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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 03, 1938

Page

3

Wedding Bells McAndrew Willcox

The marriage of Mary Berenice Willows daughter of Mr and Mrs Ki Willows Strathmerton to Keith Willcox son of the late Mr and Mrs Jndho McAndrew Kingston Virginia was celebrated at St Anns Church Middle Park. The ceremony featured a bouquet of white ink roses and azaleas, with a long tulle veil and pearls. Bridesmaids wore red and apple green gowns with matching veils and bouquets of red blooms.

Mary Berenice Maxie Wingrove

Stonehouse-Stoneman wedding in Minnesota summary

The ceremony for Stonehouse and Stoneman, formerly Hert aml nw at West SHWE, took place at The Palms Pirie side wire with intimate friends and family present. A church service at Joint Presbyterian Church featured Rhomder and a reception followed with the couple sharing vows and a toast.

Magnolia Stoneman West Shwe Rhomder Pirie Elu Whiuily Falls Prangidiaivli Alice

Leaf Patterson Charel and the England wedding tale

A fragmented OCR narrative recounts Leaf Patterson Charel of England and Warren, with mentions of a ceremony at a church, music by Shenton, and bridal preparations. It references family names, venues such as Paters Hall and Temmines, and various attendees, though many details are garbled.

Charel England

Golf Open at Umurkah Links Draws Strong Attendance

A mixed scorecard highlighted the Umurkah Links Open with Coxon and Milne leading early rounds. Local players Fylde, Hadley, and Nedwell posted notable scores as Campbell and teammates faced weather challenges that affected play.

Wea Sunvip Hebf Taieways Teim Campbell Coxon Anil Mianii Phe T. Fyldy Hadley Weta Wehwpen Sherk Anil Mies Nedwell Jone Mre Cobe

Shire Tender Contracts for Road Works at Towroa

Wyotin of the Western and Cling cvuneiliven held on May announces contracts for road works between the feork and Murray river at Towroa R Bake forming, axing, trimming and widening in the three-chala Ui parish of Moire. Amount £82.

Wyotin Om Fay Feork Murray River Towroa R. Bake Moire Aire R Baker

What Is a Pound Argument Across Irrigation Metaphor

A letter from George A Judkins argues currency and credit should be nation controlled to serve all people, likening monetary supply to an irrigation system run in public interest. He contrasts public storage with private control and warns against private banking profits shaping prosperity. A Crookes Hull responds on liquor tax and social costs, citing road accidents, employment data, and wine versus grape values.

Lander A. G. Adams Sound League of Australia Alfair Colihan Owen George A Judkins Methodist Social Service Department Charles Owens Owens Australia Vost Orens Crookes Hull

Re Installation of Water Meters Debate Stirs Numurkah

Letter to the editor questions the Water Trust plan to re install water meters in Numurkah. It condemns the process as sudden and unpublicised and calls for public warnings, alternatives, and a trial before widespread meter imposition. The writer suggests penalties and warns officials against overreach.

Numurkah Trust

Fragmented notes on gambling policy and politician’s view

A terse, garbled report discusses a commission’s stance on legalized betting shops and state controlled gambling. It questions the political repercussions and the economist’s view on gambling waste and spending. It mentions repealed local ware in 1922 and critiques the proposition conditions amid unclear references.

Numurkah Football Club Names Play Coach and Draws

Numurkah Football Club agreed to hire Mr C Dite of St Kilda as play coach for the season. A players meeting is scheduled for Friday at 9 pm in the M U Hall. A match with Nathalia is set for Saturday at Nathalia. The club also seeks applicants for boundary umpires. The Murray League draw lists matches including Numurkah versus Finley and Tocumwal versus Strathmerton across June and into late month as teams vie for position.

Numurkah C. Dite St. Kilda M.U. Hall Nathalia St Nathalie Ttwax

Numurkah event calendar lists balls and games

The Numurkah C W A executive committee plans a Thursday ball at Mechanics Hall under Hon J McEwen and Mrs Hicken with debutante net and supper. A monster card night at Numurkah MU Hall on May 26 features euchre bridge and five hundred. Wania footballers ball is May 20 with floor and supper. Katamatite seeks tenders for painting and repairs due May 23. Social evening at Numurkah fire station on May 10 with dances and supper.

Numurkah C.W. A Mechanics’ Hall J. McEwen Interior Commonwealth McEwen Mra Hicken Numurkah MU Wania Footballers Katamatite Mechanics’ Committee E. W. Kilgour

Wool Sales at Melbourne Auction Sit (1828)

The Commonwealth Wool Yard Produce Co Ltd held sales in Melbourne with 2600 bales offered. Prices remained firm with strong demand from Yorkshire, the Continent, Australian mills, and Japan. The 14th sale featured 3100 bales, mainly from northern Victoria, Gippsland, and Rivernina areas, with top prices around 168d for premium lines and 184d for bulk classes, as buyers from home, Japan, and Europe participated. Our next sale is scheduled for May 18.

Commonwealth Wool Ard Produce CO. Ltd West Market Melbourne Yorkshire Continent Australian Japan Orford Hill Woodbine Edenhope Jcom jPes Lake Bolae Areraty Nernin Nerrin Stavely Kiowsley Harcourt Lima West Willows Streatham LHC Mira Stawell Orana Balmoral Lang Koop Glenelg/EES Holbrook Sana M Bros/Mininera Wvorev Binnum JAIN Navarre LPR Redbank JMB Ballarath Ci Cullendale Lucindale Nevin Nervin Icityo Tatyoon Kiora' AD Laure Moora Rushworth Younghusband, Ltd Gippsland Riverina Sheen Bunker Hill Donnybrook Polworth Port Fairy New Zealand Loan and M.A. Co. Ltd Central Victoria New South Wales All Tely Lake Bolac Tarcombe Ion Dale Murchman Sam Alex Shepparton Tom Bunbartha Ebie Piree Wanla

Market report from Skipton sale notes firm demand

Readable lines describe local sales at a centre with firm demand for Lambs gate and Waitere bales. Mentions top price paid, sale of a fine quality lot in good condition, and proceeds from a comeback section where 11 bales from Mans sold for 78 dollars.

Mansj Fala

District News Country Correspondents Tell of District Events

District correspondents report on local happenings across communities including school activities, council actions, fairs, and notable visits. The dispatches reflect a snapshot of regional life with emphasis on community leaders, events, and civic mood.

Opening of Lasally State school marked by large sports day

The Lasally State school was opened after a major sports gathering addressed by Dr. Wagg and Mr S Creed. Creed cut the ribbon, Allan Beck sprained an ankle while training for football, and Rev. Fisher recently fractured a leg but is improving. Anzac services on Monday attracted large attendance though afternoon service was poorly attended. Gulf links opening drew a large crowd amid rain shortages and scarce green feed. Licensing Court in Jereme ordered Barooga Hotel demolished for a modern replacement with full amenities and new stables to be removed.

Lasally Dr. Wagg S. Creed Creed Sen Allan Beck Fisher Gulf Links Ewes New South Wales Licensing Court Jereme Barooga Hotel

Katamatite Trustees Reelect Officers At Annual Meeting

Katamatite Cemetery trustees re elected N. J. Lukies chairman D. Roberts auditor and J. Hughes secretary and treasurer at the annual meeting. The balance sheet showed credit and plans were made to plant additional trees. In a separate church group session Katamatite Church of England Ladies’ Guild elected officers including President Mrs D T Roberts Vice President Mrs F Cootinbs Secretary Mrs F Patrick and Treasurer Mrs Mills.

N. J. Lukies D. Roberts J. Hughes DT. Roberts F. Cootinbs F. Patrick Mills

Strathmerton BBA elects officers and pennant entrants

The Strathmerton Basket Ball Association held its annual meeting electing Mrs J Reynoldson as president with vice presidents Mesdames Leo Preston and Frank Tuck and Miss Alice Tuck as honorary secretary. Five pennant entrants were named Ulupna West Bearn Yarroweyah Sanmount and Strathmerton. A fancy dress ball by schoolgirls Brenda Henderson and Vi Guthrie raised funds for Mooroopna Hospital's After-Care Fund. Basketball season opened with practice matches among Bearii Katunga and Strathmerton.

Basket Bail Association J. Reynoldson Mesdames Leo. Preston Frank Tuck Alice Tuck Ulupna West Bearn Yarroweyah Sanmount Strathmerton Latches Brenda Henderon Vi Guthrie Eric McLeod F. Tweddle Betty O'Brien Cobram Clare Rich Mooroopna Hospital Clare Rich Brenda Henderson Page Brian Cato Kevin Blake Lundowner Neil Guthrie Margaret Henderson Patricia Tuck Bruce Henderson Williamson Sydney George Crispin Bunyip Bearii Katunga

J McNamara Co Stock and Station Agents Advert

J McNamara Co stock and station agents advertise low rate sending of monies for trusts and valuers. Local agents listed at Wurrumurrah Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite Tatura Strathmerton and Strathmerton Trust Monies to send at lowest rates. Sworn valuations made. agents for Dodge Brothers six cylinder cars and trucks and The Orient Line steamers.

Dodge Bros

Numurkah Stock and Pig Sale Fixtures Listing

Sale fixtures outline Numurkah events from May through June including pig and poultry sales and stock sales. Campbell and Co Kilpatrick McLellan J Namara Co and others act as auctioneers with associated Melbourne agents and several suppliers noted such as grain merchants and wool firms.

Numurkah Pig Numurkah Campbell & Co Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co J. McNamara & Co Numurkah Pig & Poultry

Kilpatrick McLellan Co Pty Ltd Real Estate and Loans Firm

Kilpatrick McLellan Co Pty Ltd operates as stock and station real estate and business agents with offices in Numurkah and branches. It lists services including land clearing sales, valuations, trust money lending, and prompt settlements. Local agents for major banks and insurers are named along with export and transport lines and property sales.

Youanmite Church Anniversary Observed with Special Singing

The Youanmite Methodist Church marked its anniversary with special services and singing led by Bry C Hadge, highlighting the community event and musical program.

Youanmite Methodist Church Bry C Hadge Ween Naa Taneond Eee Ie

Local Event Notice Misread Across Page

A fragment of a social events item mentions a party at Hall in Koehre te 20 and a ball with guides Lora tie Wide and Handsome TM from Scotland Yard. Details are incomplete and dates or organizers remain unclear.

Koehre Hall Bee Loratie Scotland Yard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stonehouse Leaf Walter Carter Eligi Moe Sanlu Hong Evie Pate Fiat Umurkah Syomnatite Club Lee Oo Sucutay Miny Numorkeb Jenble Wit Shire Tenders Numurkah Club Murray Muckathhy Berrigan Say Naeshalin Tocumwal Filey Y Muckatah Tah Muckstah Cobrai Nomurkah Finley District News Wumurrah Picola Katama TITE The Commercial Union Amarasce Oa Orient Line Numurkah Stock Sale J. McNamara & Co. Auctioneers Numurkah Pig and Poultry Sale Ers Nathalia Stock Sale W. Hore Nathalie And Corlett and CO St Collins ST John Darling & Son Grain Merchants Romaldson Bros Tippett Tractors Little's Sheep National Troster Co Aust. Ltd South British (Wamrance Co Shearer's Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd Hudson-Terraplane Cars Anamurkah Strek Ani Hell & Coy Wmurkih Stark Sale Stes Jamarad Ninmurkah Ain Ua Bell Numirkih Stark Ann At Numurkaty Sale Sul Metro Cobram District W. A. McTaggart Catyle J.mcnamare & Co Kilpatrick, McLeLlan & Co. Pty. Ltd Mil & O Bolarat Banking Co Fad Victoria Insurance Co Ballarat Teinelesency Co Bunge Perpetual Enore and Trustres Asti B&o Blue Funnel Starr Abe Ordeen Lines Coopere Sheep Dip Shepparton Pig and Calf Sale Wi Lee Picola District G. H. Morieson L.D.S B.D.Se_ DENTAL SURCEON Melville-street Numarksh Adamson Strettle & Co. Pty. Ltd Tallygaroopna Nomerkah E. P. Holmes Nunturkah Coleman Katanka West Henley & Fairman Grain Merchants and General Commission Agents Waaia Hasverkah Methalig Bewre TF Aed Kilpatrick, Milellin New Zealand Loar and Mercantile Agency Lad Amie Es R. E. Sulman AW Rmn George Mills Commission Katamatile Dookie Agiculturs College Goldsbrough, Mort & CO. Ltd Pearson, Rowe, Smith & CO Bunge Australia Pty, Ltd Wheat Exporters T Brunton & CO. Pty, Ltd Australian Flour Bulls Prudential Insurance Coy Madson Terraplane Diamond T Trucks Katamatite Dennys, Lascelles William Street Geelong C. Lovey China Coburg Avenue Mumarket Bepeos Fey Heemarkat Kilpatetch Latin & Co Pix SUEZ Bet 4 Motumem & Co
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