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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
4
Victorian council hears arguments on one vote one value and road funding. debates include Manning waterway improvements, a diphtheria outbreak at Nathalia, council tenders for road surfacing and bridge works, and a proposed action on arrears notices. emphasized are local grievances, highway policy, and public health measures.
At a Friday meeting chaired by Ww. Campbell four canvassing districts were chosen to fundraise for Mooroopna Hospital. Appointed collectors include Dr. Thornton and N. Sutcliffe for Raulkamaugh Mundoona and Kaarimhi, W. Hooper and Bert Galt for Katunga East, J. Grant and R. Kilpatrick for Numorkah, and Jr. Campbell and BR 5 Belleck for Numorkah. Certificates for life governors were received for those named at the last meeting. Total at least 240 pounds from certificates, with further large gifts from the Masonic Lodge and local efforts. The effort aims to sustain the hospital and its vital work for suffering humanity.
An audience at Me Edward Goll’s inaugural Conservatorium recital filled the hall on a Tuesday night. The program spanning Mendelssohn to Tausig showcased nuanced piano mastery with encores, earning Goll praise for artistic range from delicate to passionate. He performed without fee beyond travel and hotel costs, underscoring a generous contribution to the community.
The committee’s £60 obligation to University Conservatorium was not the current anxiety before Thursday’s recital. Brammel is nearby, and organizers anticipate the next two recitals will draw larger crowds as patrons expect accessible music and enjoyable performances.
The annual meeting Thursday evening drew a small attendance. President H Tuthi Press presided and the club showed a healthy balance sheet with a pran of 58/57 for the year and overdraft to 72. Members praised officers for solid work and discussed revenue channels, expenditures, and forthcoming improvements.
Numurkah Police Court sitting magistrates condemned after hours drinking at hotels. They cited incidents of intoxication, soliciting drinks, and women being invited to drink. Magistrates urged stronger penalties and enforcement to curb the practice.
In Numurkah Police Court on Wednesday Constable DeLaRue testified regarding Moo Hooper of Wrigehn facing a prohibition order after his wife and family fear for welfare. Witnesses described Hooper as a hard worker earning about £6 weekly and accepting an order to secure health and happiness. the case was adjourned for 12 months with a pledge signed by Hooper and warning of immediate action if violated.
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