1927 Easter Monday Park Sports Program Announcement
The 20th annual Easter Monday Park events list trial handicap sprints, bicycle races, horse and pony events, dancing, and open handicaps with prizes. Nominations close April 6 and a special train to Shepparton is planned. Facilities include a grand concert and ball in Mechanics Hall.
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Wengking
Ara
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Wile
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Leyre
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Euey
Mechanics’ Hall
Intermediaries and Wheat Trade Debate at Dry Pickle Forum
The paper reports on a forum discussion about trading wheat with intermediaries. It argues the buyer and seller should transact directly, yet acknowledges intermediaries remain essential for commerce and safety in handling powders and smut control. The piece also notes a successful local meeting with varied events engaging the district crowd and praise for the program's execution.
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Ting
Quercus
Protection of Children and Community Appeals
A Victorian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children announces confidential, prompt investigations into child neglect across the state, inviting readers to aid in awareness. President Nellie Gatehouse notes 184 cases last year as the society expands its reach alongside hospital and district fundraising appeals.
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Nellie Gatehouse
The
Victorian Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Morris House
Exhibition-Street
Melbourne
Wheat Trade Fair Sparks Rural Sports Growth
The Numarkah Agricultural Society reports steady growth in its sports gathering with strong support from President K H Galt, Secretary J Miller, and committee members. Helpers from both sexes aided events, with significant funds raised from tea, mystery sales, and sheep guessing, while a crowd-friendly program and police supervision ensured a smooth afternoon of races and contests.
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Numarkah Agricultural Society
K. H. Galt
J., Miller
Messrs
J. E. Harper
J.C. Martin
Miller
R. Kilpatrick
F. S. Groves
Kawna
Agricultural Society Committee
Jim Saxon
W. White
J. G. Hodgson
Wach
Watters
Edwards
Yamurkah
Jewis
J. D. Geldart
Wenin Hotel
Lang
Popular Car Dominate Track and Class
The series highlights the enduring popularity of a top car and its dominating position in its class over the past six months. Experts note the vehicle’s balance of performance and appeal, drawing consistent sales and strong race performance.
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Seele Gomit
Thsie Sapere
Nimble Nomatkuh Upsets Cobram in Tight Final BOWL Match
Nomatkuh Whites edged Cobram 74 to 70 after a close battle on the green. Early Cobram leads 17–11 and 30–44 gave way to Nomatkuh’s late charge, with key clashes including Guenther over Purnell and Greig against Wyatt.
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Guenther
Purnell
Greig
Wyatt
Frengrove
Quick
Numurkah Whites
G. Selleck
Hick
McPherson
D. Cumming
Lang
Lee
Barton
Staggard
Hatherly
Trengrove
Ritchie
McFarlane
McTaggart
Parnell
Lawler
J. Grant
Thomas
Lyatt
jShaw
Harris
Tuck
Motor Accidents Injure Six Near Wanghau and Shepparton
Through sudden dimming of lights a car driven by Miss Pinnuck struck a tree on the Wanghau Numurkah road injuring six including Miss Pincock who required leg stitches and Mr J Reilly with facial cuts. A second collision near Mooroopna Hospital involving Mr S Sutcliffe and Mr E J Jane badly damaged two cars and badly hurt Mr George Iyres who was thrown from one vehicle. Reports say George Tyres is improving and others escaped with minor injuries.
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F. Pinnuck
Strathmerton
Wanghau
Numurkah
Miss Pincock
J. Reilly
E. J. Jane
Sutcliffe
George Iyres
George Tyres
WEDDING BELLS AT NATHALIA FOR MISS DICKENS AND MR RENDELL
The marriage of Miss Rita Annie Dickens of Nathalia to Mr Ben Allen Rendell of Yarrram was quietly celebrated in Holy Trinity Church Nathalia on a Wednesday. Rev J S Bullough officiated with Miss Munta at the organ. Bride wore a cinnamon brown ensemble travelling dress and pink carmellions and asparragus fern bouquet. Sister Lois Dickens wore burgundy gown. Best man was Mr Newberry. Breakfast followed at the venue.
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Rita Annie Dickens
A. 8. Dickens
Currawinia
Nathalia
Ben Allen Rendell
Samuel Rendell
the Pines
North Devon
Rendell
Yarram
Holy Trinity Chur
Mra Bullough
J. S. Bullough
Miss Munta
Mise Lois Dickens
Mr Newberry
Beautiful homes available in the district notice
Reading the fragment suggests a housing notice offering homes in the district with inspection arrangements and request for contact to receive details and particulars promptly. The text includes garbled spellings and requests for phonetic spellings of phrases.
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Farewell social at J F Mortimer residence
A large congregation gathering at the Yarpoweyah Presbyterian Church farewell for Mr and Mrs Tom Allen and family as they depart for New South Wales. Gifts of cutlery and other tokens presented by Rev Patterson and the Presbytery, with tributes from Mr Patterson, Captain I Adams, and others. Guests enjoyed cards, music, and heartfelt thanks for their support of church and district activities.
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Mortimer
Yarpoweyah
Patterson
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Alien
T. A. Mortie
I. Adame
Allen Vhaidiaeths
R. Kilpatrick
Ant
Toni Alley
Moni Anil
Meeelil Adams
Yondif Hral
Cannibal Ducks Mystery Baffles Local Flock
A cryptic report describes a flock of ducks behaving cannibalistically within a pond near Mt Th Alen. Local observers noted missing ducklings and a wary drake at the center of the unusual behavior, with a rumor of further sightings possibly delaying a confirmed resolution until next May.
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Sonia
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