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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1924
Page
4
Local items describe land transfers in Dunn's parish and nearby Manilla region. Auctions attract bids above estimate while brokers plan further sales and notices warn of security and public safety concerns amid rising property activity.
A letter from G. M. Dash urges customers to consider the Commonwealth loans to fund Australian states. It promises favorable terms, stating a net yield of about £6 7s per hundred and claims broad banker guidance will aid investors before October 15. The message emphasizes national impact and personal gain for buyers.
Mr and Mrs J Crighton of Wala meet a severe accident on Melville Street when a strap breaks causing the gig to plunge. Ira Crighton is unconscious but improving. Mr Crighton sustains minor abrasions. Obituaries and weddings are noted along with local staff appointments. The Numurkah Agricultural Show preparations advance with a large entry backlog and prize ambitions. A mock circular urges supporting local trade.
Patrick McLellan & Co report a Wednesday stock sale at Numurkah yarding about 4 000 sheep including fat lambs and 200 cattle. Crossbred ewes and wethers sold strongly with top fat lambs to 35s 6d and 32s 6d for 100 Shropshire lambs. cattle in good demand at improved rates. Vendors listed include Walters McKenzie Seymour Shinnick and Pinock among others. Next sale expected late October with 6 000 young crossbred and comeback sheep.
Mr Geo Roberts general manager of the Great Pacific Life Assurance Association Ltd visits Numurkalt staying at the Shamrock Motel with organizing manager Mr B Steele. The company plans to open Victoria offices at 339 Collins Street Melbourne and appoint a provisions board of directors. Existing subscribers fully subscribed after last visit, with 25 000 preferential shares withdrawn and redesignated as contributing ordinary shares as arrangements for Victoria proceed.
An advertisement announces a sheep sale by Albert Brown at Browns Yards on the station owners' account offering a sturdy engine and chassis with notable comfort and appearance improvements. Immediate delivery urged as orders pour in from across the state. It mentions testing, cream shipments, and local collaboration with Numurkab leaders and Roberts.
Public auction notices from Campbell and Co Kilpatrick McLellan show Numurkah stock sales on October 11 and 16 with several listings for cows ewes and young stock. Additional notices include Numurkan Show dates, Katamatite stock sales, and a Cobram stock sale announced for October. Also mentions leasing of 580 acres in Naring and associated agents Trustees Eulers Agency Ltd and McNamara Co Campbell & Co.
A Victorian editorial piece urges Numurkah to invite leading district representatives to visit the Numurkah show by a resO train to assess land, stock, and crops. It notes Dimboola's two papers and suggests press reps participate, with a motor tour to showcase the district and its wheat potential per acre.
A delegates meeting last Tuesday presided by Rev Haynes drew fixtures for local games. Pairings include Tallygaroopna vs Numurkah Town and Kalunga vs Numup kal Park with byes. Matches must start by 3 40 with wins decided by sets. first round postponed to January 17 1986.
A large audience in Numurkah enjoyed a concert by Percy Blundell and party promoted by local Presbyterian clubs. The hall was full and performances by J Alexander Brown, Miss Stella Guerrrey, Grace Numwn, Nellie Richards, Nugent and others drew sustained applause. The programme included songs, violin pieces, humorous monologues, and a duet, with Miss Richards as accompanist.
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