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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1935
Page
3
A chaotic editorials page outlines a contentious dispute over an agreement between the Football Club and an agricultural society. Key figures include MORRIS, SIG NUMARK, and LEADER staff. The text questions funding, stipulations, and responsibilities, with implications of unpaid sums and pending approvals.
The 38th annual Wanghau Sporting Club gathering ran smoothly despite cold, threatening rain. Gate receipts exceeded £21, close to last year, with profits earmarked for Mooroopna Hospital though heavy rain later diminished the final cheque. Notable attendees included Dr A McDowell and Hon R Kilpatrick MLC. many pedestrian events produced wins by George Gray, George Moss, and H Hunt among others, while committees led by Jack Mapletoft and L A Dockery organized a lengthy program, stalls, bands, and community celebrations across the Easter holiday.
A day of varied events includes a 1 mile handicap run, bike race, and track events with several place prizes. E Ralston of Numurkah injures ankle during event. youth races conclude with J Rourke and Mary Nolan leading their cohorts. Evening concert and dance at Wanghna Hall draws a full crowd and closes the day on a festive note.
The Numurkah sale season features 500 sheep for Messrs Campbell and Co with good ewes ready for breeding and a special stock sale by Kilpatrick McLellan and Co Pty Ltd and Dennys Lascelles Ltd at Numurkah on Friday May 3 expecting 5000 sheep and 100 cattle. Cobram hosts a special stock sale by J McNamara & Co on Monday April 29 with about 2000 sheep and strong demand. Numurkah also runs a special horse sale on May 1 with breeders and buyers. A Nathalia sale on May 2 offers two farm properties of 78 and 298 acres in mortgagee sale, with tender returns on May 9. A clearing sale for T J Thompson is set for April 30 with estate items including a notable ice car and machinery. Numurkah stock sale known for strong competition and high cattle and sheep prices.
Trustee companies advertise low rate lending and valuations while listing upcoming auctions and sales. Numurkah stock and pig sales are scheduled with Kilpatrick McLellan and J McNamara co. Mortgagee sales include two large farm properties near Nathalia totaling 778 and 398 acres. Australian Estates and Mortgage Co. Melbourne collaborates with local and national agents for these events.
Cobram stock sale and multiple regional auctions listed with participatory agents Kilpath Tick McLellan Co Numurkah McNa mara Campbell Co Sheep cattle and pig sales at Numurkah Shepparton and surrounding towns. Special storm sale and 5000 sheep 100 cattle noted with Renny Lascelles Ltd Dennys Lascelles Ballarat banking and insurance partners mentioned for land sales and valuations.
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