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Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

3

Tariff policy and party influence in Federal Parliament discussed

The text critiques government reliance on party allegiance in tariff making and questions whether article costs should reflect factual data or political bias. It condemns Minister of Customs directing officials to draft and enact a tariff by party ticket. The piece also notes Bishop of London on life after death, memory, character growth, and recognition in Paradise.

Bishop of London Paradise

Elephants Speak to Bishop on Cruelty and Humanity

An aged bishop reports a protest address delivered by elephants near Trichin ’aley on the Coromandel Coast. The elephants accuse humans of cruelty in circuses and call for better treatment of all beings, while the bishop urges compassion and humanity toward animals.

Universal Brotherhood Trichin‘aley Coromandel

Best Australian Books and Migration Debate Amid Tax Reform

A fragmentary discussion surveys notable Australian books and authors such as Lawson and Cusack while touching on migration, monopolies, and tariffs. The piece notes political limits on reform, cites concerns about population growth and white immigration, and questions government action on trade and movement.

Migration or Invasion Can War Be Averted

Sir Len Chiozza Money argues in a new book that war cannot be averted while injustices persist. He contends peace requires addressing core economic disparities and the distribution of wealth and raw materials to prevent future conflicts.

Len Chiozza Sur Otis Nist

Local Church Notices and Weekend Scores

Church listings for Numurkah and surrounding towns show services for multiple denominations led by Rev. Sharpe Rev. Fletcher and Rev. Wheaton with local laypersons named. In football results Numurkah defeated Cobram 9 7 to 8 9 Tocumwal defeated Barooga 14 6 to 13 Strathmerton had a bye with Tocumwal and Numurkah games noted Cobram v Strathmerton Barooga v bye.

Church of England Trinity Tm Numurkwh Cobram Tocumwal Barooga Strathmerton Numurkah Cobram Vy Strathmerton Barooga

Numurkah Defeats Cobram In Tight Rivalry Match

Numurkah edged Cobram at Numurkah ground in a keen contest between old rivals. Both teams rebuilt their squads yet showed moments of strong individual play. Radley officiated well, his firm and timely decisions keeping the game orderly and fair.

Last Katandra Association sees tight games and disputed scores

Close Saturday results dominated the Last Katandra Association with Numurkah Imperials beating Yabba 55 to 37 as Yabba trailed 17 goals to 15, and a Katamatite Katandra tally dispute was referred to the association. Muckatah edged Dookie by two points while Cobram’s best, Yabba, starred amid high attendance and growing interest. Norm McBride starred for the Imperials with six goals as Yabba’s Smyth, E Shiels, McGrath, Rush and Schefferle stood out.

Numurkah Imperials Yabba Numurkah Muckatah Dookie Cobram Impe Dickinson Bebbet. Waters Imperials Yubba Dillon D. Shiels Lee K. Crozier McBride O'Kane Chalker Huffer Stoley Rush Oliver Batey McGrath Bryce Williams Norm McBride Arong Jim Lee Smyth Schefferle

Local Football Scores From Saturday Rounds

Numurkah Imperials beat Yabba 8.7 to 4.13. Katamatite drew with Katandra in dispute. Muckatah defeated Dookie 7.12 to 7.10. Dru Manure had a bye.

Numurkah Imperials Yabba Katamatite v. Katandra Muckatah Dookie Drumanure

Katamatite Shuts Out Katandra and Drumantre Rivalry

Katamatite receives a bye while Katandra, Muckatoh, Drumantre Imperials, and Yabba feature in a local league schedule. The wording suggests a sequence of matchups with Katamatite advancing by forfeit.

Katamatite Triumph Over Katandra In Fortunes Shifting Game

Numurkah beat Yabba on their ground with Imperials showing strength. Katamatite won by finishing strongly after a tight first half, with Hurdle, Rudd, Wren, Kilgour and Hopkins leading Katamatite and Crighton, Maskell, Walden starring for Katandra. Umpire Williams handled a tense, well attended match.

P.ow. GP Numorkah Kata- Yabba Muckatuh Pire Drumanure Katandra Katamatite Cne Katam Tite Hurdle Goass Rudd Wren Kilgour Hopkins Crighton Maskell Wallden

Prospecting for Ton Lepress in Australia Depress Era

A fragment from a correspondent notes a metallic look amid political shifts and economic woes in Australia. The writer hints prospecting for Ton Lepress as a potential means to relieve the depression, suggesting broader political and financial strategies without concrete plans or outcomes.

Alioy

Namuriah and Tocumwal Win In Murray League

In improved conditions but still dryish, Namuriah and Tocumwal won their Murray League matches on Saturday. Attendance was down compared with prior years and the Numurkah Cobram game drew only a sprinkling of spectators. Delays by teams before play drew criticism and a call for stricter penalties to ensure timely starts.

Numurkah Satuday

Wunghnu Tops Premiership Race With Clean Win Over Tallygaroopna

Wunghnu defeated Tallygaroopna on Saturday to lead the premiership table with 16 points. Final scores showed Wunghnu 3.10 to 0-3, with strong performances from Carlisle Hooper Fahey and crowd leaders Billingham Crozier Sandilands among the standout players.

Wunghnu Tallygaroopna Shepparton Wonghnu Kers Wanghnu J. Carlisle Ro Sanders W. McPherson J. Sellwood S. Hunt B. Merry Hooper J. Fahey Tail K. Crozier J. Patterson Billingham Wunehau Carlisle W. Hooper Fahey Crozier G. Sandilands

Stock and Sale Announcements Across Cobram Nathalia Numurkah

Auctioneers and stock agents list sales in Cobram Nathalia Numurkah Katamatite Strathmerton Cobram for sheep cattle and pigs with dates 17 to 27 and multiple stock sales. Also notes motor cars tractors and dairy grazing land sales plus trusted insurers and agents offering valuations and clearing sales in Victoria and NSW with combined services by Campbell McLellan Kilpatrick McNamara and Co and others.

Cobram Nathalia Numurkah Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co McNamara & Co Campbell & Co

Scout Laws and Baden-Powell Address Religious Policy

Amid Chief Commissioner's visit questions arise about Boy Scout laws. The article lists ten Scout laws and Wolf Cub promises emphasizing duty, usefulness, friendship, obedience, cheer, thrift, and purity. Lord Baden-Powell explains Scouts must belong to a religious denomination and attend services while avoiding group church parades when denominations differ.

Baden-Powell

Rally at Katamatite Draws Notable Attendance

A beaut rally was held at Katamatite on Monday of last week and was well attended. The event showcased community support and featured locals gathered to discuss regional issues and upcoming initiatives.

Katematite

Also Mentioned on This Page

Australia Coendorfe Wis Ban Hine Geneva Hierethan Yale Jon Silney Sally Anson Newland Lemantick Astralia Villiers Henry Lawson Billy Alfred Flond Field Mrs Quinn Hult Austin de Uindity P. A Tocumwal Numurkah Barooga Cobram A Strathmertan Numarkah Radley Wuld Katandra Association Katamatite Vy Muckatoh Drumantre Imperials Namurkah Dickson McGifford Plancke Howard Watson Beirne M. Scott Butt Idy G. Rourke D. Eddy Greig Agin G. Lease Patterson N. Lease Adams Numune Cobram Fitzpatrick E. Shiels Tuttle Evans Parker J. Lee Paterson Tuttler Lier MiGrath A. Sloley Sloley McCaskill Cumming Igst Imperial Coxon G. Crosier Kruth G. Crozier Namuriah and J. McNamara & Co Campbell and Co) Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co., Pty. Ltd H.O Picola PRUST Strathmerton and Ronaldson Bros. & Tippett Tractors Aust Dodge Bros Graham Bros Commercial Union Assurance Co Trustees Executors and Agency Co Cuming Smith and Co Faly Nathalia Pig Jstock Vic S.W Kyatrick & Co o—Cobrum Mara & Cyd Wonumarlal Patou WoNumihior Dave le Vitis Critete Stuck Lake Army Atuia Salevante Wild Belt Cot Tnamurksh Wig Aml Poultry FN Wye We Bey Sale Pall Y—Cobram Stork Sale Namurkeh Stark Sale Ukipa Vek & Cos Victoria and N.3.w Namurkah Pig and Poultry Sale J) McNamara & Co Nathalia Stock Sale Numurkah Pig and Poultry Sale Numurkah Stock Sale J. McNamara & Co. Auctioneers A. McTaggart DODGE Victoria Nsw Stat Prompt Settlements Cy Freehold Securtics Ballarat Bam Vietoring Company Insurance Co Trustees Association of Australia Ltd Ballarat Henley and Fairman Ted C. Hill Nagambie Huh Peutbe Bat Carta Speimetia Choe Coewata J. McNamara and CO Agenta Natbalia Weaia Katunga Strathmerton J Wanghau Dunbulbalane Yousa-mita Naring Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Pty. Ltd Nemurkah LONEY Om Country Properties Henry Tuck Wonaes Boy Scouts Morrissy and Deane Melville Street the Shamrock Hotel C.T.A Hamen Best Brands Liquors Ipson
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