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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1933
Page
5
A large reunion in Numurkah celebrates former residents with welcomes from Dr Hooper and Dr Pinnock, Melbourne and Numurkah committees report effort, and a program of speeches, theatre, and music. Pioneers, local leaders, and visiting dignitaries praise community spirit and vow continued ties.
Report of a Saturday night concert at the open-skre theatre with a big attendance by town and district Indies aided by a few men. The program included songs like "Sweet Bell Makewe" and "Fol Desc" amid references to local figures and the country’s patriotism.
A Sunday afternoon recital in the Park brought together the Shepparton and Numurkah bands in a cooperative performance before about 400 attendees. Under Frank Young and J. Hickey, the groups alternated pieces, joined for hymns and a Caractacus finale, with former players welcomed back and warm thanks given for the gesture.
An incomplete service text from St George's Church of England centers on praise for God's mercy through Jesus Christ. The discourse emphasizes Christ's divinity, the eternal priesthood, and scriptural proofs from Luke and Isaiah, urging devotion and worship within the parish.
Sunday night at Mechanics Hall crowded with disappointed would be attendees. The program opened with Musical Memories by the band aided by Mooroopna players and Messrs McCaskill and King. The Numurkah Choral Society impressed home folk with Strike the Lyre and other pieces led by Miss Margaret Smith. Soloists Ray Frampton and Miss Minnie Jaffray drew applause, and the National Anthem closed a refined, free program.
The Sumdis churches reported large, diverse attendances with many visitors. At Church of Boe Jond a formal ceremony featured Father Rohan and Rev J A. Lee officiating, highlighting active community worship.
A large attendance enjoyed an afternoon at the showgrounds with a friendly gathering, meals and drinks provided by diligent ladies. The Numurkah Band performed as local organizers led the event with Rev. F W Taylor and committee members directing a sequence of races and trophies. Winners included Pau Kelly, Mary Lee, Ruby Baker, and many others across wheelbarrow, youth, Siamese, potato and high jump events.
The text recalls church hopes of a new building after decay, the enduring story of Jesus, and a call to renew faith. It cites participation by congregants, praise for faithful memory, and a focus on scripture and messianic expectation amid wartime and revival themes.
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