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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1932
Page
2
A damaged newspaper fragment lists scattered notices from Numurkah and surrounding towns. Items include lost livestock and valuables, social and committee meetings, euchre events, fetes, and auction or sale notices. Several place names recur such as Numurkah, Strathmerton, Tocumwal, and Swan, with dates and community announcements mixed in.
Duplicates stocked or procured for all manufactures of above comp. farm tools harvest machinery cultivator combine and scarifier parts on hand. Best quality prices right. Agent for Laval separators dairying requisites duplicate parts furniture lines bedding and more. Bicycles and requisites stocked in sale district with necessary parts.
The notice reports Nomurkah Mechanics reserving seats at Coho's with a new extra booking charge. It lists usual prices of 2/2 and 1/6, Bhidren Half Rares, indicating price changes for patrons.
Local notices announce Empire Day celebrations with plans for a grand gathering in the Shire. Organizers list activities and invite residents to participate in coordinated events and ceremonies.
A Namely heartfelt acknowledgment from Mrs Ke Eddy and Mr W E Fowler thanking relatives friends neighbours and others for sympathy and tributes after bereavement. The notices express gratitude for letters floral tributes and personal expressions and invite continued thoughts from the community Numurkah.
Local and general paragraphs confirm that the Numarkah musical competitions have been settled. The rare function of such magnitude was finalised within three months and the balance sheet shows a splendid outcome for the committee.
The Numurkah Guides form a company preparing a concert at Presbyterian Hall with songs dialogues and items led by Captain Glason and Lieutenant Powell. Other items include Hawkers and a choir. The event funds guide equipment. Meanwhile football talk centers on Murrey League decisions and potential regional associations.
The column notes the illness of Mr James Iyers of Numurhsh and worries for Mr Treshed who spent time in bed but rallied. Max Tyres improved after a better night. R Buchan, Barmah’s eight year head teacher, is promoted to Ascot Vale after May vacations. M O Connell moved from Bama school as it closes. Sympathy for the death of 15 year old Robert James, son of Mr and Mrs Robt Board of Nathalia, following surgery at Mooroopna Hospital. A farewell social at Nathalia Presbyterian for J Richardson at his Sydnes residence closes the item.
The Shire of Numurkak Waterworks Trust met at Nathalia. Present were Coms Bull (chairman), Dudley, Hooper, Gordon, Mackenzie, Pinnock, Meikle-John, Tuckett, McDowell, O’Hanlon, Garonne, and from State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. They reviewed the auditor’s report for the year ended 31st September, noting concern over certain papers and pending comments on funds. Decisions included notifying Commissioners of efforts to collect funds, approving licenses for a playver, addressing contractor issues, and authorizing repairs to the Nathalia pump and creek land lease via an annual lease to the Nathalia School Committee. The meeting also noted money flowing in, with contractor payments and tenders being resolved.
The Nu tuurkah shire council debated Sunday work by councilor O'Hanlon citing tasks that should occur during the week. The meeting noted Sunday ploughing, rolling, tobacco plantions and other common work. Proceedings mention opposition to a tax or fee.
An outbreak of diphtheria is reported at Nururbel. Tests at the local state school showed positive cases and measures including isolation and disinfection were implemented. Health officials warn about transmission routes and emphasize hygiene, personal items, and vaccination to protect children.
Golf at Nunvorks opens with Seazai course debut and local entries. The fragmentary report lists names, partners, and social matches from 1982 era events, noting mixed Canadian participation and pennant match plans at Numurkah, Katamatite, and nearby clubs.
The debate centers on Sunday labor for crops and police enforcement. Some farmers oppose council interference while others defend strict Sunday work limits and criticise actions seen as targeting workers. The President defers to parsons, while supporters urge upholding police measures against Sunday work.
Friday sale at Messrs Rick McLellan Co Pty Ltd yard includes cattle from 700 sheep and breeding stock. Buyers attend as a large crowd gathers for cattle and ewes with several pens sold. Auction highlights include a wedding event noted and various livestock lots, with interest centered on ewes, wethers, and young cattle.
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