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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1939
Page
3
Correspon dence indicates a planned community meeting with local officials and partners. Attendees include representatives from Sooke and nearby regions, with dates and roles noted. A December 6 session is referenced, outlining agenda items and future steps for liaison committees and public input.
Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries for the Numurkal Agricultural Society annual show close on Friday. A large schedule is anticipated with many classes and prizes. Catalogues have been distributed, and entries by mail are welcome though personal submissions are preferred. A big program of events includes picture nights, a Western story screening, a Walt Disney cartoon, and evening entertainment at the Town Hall and Mr Hall. Admission is 2s 6d with programs available at the gate. program details and the final timetable will be announced at the start of the event.
In Astoria last Saturday several clubs reported results from the Listriet Tennis competition with matches featuring players from ST. ANDREWS and STRATHMERTON. Local cricket clubs held their annual meetings with officers re-elected and plans for Saturday games announced, including Stratherton versus Numurkah.
October listings include a Peturess Devil's Provo event and War Hall dances with support performances. A Sunday Methodist service at Sendohn’s tomb and a Numorkeh Show are noted along with an agricultural society exhibit and a PWT concert in Mumma.
The Baulkamaugh Red Cross Society held its annual meeting with Miss Sharp re-elected president and Miss Searne retiring as secretary after 23 years. Mrs Wearne and Mrs Tyack named vice presidents. Miss Moss treasurer. Misses Thornton and Wearne joint secretaries. The club plans to expand hospital work postwar and enroll new members. At cricket, two teams will enter the Numurkah District Association. officers include President J M Taylor and President-elect Messrs Ford, secretary J Martin, A Rowe as assistant secretary. The Bowling Club elected President T Harris, vice presidents E Mulcahy and A Gemmell, secretary A O’Brien, assistant G McKen, captain J McFarlane.
Regret is voiced at the impending departure of Mr Denby Roberts from Katamatite where he has led the Bank of Australasia branch for three years before transfer to Walwal. He has been active in public bodies and sporting clubs and secretary of the Cottage Hospital. Mrs Roberts Maskena is also noted for her prominent role in ladies committees.
The Numurkal Council's Agricultural Society held its monthly meeting with Mr J A Tweddle presiding. Reports covered a debenture payment, insurance against rain, prize-list revisions for the Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society cup, show preparations, show day timing, and pre-show working bees.
Mr F A Neville CE ADMLLE outlines a Murray Valley irrigation scheme covering about 400000 acres for domestic stock and irrigation use from Cobram Strathmerton Picola Numarksh to Picola. It details main canals at Yarrawonga and Yarrawonga weir, 500 miles of channels, 320 workers and 200 horses advancing toward completion.
The Strathmerton WA met Monday with Mrs. Smith presiding. A cake decorating demonstration by W Morris was praised. J Campbell won the musical competition. prizes awarded to R Laidlaw, P Heal, and H Heal. An October 26 shoulder spray contest is planned. a large attendance attended. The profit totaled 12?d. M Naughton and Mrs Payne won the waltzing contest. lucky ticket holder Mrs A Waser.
Last week the Wunghn Progress Association held a meeting with officers elected as follows: teat Mr J Carlisle, vice presidents Messrs Fowler and A Collins, secretary Mr F Saiders. A committee was appointed. meeting schedule set for last Monday each month. President’s report notes twelve months of progress with attendance fluctuations and lists completed works including electric light by the post office, water supply down the creek, fencing water reserve, pool construction, and drainage improvements. Financials show a £5 credit received from supporters. more activity urged for next year.
Kilpatrick McLellan Co and MLA Co schedule a second sale at Shep Fartown pig and calf sale next Monday. A fat and store cattle sale is planned for Tuesday with an unreserved sale on the agenda. Jeromry & Co will sale for Oei.
A garbled OCR fragment records a club naming a new official amid unspecified discussion. Names such as Beaton Amoco and Mr W. HL, and Mr A. O'Malley are mentioned in a fragmented, non-cohesive line reading.
Local agents for Dodge Bros 6 cylinder motor cars and trucks advertise auctioneers stock and station agency services. Sworn valuations offered with lowest rate trust monies sent. Includes multiple regional offices across Numurkeh Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite and Strathmerton and mentions many financial and insurance connections.
Auction notice detailing stock sales in Numurkah and Cobram including fat lambs and fat sheep, conducted by J A Bourke and partners with McNamara & Co and John McNamara & Co. Includes dates in November and listings of specialists and associated offices in Melbourne.
A detailed sale notice for Numurkah featuring Fat Sheep and Lamb Sale, stalls for draught horses, harness gear, saddles, and farm equipment. Includes a large unreserved auction with stock, implements, and real estate items from MR J A Bourke and related entries. Also notes Wheat, Grazing, and Dairying properties for sale and associated insurance and risk details.
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