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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1935
Page
3
The Numurkah Rifle Club held a shooting competition with limits at 500 yards and 600 yards amid windy conditions. Participants faced challenging wind marks as they aimed for bullseyes, with standout scores and a close finish noted by the judges.
A Tocumwal RS L sub branch record in Reveille highlights the Diggers’ relief work for distressed comrades. It details the Distressed Diggers Fund, fundraisers, and aid to 430+ cases since 1929, including ration support, boat repairs, clothing, and job assistance. The piece celebrates interwar veteran charity and communal ties across remote Australian towns.
Fragmented lines show Nathalia edging Barooga by a single point after a high tempo game. Final scores Barooga 7.7 Nathalia 5, with goals credited to Corneliusson, Dobst, E Bourke, Mountier, and Randall for Nathalia as Barooga dominated earlier in the match.
District news reports the annual Catholic ball held Tuesday night drew a large attendance. The church supplied supper of high standard and the financial result of the event was very satisfactory.
An elderly Barooga resident, aged 75, is noted in the Boomanoomana district. The article mentions retirement life in Barooga and references ongoing work projects and contract rates for a channel, with vague details about personnel and quality.
In a surprising turn Barooga defeated Nathalia marking their second win in a season noted for its tight standings. Tocumwal leads with 36 points, four clear of Numurkah and Berrigan who both sit on 32 as Finley trails in fourth and Nathalia falls to fifth just ahead of Muckatah.
Numurkah overwhelmed Cobram 13 13 to 2 1 as influenza-depleted Cobram managed 16 players. Numurkah dominated with strong kicking led by Bryce Webster and Kennedy with 4 and 3 goals respectively, while Cobram’s Stew art and Gorman scored the only two goals. Recruits Webster McPherson and Dudley showed promise for Numurkah as Barooga Nathalia and Tocumwal Finley matches followed with Finley winning 16 12 to 13 11.
Nathalia defeated Wasia 8.6 to 4.12 and Yalea beat Barmah 5.10 to 5.6 while Moira defeated Kotupa in the last Saturday event of the Stern and Moira Association.
Nathalia defeated Waaia by the equivalent of three goals in a closely contested game. Nathalia led 4 2 to 3 5 at halftime and extended during the third term, with Frew strong on the back line. Final scores Nat 4 12 Waaia 4 4 with Sheehan and Wren among top scorers for Nathalia and Wren for Waaia.
Yalca fell 5.10 to 5.6 in a hard fought contest after entering the final term 11 points behind as Yales rallied to claim a four point victory. Yalca showed dash and spirit throughout the exciting game.
Waunghnu dropped to equal second last on the premiership list after Mooroop defeated them 11.9 to 7.4 on Saturday. Lemnos sits the same position, leaving the bottom end crowded and competitive.
Ardmona leads with 40 points followed by Shepparton Imperials on 34. Tallygaroopna sits third on 30, while Toolamba and Moorcong share fourth with 28 points each.
Rallygarcopna suffered defeat as Dookie College won 8.3 to 5.9 in a practice match. The game showcased Dookie College’s offense while Rallygarcopna struggled to convert key possessions.
Auctioneers J McNamara & Co announce multiple stock sales across Numurkah Nathalia Cobram and Strathmerton with specials including 5000 sheep 200 cattle at Cobram and pig and poultry sales at Numurkah plus a horse sale in Numurkah in conjunction with Campbell & Sons Melbourne and Kilpatrick McLellan Co. based in Melbourne.
An assortment of auction notices and sale listings across Numurkah Cobram and district. Items include stock sales for cattle pigs and poultry, grain and dairy properties, and grazing land as well as farm implements and insurance services. Local agents and firms named include Dennys Lavcelien Ballarat Banking Ballarat Trust and National Insurance Co of NZ Ltd with contact lines and branch notes.
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