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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1928
Page
8
A damaged OCR fragment lists last Saturday results with multiple unreadable names and phrases. Key details such as event, participants, and outcomes are unclear, leaving the specific competition and scores indeterminable.
Numurkah v Nathalia produced a tight display with few goals as both sides each notched one goal in the second and third terms. Standout contributors included Numurkah’s Williams Eddy Danckert and Grinter while Nathalia’s Collins Hawker Grinter and Carland pressed hard throughout a hard but even match.
In a Saturday clash Tallygaroopna led at halftime with 5 5 to Wunghnu 2 10 but Wunghnu surged in the third quarter and outscored 5 3 to nil. Final score read 12 15 to 9 7 as Wunghnu overcame the deficit to win.
In ideal weather at Dookie ground Drumanuire defeated the Imperialists in a hard fought semi final. Drumanure led early with goals from Williams and Crozier while Imperials narrowed the gap with singles. Final scores: Drumanure 11.6 to Imperialists 5.8 as the game swung with exchanges, Ho recognized by a large crowd as Drumanuire advanced.
A garbled government report outlines Education and Public Works concerns about drainage from a weir turning stormwater into the system. It notes a commission chair and members missing meetings while battles over water use, funding and authorizations surface amid public petitions and local agency tensions.
Fragmented OCR text describes a colonial era shop scene with references to Nanette Tea Beers, decor, and various products and advertisements. Mentions Australian Wardina Sewing Machines and Mesdames Pozzi, with a public notice style and local events upcoming.
In a tight forward contest the Imps pressured centre play as Drumanure fought back. McBride and Sloley combined for a late shot, Frampton’s free opens Imps advances, and McBride tallies twice. Final score Drumanure 13.6 Numurkah Imperials 8.12 with bests including Crozier Williams and Hickey for the winners and Manchester Lee Eddy Crozier Marcus for Imperials.
A humorous verse persona claims the role of a football critic who directs plays and schemes from the sidelines. He boasts influence over strategies, predicting how blue and whites will win, while acknowledging readers may guess the author but not reveal the name.
In a vote of thanks to retiring Stepton Shire President Dr Rie, Councillor Parker praised the early leadership but noted drift from decisive pace. Parker conceded occasional differences with the President were resolved at the council table and not carried beyond meetings.
Co. P. Smith Bricklayer offers all classes of brickwork and stoves and coppers set. Located on Quinn Street in Numurkah.
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