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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1931
Page
3
A heated debate in the league over proposed pension cuts reveals strong opposition from returned soldiers and supporters who warn reductions would erode morale and equity. Speakers argue pensions must adapt without harming the disabled, widows, and dependents while seeking alternative revenue.
Improved weather and ground conditions saw Tocumwal remain unbeaten after a win over Numurkah, while Cobram rose to second place following a victory over Strathmerton. Numurkah and Barooga share third, with Dookie outclassed 13.14 to 3.2 as notable goals from Newby and Cumming featured. A charity match is arranged for July 11 between Murray League and Katandra Association teams to aid Mooroopna Hospital.
Katama hosted a Parker Cup match on Saturday with detailed score updates for NUNMURKAH DOOKIE KATAMATITE SUTHERLANDS. The report lists each team's points and sequence of scoring events, highlighting pivotal runs and final tallies.
On home ground Numurkah showed better team cohesion in a closely fought match against Imperial. Spectators filled the stand as the game remained competitive though not fast paced, with Numurkah edgeing the visitors in several phases.
Tocumwal defeated Numurkah 9 goals to none after a largely scrambling game at Tocumwal. Last goal reportedly after the bell, with Lawler leading Tocumwal scorers and Pinnock, E Brown among best for Tocumwal. Numurkah's top players included R Eddy and D Eddy.
Sumurkah Imperials extended their winning streak to top the premiership table alongside Yabba, though the latter has one match in hand. Drumanure defeated Muckstan, while Katan ka and Dookie still wait for their first win.
Numurkazh Imperiale beat Dookie 13.14 to 3.2. Drumanure defeated Muckatah 5.5 to 3.5. Yabba beat Katandra 9.18 to Katamatite a bye.
In a Legislative Assembly discussion on Mr Manifold's amendment to the Moratorium Bill Colonel Bourchier urged broader Control Board discretion over farmer debt to local stores. He cited northern districts and storekeepers aiding farmers during hard seasons, noting many other trades also supplied essentials and questioning any relief limits that would exclude them. The debate highlighted regional disparities and calls for equitable relief across storekeepers beyond the north‑west.
Auctioneers Campbell and Co and partner firms advertise multiple stock sales across Numurrah Nathalia Cobram Nathalin and Mya mata with sheep cattle pigs and poultry listings plus land for sale and clearing sales in Victoria and New South Wales with Dodge Bros and Graham Bros trucks promoted as local agents.
Auction in Numurkah area lists 2000 sheep plus crossbred ewes fat lambs and weaners for sale. Various classifications include B L cross, Lincoln, Shrops, and S D rams. Competent staff handle sworn valuations and prompt settlements with trust money lending on farms.
Lot features well bred paddies up to 12 months, Shorthorn Cross bullocks three years in good condition, springing Jersey Shorthorn cross heifers near pedigreed red poll, 14 to 24 year old steers, extra good dairy cow just calved, and springing heifers rising to three years. Also notes Numurkah Pig and Poultry Sale and clearing sales conducted regionally with local banking and insurance names attached.
A Saturday night event hosted by the Mechanics' Committee and football club filled Wanghau Hall with forty eight players at tables until ten. Supper by the Indies followed, then an hour of dancing. Lady’s prize winner was Mrs T Clark and man’s winner Mr J Frew. The committee plans similar weekly events at 1 shilling 1 pence to help provide a basket.
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