Numurkah social notes mixed with church and town notices
A long reader letter laments social attitudes of Numurkah residents, praising local friendliness while urging a man known as Old Black Jos to adopt a friendlier manner. The issue covers staff changes at Wanghan State school, church events, a health update on Mr James Hooper, and a farewell social for Mr and Mrs Callander at the Presbyterian Hall. Additional items include a verse, community notices, social ads, and upcoming dances and sales in the Numurkah area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegey Hilliard
Joe
F. Hilliard
Numur-apirit
Jos” la
Bat
Alan
Ds Niet
Wanghna
Numurkah
Thava
Youra
Mins McCard
Dandenong
Wanghan
Min Mater
England
F. S. Haynes
Rushworth
Mooroopna Hospital
Numurkah Presbyterian Church
Callander
Presbyterian Hall
Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union
Ladies’ Guild
William Kelly
Blink Bonnie
Dru
Manure
Katanga Church of England
C. P. Woolstencroft
A. C. Edwards
Ungarie
Katunga
Woolstencroft
Numarkah Town Band and Agricultural Society Meetings Scheduled
The Numarkah Town Band public meeting will be at Shire Hall on Thursday March 17 at 8 p.m. All are invited. The Numarkah Agricultural Society annual meeting follows on Tuesday March 22 at 2 p.m. at Shire Hall. Agenda includes election of President and general attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numarkah
The
Numarkah Agricultural Society
Booth Sale Notice At Murkah Showgrounds
A sale of booths is announced at Murkah Showgrounds with private lessons available. Details reference a contact phone 143 and P O Box 20 in Cobra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teasday Noone
Phone
Cobra
P.O
Country fair notes and council meetings summary
March events and local council notes cover sports days with horse and pedestrian events, auctions, and dancing. Reports mention a shire council meeting at Nathalia, a 2.26 coin record, tender delays, pavilion cost, and a women’s committee aiding a local drama club. A dance and bowls program outlines details for March 24 with jazz caps and prize draw. An eye care visit by Mr A Abotomey’s representative occurs at Nathalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Kilpatrick
Nathalia
Bas Ieee
Numurkah
Fortine Coram Mechanics
F. O'Shea
Ballarat
Numur
Bourne
Aeston
H. Sloley
Minnot
L. Wyatt
Velty
Namurksh
Mesars H. Lang
Amusem A. Guenther
A. E. Mor
Warangs Basin
Barmah Social Gathers Ferrari Family and Friends
Country correspondents report a Barmah social where Mr and Mrs J Ferrari were entertained. Dr Ross presided over the event and the couple received silver tea and coffee service as a gift. Miss Jean Ferrari also received a token from her girl friends at the same gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barmah
J. Ferrari
Dr Ross
Jean Ferrari
Katamatite Co Operative Store Proposed at £600 Bid
A Katamatite meeting approved forming a Katamatite Co-operative Society with £20,000 capital, 1 share and 6 shillings on allotment, to manage a proposed store in the old Stevens premises. James Jones elected chair with J C White as Melbourne speaker. local band plans and public involvement urged to support the enterprise and town uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jes, Jones
Sr White
Stevens
Brown, Corte & Co's
Numurkah Town Bank
Shire Hall
Katamatite
Welcom
Jas. Jones
Ube
Queen
Ove
Melbourne
Mesers
H. Bursa
A. Carmody
Messre Buzza
H. Sidebottom
Katamatite Co-Operative Society
Wedding Bells Coles Newell at St Joseph Numurkah
A wedding occurred at St Josephs Catholic Church Numurkah on February 24 uniting Mixe Constance Eve to Mr Henry Cole of Durbulbalane. Bride wore white silk overdress georgette train, attended by Miss Mary Payne and others. reception at Nenette tea rooms. Honeymoon planned in Healeville after a confetti sendoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coles — Newell
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Numurkah
Mixe
Constance
Henry Cole
Durbulbalane
Mark Payne
Georgetta
Presentation Convent
Windwor
Mary Payne
Sir Payne
Bors Payne
Uildegroum
Mics Newwil
Neorg
Min Davis
Scott Wilkinson and Miss Margaret Wilkinson Wedding at Melbourne
The ceremony at Glenworth Inver Wirdie church Melbourne united Mr Albert W Seam and Miss Margaret Wilkinson. Rev J Jackson officiated. The bride wore georgette with bouquet of lilies. The bridesmaid Miss Jenyp Wilkinson and other attendees wore gowns in blue and pink. The couple left for a honeymoon in the mountains after a breakfast at Anzac House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollines Street
Mélbourne
Albert W Seam
Glengower
Mies Jenyp
Wilkinson
Mr Ru
Corrind & Quay
Strath Merton hosts charity sports day at Strathmerton
Strathmerton residents rally for hospital funds at a local meeting and athletics meet organized by Mr Fox and J Reynolds. Children races and maid events featured as volunteers and local committees arranged events to benefit the hospital fund with wide district support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suceem
Wan
Strathmertas
Hull
Pratt
Strathmerton
Thuny
Cery
Pemple Aphin
Fox Presid
Mr J. Reynolds
Weerytary
Ferhived
Twe
Giri
Josie Reynolde
K. Patterwin
A. Tuck
K. Reynilite
Bae D. Daviau
Doyle
Meynolda
L. Reynoldmon
Gt Brien
J. Doyle
J. Carroll
Fister
Correllae A
Mayans
Whealbartow Rece
O'Brien and i
Haynes
McNamara firm to continue in name after executors’
The Nam morah Leader notes the late John Patrick McNamara’s executors T F Burley and John McNamara will run the business as J McNamara & Co in Namerkah district. The paper, dated March 15 1927, marks a transition with public notices and memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Barrowman
John Patrick McNamara
Wunghnu Easter Monday sports invite strong turnout
Wunghnu readers are urged to remember the annual Easter Monday sports to be held as usual with expected increased interest. The town band meeting in Numurkah is set for Thursday at 8 pm in the Shire Hall, with Band master Lewis noted for progress and public support urged. Roseneath estate near Shepparton sells for 16 pounds per acre after a well attended auction at the Star Theatre. Purchaser is Thomas Thornton, with Campbell & Co and Kilpaters McLellan & Co. acting as selling agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
S. Callander
Presbyterian Hall
T. H. Ball
Numurkah
Alfred Heay
McDonald-Street
Excelsior Cafe
Adams
A. Reid
Gibbins
Glen
Yarroweyah Presbyterian Church
Hover
Nouse Tylet
Brenion-Street
Nu-murkah
Hutlman
Hawker
Hyde's
Numurkeh
Beattie
Hank
Windham-street
Shepparton
Hotsne
Numiurkah
M. Collie
Yarroweyah
Ward
Massey
Glenny
Heard
Mars
J. Twitch
Simcoees
Ron Osi Searse
V. Msale
Morrisse
Tesre
Thinr
Nomurkah
Shire Hall
Lewis
Roseneath
Star Theatre
Goulburn
John Campbell
Thomas Thornton
Wasia, Campbell & Co
Kilpates McLellan & Co
Numurkah and Shepparton
Ladies Committee Meeting for Sports Refreshments
A meeting of the Ladies Committee and all willing to assist with refreshments will be held at the Shire Hall on Friday next at 2 30 p m. R Kilpatrick presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
P.y.mg.c
Presbyterian Hall
Coxon
A. Allen
Foundry
Hodge
Invergordon
Marie
Rose Marie
Treacy
Coxon’s
Cohen's
Steck
J. N. A. Graig
T Water Carta
Chalfcutter
Glenny
Heard
Gibbin
Girdier
Shire Hall
R. Kilpatrick
Domestic affairs and government borrowing warned
A fragment argues no concern, public or private, can prosper by borrowing to pay interest on borrowed money, noting this has characterized our Government for a long time.
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Chrysler
James Williams
Numurrah and
the Forum
Himelf
Whippet Hudson
Fanex
Willy Knight Carme
Noard
Kanrimbs
G. Nicholson
Bram Gibbins
Fiedier
Forgan
Ares
Furphy
Wanghau Hall
A. G. Girdelor
Ae Secretary
George Fowler
Mechanics’ Hall
Piams Fund
Palais
Numureae
David Whiteford Ralston
Newarkah
State of
Vic
Girts
Tora
Anddler
Sud
Entey Bend
Ube Anid
Inmulvesey Courts of Beer
Agricultural Society
Murkah Showgrounds
Tnt
Ine Boce
Vuiea! Chain
Mom
Milan
District News
Imen Mppeccimien
Orm
Myatic
Scott—Wilkinson
Hall
Hameed
Albert
Namerkah Leader
Mywee
C Pabrall
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