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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1938
Page
5
In Cobram a dispute unfolds between Deson Candidate and AT Wadeson over a sizable sum and regional stakes. The text hints at August events, local shire concerns, and ongoing tensions impacting the riding as voters and officials weigh future leadership.
Miss Verna Gillespie of Katamatite lies seriously ill in Katamatite Hospital as friends send wishes for recovery at the Goulburn Valley Real Estate and Stock Institute annual meeting where Nu murkah's James Williams received a long service gift. The event coincides with Mr Williams’s upcoming birthday and returns to Numurkah as other local officials retire or receive tributes.
Tocumwal defeated Numurkah 9-6 to 1-5 in a rain soaked match with Tocumwal’ s eight straight goals highlighting a steady offensive. Fullers, Collins and Sandy each scored three for Tocumwal while McKinley and Thornton stood out for Numurkah amid a soggy ball and slippery footing.
Picola defeated Molra 9 7 to 8 5 in the first semi final on Saturday, earning a place in the next round of the Picola Association match.
G V Association Lemnos defeated Tallygaroopas 7 10 to 2 2 Mooroopna beat Ardmons 9 9 to 2 4 Toolmaba won 8 8 to 1 8 and Um dera defeated Wenghnu 7 6 to 1 is incomplete after three quarters as the Anders Wenghnu match ended early due to continued issues.
The Saturday matches feature Tocumwal’s first win over Numurkah by 49 points and Muckatah’s strong 2x Nathalia score. Finley remains second, Strathmerton fourth, with Numurkah extending lead over Finley and Strathmerton by four points each. Berrigan and Strathmerton prepare for next weekend sale of sheep and yarding notes.
An unreserved sale of the Mawarra dairy herd conducted Tuesday August 9 will be held at the Shepparton corporation yards on behalf of Mr Bert Green by Kilpatrick McLellan and Co and the New Zealand Loan M.A. Co. Ltd. The herd of 55 cows includes 29 milkers and 26 springers all described as gassed by the Government dairy inspector.
The sale showed strong demand for fat ewes and well grown wethers with prices up from recent sales. Weaners were harder to move, with a near full clearance except for wether weaners. Crossbred ewes with lambs and faulty mouths sold around 28/4, while young ewes ranged from 18/1 to 20/-. The next sale is set for August 17 at Finley with expectations of a good yarding of district sheep.
Tomorrow Lake Kilpatrick McLellan and Co yard 1500 sheep at Numurkah with mixed sex weaners good to fat ewes and lambs and 100 prime heavy wethers. Strong local demand expected after splendid rains. further entries invited.
J McNamara and Co prepare to yard around 1000 sheep at Nu markah stock sale next Wednesday August 10. The offering includes ewes with lambs at foot, well grown weaners and fat sheep. Vendors urged to bring any for sale as strong demand and competition are anticipated.
Auction notices list a milking herd of 29 milkers 26 springers all government inspected. Items include milking plant separators and cream cans. Auctions set for Tuesday next 9th August at 1.30 pm with Kilpatrick McLellan & Co Nathalia Numurkah stock sales. Many firms named with associated agencies and dates.
A fragmented OCR list shows various Australian auction and trading names including Ronaldson Bros Tippett Tractors E Little Sheep Dip Aust rial Trustees Shearer's Farm Implements Commonwealth Wool Pro duce Co Numarkah Stock Sale Kilpatrick Campbell Namara Mee Namara Kilpat Numurkah Pig and Poultry Sale plus Victoria Insurance Ballarat Trustees and Wheat Exporters. The text resembles a catalog of stock sales, insurance firms, and export companies with multiple entities and event dates.
Tocumwal defeated Numurkah 9 6 to 1 5. Muckatah beat Nathalin 8 8 to 4 4. Finley triumphed over Strathmerton 6 9 to 1 4. 7 16 defeated Cobram in a listed result.
Fixtures list for next Saturday shows Nathalia facing Tocumwal and Cobram Finley with Strathmerton meeting Berri Numurkah and Muckatab in regional matches.
August notices include a No Licence meeting at Katamatite, Numurkah Red Cross society annual meeting, Saratoga and Here Comes the Band screenings, Boothamaugh Church anniversary, Nathalia Agricultural Ball, tea meeting and concert at Baulhamaugh, Numurkah CWA monthly meeting, a military ball, and the Annual Methodist Fair in Numurkah.
The Advices column invites tenders for land purchase or lease in Kaarimba and Waais. Red Cross Society annual meeting set for Friday August 5 at 3 pm in Numurkah Mechanics. Baulkamaugh Methodist Church anniversary services August 7 at 3 and 7 pm with tea and concert August 10. Agricultural ball August 9 at Nathsia Public Hall with card tables for non dancers. C W A Numurkah branch meeting August 12 in Methodist Hall. Barbara work demonstration planned. No Licence meeting August 28 at Numurkah Mechanics Hall advance tickets 6 shillings, extra lady 2 shillings.
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