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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1935
Page
3
The Numorkah Mechanics held their annual meeting amid sparse turnout and financial notes. Officials reviewed reduced income, a 23 pound loss, and limited expenditures, with a focus on balancing the year and planning for future events.
The Numurkah Golf Club held its annual tournament on Wednesday and Thursday with bigger entries and more visiting players. The secretary C J Rage led the men's events with top scores and the Powell-Rose cup remains contested. ladies provided lunches and teas as the meet drew praise for organization amid extensive stroke and aggregate handicaps and various foursomes results.
Tocumwal defeated Numurkah 10 7 to 8 9 at Tocumwal ground in a lively match marked by slippery footing and strong defenses. Key moments saw Daly, Bryce, Fowles, Kennedy and Rourke on Tocumwal’s forward line while Numurkah battled through Eddy, G Bourke and Daly for scores and minor goals.
In a tight contest on the Wunghnu ground Tallygaroopna won by two points 8.8 to 7.12. Wunghnu led early despite wind, Mahoney injured, Sandilands kicked the winning goal for Tallygaroopna, with key players Cravaler Reid and others contributing.
An unreliable passage describes a team traveling by truck to Tatura with references to box white leghers and various odd terms. It mentions August as a date and invites elders for aid while listing prices and crops in a fragmented, misread OCR style.
Umwal leads with 36 points, followed by Berrigan 32 and Numurkah 28. Nathalia and Finley on 24 contend for fourth while Numurkah meets Cobram, Berrigan has a bye, Nathalia faces Barooga, Finley meets Tocumwal, and Muckatah aims to beat Strathmerton yet trails Finley.
Tocumwal defeated Numurkah 10.7 to 8.9 Finley defeated Strathmerton 18.22 to 3.4 Berrigan defeated Nathalia 11.15 to 5.2 Muckatah defeated Cobram 8.6 to 5.1 Baroogan had a bye
Next Saturday features Strathmerton vs Muckatah, Num Jerkah against Cobram, Barooga facing Nathalia, Finley meeting Tocumwal, with Berrigan enjoying a bye. local fixtures outline for regional clubs.
A high tempo VFA style match saw Tocumwal edge Numurkah by four points. Key moments included Rallston’s early goal for Numurkah, R. Sandy’s four goals for Tocumwal, and a late Tocumwal push to seal the 10.7 to 8.9 victory. Best players were Carr, Sandy, and De Able for Tocumwal, with Bourke, O’Beirne, Eddy, Daly, and Morris standouts for Numurkah.
Berrigan beat Nathalia by a large margin in scoring despite a tighter game score. Nathalia kept it competitive with a late quarter surge and accurate shooting, final tally Berrigan 11 goals 16 points to Nathalia 5 goals 2 points. Nathalia’s scorers included Acore Fairman Mitchell McCarron and teammates Bulley Prentice Bourke Bates Wessage Grinter.
Finley defeated Strathmerton by 18.22 to 3 in a one sided match that became a practice for the northern team. Finley led 11.14 to 0.1 at half time as Christie O'Brien and Rowe contributed goals for Strathmerton.
In Saturday play Barmah defeated Moira 9.8 to 5.7 and Barmah leads premiership with 32 points. Nathalia beat Nathalin 8.5 to 5.7 while Yalea toppled Kotupna as Wales and Picola trail with Moira on 12 and Wasia Kotupna tied on four.
Cobram yards host a stock sale on Saturday July 27 with 3000 sheep already advised and callers expect 6000 more sheep and 100 cattle. Outside and district buyers are expected to attend, with strong competition foreseen and full particulars promised in the next issue.
J McNamara and Co advertise lending across Numurra h o Natlia Picola Cobram Katamatite and Strathmerton with sworn valuations and local agents. They promote Dodge Broa 6 and 3 cylinder motors and note trustees executors and agency fees while listing Orient Line steamers and Cuming Smith and Co Sheep Dip as associated references.
Sale fixtures listed for July 19 Numurkah and Cobram events including 5000 sheep 100 cattle with Melbourne brokers John McNamara Co Pty Ltd Numurkah stock sale J McNamara Co Nathalia pig sale Numurkah pig and poultry sale special horse sale Numurkah Campbell Sons Melbourne land for sale in all parts of Victoria and New South Wales clearing sales conducted in both states.
Campbell and Co stock and station agents announce offices Numurkak Katamatite Strathmerton Cobram and 416 Collins Street. Representing John Darling & Son Grain Merchants Romaldsey Bros. & Tippett tractors wool and farm supplies Nations Trust Co of Australia British Assurance Co Farm Implements Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd Is
Auction sale advertisement listing land, stock, and property sales at Ketapon, Numurkaty, and surrounding districts. Mentions trustees, sworn valuations, and prompt settlements with local agents and companies handling lending, insurance, and stock. Includes contact details and regional references such as Shepparton and Strathmerton.
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