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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1936
Page
3
Minutes show Water Supply Commission notes delays in Numurkah filtration project awaiting funds. Discussion covers pipe replacements, rates, and supply reliability with mentions of Dulled funding projections and potential July 1 availability. Wool and tariff context referenced as broader economic backdrop.
Opposing and supportive opinions arise as analysts weigh the expected effects of the tariff. The policy aims to promote internal trade and boost domestic industries. Some foresee benefits for lamb, pork, dairy, and wool sectors while others doubt wool price impacts and warn of possible escalation of foreign wool purchases. Government officials say Japanese exports to Australia won’t be seriously affected, but caution remains about foreign responses and wool substitutes elsewhere. The shift raises concerns about hostility in trade mood and European self sufficiency trends, with safeguards to protect export markets under review.
Representatives of the associated banks have offered fullest cooperation with the Farmers Debts Adjustment Board. The chair, Mr J E Don, notes the stay order helps credit prospects. only debts before lodgment are adjustable and creditors may have disclaimers or exemptions. The board says creditors trust the act and many are extending stock and essential goods during negotiations.
In the Murray League round last Saturday Numurkah defeated Finley 14.15 to 10.7 to remain undefeated and extend its gap at the top. Nathalia upset Cobram Barooga and Muckatah beat Tocumwal, boosting hopes in a tightly contested season. Key performers included Bryce five goals for Numurkah and Knight four for Finley, with Fahey and G Rourke among strong Numurkah players.
Numurkah 14.15 defeated Finley 10.7 while Muckatah 10.9 beat Tocumwal 5.11 Nathalia 12.18 defeated Cobram 10.10 in a set of match results reflecting close scoring and competitive play between regional teams.
Tocumwal faces Cobram, Finley meets Berrigan, Muckatah plays Nathalia, with Numurkah earning a bye in a regional fixture slate. Four teams are paired for matches while one advances without play.
In a fast opening period Finley led 3.3 to 2.2 as Kelly and Taylor sparked Finley’s early attack. Numurkah answered with goals from Bryce and Knight, while Des Bourke, Connell and Hutchins defended stoutly for Finley and Rourke added a late goal before the bell.
Nathalia held Cobram Barooga to a 20 point win on Nathalia’s ground. Dwyer captained the side for the first time as Nathalia led 5.3 to 3.4 in the first term and 7.11 to 4.7 at half time, with Cobram narrowing to 8.13 to 8.8 after a strong third. Final quarter secured Nathalia’s victory 12.8 to 8.6. Goal scorers for Nathalia included Price Grinter Mounter McCarron Bourke Norman Dwyer McDowell. Cobram’s Jackson Whelan Radcliffe Woolley Butt Allen. Best for Nathalia were Limbrick Boal Pridmore Norman Pell E Bourke Grinter McCarron Prentice. Cobram’s Jackson Quick Collie Scott Stewart Butt and Jordon.
The Murray League conference on Friday night upheld Nathalia's protest against Finley for a late start and incomplete full time. It ruled a replay if end-season standings require it and announced fines for teams entering the field late in the future.
Strathmerton Moira and Yalea share the lead after Strathmerton beat Nathalia 14.20 to 2.4 Yalea defeated Waaia 8.11 to 5.8 and Barmah beat Picola 11.4 to 6.14 Barmah sits fourth with Strathmerton and Yalea unbeaten through three games.
Tallygaroopna led the G V Second Eighteens table after an easy victory over Wunghnu. The final score was 18.11 to 7.7 with Maher and K Crosier each kicking six goals for Tallygaroopna and Bourke adding four for Wunghnu.
Numurkah travelled to Dookie College and won the Parker cup by three, and the Kittle cup by one point. W Carlisle was the only shooter to score possible at 300 and 600 yards, while W Linehan scored possible at 500 yards. Scores:
Katamatite fielded eight shooters due to cald losses. Shepparton dominated with a Parker Cup win 782 764 and, with handicaps, 832 819 for the Kittle Cup. J Bryan led with 103 and possibles at 300 and 500 yards, while H Ashton H Chessells and R Currie each made 101 for Katamatite.
Mooroopna won by 20 points in a match fired at 300 400 and 500 yards due to no 600 yard range. Nathalia, formed last season, shows improved form as Numurkah club prepares for a local range trophy shoot next Saturday.
A letter from a reader discusses long term use of Karswood and references an exhibitor and a J. C. fied, noting benefits for eggs production. The readable text is fragmented with unclear context and names.
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