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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1931
Page
3
A Forum column laments labor leaders using grandiose jokes to mask failures amid high prices and protectionist disputes. It cites government actions on sugar, imports, taxation, and welfare, criticizing both workers and bosses while highlighting ongoing political wrangling and public discontent.
Fragmentary text describes a shooting scene but lacks clear names, places, or actions. Readable portions indicate reference to a shooting event with scattered words like shooting, witness, and possible suspects, yet essential facts remain missing or garbled.
Principal's July report from a colonial college details rainfall totaling 224 for the month, progress on paddock clearing, crop mixes including oats and wheat, an olive crop smaller than usual, dairy production of 595 pounds of butter and 85 gallons of milk daily, and replanting work on an orchard. The winter term ended July 4 with re-opening planned August 1 and limited new enrollments.
Strathmerton defeated Numurkah by 3.2 to 2.2 to reach the final, ending Numurkah’s long final‑four run. The match featured early back and forth scoring, Greig and Paterson driving Numurkah, while O’Brien and Pinnuck paced Strathmerton with several goals. Gate receipts reached a record low for the period, highlighting a quieter crowd as Strathmerton advance toward the premiership.
In a rare upset, Dookie, with just two points in nine games, challenged the undefeated Numurkah Imperials. Katandra stunned Yabba, ending Yabba's perfect run against all teams except Imperials. Muckatah beat Drumanure to share third place, while Katandra outscored Yabba 12 to 12 in a key clash.
Numurkab Imperials defeated Dookie 11.15 to 8.8. Muckatah defeated Drumantite 18.14 to 8.9. Katandra defeated Yabba 8.5 to 1.9. Katamatite had a bye.
Next Saturday's fixture list shows Katamatite versus Yabba, Katandra facing Dookie, Imperials meeting Drumanure, with Muckataha on a bye. Club positions provided separately.
A dense Victorian era listing from Numurkah area traders promotes trust money clearing sales for farms in Victoria and New South Wales at lowest rates. It notes stock sales at Nathalia, Numurkah, Cobram, Cobram andStrathmerton with 800 head young store cattle advertised and mentions land for sale, pig and poultry sales, and livestock catalogues. The notice lists multiple stock sales dates, estate agents, and lending terms with emphasis on prompt settlements and inspections before purchase.
The report details Numurkah auction action with results on Dookie and other lots. It notes big wins by Waighon over Tallygursoyas in unusual bidding, plus extensive lists of cattle sheep and irrigating properties offered. Local firms and insurers named include Ballarat Booking Company Victoria Insurance and Francis Ross & Co. The text reflects a historic rural sale catalog with multiple vendors and property types.
Strathmerton beat Numurkah by five points at Cobram to reach the semi finals for the first time in years. The match drew criticism for umpiring and a rumor of a residential qualification protest surfaced but the Numurkah club did not act. Final score Strathmerton 11.15 to Numurkah 7.10 with Jim O'Brien starring for Strathmerton and Paterson and Roy Eddy among the best for Numurkah.
In Barmah Yalea defeated Nathalia 15.9 to 4.3. Barmah beat Picola 9.11 to 6.4. Kotup na defeated Moira, Cameragunja defeated Wyuna 0 to 2.0. Nathalia Imperials had a bye.
Arrangements for a charity game in aid of Mooronona Hospital set for September 12. Details to follow.
The Orient Company plans a 36 hour Naples stay and Rome excursion for passengers of the RMS Ormonde one class, with return to Naples the following afternoon. Aimed at Eucharistic Congress visitors, details and transit from Naples to Rome and hotel arrangements will be announced soon. J McNamara & Co. serve as Kowal agents for the Orient Company.
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