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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1932
Page
4
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Elocutionary and musical competitions wire held Numurka from April 18 to 22 with entries closing April 4. The event features choral sections, district bands, dramatic works, part singing, and solo champion prospects. Strong participation expected from Yarrawonga Kuchram Melb vocalists and local schools, with medals already awarded in brass sections.
A motor car and trailer halted at Wattleglen level crossing were struck by the 11:35 a.m. Hurstbridge train, dragging the car onto the culvert and injuring several occupants. Mrs Patterson, her husband Paterson, and their children were pulled from the wreckage and rushed to Eltham Hospital. others treated for shock. The collision damaged the permanent way and overhead gear, with the leading carriages and rails bent.
The New Zealand Department of Agriculture promotes certified rye grass for permanent pastures. Growers sign on, paddocks are mapped, sample plots tested, and seed is branded and sealed under government supervision. The system ensures true-to-name seed, inspection at threshing, and machine dressing oversight.
Mrs C Woop offers to undertake all kinds of wedding bouquets and floral designs. Services include hand arrangements and tailored bridal pieces with care and style.
The Numurkah Progress Association and Shepparton Chamber of Commerce pressed to have the Murray River Seymour road proclaimed a national highway. Brif. Boutehier shared a Board reply noting they cannot declare new state highways now, but a conference could be helpful. The letter discusses ongoing efforts and potential future consideration.
A fragmented OCR item reports on a Shepparton sheep market bulletin with mentions of Morera Julia McNamara and partners, bidding patterns, stock classifications, and pricing notes. It references wethers, ewes, yearlings, and various age groups, with hints of exporters and local demand across regions.
Campbell and Co report a Numurkah sale on Wednesday last 23rd lnst. featuring 100 horses including mares and geldings with strong metropolitan and local demand. Top prices were £53 for a six year old gelding to T Ryan Ulupna and £42 10s for a five year old filly to G Teague Katan dra. overall 70 horses sold. Prices ranged with mares, geldings, and yearlings achieving from £12 to £29, various grades. Next Numurkah sale to be advised.
Messrs J. McNamarra & Co report a very successful clearing sale at Katnatite East following the death of Thomas Flynn on the 22nd. Attendance was strong and bidding was animated with full clearance achieved. Prices ranged from several pounds for livestock and implements to £242 for springers and other cattle, while land lease terms covered two months at a fixed rental.
The Numarkah Presbyterian and Anglican Church schedules altered worship times after Sunday evening service. Services will commence at 7 o'clock starting next week. Local leaders including Deane Mowe and Katunge are listed among participants.
Melbourne wool sales report a large catalogue of 7514 bales from central to Victoria and South Australia. Yorkshire and Japan and the Continent provide steady demand while withdrawals are heavy. Top prices reached 151d for a Burn Avon CJH lamb from Stawell and 1s11d for Gow tie Park Gobur fleece. Next sale slated for April 18 with about 5000 bales. Younghusband Ltd notes 6300 bales offered, lambs prominent, with hardening market for comebacks and crossbreds. top price 133d for four dates of super combing JRC Nirvana AM from Amphitheatre. Final sale of season to occur early April.
At the Mooroopna Hospital board meeting Mr J J Hanton questioned admission rules for intermediate patients. The secretary explained a doctor referral is required and a patient must arrange with their doctor and pay a weekly fee of 3 pounds 3 shillings. The case of a Merrigam resident allegedly refused admission was discussed, with reference to Echuca Hospital treating the patient.
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