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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 30, 1934

Page

4

Tell Me To Night inspires new British film program

Saturday night at Mechanics' Pictures features Going Gay set in Vienna with operatic excerpts by Magda Schneider and a chorus, plus La Belle Helene and Daughter of the Regiment tunes. This is the Life stars Gordon Harker and Binnie Hale, whose performance led to a £10,000 yearly contract offer. Also showing a Mickey Mouse cartoon The Pet Store and Terrytoon shorts with the 3rd test match film.

the Mechanics’ Pictures Vienna Offenbach Donizetti Magda Schneider Mayerowitech Gordon Harker King Binnie Hale

Wool Sales Reports From Wool Selling Agents

Younghusband Limited reports a 4100 bale sale with 94 percent clearance at auction. Home trade Japan and local mills led buyers. top price 15d for a comeback branded TCR Ellerslie near Rosendale. Dennys Lascelles notes season start with mallee and western district merino descriptions, prices firm with occasional irregularities. next catalogue to be offered November 7.

Younghusband Limited Japan France Ellerslie Rosedale Dennys Lascelles Limited Melbourne Warrock Rokewood Heathcote W Bros/West Kilyana Cobram

An Old Indenture and a Sydney Fruitier War

An old apprenticeship form signed 87 years ago by A S Sheldrick of Tocumwal reveals a fourteen pound, seven year wage with annual payments of two pounds, the apprentice to supply bedding and necessities except food lodging and medical care, and a ban on taverns and gambling. The note recalls Sheldrick later becoming an engineer in Australia. A chaotic tale then follows of a Sydney fruiterers war where escalating free gifts and offers accompany purchases and promotions, ending with a teaser about trademarks and consumer protest.

A. S. Sheldrick Tocumwal Sheldrick Australia

Continuation of Pennant Ce titi Numurkah v Waaia match

Heavy rain slowed play at Numurkah amid sodden outfield as Waaia batted first, reaching 86 with strong efforts from J Thornton and E Message. Numurkah replied to 103 for 8, led by H Paterson who took 4 wickets and top-scored with 27, while W Rendell and J Brooks supported with key wickets.

Numurkah Waaia J. Thornton E. Message Message Thornton H. Paterson Bow J. Brooks F. Sloley A. Morris Morris N. Findlay Findlay A. G. Morris W. Daly W. Rendell

Katunga, Naring end in draw at Katunga ground

Naring closed its innings 8 for 73 with McKenzie 33 not out as top score. Munro 5 for 30 led Katunga bowling while Flack 3/26 and Patrick 3/15 were key, but Katunga finished 4 for 36 at time. Final result a drawn match with Sundries and multiple not outs noted.

Katunga Naring McKenzie Munro Flack W. Patrick K. Webster I. Saxton B. Saxton G. Miller R. Hendy Munro A. Miller BE. McMillan Negri S. McKenzie F. Christie W. Saxton E. Cox Wats C. Flack Sexton D. Munro

Strathmerton A defeats Drumanure in innings clash

Strathmerton A beat Drumanure by 6 wickets, closing at 102. M J Willcox top scored with 39 not out, supported by John Reynoldson 19 not out and F Tuck 13. Drumanure bowler G Gray claimed 2/14, while H Guthrie took 6/11 in a strong bowling display.

Strathmerton A Drumanure M. J. Willcox Strathmerton John Reynoldson F. Tuck Jack Patterson J. Gray G. Gray H. Guthrie Strathmertos Jim Patterson A. Graham J. O'Brien W Sellick H. V. Guthriel L Gribben W. Sellick P. O'Brien K. Tyres J.gray John Reynoldton

Northern division cricket results with rain interruptions

In the Northern division several matches were affected by rain. Barooga won 34 with 0/34, Strathmerton 29 with Snell taking 8 for 17, Cobram 123 defeated Katamatite 85, Cobram East 3/65 drew with Tocumwal.

Barooga Strathmerton Snell Cobram Katamatite Cobram East Tocumwal

Kaarimba Club Forms and Wins Social Match

A new club formed at Kaarimba hosted Wunghnu on Saturday. Kaarimba won 55 runs to 33 as Wunghnu visitors were thanked for their trip. The Wunghnu president congratulated Kashimba on forming an eleven and hoped the club would enter the association next season for pennant matches.

Kaarimba Kashimba

Rain halts Bun bartha match as player pairings prevail

Heavy rain stopped play after several games in the St. John's versus Baulkamaugh Bun bartha match on Saturday. Remaining courts at Town continued while the other games proceeded. In completed matches St John's teams won both, with Breen and Hooper defeating Barry and Blackley 6-2, E and R Kruth beating Hyde and Fowler 6-1, and Gleeson sisters beating Thornton and Gunn 6-0.

Bunbartha Association St. John’s Baulkamaugh Breen Hooper d. Barry Blackley R. Kruth Hyde Fowler E. Gleeson Thornton Gunn Gleeson P. Hooper Mrs Tweddle Lee Lease D. Blackley

Numurkah Club Mixed Doubles Tournament

The Numurkah club will hold a mixed doubles tournament with trophies for the winners and an entry fee of 1/6 for men and 1/- for ladies, including court fees. Ten straight sets will be played and partner draws will be made by the club.

Numurkah

Tallygaroopna Defeats Kaarimba 12–5 In Local Match

Tallygaroopna beat Kaarimba 12 sets to 5 at Kaarimba. Notable results include E Deverall and A Larsen defeating Burgess and Pavey 6-2, and F Burns with G Montgomery winning 6-0. Other pairings and set scores feature R Lowe, D Galt, M Galt, Adams, Poppins, and Yarwood across multiple rubbers.

Kaarimba Tallygaroopna Talygaroopna E. Deverall A. Larsen D. Burgess Pavey R. Lowe D. Galt D. M. Galt Adams F. Burns G. Montgomery E. Poppins B. Trewin A. Galt Deverall Poppins Burgess Yarwood Miss Galt Galt Misses Young Montgomery D. Mesdames Burgess Deverell Miss Burgess D. Adams Miss Young

An Old Jack Seeks Help From the Editor

An aged wanderer arrives at the Editor asking for help with a £4 10s cheque and a tax payment. He describes months of failure to find work, then a rare three weeks of irrigation labor. He asks the Editor to cash the cheque and cover the tax, promising cooperation in tough times.

Old Jack Laddie

Phons 76 High Class Bakers and Pastrycooks

W Elliott and Sons Melville Street Numurkah advertise Phons 76 High Class Bakers and Pastrycooks taking orders for wedding and birthday cakes.

W. Elliot and Sons Melville Street Numurkah

McEwen Resigns From Central Country Council

Mr J McEwen M P winner of Echuca seat resigns from the central council after election to the House of Representatives. Chief President A E Hocking led congratulations but noted ineligibility to hold council seat. Replacement Mr H Hanslow, Tongala, elected to fill vacancy.

United Country Party Melbourne J. McEwen M.P Echuca MecEwen A. E. Hocking McEwen Central Council Mr Hocking Australia Country Party Council House For Representatives Central Couns'l Iill Skeat Ile G. Hucker Lake Bolac L. R. D. Stahle Reseigh A.C.P Hill C. Phayer Catani Simpson H. Hanslow Tongala

Receiving and forwarding agents named for stations

The document designates appointed receiving and forwarding agents for the undermentioned stations. All wool will be weighed and consigned by these agents, who will handle shipments on behalf of the consignors and ensure proper custody and delivery to the specified stations.

Protect Your Dependents By Appointing as Executor of Your Will

A concise notice urges readers to designate an executor to manage their estate, safeguard dependents, and ensure timely probate. It outlines the role's duties, such as paying debts, distributing assets, and resolving disputes, to prevent family hardship.

Fragmented data on district wheat yields and inches

A damaged OCR fragment mentions district averages for wheat, noting inches and October data. Reads like a brief agricultural table snippet with unnamed district and person references.

Trade in Your Own Town Local Printing Appeal

A call to Melbourne firms and shopkeepers to support local printing by buying from town providers. The note urges residents to spend earnings locally, pay taxes, and resist outsourcing to outside firms. It promotes The Leader Job Printing Plant as up to date and cost neutral for local customers.

Melbourne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wool Sales Sydney Fruiterers Numurkah v. Waaia G. Moxs Paterson H. Patterson W. C. Shaw V. Clayton N. Brooks St. Moss Rendell A. Crozier Cowan Gregory C Tweddle R. Cowan K. Gregory H. Wylie R. Tweddle Katanga H. Prentice Patrick Patrick J. Christie F. Hendy C McMillan Ee Patrick V. Drumanure J. Hodge E. Graham B. Gribben M. White JL Guthrie Gribben O’brien J. O’brien P. O’brien F. W. Taylor Churches’ Association Numurkah Club V. Kaarimba Mr. J. McEwen Wool Dennys Lascelles Ltd Geelong Wanghnu L. Dockery N. Firman R. Young W. Rowe J. F. Ryan Katamatite J. Fisher Youanmite D. Shiels KilpAtrick, McLeLlan & Co. Pty. Ltd Collinstreet Sydney Brisbane Townsville James A. M. Elder K.B.E David Masson George Fairbairn Leland J. Greene Newmarket John McNamara and CO. Pty. Ltd Collins St J. McNamara & Co Guenther F. A. Guenther Fereree Renee van Sut Eidt Ers Heko Ae Ssrians Ae Is Ook Pueomene Sa & Ie Phaoe Eperce Ah Te Hi Sisenwroerksesee Histo Anis SeSssbessse Senao Darby Bros Mr. L. Martin Carrier Ring Numurkah R. F. Nesbit House W. Bryceland Undertaker Nuz
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