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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1938
Page
3
The notice outlines a local Queen competition with participants from Mooroopna Cobram Kyabram and surrounding districts. It mentions nominees from Mooroopna Vommeree and Namurkah Chamber of Commerce praising agricultural ties while naming local schools and towns connected to the event.
The highlight of Saturday afternoon's golf was C J Ragg’s fine score of 37 and 85, likely records on the course. He faced J H Bitcon, whose 38 and 40 would win most rounds, but Ragg dominated and left Bitcon five down. Ragg will meet the winner of the V B Wilson Dr Thomas match in the A grade final. Dr Thomas defeated W Dudley 4 up. C J Ragg beat J H Bitcon 3 up. B grade saw C A Campbell over B Pavey 8 up. C E Newman over L Belt 3 up. C grade W Murray over W Curtis 1 up. Devine over Witten 3 up. The B grade final will be Newman vs Campbell. The Grade draw lists Murray vs Devine and H Lee vs Keating vs Darlinson. Secret Whales results include multiple competitors with scores listed.
A Cobram open tournament last Saturday saw many Numurkah players withdraw as rain affected play. Geo Patterson won for former ALF members and tied for second in the 18 hole handicap event in the afternoon.
Nest Saturday two numbers of players will attend the gymkhana at Strathmerton. A stroke competition will be held for those remaining at home. The 36 holes stableford for the 59th Battalion cup will be played August 7 and 21 with good entry. Entries already received for open tournaments on Wednesday 17 and men on Saturday August 20. A large field expected. The programme includes scratch events for low-markets. Entries will be received on the links.
In the ASSOCIATES Medal competition the entries include Mrs A West aged 70, Miss G Greig aged 12, Mrs B Cohen, Mrs G Sunderland aged 36, rs J Greig aged 29, Mrs P De vine aged 31, 77, Mrs G Hancock aged 25, Miss B Baxter aged 29, 81. The fragment notes participant details without clear outcomes.
In the club final Miss G Greig beat Mrs A West 2 and 1. A knockout draw starts Wednesday with first round required by August 8. Matches include Brenson versus Coke, Farrant versus Devine, O Kane versus Webster, Nedwelley versus Holden, Gleeson versus Greig, West versus Baxter, Bitcon vy versus Carlisle, Cantlon versus Williams, Sunderland versus Hancock, Hawkins versus Treacy.
John Barrymore buys his wife Elaine a £1750 Dresden china chandelier believed to have belonged to Archduke Ferdinand. The 92 figuresthrough design makes it extremely fragile and five insurers refused transport coverage. Lloyds issued a one hour policy to insure the shipment from shop to home.
In Noumurkah ground, Numurkah edge Kyabram 8 goals 14 to 8 7 against 8 7 in a hard fought football match. Key moments include Hunt goals and B Haynes leaps. Final period sees Kyabram rally but Numurkah hold on to win.
Hawkins and Fairburn led Goalkickers Kyabram with 7 and 1 goals while Numurkah’s Hunt scored 6 and teammates Lumsden Haynes Pinnock also found the net. Best Numurkah players included Hunt Moss Haynes Hendy Lumsden Miller Bourke. Umpire coach Mr C White assisted. Basketball reports note first team 36 10 over Kyabram and a close 11 10 win for Numurka Second team. Temprance Recitations prize went to Maxine Hensell.
A manager quizzes a youth about his name and learns he is Henry Ford. The boy proudly confirms the famous name, noting he has delivered groceries in the area for two years.
A long political notice argues for or against retaining the Licensing Act and its control of liquor. It warns that a No-License vote does not mean no liquor but limits access. a Yes would prohibit the legal sale, shifting toward stricter controls. The piece discusses public convenience and preventing abuse.
The text critiques licensing acts and court oversight affecting hotels and licenses, referencing historical shifts in regulation and taxation. It discusses moral concerns, public representation, and a push for inquiry into licensure practices, hinting at political parties and reforms. It mentions a long-ago era of change and the impact on taxpayers and governance.
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