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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 31, 1932
Page
2
For sale. My nursery offers every high class flower including special collection of 18 show varieties with last year's Champions. Large bulbs priced 6 shillings sixpence. Frank Weod, local agent, E Franks, Same Nursery, Tecum juah NSW.
A variety of Numurkah items are reported including a humorous remark about Numurkah by Mr A Green at a civic gathering, details of a Scotch night and the Firemen’s Ball at Thames Hall, fundraising letters from Mr Wim Lang, veterinary visits by Dr Corrie, and local notices. The section records deaths of John Keady and Mrs Rebecca Elliot, an update on boxing bouts, and a farewell by Mr McDonald after 43 years in the district.
Numurkah ladies' committee hosted the first old-time dance of the year to support Moo rooona Hospital. A large, dust-free floor welcomed attendees as President Anselmi and others praised the committee. A dainty supper accompanied excellent dancing, yielding a profit of 12 pounds 18 shillings 3 pence. Next dance set for 22 June. Mechanics' Pictures to feature "Follow chanks" Talkies on Saturday June 4.
The Commonwealth Agriculturist notes a brighter wheat market than a year ago as world stocks shrink in the United States and Canada. The Imperial Economic Committee reports 121-82 world production may not meet demand with European demand rising due to rye crop failures. Russia’s export hopes fade amid poor crops, while Professor A J Perkins of South Australia predicts prices rising to about 5 shillings per bushel in two to three years if farmers hold on.
Miss Edna Flack wed Horton Riggall at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School Chapel with Rev. Wilson officiating. Bride from Gippsland region, groom from Tinamba, reception at Oriental Hotel. Bridesmaid Miss Mary Riggall, best man Mr Frank Giles. Attendants wore formal gowns and autumn florals.
Mr Green MLA for Kassinitne electorate West Australia stayed the night in Numurkals during a parliamentary tour. Me Coxon hosted Mr Green and companions at the Troyeraya Motel for an enjoyable evening. Mr Green, accompanied by Mrs Green, spoke of state issues and farm yields, noting plans for land and water reforms and modern farming gear as part of a broader agricultural program.
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