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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1928
Page
6
Prominent local builders Easey and Withers advertise septic tank work staining graining and paper hanging piano repolishing furniture repair and custom plans drawn to client request at Court House Hotel Phens 14 Nathalia seeking inquiries for particulars.
News bulletin notes Victoria’s rail system reached 46963 miles of route as of June 30, with 45 miles between Echuca and Deniliquin, 120 miles Barnes to Balranald, and 40 miles Murrabit to Pocaboon in New South Wales. Victorian rails cover 6691 miles of track for 518 miles per square mile, a strength cited against other states.
Railway fruit consumption and fruit drink stalls surge with 50,000 pounds spent on fruit for meals and 75,000 cases, including 49,025 cases of citrus, bought for rail services. Melbourne goods traffic remains heavy, while Numurkah and Strathmerton clash where Strathmerton won only in a late bid, Danckett top-scoring for Numurkah a 126-55 result.
Katamatite batted first 60 all out with Barnes 20 and Sidebottom 10 top scores Tyres took 5/16 for Naring while Sidebottom bowled 7/25 to dismiss Naring for 79 Harris 13 Cox 10 not out led the score for Naring Thomas 5/16 a key bowler for Katamatite in the match
Nathalia defeated Numurkah Fire Brigade by 127 runs after the brigade managed 49. Sutcliffe led with 11, Grazier 10, Palmer top bowling 3/5 while Hutchins took 4/14 for Nathalia, who replied with 43 by Collins and 22 by Palmer among others, reaching 127 for 1.
The Commonwealth Bank announced higher savings interest from October 1 with 4 percent up to £500 and 3 1/2 percent on excess up to £1 300. It also introduces the Purpose Account allowing multiple accounts at any branch with 4 percent annual interest, appealing to existing and new savers.
Katanga won easily as Yarroweyah totaled 58 with singles from Rendell Haynes and McCifford. Pickett led with 3 wickets for 3 runs, Heal brothers and Maidment also impressed with bowling. Katanga replied 62 for five, Heal top-scoring with 25 and 20 by P Heal. Maidment took 3/15 as best bowling. Second Yarroweyah innings 77 for four, Collie 43 and Houlihan 12 not out, Flack 2/10.
Bunbartha reached 104 for four before Ardmont replied to nine wickets with 76. Top scoring for Bunbartha were T Bourke 48 not out Jack Bourke 22 and S Young 20 not out, while A Berry added 10. A Bower bowled well taking six for 34 as Ardmont collapsed to 76 for nine, forcing a draw.
Rifle competition for the Parker cup tightens as Katamatite defeated Sheparton club last Saturday. The final result of Saturday's shoot will decide whether Katamatite wins the cup outright or must contest another match.
A fishtail wind and shifting mirage challenged both teams at Katamatite but the local side prevailed by 21 points. L. O'Connor of Katamatite and I. Brown of Shepparton tied for top scoring with ST points each.
The principal notes rainfall below average at 107 points for the month, total 1926 for the year, yet crops and pastures are in excellent condition. Wheat oats and Sunridgeous peas yield well. 93 students in residence. rifle team visits and factory tours noted. some crossbred wheats show strong potential for Mallee conditions. harvest machinery overhauled. Stafford dairy and sheep studies praised.
An OCR fragment notes.accountants, finance, and estate agents in Melbourne with unclear details. The readable bits reference Colinistres and local financial services. full facts and dates are missing from the fragment.
In Melbourne a dinner for Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd. executives heard chairman M. H. Cornforth stress equal opportunity within the firm. He noted most senior leaders rose from the ranks and that the company’s success depended on each employee developing and finding contentment in service.
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