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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1930
Page
5
A brief public notice from A G Bennett secretary of the Wheatgrowers Anti Compulsion League in Dimboola. The editor signs as The Leader. It indicates support for payments and mentions the organization and proper greeting. The piece reflects local civic matters and community engagement.
A Victorian wheat grower letter argues against proposed pool board reforms, urging unfettered voting rights for all producers. The author warns politicians should be excluded from the board and stresses experience in wheat handling, urging growers to vote only after full legislative scrutiny.
The championship final saw C Campbell defeat H B Linton-Smith three up two to play after 18 holes. Ladies’ singles followed with Mrs B Cohen beating Mie FB H Tuthill six up four. Numurkah club later hosted Nathalia for a return visit. many players, including newcomers, gained experience and noted potential benefits for both sides.
A call for a national Emergency Council of Action to marshal all Australians in a unified plan. It urges production for home needs, expanded exports, efficient distribution, and consumer buyings aligned with national welfare. It argues governments alone cannot solve the crisis and appeals for patriotic sacrifice.
Mrs C Wood advertises ready to undertake all kinds of floral work including band and wedding bouquets and floral tributes with design in ready to order pieces.
A fragment lists J McNamara and Co stock and station agents serving Numurrah Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite and Strathmerton with unspecified details. The note references multiple locations in a regional network without further facts.
J. McNamara & Co local agents for Dodge Bros. 4 and 6 cylinder cars and Graham Brown trucks. The Commercial Union Assurance Co. The Trestess Executors and Agency to The Driest Line of Steamers. Cuming Smith and Co.'s Sheep Dip. Trust moneys to lend at lowest rates.
Public auction schedule listed by arrival of Melbourne train includes Nathalia Ley 4 Special Stock Sale with 1000 sheep and 50 cattle. Numurkah and Cobram sales follow with varieties of cattle and sheep, Kilpatrick McLellan Co, Campbell Co, and J McNamara Co names attached. Pig sales at Nathalia October 6 and Numurkah Pig and Poultry Sale on October 7.
Auction listing items include 650 sheep with 260 lambs at foot by Border Leicester rams, 130 crossbred ewes with 100 percent marked lambs, 50 crossbred ewes with 50 lambs, 40 crossbred ewes shorn, 150 crossbred lambs, 12 steers, 2 year olds, 2 bullocks, 15 young heifers, 12 young steers and heifers, and 10 paddies mixed sexes. Also land for sale across Victoria and New South Wales with clearing sales in both states. Further entries invited. Thos J Cocks as auctioneers in conjunction.
Baulkamaugh annual meeting reports a successful season with Bunbartha Association premiership. Officers elected: President W Fowler. vice presidents W J Thorn ton and R Fowler. secretary W E Fowler. captain J Hyde. selection committee Miss Fowler and J Hyde. Home and away matches with Berrigan were even. Prospects for next season are excellent, membership expected to grow, courts in perfect order.
Cobram stock sale advertised for Wednesday September 10 with fortnightly schedule. 120 head cattle and 4800 sheep expected with 350 cattle and 3500 sheep wanted. lists of well bred steers and various ages. Full particulars in local journal. Auctioneers Parton H.O. and branches.
Jack Cox sale report thanks the public for support at Numurkah yards with 390 shorn crossbred ewes and fat sheep sold. Wethers and ewes fetched varied prices as store cattle faced keen competition. Next sale date noted and local representative W A McTaggart to run Melville street business. repairs still a specialty.
Auction notice listing multiple stock sales in Cobram Numurkah Strathmerton and Cobram areas, with catalogues and dates, consignors Kilpatrick Co and Campbell & Co acting as stock and station agents. Contains livestock descriptions including wethers ewes lambs and cattle, plus mentions of auctioneers, nearby town branches, and associated financial services and footwear stock on hand.
Advertising keeps the public informed of your business and builds confidence and goodwill. A square deal policy and wise planning, backed by publicity, turn advertising into an interest-bearing investment. Get the facts from the source.
The annual Church of England fair at ATAMATITE drew a good crowd despite low spirits and earned a profit of £32 10s. The RC Ball was also very successful with large attendance and an enjoyable evening.
A pleasant afternoon at Yalca on Wednesday hosted an American Tea for the Presbyterian annual effort. Visitors from Bearn Nathalia Numurkab Picola joined locals. stalls, raffles, and competitions raised about £24. Winners included Mrs E Killmister, Mesdames M A Christie J Minchin G Jackson M Black and Sisters A Black.
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