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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 03, 1932
Page
2
In loving memory of our darling little son Noel who passed away on 6 May 1931 A sweet little flower eat not given To bud on earth but in heaven Inverted by his mother father sister and brothers
Mrs J H Fraser and family of Youanmite thank relatives friends and neighbors for telegrams letters cards floral tributes and expressions of sympathy in their bereavement Special thanks to Dr Coombs Katamatite for kind attention This note expresses sincere gratitude for support during the family's loss
The Numurkah Leader reports a mild diphtheria scare with the first case about two weeks ago. Health inspector delays and laxity cited, swabs taken at State School, last case Friday, outbreak check noted. Local notices include electoral fine, land description amendment granted, and community events supporting Mooroopna Hospital and Methodist Babies Home.
Numurkah Higher Elementary and Primary schools staged successful sports at the show-grounds on Wednesday afternoon. Primary prizes funded by the men's committee ensured every child received a prize, while the Higher Elementary contests focused on team play to crown champion Houses and senior and junior athletic champions for boys and girls. Despite threatening rain, the program finished without interruption, with notable performances by George Gray and Joyce Trott earning championship placings. The Gold House won with 172 points, Blue House 1194, and presentations by the Mothers' Club preceded tea.
James Williams brings prize chrysanthemums from Melbourne. display at Mr T P McMahon’s window shows standards for big shows. Gordon Humphreys, a returned soldier, wins the Chrysanthemum gold medal and cup for the third time, now owning the trophy. Also Town Band recital reviews and local notices on cinema, blacksmithing, and odd quotes.
The report lists junior and senior events across houses with winners noted for relay races long jumps high jumps and sprints. Competitors include G players Gray Moss Thorn ton Robinette and McBride among others, with Blue Gold and Crocodile House teams prominent in events such as cross ball and hop, step, and jump.
Nominations for the seat in the Victorian Legislative Assembly follow the dissolution of Parliament after a successful vote of no confidence against the Horen Government. Friday saw surprises in metropolitan electorates with Cliftonill notable for no opposition to acting Premier Tunnecliffe. Goulburn Valley voters reelect Teigudier Boyreliers without contest, despite reports a Shepparton resident might stand for TA. The Brigalier earns praise for service. there is hope no opposition to block stability. Forty five seats are open with 112 candidates. twenty are thought to be elected.
Brigadier Bourchier spoke at Shepparton praising the people of the Goulburn Valley for returning him unopposed. He warned of tough times ahead, urged fiscal rehabilitation for Victoria, and praised the government’s stability and the Premier Hogan’s plan. He noted party division and stressed the need to address unemployment and rising dole costs.
The adjourned meeting on Tuesday gathered Messrs W. T. Thulgr as president and a large council including H Formby J Mut fees and others. The session discussed farm contentions, wheat handling, regional diversification, and praised the dedication of officers and delegates for their service to the society.
The readable text presents a garbled markets section with scattered fragments and nonsensical phrases. It lacks coherent facts, identifiable companies, prices, or dates to form a factual summary. No clear entities or actionable market items emerge from the legible portions.
Presbyterian church notices list names and brief roles including Rev Sharpe and Rev Taylor among a sequence of parish names and dates. The fragmentary items mention community members such as Mr Caldwell and Mr Willgoose with scattered numbers and place tags like Nomurkah Koy and Waain.
A public meeting presided by Cr J Hacv organized a limerick competition to find the best four entries. Participants included Jinn Namurkan and the Choral Society with Flys titich in attendance. The committee appointed Adams and T. Webster to oversee judging and watersaining noted. Grand Weeda was mentioned alongside Caidran's Grant Peppermint Cure Hacking Cough.
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