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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1922
Page
2
United States Turkey 98 announces its reps will tour all triotas from January 1923, seeking turkey breeders and dealers to supply stock. The notice urges owners to indicate how many birds they can sell, with buyer contact planned through branches in New York and London for deliveries and market access.
The annual meeting of the Bowling Club will be held Thursday evening October 4 at the hall of Mechanics. Officers will be elected and business includes adopting standing rules and discussing future events. Members are urged to attend.
A district notice invites supporters to a Mechanics Hall event at 8 pm on Wednesday hosted by Numurkat Football Club. Nomination lists and election details are to be presented by the Numurkan Agricultural Society committee. Local residents are urged to attend for nominations and entertainment. The Mechanic’s Grand Spectacular includes Park Penns Clute on November 7 with racing clubs, cups and stakes valued over £40,000. Also listed are livestock descriptions and a note on impounded animals under Numurkan Toll.
The Shire of Numurkah invites tenders for upgrading waterworks at Numurkah and Nathalia. Plans and specs available at Herald Office Nathalia from 2 pm Wednesday until 1 pm Friday 16 November. Tenders due Monday 13 November at 9 pm, with 5 percent cash deposit. Tender secretary A Stringer.
A fragmented timetable lists Anglican services at Numurkah Invergordon Cobram Naring Rantkamaugh Bunbartha Marungi and nearby towns with recurring 7.30 evening hours and names of clerics such as Rev Prophyterion Rev Lahore Rev Lee Rev Wonghao and Rev Matt indals. The text also mentions Drumanure Nuenurkah Nariok Webb and Kaonoomoe with various service times and reverends.
Local items report progress on transport and social events around Numurkah. Train schedules, football trophies, stock sales at Numurkah yards, and community notices discuss upcoming meetings, entertainment at Mechanics Hall, elections enrolment, bowling club plans, and regional trade updates for November events and stock auctions. Key names include James One, Messrs J. McNamara & Co, and Mr Findlay with local parcels and sales highlighting sheep, cattle, and fat lambs.
The program for Kyabram includes addresses to the Southurn Valles District Synod in That town with a farewell to Mrs Morrissey who has left Shepparton to Red. Mary Walsh and Anastasia Dolly remain among locals. The Nathalia district reports writen Fy Tident, Mr Pockett’s accident, and Mrs Kaiser’s bereavement. Dave Ggame of the Bank of Victoria is promoted at Shepparton. M Hanlon ill at Eehuea hospital. Kir applications again swing railed with questions of qualification.
The Calle Presbyterian Parkville was the scene of a wedding on September 1 as Bernard Dessent of Rosemont Albertan Welll married Annie McLean daughter of Mr and Mrs Allan McLean of Chy. The ceremony was performed by E. B. D id friend of the bride's parents. The bride wore ivory cashmere with silk radium lace and a satin train embroidered with shell pink jet set. Her veil was lent by a friend and she carried white roses and orchids. Attendants were Misses Tyy and Myra McLean in wonder blue cashmere with pink carna tions. The best man was Ernest Griffiths and a second attendant was Will Metwan. The reception was at Piccadilly Collins-street. A feature program included music and readings. guests included friends and family from the area. The article also touches on wool market news and other items in the issue.
Dr W A Campbell recounts a voyage through the Gulf of Lyons toward Naples. He notes crowded ships and passengers on deck, a vivid panorama of Naples and its sights, a museum visit, royal palace view, and bustling harbor life with guides, vendors, and donkeys. He reflects on delays, weather, and the mixing of travel fatigue with fascination aboard the ship Orontes.
In a rough grand final between Nathalia and Murphys, Nathalia climbs to a 1.6 to 2 lead by halftime and dominates in the third quarter. Players from both teams, including Johnson and Campbell, spark scoring as Bowden and Murkgh try to rally, with Nathalia extending the advantage before final tension and late plays shape the outcome.
In loving memory of Daixy Pottenger and Richard Adwins who died on October 2, 1920 and October 24, 1924 respectively. Our family remembers them with sorrow and enduring affection, from relatives and sisters and dealers who loved them.
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