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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 30, 1928

Page

4

Departing Residents F S Groves Honored at Katunga Hall

A large gathering of Katunga school parents and friends farewells Mr and Mrs F S Grove and their son Maurice as they depart for Dreene after Mr Grove’s promotion. The evening featured a concert program with songs, recitations, and warm tributes from neighbors and parents.

Katunga School F. 8. Grove Maurice Katuna Hall Dreene Grove J. D. Hendy A. Bohn Sandmount J. Adams Lex. Adams Miss Findlay H. Berry T. McGrane

Shrine of Remembrance benefit concert at Efurt

Shrine of Remembrance fundraiser staged in the Empire Night schoolroom by head Jeseher Frank Duffy with over 100 attendees. Speeches by Arthur Harris George Parkinson and Duffy featured nursery rhymes songs recitations and an Anzac portion. The program included Midget Minstrels soloists and ensemble numbers, with lively community singing and strong audience encore. Catering by local Indies praised. closing vote of thanks to Mr Duffy carried by acclamation.

Shrine of Remembrance Efurt Invergordon Jeseher Frank Duffy Shrine of Remembrance Fund Arthur Harris George Parkinson Duffy Betty Brittain Kitty Joyce Pottenger Bel Wellington Laura Burkett W. Wellington J. College F. Duffy E. Patrick P. Gribben

Mrs Taylor Honored By Residents Community Event

Mrs Taylor is honored by residents at a gathering celebrating the Bush Nuts accounting Association fund drive for a hospital cottage. Mr Grove and Maurice receive praise for manners and potential in shooting. The rifle club gains new members and promises, while a bazaar next month aims to boost donations.

Louis Hansen Grove James Gunn J. Callanan Maurice J. D. Hendy Rifle Club E. K. Halliday Bush Nuts Accounting Association Katanga T. Morris Yardoweyah H. Berry Pitchell T. McGrane Bert Waughan State School Miller Sexon Pat Flynn J. B Bronton

Social highlights at Wunghnu reflect town life and memory

Community notes describe plans for a new building and impending operations, a secret gathering of residents at Mrs Taylor’s home to bid farewell to Mr Cook and Mr Pros, and praise for Mrs Taylor’s kindness. The piece recalls early settlers, transport changes, and the forthcoming Wanghao history, while fundraisers support the local football club with a euchre party and hall dance.

Taylor Cook Pros Theser Crayford Sf Nurse Gonette Bark Huta Shipa Wanghau Wanghao T. Hunt

Numurkah Defeats Strathmerton in Low-Key Match

Numurkah 10.14 defeated Strathmerton 6.2 in a sluggish game marked by a slippery field and limited scoring. Key contributors included O Beirne Dunckert Williams and Beirne for Numurkah, while Strathmerton relied on Nelson Adams and Muir Reynolds on a breezy afternoon at Numurkah.

Numurkah Strathmerton Cummergunga Grand Rmn Albiet Nelson J. Adams O'Beirne Dunckert A. Williams Bicon Paterson M. Ryan Numurksh

Nathalia Defeats Muckatah In Lopsided Match

Nathalia led 3.8 to 1.3 at halftime and finished 8.16 to 4.6 as Nathalia dominated the game. Best for Nathalia were Collins Grinter Nugent Grin ter McKensie Francis Carland and D Rourke while Muckatah saw Dwyer Johnston Parnell Ross Levings and Duffy shine. goal kickers included Carland Collins Israel Thompson Crane for Nathalia and Ross Duffy for Muckatah.

Nathalia Muckatah Nethalia Collins R. Grinter Nugent T. Grint Jer McKen

Band Carnival to Benefit Local Institution

A Monday Band Carnival promises a lively program and raises funds for a local band. The lineup includes bicycle and pedestrian events, motor car musical chairs, and a first of its kind potato race for cars. A procession departs Jaffray's corner at 1 pm led by the Town Band. Highlights feature a burlesque wedding, tug of war with Williams Tigers challenging Tallygarcoona for £6 a ride, and a humorous wedding with Miss Kooka Burra and Mr Billy Bunny. Tea, a range of acts, and numerous named locals are slated, with a variety of acts and dazzling entertainment throughout the afternoon.

Jaffray's Kooka Burra Billy Bunny Ladies’ Committee

Wunghnu Edges Cobram In Tight Meet

In a close contest Wunghnu defeats Cobram by two points after a see-saw match. Cobram led 4.7 to 3.1 in the first term, and 6.9 to 5.4 at half time despite Waughan using the wind. Wunghnu narrowed the gap in the third term and prevailed at the third bell.

Cobram Waughan Wunghnu

Katandra District Association Misreads and Internal Tensions

Jagged content describes internal disputes within Katandra District Association involving members Meers Bows Russell and Shcers. It mentions management shifts, a hotel trust, and unclear test drawings, indicating governance strain and irregularities in shared assets and leadership.

Matbeu Egies Mt Reps Association Meers Bows Russell Shcers

Look at Childs Tongue Is Sick Cross Feverish

A fragmentad ad promotes California Syrup of Figs for calmed stomachs and bowels in children. It claims relief from feverishness, irritability, poor sleep and appetite, with instructions and branding for parents to ask chemists and stores.

California Californiia Syrigy

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Por Saestes F. S. Grove Mrs Taylor Social Umurkah Nathalia Win Yates Om Ees Strathmertum Notun Neithel Tah WEXT Nathalia V. Muckatah Tom McMahon Ron Robbie Jim Martin Ida Down, Pty, Ltd Doris Les Tully Ted Baldwin Sid Stife Leo Mac Dark Coxon Kilpatrick and Co Tus Pat Sutherland A Wong Doan Alsima Petrpse: ‘ Seakezss Ebs Land and Stock Selesme Timbe A. RB. Ulley Profemey Seaiems Tevureski Wunghnn v. Cobram Wrigley’s Katandra Farmers’ Arms Hotel Iglev MU J .O F.O.R Melbourne Sydney Mount Australia Yelga" Uniervest Eral Ithe “Eos Haniles Tow Mindels Mu Kilpatrick, Mel Duco Tyne Meese Lampe Par Cin Nadien Windefield
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