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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1938
Page
3
Strathmerton produced a solid win over Nathalia in a local football round. Nathalia showed moments of resistance but Strathmerton controlled play. the result reinforces Strathmerton's standing while Nathalia seeks consistency in upcoming fixtures.
Nathalia defeated Strathmerton 13-17 to 9-14 in a hard fought match. Nathalia led early, Strathmerton rallied during the third, but Nathalia finished strongly to seal the 27 point win. J O'Brien led Strathmerton with strong support from R Hendy and E Hendy, while Nathalia’s McCarron Meunier and Pridimre were among top scorers. The final scoreline shows Nathalia ahead at the end of the fourth quarter.
Numurkah led by seven goals late in the third and expanded the margin to over ten before Cobram steadied. McKinley kicked nine goals as Numurkah surged to a 16 18 to 5 8 victory with strong contributions from Rourke Thornton McPherson Dudley Mearnes and White. Cobram’s Horsfall Butt Cassidy Hayes Collie and Tweddle stood out. Walsh debuted strongly for Numurkah.
Tengamah Council conducted its monthly session with councilors Lawrence Mulquiney and Ryan present. The meeting covered routine approvals, committee reports, and upcoming local projects.
Picola defeated Nathalia 8-15, Yalea beat Barmah 11-10, Picola beat Wania 6 14. Umpire Crozier charged S McCenn and J Sutherland. charge dismissed by independent tribunal. Reports from Boosey South note road and bridge issues, proposed CRB visit, and several road works requests to improve gravelling, metalling, and drainage across multiple townships including Yousrang North, Hopkins Bridge, Katamatite Yarrawonga road, and Youanmite districts.
In a close GV Association game Wanghau and Toolamba clashed with Toolamba prevailing by a slim margin. Oller’s results list Lem ay over Katandra 8-10, Tallygaroopna beating Ard wond 0-12 to 7-8, Mooroopna defeating Imperials 24-20 to 3-5, while James kicked 16 of Mooroopna’s goals giving him an average near eight goals per match across 10 games.
G Bourke of Muckatah was suspended from Murray League matches for six games by the independent tribunal after using insulting language toward umpire G Bourke in a match.
Efforts to stage a benefit match for Mooroopna Hospital continue. Murray League date plans fell through and premier vhip games are not scheduled. Home and home fixtures will continue until a hospital game can be arranged. Subcommittees Dr Thomas, Mours Holt and Les Belt-Wern seek suggestions.
Victorian notices urge lodging of income tax returns for those earning £100+ in the 1937–38 year. Form B due July 31, Form A due August 31. Employers resume weekly instalments above £2. Include all receipts. keep copies for reference.
Peasant Match Club Numurkah visited Strathmertor Saturday and won four matches to one. Results: C. J. Rage lost to J. Ryan. J. Biteen defeated J. Reynoldson. S. Wilbon defeated A. Row-Soden. Roggy Ryan led 11 holes squared, Ryan won 1 up on outward, Rags net 4 up after 14th. Stroke round: Ryan 84, Rags 85. Stableford 18 holes tie McGregor and Webster with 37 points. other scores listed. Canadian foursome tied: Hancock/McGregor and Daughters/Darlinson 68. Progress averages show Belt’s trophy standings. Club championships to commence next Saturday over 15 holes with graded divisions. first-round cards due Monday July 18. Draws listed for Grades B and C with various pairings.
A humorous compilation on golf origins with Irish and Scottish jests. Mentions misattributions about bagpipes and a whimsical guide to starting golf, including quirky terms, miswritten phrases, and stray local references to properties and payments.
Arrangements are in hand for open tournaments to be held on Wednesday August 17 for associations and Saturday August 20 for the programme of events will be available shortly with a good entry expected.
Stableford competition held July 6 led by Mrs G Sun Werland and others with scores ranging from 28 to 46. A 12 hole stroke handicap on July 9 shows Mrs J Greig and Miss M Tarrant among top finishers. club championship qualifiers include Miss G Greig and Mrs W West. Eclectic July progress scores place multiple players in leading positions.
The National Insurance Bill passed by Parliament will start on January 1 with first contributions on January 2 and weekly payments. Medical benefits begin soon after April, sickness benefits from July 1 next year, and pension benefits from 1948. Approved societies will be formed nationwide to administer benefits, with a three-card system issued to insured persons. The text also includes a long digression on golf slang and unrelated humorous anecdotes.
The fragments describe insurance card handling for contributions and medical services. Employers deduct costs from wages and hold cards until filled, then exchange for new use. The insured select a doctor, and the card serves as a bank passbook. Benefits include free medical attendance and medicines, with stipends for certain dependents and conditions, though text is garbled and portions are unclear.
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