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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1932
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text describes rail freight reductions, a Kalbyays Commission report, and unnamed officials with unclear actions. The piece mentions teens, departments, and a canceled or troubled timeline with scattered phrases and no clear outcomes.
In a triangular match last Saturday Parker Cup competition featured Titlis's Kataners team, Numurkah, and Shepparton. AW scored 64, Salrs tallied 64, while Shepparton and Numurkah contested, with Thetis (Sarandes) posting 102 and Woos FMoUNKAH achieving 101. J Rawsthorne and J Huwad led Shonpavion Panis with 95 each as No. 2 trophy went to Saiunday by flat net. Shooting at 5 o clock faces men.
A fragmented notice critiques late Government actions on motor transport policy. It argues restrictions hinder modernization and urban development, urging a return to enabling use of modern transport in key areas. The text emphasizes long-term impact on mobility and growth.
The report notes amid electoral chatter and development talk a Numurkah win over Baragua by 10.7 to 6.10 and Tocumwol defeating Strathmerton 10.14 to 0.14, with Cob de quilneys undefeated against Muckatah. It mentions Colonel Brusner urging rail transport for progress and hints at forthcoming League match Numurkah hosting Katandra next Saturday.
Katandra Association standings show Estandra Pl W L D Pts leading after round one with Sumurkah and Yabba close behind. Cobam and Toemwal trail as Muckatai and Strathmerton suffer early defeats. Katandra sits third. Deumanue moves into fourth after beating Katamatite, who remain winless.
Barooge fielded Barooge facing Numarkah in a brisk match, with a strong south westerly wind shaping play. Numarkah won by over three goals as injuries forced substitutions, and the wind kept many scoring attempts off target or out of bounds.
Drumanure beat Katamatite 13.8 to 6.6 as Yabba over Katan dra and Dookie had a bye. The fixture for next Saturday shows Association versus Murray League with several clubs listed. Jubilant Drumendre players celebrate their first win amid confusion in the report.
The Forum Editor publishes a farewell message from Jack Eddy announcing the relinquishment of the mail and passenger service after 42 years. He thanks friends and colleagues for kindnesses and assistance over 31 years of service, expressing gratitude to all who aided him.
Retired next the Murra League and Katandra Association football matches postponed to unite teams from two districts for a charity game at Aunturkah show grounds Autural 1 admission fee 1 shilling. After noon tea saveloys and a sheep guessing contest advertised. Nu Imurkal Towns Band to perform. Public urged to attend for hospital funds amid dire need.
In the Murray league on Saturday the first round ended and second round starts next Saturday. Nunawarr? Nunwchali remained undefeated, Cobram and Tocumwal beat them, Cobram beat Namurkah once, Tocumwal beaten by Cobram and Namurkah. Muckatah has three defeats, Strathmerton won one, Barooga yet to win. Barooga impressed by holding Numurkah to a closer score than expected.
Numurkah beat Barooga 10 goals 7 behinds to 6 goals 10 behinds in a keen inter-district match. Jack Bourke and N McBride starred for Numurkah with Lease and Tyres among others delivering goals and assists while Barooga fought back through Toohey Harper Greig and Crozier. Best for Barooga included Harper and Lee as Cussen and Crozier foiled several attacks.
Sale fixtures show a 29 Special Horse Sale at Nunmur kah with Campbell and Sons Melbourne, a July 1 Numurkah Stock Sale by J McNamara & Co with 500 sheep and 100 cattle, Nathalia Pig Sale, Numurkah Pig and Poultry Sale, Nathala Fortnightly Stock Sale, Cobram Stock Sale on 13, Numurkah Stock Sale on 15 by McLellan & Co, Numorlah Pig and Poultry. LAND FOR SALE ACROSS VICTORIA AND NSW. CLEARING SALES CONDUCTED IN BOTH STATES.
A satirical critique labels the barracker as a loud nuisance at sports and public events. The piece mocks his supposed wit and suggests punishment for this obnoxious pest in future times.
Murray League delegates met at Cobram on Tuesday. Objection was lodged by Cobram and Strathmerton against umpire McBride. Meeting appointed Gorman Cotram and Henderson as umpires. Central umpires to report any delays before 2 pm. Mr B Crozier appointed to umpire the hospital match at Numurkah on Saturday.
A Victorian NSW auction calendar lists multiple stock and poultry sales at Numurkah Cobram Strathmerton Katamatite Tatura Shepparton and Cobram areas. It includes dairy cattle sheep and dairy cattle sales with unreserved clearings at Yarreweyah North and various auctions conducted by McNamara and Co and other firms. The notice notes competent staff prompt settlements and trust money handling with freehold securities.
The ad lists sheep and cattle lots with breeding plus numbers: 150 Ebred Dives and 100 Xbred Ewes on lambing, 400 Fat Sheep and Lambs, 30 Shorthorn Bullocks, 10 Springing Geifers, and 10 Head of Pat Cattie. Mixed cattle in BU stock.
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