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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1931
Page
3
A fragmentary passage notes that eight and a half million pounds are needed according to the Prime Minister. It argues past inaction worsened conditions and urges drastic measures to restore prosperity and reduce unemployment despite their unpopularity. The text references health, economy, and social welfare within a wartime or postwar context.
In The Forum letters from the Victorian Teachers' Union, criticism targets the Hos an Government for promoting unqualified staff to head positions and limiting junior teacher classifications. The result is a rise in unqualified head teachers and longer training periods, with trainees sent to remote schools and concerns over import of teachers from England. The discussion mentions Melbourne press commentary and political reactions to salaries and promotions.
The Boy Scouts, First Numarkah Troop, held a midyear ceremony at Stout Mallon on Wednesday. Scoutmaster Draper presided with assistants while six boys gained proficiency badges and four earned the new rank, amid speeches praising scouting’s value and wartime service. The Ravens won the shield, with Draper reporting active participation and several hiking outings.
Football match between Murray League and Katandra Association teams is set for Saturday near Mooroopna Hospital. Admission is one shilling with proceeds aiding the hospital amid financial stringency. Event includes tea, cake donations, saveloys and a sheep-guessing contest, with entertainment for players and spectators alike.
Katandra Association notes Yabba enjoying a bye last Saturday while Namurkah Imperials hold the lead after a flawless first round. Yabba has a single loss, to the Imperials, and Katamatite sits third after a drawn match with Dookie.
Numurkah Imperials defeated Muckatah with a score of 12 11 to 8 11 in a dramatic Saturday game marked by errors and strong defense. Katandra’s late advantage was disrupted as the result stood for a decisive win by the Imperials.
Imperial forwards dominated early and late, finishing 11.8 to 3.7 at halftime and 11.8 to 3.7 despite Muckatah’s late surge. Highlights include Bryce, Paterson, and G. Crozier scoring multiple goals, Lonergan and Noonan contributing singles, and Snowy Little aiding the comeback before Imperials sealed the win.
In the Murray League draw, Dookie and Katamatite split points while Yabba enjoyed a bye. Numurkah leads with 6 played, 4 wins, Cobram and Drumanure tied for second after Cobram defeated Barooga. Strathmerton and Numurkah await a postponed match, with Barooga at the rear on four points.
In a thrilling Cobram Tocumwal match Cobram won by a point 7 11 53 to 7 11 53, leaving both teams level atop the ladder. Strathmerton achieved a near record with 10 goals from 12 shots, moving into a share of third with Numurkah.
O'Kane, Hutter, Jim Lee, Sier, A. Sloley, Kruth, McBride, G. Crozier, McCaskill, Paterson and Bryce each scored four goals. Muckatah's top performers included G. Rourke Ross, Jer. Ryan, T. Cummins, Little with two, O'Brien, Rudd, Lonergan.
Katamatite and Dookie played a very even draw at Katamatite. After a halftime 6.4 to 5.10, Dookie led by four in the third. Katamatite surged to an early lead but Dookie defended stoutly as the ball swung back and forth, final scores Katamatite 10.8 Dookie 14. Best for Dookie were Payne Shaw Thomas Ludeman. for Katamatite Hurdle Rudd Woods O Kane Kilgour with Hurdle hurt during play.
A crowded scene at the last match saw 75 horse drawn vehicles with Dru manure arriving by buggy and gig, while Drumanure contributed only one car. Most cars were stored away in sheds due to one of the wettest years on record. Also mentions Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for children's hacking cough.
The notice lists Numurkah Nathalia Cobram and other towns offering trust money for lending at low rates with sworn valuations and local agency for Dodge Bros vehicles. It advertises multiple stock sales including cattle sheep and pigs across Nathalia Numurkah Cobram and Cobram stores, plus land for sale in Victoria and NSW and related auctions and agents.
Cobram stock sale advices listed with assorted cattle lots including steers and cows. Mention of prices, quantities and buyer details appears garbled but indicates multiple consignments and an owner listing.
A short catalog listing shows 12 fat bullocks 4 fat heifers 30 steers 12 to 18 months with good colors and condition five store cows and young shorthorn bulls among mixed young stock with headings indicating quality springers and overall condition of the herd.
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