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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1937
Page
3
Nathalia council debates a proposed public hall re structure with restrooms and public conveniences. Discussions cover lease length, funding cost estimates between 500 and 700 pounds, caretaker duties, and responsibilities of the hall committee versus the town council.
A wedding of town and country interest was celebrated at St Andrew's Presby terian Church Numurkah when Beryl McPherson eldest daughter of A McPherson Chief Officer of the Country Fire Brigades Board and Mrs McPherson married Jamies Tuttle The Rev A F H Smith officiated. The bride wore a misty tulle gown with halo of satin and roses The bridesmaids Exma Lott and Jean McPherson and flower girl Glennix Tuttle wore pale blue stiffened silk net The reception was at the MALOOP Hall The bride's mother wore navy georgette and pink carnations later comments noted the ring and other details but many parts are garbled.
A deputation urged the shire council to form two sub committees to study establishing corporation yards at Nomurkah and Nathalis. Nomurkah Chamber of Commerce leaders Hamon and Newman, with local Agricultural Society members, argued yards would boost markets, attract buyers and agents, and increase revenue and rates for the council. They cited past sales declines, irrigation-driven growth potential, and examples from other towns where yards expanded stock yarding and centralised sale facilities.
Church of England notices list services for Numarkah Bam Wan ghou Katungs Strathmerton Cobram Rumarkah Wasis and Strathmerton with times ranging from 10 am to 7.30 pm and a 3.30 pm Cobram service. Names Rev. mith pease-aoe appear as references.
In the Murray Football League preliminary final at Cobram Numurkah defeated Finley in a hard fought, well attended match. A record gate of 83 pounds and a special Numurkah train boosted the crowd. G. Bush of Berrygan won the league best and fairest medal, presented during half time, as Numurkah and Finley exchanged goals and singles through three quarters with Numurkah ahead 7.0 to Finley 3.8 at halftime and continuing to press to the final siren.
Debates show mixed views on building corporation yards in Numurkah and Nathalia. Some farmers doubt profits and question timing while other doctors and agents argue yards could modernize selling and route stock to Nathalia. council to study options before October decision.
The report lists players Pyle, Ryan, A Taylor, Jones, Killeen, and Nemurkah with goals credited to Black, Jey, G Rourke, Piper, Coxon, Hooper, Bryce, and Fin fey A Taylor, N Taylor, Jones, Black, Kile turning in two goals each amid a jagged game.
The grand final between Numurkah and Nathalia is set for Cobram next Saturday. A special train will depart Nathalia at 1.18 and Numurkah at 1.50. Umpire J. McMurray will officiate.
Strathmerton clinched the Picola Association premiership with a one point victory over Moira, 8 17 to 9 10, after a season undefeated. The tight match saw Moira leading late, but Strathmerton forced a late winning shot amid excitement. Key players included Hendy, J O'Brien, H Hutcline, F Tuck, Stokes, Marini, Patterson for Strathmerton and Pearce, Edsone, M Geary, Dohnt, Boal, Linday, C Pearce for Moira. Goals: Strathmerton O'Brien, Tuck 3 each, Cuthbert, M Stokes, M Geary, Ed Goose 3, E Lim.
After a town meeting of Numurkah ratepayers the council motioned to erect a new town hall at an estimated cost of £12,500. Secretary A Warren reported on the work for Statham and Nurmurkal, and members agreed to seek preliminary financial guarantees from local bodies. The proposal includes a 10 to 12 year repayment plan, with rates to cover maintenance and wages, and a committee was to refine terms and report back at the next meeting.
The article argues the meat export trade will grow despite Britain saturation fears. It cites rising Australian and imperial production, Europe’s meat shortage, and expanding markets in the United States and Eastern nations, with higher demand from populations rising in living standards. It notes overstocking risks and land reconditioning as long term factors shaping the market.
A brief items notes public missteps by individuals who perform rap in public settings. It outlines triggering social faux pas and the varied reactions from bystanders and commentators.
The Australian Journal piece reads as a fragmented mosaic of names and stray phrases from diverse topics. It mentions railways, figures like Rivera and Felli, and multiple foreign locations while mixing garbled terms and partial sentences.
A R Wadeson acts as stock and property salesman and agent for Union Trustees and New Zealand Loan and Mortgage Agency Co. Farmers and Settlers Co op Insurance Co. Loans negotiated. Insurance effected. Rents collected. Cash advances on stock purchases. Melbourne agent free of charge.
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