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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1929
Page
4
The 41 year data show an average rainfall of 16.54 inches. The wheat growing period May to October averages 10.01 inches. The district total average for 1838-1928 is 16.64 inches, with May-October period at 10.01 inches.
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The Fight for the Four trails by four points behind rivals with two hard matches ahead. Nathalia should beat Tallyga roopna, then face Wanghau and Nu murkah on its ground, keeping hopes alive. Numurkah leads with 30, Cobram 24 each, as all clubs still crunch for top spots.
Cobram beat Nathalia 8.7 to 3.13 Waughau defeated Mucka tah 13.8 to 5.4 Strathmerton defeated Tallygaroopna 22.17 to 6.4
In a brief from regional courts, Muckatah faces Cobram, Tallyga roopna meets Nathalia, Waughau challenges Numurkah, and Strathimerton draws a bye. Outcomes listed reflect early season fixtures and standings.
A large Cobram crowd witnessed a hard fought game with Cobram winning 8.9 to 4.13. Cobram led early and built a big margin, aided by accurate kicking and strong forward play. Nathalia fought back at times but inconsistent finishing left them with 9 scoring shots fewer than Cobram.
The report notes excellent shooting by all teams with Mind Macksaah scoring many goals and 17 behinds while Tallygarcop also features, though details are garbled.
The Imps level with Dru for third as Katama tire has not won this season. If Dru wins and Imps lose, the Imps secure third and Dru fourth. Semifinals would pit Ka standra versus Imperials and Drumanure against Yab iba.
In a recent game Nuemurkah Imperials defeated Drumanute by 8.11 to 1.7 while Katandra beat Yabba. Katamatite received a bye in the round.
The Imperials host Katamatite, Dru Manure meets Yabba, Katandra has a bye. The lineup highlights a trio of matches with Katandra resting.
Katandra leads with 8 wins and 1 loss on 32 points while Yabbo sits 7 4 with 16 points. Drumantire and Imperiala each hold 7 3 4 and 12 points, Katamatite at 7 0 7 on zero.
At Nu murkah ground on Saturday the Imperials defeated Dru Manure 4.6 to 0.2 in a largely fumbled contest. Key moments included a sixer by McBride, a post hit by Paterson, and late scoring by Greig and N. McBride as Imperials controlled play. Dru Manure struggled to breach the Imperials defense despite several forward bursts and efforts by Dempster and Reilly.
Final scores stood at 8 to 11 as Drumanure The Imperials secured a satisfactory win. Standout players included N McBride Tyres Firman W and Flack G Crozier and Wales Bros delivered when called upon. Drumanure's best were White Reilly Watters Dempster W Williams Ritchie and Maudesley.
Saturday afternoon events drawn strong turnout. Rev J Townsend won the men stroke handicap with nett 63 while Miss J Williams led ladies with 30 nett. Upcoming Saturday features a 12 hole mixed foursomes and partners must be arranged with the secretary by Friday noon.
The Young Australia League invites boys aged 11 to 16 to join a Christmas vacation educational tour to South Australia and Western Australia. Cost is £18 per boy with a £2 deposit and £2 10s monthly. Depart Melbourne December 28 for Adelaide, then Perth for nine days, returning January 17. Two trained nurses and doctors will accompany. WA visit aligns with a centenary year. Write for details to Young Australia League Sydney or Melbourne reps.
Testimonies from Mrs John Grant of Numurkah praise Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for curing backache and kidney symptoms. Eight years later she reports no relapse and urges others to obtain the remedies from Foster-McClellan Co. via 15 Hamilton Street Sydney, warning to be sure you get DOAN'S.
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