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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1932
Page
3
Markets page lists forthcoming sales and agents reports with notes on stock and cattle, indicating auctions and entries for sheep and cattle lots. The fragment mentions sales in October and September and references buyers and sellers awaiting pricing and bids.
A country party session on tariff reform prompts internal rifts as members spar over policy direction and electoral implications. The Labor party is noted as a weaker force, while government leadership signals readiness to push a broader reform agenda amid political maneuvering.
The piece argues that Ottawa Conference aims to boost Empire trade by expanding Australian industry and reducing dependence on Britain. It highlights the value of Australian production across agriculture, mining, and manufacturing and notes Australia’s push to place more commodities in Canadian and Empire markets, seeking mutual growth and economic security.
A fragment notes concerns that a figure may be exploiting the honey market to its fullest, raising questions about market manipulation and supply dynamics.
The Times selects quotation about Mr W. M. Hughes from General Seely’s new book Fear and the Slain Adventures by Land Sea and Air. President Wilson challenges Hughes on Australia’s stance and courage under pressure at a conference with world impact. Fire Brigade beat Naring in a cricket innings victory. Crozier top-scored for the Brigade while McKenzie led Naring with 19.
The page lists players and outcomes from a first innings with E Thomas and S McKenzie among others, alongside regional agents for Dodge Bros motor care Graham Bros Treke and the Commercial Union Assurance. It also notes trustees executors and Reveer Co and mentions The Orient Line of Steamers and Smith and Co’s Sheep Dip amid miscellaneous notices.
A mixed update lists a quote from George Wr ington about world peace, plus a sequence of cricket scores for Bowling A Sloley Fahey and others. It then catalogs upcoming stock sales at Cobram Nathalia Numurksh Numurkah Nathalia and Numarkah with dates and agents Campbell Kilpatrick McLellan J McNamara, plus a Pig and Poultry Sale and a Special Horse Sale with Melbourne involvement.
The notice highlights ongoing growth of WAAIA with new opportunities in land sales across Victoria and New South Wales. It notes expansion and continued success within regional markets and invites potential buyers to explore listings.
Evelys M. Waaia wins again as Mrs Lyons defeats Katanga with high scorers Caspers and J Christie. Bowling honors go to P Tweddle. Fowler and Tweddle share multiple dismissals as Mrs Lyons narrates a romance of politics and home life in Australia.
A special stock sale in progress lists 500 Cross Lambs and 300 Xbred Ewes with varying tooth patterns and forward fat condition. Additional lots include 160 First Cross ewes, 200 Xbred Ewes joined December, 150 Stooth Crossbred Ewes and 180 F.M. C.B. Ewes. Auctioneers J. McNamara & Co. note yarding and further entries expected with sworn valuations and prompt settlements.
A mixed livestock sale catalog lists 4000 Breeding Ewes local and Riverina bred 2000 Crossbred and Comeback Lambs 1000 Wethers mostly two year olds and 300 Cattle.
Unreserved furniture and stock sales announced for Numurkah region. Listings include 26 Unreserved Furniture Sale at Cobram for Mr H Phi, 7000 sheep and 200 cattle wanted, and early entries for the Numurkah Stock Sale by Kilpatrick and Co dated 1 February. Also notes on horse, pig, poultry sales and a catalogue of wheat grazing and dairy properties for sale involving several firms and agents.
An old hotel notice from Numurlah H O outlines branches in Shepparton Cobram Stratamerton Katamatite West Wyslong and lists services. It mentions a lending trust, insurance connections, General Motors products, Richmond Brewery on tap and a feature dining room for travellers.
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