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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 04, 1921
Page
4
The executive met to consider grounds and roles for the coming season. discussions covered chairmanship changes, youth judging, and exhibits improvements while updates from the convention and church circles highlighted community activities and welcomes to Rev J J Webb and Rev F O H Cottman.
Fragmentary ad lists leather items including backbands spisars and belts with pricing notes such as 2/6 per pound and 6 per bundle of four mer, and mentions brands or terms like the Single Side and EVO.
An April 6 ceremony at Augustine's Church of Engins united William Alfred Fowles of Pusbulbatene with a daughter of Mr and Mrs A Ford, with bridesmaid Miss Charlotte Mizaveth and relatives in attendance. The bride wore ivory crepe with embroidery and a silk worked veil, while bridesmaid dresses featured silver grey crepe and crystal beads.
A traveler recounts a long journey from Numurkah through Yarrawonga Mulwala Gorowa and beyond to Sydney. The diary notes towns visited, mileage about 590 by road, routes via NSW bridges and culverts, coastal scenery from Sublime Point to Blue Mountains, and stops at Manly Circular Quay the Sydney races and Tom Hughes point before returning home.
The Rathalia Agricultural Society held its monthly meeting with a good attendance, chaired by Mr J J McCarroll. Delegates for the economy conference were appointed, and discussions covered fence removal and posts, tree planting along the new wire boundary, and ticket donations. The golf club was defended for past efforts, and meeting times were discussed in light of a half-holiday.
On Monday April 25 1924 Nathalia observed Anzac Day with a memorial service at Public Hall attended by a large congregation. Revs R N Morrison D Hood and E E Pallot delivered addresses and the Last Post sounded after a minute of silence. Lieut Colonel Sturdee Bourchier and Shire President Mr H ley attended the unveiling, with about 208 to 1000 people present as the Nathalia Band and local pupils performed and honoured the district soldiers.
An agricultural piece argues wheat farming may outpace wool given labor shortages and high wool prices. It urges farmers to sow more wheat, use fertile varieties, and apply generous manuring, noting possible guaranteed prices and falling shipping costs.
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