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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1931
Page
3
Fragmentary text appears to be a jumble of names and phrases. Readable elements reference votes, individuals, and possible local notes but specifics are unclear. The piece lacks coherent events or identities to summarize into a concrete item.
Cobram defeated Tocumwal in a windy Strathmerton semi final. Attendance was around a few hundred as Cobram overwhelmed Tocumwal with strong forward play in the second and fourth terms. The Cobram team showed better finishing and defence, moving into the next stage with a solid victory.
Fragmentary OCR text lists individuals and groups including Katandra Association and mentions events or actions at unknown locations. The readable portions mention several names and vague references to dates and activities, but core facts remain unclear.
In boisterous weather the Imps beat Drumanure 10 to 6 after a tight first half 4 to 3. McBride Williams and Kruth joined in scoring for the Imperials while Dumanure’s Munro Hickey Dempster and Williams stood out. Injuries forced Munte off and Parnie took his place.
A garbled report of the W. M. Association draw echoes confusion but notes that certain winners and participants were mentioned. Umpires and officials, including Wy Williams and others, are referenced amid unclear details of results and placements from the event.
Fragmented OCR text reports a chaotic sports recap and an odd pharmaceutical ad praising a two-shilling cough remedy. It mentions players like Chalker Dempster Paterson Lee and Jim Lee, with scattered game events and a dubious consumer pitch claiming a cheaper home remedy outperforms costly bottles.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local political or civic note. Names mentioned include Howden Jone and Hye giste tet. No clear event date or location fully readable. The readable parts imply a public meeting or appointment context with unspecified roles and actions.
The long wet spell has hindered the crop season with farmers rushing to plant but now facing sun, making it too late to sow further. Yields are unsatisfactory and much fallow land weeded out. Acreage this year about half of last year. Late crops show a good start from recent rains.
The jury returned a verdict of not guilty on the conspiracy charges in the Mungana case. Prosecutors flew into action seeking retrial on related counts as defense lawyers praised the court’s careful handling and insisted the results reflect the evidence.
Hon J A Lyons argues national rehabilitation is only the first step toward rebuilding after budget cuts. He warns against relying on government aid, urges long term industrial restructuring, and calls for international cooperation and proactive public works planning to lift Australia from depression.
A call for national reconstruction asks industrial and business leaders to extend self-help in industry. Leaders must bear heavy responsibilities, work with government, and foster individual responsibility among employees to lift the economy, stabilize earnings, and lay the foundations of prosperity.
The National Appeal Executive urges individual bondholders especially those with small holdings to convert their securities immediately. The appeal cites holdings totals of 556 million across banks, insurers, and individuals and notes specific distributions in Commonwealth Bank stock and safe custody. It explains interest payments on Commonwealth bonds due August 15 with payments to be completed by September 15 and stresses bondholders’ right to convert or dissent when bonds are lodged. The Prime Minister as chairman calls for prompt applications, framing conversion as a plebiscite supporting the rehabilitation plan.
Local stock and station agents list auction dates for Cobram Nathalia Numurkah Strathmerton and surrounding towns with sales set for August through September. Sworn valuations offered and trust moneys lent at low rates. Also includes land for sale across Victoria and New South Wales with clearing sales and farm property catalog.
Numurkah stock sale advertised with cattle, steers, heifers, dairy cows, and sheep entries. Includes trust money lending on farms, sale terms, distant locations, and multiple firms and offices in Victoria Australia. Auctioneers J McNamara & Co list items for positive sale with varied stock and forthcoming entries.
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