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February 12, 2025

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February 12, 2025

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Gallery | Numurkah celebrates 150 years

By Owen Sinclair

Feb 12, 2025

The Numurkah Historical Society and guests assembled in front of the showground club house. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Cooler temperatures greeted attendees at the weekend’s celebrations to mark 150 years since the proclamation of Numurkah.

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Crowds turned out in their hats and sunglasses to catch some of the attractions and soak up the festive atmosphere.

The Courier’s Owen Sinclair was there to capture some of the festivities.

Barbara and Garry Duke of Numurkah. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Moira Shire Council visitor services officers Dean Machan and Tamra Coldwell. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Jeff Gittens, Carly Gittens, Janine Gittens, Luke Gittens, with Claire and Rob Collins. Front: Jude Emmett and Tate Gittens. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Moira Shire Council Chair Administrator Dr Graeme Emonson was pleased to attend the event and deliver a guest speech in the marquee. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Rebecca Gillespie with son Ebem Broadbent and Zara Broadbent and their French Bulldog Tahlia, of Shepparton. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Champion woodchopper Willie Hoyle, 20, doing what he loves. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Max Hill, Sienna Groves, Wade Deakin, Des O'Dwyer, and Greg Strawhorn of Katunga with Peter Van Den Goor's 1928 Chevrolet National. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Bec and Terry Pryde with their son Fletcher and daughter Adeline, of Numurkah enjoyed checking out the vintage cars. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Woodcarver Gary Phillips in his element. Photo by Owen Sinclair

GV Woodworkers President Chris Harvey shows how it’s done at the lathe. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Shelly Chanter with her son Ryan, of Numurkah. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Bazz Lao visited all the way from Byron Bay, NSW, with his daughter Minky Lao (Gold Coast, QLD) to see his mum, Joyce Cheong (centre) , with her stall of buttons. Photo by Owen Sinclair

A crowd gathered under the shade of the marquee to listen to the Grand Proclamation of Numurkah and Wunghnu. Photo by Owen Sinclair

The Numurkah Historical Society committee, with President Jeff Blackley (front left). Photo by Owen Sinclair

The Cobb and Co coach made an appearance after travelling all the way from Bendigo, pictured here travelling south down Melville St to the showground. Photo by Owen Sinclair

By Owen Sinclair

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