601 migrated to Canada, Australia and other dominions. The homes span 176 cottages nationwide with rural boarding centres. motto No Destitute Child Ever Refused Admission. The Home Secretary praised the institutions as a means to reduce reformatories, with income £521,514 and expenditure £521,499.
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Bla.h
Duke of York
Wilno ‘McCall
Council
Barnardo
Metropoliis
Canada
Australia
Dominions
England
Hom
Katamatite Club HuVer Cup contest halted by events
Local note records a Katamatite Mille Club competition for the HuVer Cup being interrupted by an incident. Names of participants and results are listed, with James Hike and Currie Aarkly among top earners. Bazaar funds for cottage hospital raise about £200 so far amid busy stalls and happy crowds. A school tree-planting day, football club event, and Queen of Sport programme are also mentioned with varying turnout.
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Katamatite Mille Club
Abr E Ds
Idliday
Viliery Hut
Aluges
Beures
James Hike
Tb Diiha
Ik Lean
Curie
James Vivig
Currie
Ailles
J.” Mradatreet
LL Rowan
J. Lawrence
Wedykes
Hailey
Ashton
Smallwat
Mechanics’ Institute
J. Fahey
Mim M. Twitt
W. Hooper
Misa J. Harrem
Queen of Sport
Wanghay Hall
Commonwealth Loan Terms Announced by Federal Treasurer
Federal Treasurer Dr Earle Page announced a new Commonwealth loan to fund the conversion and redemption of the war loan due September 16. The loan offers 5 4 percent interest with an issue price of 288 10/ per £100, for seven or fourteen years. Conversion pays 30 shillings on September 16 plus regular interest. cash subscriptions cost £98 10/ per £100. The target total is £20,000,000, with proceeds used solely to redeem Commonwealth securities. Interest is taxed by the Commonwealth. state tax does not apply. Applications via banks, post offices, or stock exchanges, with prospectuses soon at outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Page
Uiscoue Im
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Securities
Earle
Australia
Commonwealth Bank
Under New Management at The Farmers Arms Hotel
Mrs E C Stringer announces new management of the Farmers Arms Hotel and invites public patronage. W Hore as local representative states improvements planned to enhance public convenience.
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Farmers’ Arms Hotel
F Armers’ Arms
Seates
E C. Stringer
Auction calendar for Numurkam and surrounding towns
An ornate listing of auction dates across Cobram Numurkah Nathalia Katamatite Strathmerton and nearby areas. Stock sheep cattle pigs poultry horses and property sales are scheduled from mid June through early July with multiple houses and firms named including Kilpatrick McLellan Clarke Pullen Cocks and J J. Dates noted include June 14 16 20 22 28 29 and early July with further arrangements indicated.
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Cobram
Numurkah
McNamara & Co
Strathmerton
Kilpattick & Co
Clarke Pullen & Co
Tatura
MyNovmara & Co
Conj. Charke, Pullen Co
Cyqupbell € Co
Land for sale in all parts of Victoria and New South Wales
A regional notice announces land for sale across Victoria and NSW. It notes clearing sales conducted in both states and highlights opportunities for buyers seeking diverse plots. The item serves as a short classified notice with emphasis on scope and availability.
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Victoria
New South Wales
N.S.W
Numurkah Bowling Club General Meeting and Loan Notice
A special meeting of Numurkah Bowling Club members is called for Thursday night at 8 o'clock in Brechanics Hall to consider steps for a proper green for next season. The Shire of Numurkah council proposes borrowing £2,000 for permanent works, with debentures issued under Local Government Acts.
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Numurkah Bowling Club
Brechanics
C. I. Trengrove
Shire of Numurkah
Shire of
Numurkah
Bank of Australasia
Melbourne
Patchell's New Store Opposite Shamrock Hotel Numurkah
A brief item notes Patchell's new store opening located opposite the Shamrock Hotel in Numurkah, marking a local commercial development in the town. Details are sparse but indicate a storefront move or expansion.
New Store Opens Promising Fresh Groceries and Ironmongery
The shore announces a new store offering fresh groceries and up to date ironmongery including Isbor-eaving appliances. Customers are invited for inspection and trial appreciation. The business emphasizes courteous attention to customer needs and mentions agency ties to Golden Flesco Benzine and other products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isbor
Golden Flesco Benzine
Sammit Power Keresens
Central Fire Insurance
Nathalia Wheel Club Cycle Race Open Handicap
The Nathalia Wheel Club announces the five mile open handicap cycle race to be held at the grounds on Saturday June 23 during the Nathalia Numurkah football match interval. Entry 2 shillings 6 pence, prize money 1 pound for first and 6 shillings 5 pence for second. Closing date Thursday June 21. Best three performances counted. Hon. Sec. H. C. Ireland.
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Thew
Nathalia
Numurkah
H. C. Ireland
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Woods
Commonwealth Loan
Picola District
W. Hore
J. McNamara & Co. Arctionesrs
J. McNamara & Co
Campbell and CO
Kilpatrick, McLellan
Henley
Numurkam
H.O
Mathalia
Picola
Katama
TITE
Lowesty Menega
Ise Trusters Executers and Agency Co, the
Commercial Union Assurance’ Co
Oriant
Cumming Smith and Co's
Pho
Shepparton
Stra
Katamatite
Vic
Beringing
West Wy
N.S
WG Henley
Fairman
GS. Fairman
Mechanics’ Hall
Numukkah Bowling Club
Numurrah
Ton
A. Stringer
Shira
Numurtah Pig and Poultry Sale
Ashendon
Numurkah Stock Sale
Patrick
J. McNamara & Co. Auctioneers
Pigana Poultry Sale
Umurkah
Bkpattivky
Lellan & Pth Ltd
London Prants Scuit
Numourkah Pig and Poultry Sale
Riverside, Ulupna West
WM. E. Sharp
Will Bell
Tanta
W. A. McTaggart
Reid Tock
Nathalia Stock Sale
Broad Acres
Joana
Vrempt
Sansenapls Opster
Hanlon & CO
Bourbe-ctrest
City
Nce
DODGE
Cobeam
Grain Merchants and General Commission
Nathalia and
Fidola
Jlompr
Elion
Senha, Vytde
Honky
P.O
Bor
Heglee
Sahilis
R. F. Nesbit
Satalliabid Hosge
Patchell’s
Shamrock Hotel
Nathalia Wheel Club
Keuschen
Lna Sheen
Kraschen Salts
Chermiats
Tr Bottle
Heranemen
Salta
George Street
Brancy
Mechanies
Poxzi
O’brien
J. AH
REAL
Vita-Lick
Questen
Co-op. Co
Collinnatroe
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