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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1930
Page
5
Local football results show Numurkah and Tocumwal victorious on Saturday while Shepparton Umpertala fell short against Nathala. The day featured close scoring contests with several margins tight and teams contesting top positions.
Local brief recaps show Wanghnu and imal defeated hu UT while Nathal roa Imperials triumphed. A draw occurred on NEAT SATUDAY with shi Nunturkeaty ros, Totumwal earned a bye, and PusiTims EY CLUBS secured a result.
Numurkah defeated Wunghnu 15 15 to 5 9 after leading most of the game with strong kicking by Lease Crozier and McBride for Numurkah. Pinchbeck Graham and Carlisle led Wunghnu's efforts though they could not overturn the late Numurkah pressure and strong defense.
Nathalia fielded a strong squad for a season opener against Shepparton Imperials. The match swung with Nathalia trailing at halftime but surging in the second half to win 11.20 to 8.12 led by Nugent Cisland Greenwood Mathews and Thompson. Imperials capitalized on chances with eight goals seven behind by the final bell, while Nathalia’s kicking and final-quarter pressure secured the victory.
Tocumwal won the match by 17 points 9.12 to 7.7 after taking a first quarter advantage. The game remained competitive as Strathmerton fought back, with multiple players like Namurkah, Yabba, and Imperials’ Fusci teammates contributing across periods. A late incident paused play, but Tocumwal maintained the edge and finished strong.
Notes express desire for stricter rules as teams delay games each Saturday since the season opened. Delays during play or half time push matches into twilight. The association can fine teams for delays, and enacting this rule would be beneficial in practice.
Yabba defeated Nemurkah while Katamatite won over Drumanure Muckateh defeated Katamatite and Katandra beat Nemurkah Imperials. Imperial clubs list Firman Carrie McCaskill O'Kane Welton Hyde and Thomas with others fairly evenly balanced.
A fragmentary sports item describes a close game between Muckatah and Katamatite with near parity at halftime. It notes Muckatah trailing by one point late in the third and narrowing to two points in the final period, but the passage cuts off before final results or full context.
Drumanure beat Katandra 5 10 to 5 5 by five points in a hard fought contest hindered by late start after a vehicle breakdown. Both teams were weaker than last season and disliked the new rule. Umpire Herb Williams received praise for his handling. Standout players included Rushie, Jack Lee, Watters, Maudesley, Eddy, and White for Drumanure with Katandra led by Crighton Waldom Bourke and Ford.
A lengthy list of scheduled stock sales across Cobram Nathalia Numurkah and Mort gagees sale of a Numurkah residence. Includes fat cattle 1000 sheep 400 posts and land details. Also advertises clearing sales in Victoria and NSW with extensive land and irrigation property listings and a Land for Sale notice.
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