Wagga Wins Sun Shield in Choral Contest
Last Thursday in Rutherglen the Wagga choir captured the Sun Shield, beating Numurkah and Saga in a tight final. Adjudicator A E J praised Wagga’s stronger intonation while noting Numurkah’s difficulties with the final pieces and awarding Wagga 186 points to 179 for Numurkah. Numurkah’s ladies’ choir won a special cup as the sole entrant.
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Rutherglen
Wagga
Numurkah
Saga
Wkah
Alfred Hill
Jaitt
Cyl Jenkins
Nuean
Namurkah Ladies
Ana
Choral Society
Orkah Choral Society Num
Margaret Smyth
Kittle Cup Won By Shepparton Rifle Team
Shepparton won the Kittle Cup in a final match at the Shepparton range amid limited attendance by Katandra and Katamatite due to bad roads. Kyabram led early but Katandra and Katabor were contestants, while Kucendra claimed the Par 4 title. Conditions were easy at 300 and 500 yards with light changes. Captain J A Meetland presented the cup to Captain J G Mason for Shepparton.
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Shepparton
Oartun
Kyabram
Kkatandra
J. A. ‘Eetland
Katandra
J. G.mason
Petersime All Electric 16,000 Egg Capacity
Petersime advertises an all electric incubator with 16,000 egg capacity for custom hatching and day-old chicks. It lists prices for day orders, 1000s, and October November chicks with terms requiring a quarter down to book and balance before delivery. Includes mentions of eyes, medals, and ribbons with unclear product specs.
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N.U.P.B.A
Ex-Students Reunion a Thriving Local Event
Numurkah Higher Rotary School Ex-Students' Association marked its ninth year with a well attended reunion last week. The dinner at Presbyterian Hall drew over 100 old students, with the ball following in Mechanics' Hall. Funds raised supported the school and the Valentine Clayton aid, while tennis and social events showcased active post school work. leadership by President Mr R Kruth and Secretary Mr J Martin highlighted a successful season.
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Numurkah Higher Rotary School
Qld
Presbyterian Hall
Doherty
H.E
R. Kruth
Nuomurkeah
Ex-Students’ Association
Valentine Clayton
J. E. Martin
Clayton
Keilerup
J. Martin
E. Kruth
Monte Carlo
M. Gunn
Mechanics’ Hall
Shepparton Paramount Orchestra
J. West
Mr . Martin
Nomurkah Bowling Club Sees Optimism After Deficit
At the Numurkah Bowling Club annual meeting the season showed a deficit of £115 7s , though receipts rose by £14 with greenkeeper costs. Bank overdraft stood at £164 15s 8d. President Mr F A Guenther praised social outcomes, noted successful grass sales, and highlighted awards to Mr H Stewart. Departures of long-time members Mr Jefferies and Mr A McPherson were marked, with thanks and fond memories. New officers elected and governance measures outlined including a reduced bank guarantee to £180 and green maintenance plans. Mr W Hodges welcomed to the club.
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Numurkah Bowling Club
F. A. Guenther
Nathalia
F. M. Jefferies
Guenther
Jefferies
A. McPherson
H. T. Bock
G. Bacon
L. Belt
H. McKenzie
J. S. Mackenzie
C. T. Trengrove
W. M. Montgomery
H. Stewart
R. W. Bryceland
T. A. Morris
T. H. Ball
J. C. Martin
W. Hodges
Hodges
Berrigan Club
Numurkah
Crossbred Wools Face Slow Rise in Lower Qualities
The Australian Mercantile and Finance Co notes crossbred wools, especially medium coarse types, are lagging in value gains compared with merino and comeback wools. Victoria yields many strong crossbreds, buyers expect slower rises for lower qualities, while comebacks and fine crossbreds may rise. London sale outcomes and Melbourne season opening will define the trend. Limited price gains persist for 56 to 44s, with Bradford tops showing weak demand for medium and coarse crossbreds. Large crossbred wool availability from New Zealand and carry-overs from South America add to the market balance.
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Australian, Mercantile, Land, and Finance Co
Commonwealth
Victoria
Sydney
London
Melbourne
Bradford
Bradford Tops
New Zealand
South America
Quarterly Meeting of G V A S A at Shepparton
At the Goulburn Valley Agricultural Societies Association meeting in Shepparton, Numurkah and Nathalia societies were represented. The convention site for 1936 was awarded to Numurkah after a vote, with related reports on water charges wheat quality and veterinary services, and talks on rain protection, cattle registration, early stallion inspections, and lamb export competitiveness.
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Agricultural Societies’ Association
Shepparton
Numurkah Society
Messrs G. Fowler
G. Moss
Nathalia Society
Messra G
T. A. Meaklim
Chamber of Agriculture
W. L. Moss
Chamber
Melbourne
Moss
Gallipoli
R. Thompson
Kyabram Society
Goulburn Valley
Breen
Kyabram
Shepparton Society
R. Breen
Numurkah
F. G. Moss
London
New Zealand
Australia
J. R. Bourke
G. R. Cull
Kam
Local Wool Exporter Seeks Orders From Town Shops
A representative of V. Wray Pty. Ltd. Wool Buyers & Exporters Melbourne invites local shopkeepers to place orders. He offers particulate agent and on hand supplies for printing needs. Visit or contact him to arrange delivery in town.
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V. Wray Pty. Ltd
Wool Buyers & Exporters
Melbourne
Wit and Wisdom in Collected Book Excerpts
A gallery of short excerpts from various authors including Eden Phillpotts, Edwin Greenwood, Alan Melville, Edgar Wallace, Talbot Mundy, Rex Beach, Frank Hird, Dennis Wheatley, Barbara Cartland, G Cornwallis-West, and Ursula Bloom. The pieces comment on topics from philosophy and fashion to manners, travel, and personal relationships. Notable lines hint at societal attitudes, humor, and moral reflections across different works and eras.
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Edwin Greenwood
Skeffington
Mr Bald
Hell
Alan Melville
Jacqueline
Edgar Wallace
Robert Curtiss
Hutchinson
Rex Beach
Gibraltar
Stanley
Congo River
Daily Telegraph
Africa
H. M. Stanley
Frank Hird
Stanley Paul
Prince Ali
Stamboul
Dennis Wheatley
Australia Taxation Burden Grows Rapidly Across Parliaments
An analysis from the Melbourne Star outlines Australia’s growing taxation load, noting total federal, state, and local revenues rising from about £70,000,000 ten years ago to near £100,000,000. It cites per head costs climbing from around £12 to over £14, with local rates pushing total per capita to roughly £16. The piece criticizes wartime taxation, calls recent imposts “temporary taxes,” and argues that complex systems burden individuals, effectively making each citizen work part of the year to pay taxes. It also details time-worked estimates to pay income taxes for £14 among varying incomes and exemptions, highlighting an expanded tax bureaucracy and specialist costs.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Hughes
Melbourne “Star
Improve your flock with Mackay's Famous Strain Leghorns
Hatchings planned for August September and October available from W J Mills Wanghau or Prideauxs Garage Numurkah. Orders invite poultry growers to secure chicks. Local suppliers advertise White Leghorn stock and August through October hatch plans.
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Mackay
W. J. Mills
Wanghau
Prideaux
Numurkah
A R Wadeson Temporary Office on Main Street
A R Wadeson operates a temporary office at Main Street with a daytime Cobram 24 phone line available for inquiries and services during any time of day.
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Main Street
Cobram
Can Single Girls Leave Home
A discussion based on a solicitor’s piece in The New Idea explains young women over sixteen may legally leave home without parental consent if it is clearly in their welfare to do so. It notes options for independence, including earning a living while living at home, and urges readers to buy the weekly paper for the full article.
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Sweet Sixteen
New Zealand
Rainfall Averages for District and Wheat Growing Period
A rainfall table shows the district average for 148%-1954 at 18.37 inches and the wheat growing period May to October at 10.34 inches over the same years.
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Hickox
G.V.A.S.A
George Sutton
Harry
Barbara Cartland
G. Cornwallis-West
Ursula Bloom
A. R. Wadeson
Shheiws
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Seterskes
Eknansssos
Apak
Stests
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