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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1938
Page
3
Ambiguous OCR summary notes a preliminary final in football with Finley winning while Mur, Nashalia and Weststrong are mentioned in disjoint fragments. The garbled text hints at a crowd, a spread, and a late game moment but lacks coherent details, names, or outcomes to frame a full report.
Electors are urged to weigh a proposed temperance based reform in Parliament. The official 1918 report from the Botish Temperance Association argues public virtue requires limiting drink and urges the 1916 conference guidance, detailing the core aims and conditions for policy supporting restraint and social welfare.
Fragmentary OCR text references Barbe Tepalene and names such as Merana and Bean Tivdas with dates or ages unclear. Cannot determine a coherent event, people, or place to summarize into a proper news item.
Fragmentary report notes a grand final event involving participants whose names appear garbled. It mentions Saturday and a person or team labeled Kardeye A yun frost Sur with an unclear fare and earlier details. Further readable specifics are unavailable in the text.
In a local league finance report the total takings were misrecorded with figures showing a total around £622 and individual petty cash entries including £58 4s 2d for Pratt and smaller sums for Nathalia Pinkey Nathalin and Finley. The refunds to Nathalin amounted to £5 and to Finley £1 17s 6d as part of the adjustment.
Archive excerpt discusses wool publicity efforts, loans for sheep farmers, and public interest in wool health and growth. It notes Australian wool prominence, mentions Virgin wool innovations, and describes fashion trends including white woollens, millinery shapes, chenille veiling, and handmade felt flowers as popular accents.
In the South-West Riding Dr. T. P. Batey chaired the declaration of the poll as Dr. Chapman secured victory. Councillor Hodge congratulated Chapman and urged ratepayers to support the new councillor, noting former ties but expressing hope for a pleasant council term and productive work ahead.
A report notes A Gemmell thanking supporters in the North West Riding and outlining a continued irrigation programme. Wadeson is praised for his past work on the scheme, with ratepayers urged to back future efforts. the article also discusses wool fibre technology and its imperial and international significance.
In Perth Australia the writer denounces liquor trade as selfish and contemptuous of others rights. He recalls a respected local doctor who aspired to moderation, yet later drank more than before, illustrating the paradox of temperance appeals amid ongoing war and social pressures.
After declarations in Tunganish Shire elections the victorious and defeated candidates thanked their backers. The notable feature was the absence of personal color and both sides extended congratulations to the opposing winners.
The final competition for the season was the fourth monthly medal won by W McDonald with nett 64. Aggregate results tied J B Hall and G A Patterson at 277, Patterson holing out a 30 yard approach on the 18th to deny Hall. C J Rage won best gross with 320, and Hall topped the season nett average with 43. Other top scores included J S Daughters and F J Webster both near 344.
The mixed foursomes charity event, planned for last weekend, was postponed due to a bereavement and will be held next weekend. Many pairs are entering, with visitors from nearby clubs expected. Proceeds go to Mooroopna Public Hospital. A wind-up social at the club house will present season trophies. further details to follow.
A dubious ad claims a two-shuing bottle of concentrated HEENZO diluted in water equals many bottles of remedies for nasal antiseptic use and internal cough relief. It markets ABENZO as suitable for both adults and children, promising relief for catarrh colds sore throat coughs croup bronchitis and influenza.
Spiral motor and tractor oils are applied under contract to the Commonwealth Supply and Tender Board from Oct 1937 to Sept 1939. Pax first grade petrol. The petrol price was kept down by Sathan. Sole agent A. W. Hyde.
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