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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1930

Page

5

Thornton Elected Bathing in Creek Prohibited

Water Trust minutes note October meeting. Thornton elected chairman after amendment to review position in December. Complaints about water meters discussed with testing possible. Dudley praised for leadership during a difficult year with water scarcity, and Thornton pledged to work with commissioners and officers.

Com. McDowell Coms Meiklejohn Hooper Ross Thornton Com Mackenzie Dudley Com. Thornton Com. Dudley Com. Tuckett

Roses and Barrs Benefit Concert for Numurkah Methodist Church

Two local groups Roses and Barrs united for a benefit concert in Numurkah Methodist Hall. The event drew a crowded audience, offered a long varied programme with many encores, and featured performances from soloists, sketches, company numbers, and Gypsy costumes. The Rev. J S Fletcher gave thanks, praising Miss Tyres and Miss Bulte for assistance and training, with post-show supper at the parsonage.

Numurkah Methodist Church J. S. Fletcher Trott Butte Tyres Gipsy Chorus Indies J. W. Duncombe Micky Mouse J. Hyde Wenborn Miss Wilson Mr Yarwood The Four Seasons Rev C. Gribble Minnie Jaffray Sadies Mrs Trott the Ringers Hawker Powell Messes Johnson A. Stringer P. Heard Miss Jaffray Wilson Hyde Mavis Hawker Duncombe Heard Barnes Johnson Carlisle Virginny Thore Mise

School Concert Inspires Talks on Party Amalgamation

At the Numuriah Wando Victorian Country party meet on Friday Mr W L Moss presided and the main business was a motion endorsing the proposed amalgamation of the Country party with the Country Progressive Party. Delegates discussed safeguards on composite governments with a 66 percent Central Council vote for alliance. The motion, noting unity and stable government as needed, passed unanimously.

Numuriah Wandh Victorian Country Party W. L. Moss Country Party Country Progressive Party R. C. Gordon C.P.P Central‘ Council Central Council Vbekai Vbekaiv J. S. Mackenzie Country Parties

Fallow Cultivation and Moisture Retention Techniques

A Victorian farm bulletin outlines fallow management to conserve moisture. Ploughed land benefits from a loose, dry mulch to absorb rainfall and reduce surface runoff, while neglect and later spring work deplete moisture. Experiments at Longerenong compare cultivated versus neglected fallow, showing higher moisture retention in cultivated plots. The note includes stock and poultry sale listings and local municipal rate discussions.

Et Ee Senate Victoria

Water Debate Drowns Bathing Plan At Town Meeting

Thornton reeved on proposed hours for water use as the Water Commission fights to extend the supply. Officials clash over bathing in the creek and a new pool, with the town wary of domestic rates and the trust’s role. A separate Youanm ite school entertainment featured local pupils in dances and a cantata, with several acts praised for charm.

Joe Chirman Webel Sods Mtr Shige Furtumach Thornton Reeved Mackenzie Wost Minantine Meiklejohn Nuruprksh Ember Thornton McDowell Hooper Gordon Roan Com Bell Urban Trust Com. Melkie- John

Remark on Katamatite staff and pupil demonstrations

The text credits M McLean of Youanmite North and Miss M O Kane of Katamatite staff for the frequent and sustained demonstrations of approval of the pupils work. The remarks underscore the staff's role in guiding and encouraging student achievement at Yousamite school.

M. McLean Youanmite North M. O'Kane Staf Katamatite

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