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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1935
Page
3
The semi finals decided the finalists for the Simpson Cup with Wunghnu and Barooga set to contest the tier premiership. Numurkah and Tocumwal advanced to the Gripu Cup final and will start the eliminations at Katunga next Saturday.
Cobram East won a low scoring clash with Wungham, batting first in a tough innings. Key figures included Bourke, Fahey and Reilly for Cobram and Jackson Bourke, Paterson, and Brooks for Wungham, with detailed bowling figures and innings totals noted. The match featured varied dismissals, a lengthy second innings, and standout performances amid a high mixture of outs and partnerships.
Local basketball action features Barooga defeating a stubborn Olmstead squad in a tight contest. Key players include Snell and Ward with notable efforts from Heal and Beckett as Barooga edges ahead on late baskets. The win strengthens Barooga’s position in the league standings and signals a momentum shift.
Cobram East were bowled out for 114 after a strong start by Sumurkahs. M Brooks and Crozier led the bowling with multiple wickets as Cobram East collapsed mid innings, Nady top scoring with 20. Edge 24 and Rourke 11 provided late resistance while Simpson claimed 2/7 in a difficult chase.
Tocumwal looked set to win after Strathmerton were dismissed for 88 with Jack Patterson and L Reynolds on top. Tocumwal chased and reached 178 with 3 wickets down, Ro Sandy not out aiding the big chase as C Howitt claimed Strathmerton wickets.
The Kaarimba Cricket Club hosted a lively dance on Tuesday night drawing residents from Numurkah Nathalia Vanghau Buntartha and Waaia. The event raised over £15 with secretary J Harrison leading the takings and the ladies of the district serving supper. Gervasoni's orchestra supplied the music as many prominent locals attended including Mrs Thompson M Galt W Linehan Sparkes Geldart H Lee Miasis B Galt I Brookes M Ball Sumurkah I Sellwood Bunbartha E Tucker Hand J Purdie S Bourke F Wright Wonghau P and J Hawks M Osborne C Goodwin S Trewim Sumurkah.
An enjoyable March 13 gathering at Youanmite Hall honored Clara Gillespie on her birthday. Nearly 100 guests attended as Mr and Mrs Robert Gillespie hosted, with colorful decorations, a birthday cake with 21 candles, and gifts presented by Dr E T Batey. Speeches praised the guest of honor and hosts, dancing lasted late, and prizes were awarded for novelty dances amid songs and recollections from attendees from Shepparton and Mooroopna.
The Baulkamaugh Sunday School changes its anniversary services to March 31, with gatherings at 3 and 7 30 p.m. Previously planned for April, the altered date affects all attendees and arrangements. Tennis Players Visit Yarrawonga Highlights Nu murkah St. John's Tennis Club members visiting Yarrawonga after Sunday play were hosted to dinner by St. Mary's Club with a warm welcome and social remarks.
The Numurkah Trotting Club held a Saturday meeting that defied fears of poor turnout. It drew strong racing fields, good public attendance, and gate takings above last year. Officials praised smooth management led by President Dr R C Gordon and secretary F M Jefferies, with racing of high standard and no major incidents.
J McNamara & Co list multiple local agents and offerings including sworn valuations and motor care for Dodge and Graham trucks. They promote connections with various firms and stock sales, lease tenders for Boosey land, pig sales, and general land for sale across Victoria and New South Wales.
Campbell and Co Auctioneers Stock and Station Agents conduct a public sale of livestock and farm equipment. The notice lists cattle sheep engines machinery and miscellaneous farm goods with sale start time and venue details.
Auction notices detail multiple sales in Cobram and Numurkah areas, including township allotments at Meiklejohn and McDonald Streets, 640 acres Cobram East land, and a large public auction by Mrs J A McTighe. Also listed are unreserved iron and timber, a small hut, and a Cullen’s clearing sale reminder. Auctioneers are Henley and Fairman, Nathalia, with contact notes for Numurkah, Shepparton, Strathmerton, Katamatite, and Tatura.
Lease notice for 533 acre Boosey farm offered by T A Flynn via J McNamara Numurkah. Bids due 6 pm March 29. Farm features include 500 cultivated acres, 100 acres fallow, permanent water with 2 wells windmills and 2 dams, 6 room homestead, garden and outbuildings. 7 miles from Katamatite 10 from Cabram. Rent payable semi-annually. tenant to pay rates and occupy house. Highest bid not guaranteed.
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