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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1937
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment mentions bells, a person named Anita, and hurried phrases. Readable bits reference a meeting or event involving a local figure and a vendor or item list. The piece lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes to form a full report.
A garbled local notice recounts brief personal notes about residents and visitors, mentioning Numurkah, Mrs Bilcon, Mr Arthur AWhger, Vets aid Mines, and Verrawoonga. It lists various names, events, and exchanges but lacks clear dates or outcomes due to damaged text.
Finley defeated Muckatah 9 to 2 in a hard fought semi final at Nathalia. Kelly received praise for best and fairest after a recent Murray League game against the Police. Finley led with early goals, extended the lead through McCluskey and Bourke, and held firm as Muckatah threatened with late rallies.
The text outlines a chaotic bracket with players like Jones Taylor and Kelly advancing, lists many team names such as Muckatah and Numurkah, and sketches semifinal pairings. It notes Numurkah versus Nathalia at Finley, potential rematches if Muthalia wins, and a grand final looming at Cobram.
Market report details a sheep sale with bidder activity and yarding notes. It notes numbers of wethers and ewes sold, prices quoted for various classes, and a reference to a separate horse sale at Nathalie with yarded stock and quotations.
Wunghnu nearly won against Megreopna on its home ground Saturday in the Se com bighteons Association, finishing 10.12 to 1.5. Reports say blows were exchanged near the finish and spectators joined in. The home and away series ends with Lemnos, Andera, Katandra Went, and Ammons Tallygaroopaa set to contest the final.
Strathmerton thrashed Valea 1428 to 49 in Pleas Association play, remaining unbeaten all season except for a loss to Strathmerton itself. The preliminary final will be Saturday with Moira vs Valea, while Strathmerton faces the winner in the grand final. Umpire selections include H Williams of Numurkah for the first match and Bruce Crozier of Numurkah for the grand final.
At Katamatite the Mechanics Institute annual meeting disclosed a debit balance of £73 and elected officers including President J Willcox Vice Presidents J O Meara and B Staggard Auditor D Roberts Treasurer H Sidebottom Secretary E Kilgour and caretakers J Hughes F Delarue H Sidebottom and Rev A Crooks Hall A joint meeting with the Progress Association discussed funds and a 150 pound building plan Dr R Mills F Delarue and J Willcox to canvass the town Delarue reported a satisfactory town canvass A Minister for Railways may visit on September 10 to discuss moving the railway station A death notice for John Patrick Colliver, aged 52, of Katamatite, noting his long residence and burial at Katamatite cemetery was given.
The event held at Park attracted attention with several sweepstakes and purses. Entries included Formby, Giona, Beattie, A C Miller, E Phillis, J Harrison, and E Phillips among others. The report lists multiple sweepstakes and purses with varying entry counts and placements.
At a meeting held last Tuesday night W Bush from Berrigan received the trophy for best and fairest player in the premiership competition. B Goulding of Cobram finished second on the umpires count. Mr Bush also won the medal last year.
The Numuk kah Club was thanked by the Murray League during a special vote. De Thomas, president, and Mr L Bell, secretary, were thanked for their roles as a cross‑club meeting enhanced efforts and improved prices.
District news notes thank secretary Ernie Freeman for organising a successful Bearis hall dance raising funds for the school. The Red Cross Society Link held an afternoon event with good attendance and an exhibit showing a chair bought with funds raised for crippled children. Gifts were donated, and proceeds support a relief end. The effort comes amid concerns over infantile paralysis increasing needs for cripples children.
At Cobram Court before Mr E Williams PML the van Dunleavy case for alleged wheat theft was adjourned to September 20 bail £35 one surety. McKenzie charged with offensive behavior and drunkenness was fined 10s on each charge. Fines of 10s imposed on Baden McLaughlin and Allan E McKenzie for drunkenness and offensive behavior. Ferguson fined £2 for possession of suspected stolen property. Proceedings stayed eight weeks. Local notes include probationary nurses starting at Mooroopna Hospital and a boy’s arm injury from a fall. NSW police patrol at Cobram bridge checks youths under 16 for polio certificates. a thunderstorm brought some rain.
The newly erected M U L O O F Hall at Numurkah was formally opened Saturday night by Ken Lees Grand Master. About 80 members and guests attended a 6 30 dinner at the Shire Hall, with Miss Joyce Trott the lodge’s only lady member among speakers praising the order. The event highlighted the order’s long history in Victoria and its military links, as figures like Dr D L G Thomas and Col. Jackson spoke on the benefits and duties of friendly societies and national defense.
Report from Saturday’s Wie Wie Wie Wie Wie event where W Carlisle won, Ua de Uys Wars second, and PF Green 145 earned a medal. Dunkiey placed high with handicap, Hyde and Wy Carlisle also noted, as Morrison and others traveled to Shepparton for the annual prize.
The Namurkah hall is formally opened by the M U L O O F lodge with the 59th Battalion link to Lancashire regiment praised for community backing. Architect Mr Vikert of Shepparton and builder Mr W M Pond of Numurkah handled the project. Dr Thames lauded combined lodge and military cooperation. Lieut Colonel Rabe and Barber spoke of service, sacrifice, and local support. Dancing followed with Edna Dudley and local musicians providing entertainment.
J McNamara and Co list trusts and local agents across Numurrah Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamat Strathmerton with sworn valuations and steer action. Entries include a 2090 sheep board, Numarkah racecourse lease, various stock and pig poultry sales and a coastal stock sale with Kilpatrick McLellan and Campbell partners.
Kilpatrick McLellan Co Pty Ltd auctioneers stock and station real estate and business agents issue a blue catalogue listing wheat grazing and dairy properties for sale. Competent staff provide sworn valuations and prompt settlements with local agents and branches in Numurkah and Victoria. extensive listings include properties for sale and reliable service across Australia.
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