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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1929
Page
3
Thompson and Sons announces a new building supply outlet on Tocumwal Road supplying bullnose squints arch bricks and related items. The move positions the firm to handle large quantities for local builders and contractors.
Numurkah routed Katanga in an easy win as Rowe claimed the best average of 2 41 and Curckett posted 9 20 in bowling. Katanga's first innings 41 saw H Heal make 18, while in the second innings Katanga were all out for 65 as D Carter 24 Fiack 10 not out and Ralston 10 led. Wearne remained not out for Numurkah with McNamara and Shaw among others dismissed by Heal and Rowe.
Katunga beat Strathmerton 7 6 in sets. Tallygaroopna defeated Kaarimba 11 2. Numurkah Town defeated Numurkah Park 12 1. Shepparton defeated Wanghau. Nathalia defeated Cobram w o. Baulkamaugh vs Tallygaroopna and K omrimba vs Katunga listed. Strathmerton, Shepparton, Waughau v Town, and other pairings noted with byes. Team points shown for Katunga 148, Nathalia 62, Numurkah 60, Cobram 58, Tallygaroopna 18, Strathmerton 34, Kaarimba 20, Baulkamaugh 0, Danckert.
Katunga and Strathmerton split matches with Katunga claiming the set advantage by one. The score shows Katunga 7 sets 89 games to Strathmerton 6 sets 89 games, with detailed pairings and individual results noted, including byes, losses, and various game scores.
Nathalia is credited with a win while Shepparton leads with 66 points and is considered a strong front runner. Nathalia sits second with 62 points, followed by Namurksh at 60 and Cobram at 58 points in the current standings.
Katamatite posted 160 with Sinclair 88 and Gray 27 not out while Wanghnu chased to 164 with Pinchbeck 62 not out and Quinn 34. J D Quinn took 2/12 for Katamatite as Sidebottom and Sinclair led bowlers for Wanghnu. Final hit secured Wanghnu victory by a wicket and two runs. selections announced for Cobram zone Cobram-Yarrawonga pathway to Country Week.
Ford introduces the new Ford truck lineup in Australia claiming it rivals the car in advancing commercial transport. Three series L M and H offer 3 6 and 9 forward speeds with dual transmissions and gear ranges suited to tough road conditions and heavy work. The rugged design features a low centre of gravity large rear springs and durable tyres with a 40 bhp engine at 2200 rpm.
Katamatite hosted the Youanmite District final where Youanmite defeated Katamatite by two games, 91 to 89. Youanmite advances to face minor premiers Naring Dip in next Saturday's grand final.
New Zealand Loam and Mercantile agency Ca reports a keen sale across South Australia Victoria regions with about 95 percent clearance. Prices 7 to 5 percent higher than prior sale. top price 24id for THL over BC clip from Macarthur, near Hamilton. Next sale March 14 with 6700 bales. Younghusband Limited notes excellent clearance on 4200 bales, prices 5 percent above last sale. next sale March 14. Goldsbrough Mort and Co announce March 5 sale of 5015 bales including merino wools. market overall 0 to 5 percent dearer. best comebacks firm. crossbreds and lades improved.
A satisfactory subscription rate to the Commonwealth loan of £7,000,000 at 54 per cent was reported by the Federal Treasury. By week’s end £2,296,000 had been subscribed with strong public support from country districts. Secretary to the Treasury, Mr J. T Hesbher thaw, noted bonds’ liquidity and safety, transferable free of charge to any state, with tanks offering safe custody and interest collection for customers.
The farmer seeks maximum work per unit fuel, favoring power kerosenes that minimize volatility and avoid detonation under load. In Australia Cross kerosene is regarded as a standard tractor fuel for spark ignition engines, balancing quick starting with smooth idle and steady pickup.
A discussion on keeping tractors hot before kerosene use and maintaining radiator water at 175 to 180 F to maximize vaporisation and power. It notes Cross kerosene offers high heat units per gallon, minimizes crankcase dilution, and supports fuel savings per acre. Bulk supply in Australia grows, with Cross kerosene remaining widely used.
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