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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1946
Page
3
A brief note from the Murray League football schedule reports mixed results as teams faced varied opposition. Key details about standout performances or scores are limited due to the fragmentary OCR text from the page.
Numurkah led Sombie 15.4 to 11.0 after the opening period as von Wr Filey scored for Numurkah and visitors trailed by 46 to 10 at the end of the third quarter with Hines contributing for the locals.
A rough, incomplete score string shows a tight game with uneven quarter scoring. References to Cobram and Copan imply a local match where late-period plays decided the outcome.
Fragmentary sports note mentions Torumwal and Katamatite in a scoring sequence. It references kicking in the second and fourth quarters with limited legible numbers. The text is incomplete but indicates a game action summary without a final score or full team names.
Market reports describe upcoming sales and bidding on livestock and farm goods at Cobram and nearby areas. The text notes auctions for sheep and cattle, with prices listed for various lots and references to entries and sales days.
A fragmented film listing notes Nellie Kel Ay and Lineman Nellie on stage with Spencer Tracy and Walker in a comedy presented Saturdays. The page hints at a local production with names like Peta Smith and Gastieht and mentions an upcoming Wednesday appearance.
May events include an annual Numarkaly Agricultural Fair and Ladies Dance at Town Hall Pieteres 26. A Dunhulhalane Methodist Church anniversary service and an induction at Nemurkad Presbyterian Church are scheduled. Home Minsion seating details are listed with venue changes and notices from local groups.
Ada Jean Caird, daughter of Mrs G. Caird and the late J. W. Caird of Strathvairn Katamatite, wed Bertram John Rudd. The ceremony at Scot's Church Wilbourne was officiated by Rev E News with Sir T E Cooper as the bride’s uncle giving her away. The couple and guests celebrated at Victoria Palace Melbourne with traditional toasts and dancing. The bride wore magnolia satin with gold beadwork and a cream veil. bridesmaids wore pastel gowns. The groom and attendants included Stanley Rudd as best man, with George Rudd and Reg Hayes as groomsmen. The reception featured flowers, toasts, and formal attire.
At a May 10 gathering in the Cherry Tree yard a district meeting heard Mr Maurice McNamara of John McNamara & Co Melbourne accused of leading a revolt by geaziers via stock through dummies against Commonwealth regulations. A resolution supported by Dr P Nase and others declared confidence in his integrity and urged repeal of the regulations in graziers’ interests.
Advertisements note the Victory Rodeo at Kyabram on June 10 featuring bullock riding buckjumping wild bullock race and bulldogging among other acts. Local notices promote dog stud services and community events including lectures baptisms and church services with dates in late May.
Auction notices list several stock sales in northern Victoria. Entries include Numurkah sales by Mads Young husband Limited and Kil patrick McLeden & Co, plus Cobram Monthly Sale and J Mc Namara & Co on 7. The notices indicate rust moneys to lend and low valuations on the offerings.
Young buyers attend Numurkah Stock Sale for an unreserved clearing of farm plant, sheep, cattle, poultry, and sundries at Katamatite. Proceeds noted for Mr H Litherland and Mr H Fowler. sale conducted by Kilpatrick McLellan & Co with Namsra & Co. listing.
Auction listing details dairy cows and heifers including 25 Jersey crosses, fattening steers, yearlings and calves, plus farm machinery and implements. Items include headers, reapers, ploughs, rollers, combines, drills, harrows, a cyclone fence setup, poultry gear, stock feed, water carts, and a McCormick tractor. Sale by auctioneer Mr Fow with cash terms and Katamatite Red Cross refreshments.
Melva June Simpson married Captain Reginald Klaslem A L in St Marks Church of England Camberwell. The couple, led by her father, wore white silk net and lace with blue gardenias. Attendants Mrs Bruce Simpson and Heather McPherson wore white frocks. The reception followed at Darling Street South Yarra before a Tasmanian honeymoon.
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