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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 01, 1929
Page
5
A pithy farewell honors M Williams longtime Numurkah school staff member as choirs and a presentation mark the occasion. Royalists and colleagues wish her success in future roles while noting her years of service and support to students and the community.
The Forem and The Leader quote describe a rift where the Football Clubs accuse senior club officials of withholding support. Claims include only player clearances provided by the senior club and no financial aid. The President of Numuskek Banthat is mentioned in context with tensions.
A cordial welcome was extended to the Rev J Stadarz Fletcher by the Met and his wife during a successful and prosperous time.
A historic Numurkah gathering covered welcoming Rev J G Sharpe and Mrs Fletcher, aims to recruit and harmonize junior and senior football, and urge inclusion of Numurbah players. The event highlighted loyalty, church support, and future junior progression into the Katandra Junior Football Association.
Vague proceedings detail the Imperial club seeking use of ground under an agreement with the agricultural society from April 1. Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Steel spoke for the Women’s Auxiliary, welcoming the Imperial mission while emphasizing proper maintenance. The committee discussed finances, fencing, and buildings, with no ground committee required, and attendance noted as high despite apologies.
The editor prints a letter from the Red Cross Society expressing thanks for support during a recent visit. The note notes appreciation for the memorial hall event and hopeful collaboration, signed by P. N. Robertson, secretary general.
A Water Commission report describes area figures for Vietorian territory, noting 25500 square miles affected, constituting over a quarter of the state's area. The document discusses drought conditions and potential impact on stock and domestic water supply.
A concert by visitors from Shepparton for the local W A F M drew a crowded house with £10 at the doors. Rev F S Woods chaired and introduced performers who donated their services, earning heartfelt thanks as almost every item was encored. The audience enjoyed songs and instrumental numbers by local artists.
Multiple stock and land sale notices from Kilpatrick s chain and associated firms. Highlights include 288 and 160 acre Crown allotments near Strathmerton and Callanan holdings totaling about 598 acres, fenced and subdivided into paddocks, with irrigation, dams, and buildings. Auction by Campbell Co under JAS Callaman trust. properties near Katanga Railway Station, Cobram, Nathalia, Numurkah, and Strathmerton. notices mention local support from Numurkah church and Sunday school.
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