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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1933
Page
3
Discussion over Murray Irrigation charges includes a 16 percent mount and survey concerns. Officials Robbins and Mason cite landholder voting on water rates and land suitability tests for drainage and irrigation, with residents expressing mixed views on per acre costs and district contributions.
Thy Numurka club visited Tocunwal on Saturday and lost three matches to two in eight games in the Awoeiation pennant competition. Results were Tocunwal players first, Munro fell to G. R. Renkin, 3-?. C. Parkes beat J. H. Biteon 3-0. Ge Dayis defeated G. Flack, 2-1. E. Copely beat C. Campbell 5-?. J W Johnson overcame F. Dickson 4-?
Katamatite defeated Strathmerton in a pennant game with J Jones and J Keywinn winning 1 up, J Stedart and Reynoldson each securing wins, Kilgourd and McLeod also victorious, while Nuturkah meets Strathmerton on Saturday at 1.20 for a decisive event on the former's links.
Nu nurkah Shire Council discussed Dr Pinnock’s proposal to form branches of the Primary Producers' Restoration League, with support for the league but views that agricultural societies should organize meetings in Numurkah Nathalia and nearby centres. Councillors noted recent Cobram branch activity and considered inviting league leaders to attend meetings while some officials urged council restraint.
In Saturdays Murray league play the matches were hard fought with no runaway victories and fairly high scores. Numurkah and Nathalia led the ladder after wins, while Tocumwal Muckatah and Cobram had byes leaving the field evenly balanced and shaping for an exciting finish.
Numurkah defeated Berrigan 10 9 to 8 10 Tocumwal beat Stratherton 12 16 to 8 18 Nathalia defeated Finley 12 14 to 10 8 Muckatah toppled Baooga 7 9 to 2 6 Cobnama had a bye.
In front of a fair crowd at Berrigan NSW Numurkah beat Berrigan by 11 points 10.9 to 8.10 after close quarters and delayed start due to rain. Bryce and Snell scored goals for Numurkah while Stewart, Reynoldson and Radcliffe did well for Berrigan as both sides fought hard throughout the Murray League contest.
Delahunty helped Gen Moen and Message shine in their posts as Numurkah edged ahead with a 10.9 to 9.10 score. Bruce kicked six goals for Numurkah while Sloley and Moss impressed in their debuts. Berrigan's best included Barnes Bush Jarritt and Bruce as the G.W. Seconds opened with wins at home, with Pinchbeck kicking six for Toolamba.
Miss Gladys Lee wed Mr Howey Ridley at Bearn Methodist Church West Wyalong on April 12. The couple planned a honeymoon touring Victoria and Riverina and will reside at Pine Park Eug West Wyalong. The wedding featured family attendants May Lee and Colin Haynes with music by Mrs Murray.
Auctioneers and stock agents list multiple town sales in May including Cobram Numurkah Nathalia with schedule of stock pig poultry sales and farm items. Local agents for Dodge Bros Graham Bros Orient Line and various insurers.
Auction notice lists Campbell and Co Kilpatrick McLellan as Numurkah Cobram agents for Ronaldson Bri Tractors and sheep sales. It promotes sale by auction and catalogues of wheat grazing and dairy properties, with trust money handling and valuations offered by local agents. Includes firms in Numurkah Shepparton Cobram Strathmerton Katamatite and NSW sales offices.
Numurkah Bowling Club officers have pushed a determined effort over the past weeks to secure a good playing green for next season. Special soil for toytres sing has been spread and ground levels prepared. A small group of enthusiasts carried out the work, delivering a result that reflects credit on those involved.
On Saturday afternoon the Eddy Cup was formally presented to Mr T. H. Ball by President F. A. Guenther. Mrs M. A. Eddy’s generosity is noted as the motive for the competition. The year’s popular hundred up event inspired the cup prize and Ball’s consistent play earned him the honor. Ball will display the cup at home, symbolizing years of club pride.
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