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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 26, 1931
Page
3
Fragmented early modern political treatise argues self-government must come from within not from without. It questions democracy overreach, values individual capacity, condemns mobrule, and cites Shaw and Laski on governance by consent and the best.
A verbose critique argues that machine politics threaten the social order and class harmony. It contrasts American and other systems, warning that entrenched political machines may divide society horizontally by class and undermine democratic change.
A text arguing that party dominated systems harm welfare urges adoption of a non party Parliament. It calls for constitutional change to separate elections from party control, electing non party leaders, and forming a unified national purpose beyond partisan lines. It cites examples from France Switzerland and Australia. It stresses council unity, disciplined leadership, and an end to factional politics.
Katandra District Football Association opened its season with three games on Saturday. Katamatite beat Drumanure 3.7 to 1.3, Muckatah triumphed over Katandra 10.7 to 7.6, and Iba defeated Dookie. Numurksh Imperials had a bye. Next Saturday’s draw lists Katandra versus Numurkah Imperial, Katamatire against Muckatah, Yabba versus Drumanure, with Dookie on a bye.
The season opens Saturday with five teams in the Murray League. Opening matches: Tocumwal versus Cobram, Barooga versus Crathmerton, Numurkaba has a bye. Goulburn Valley Seconds.
Wunghnu defeated Ardmona on a waterlogged ground with a 10.14 to 0 goal tally. E Pinchbeck led with three goals and J Carlisle earned best for Wunghnu alongside D Bowyer and S Sellwood. Ardmona showcased strong third and fourth terms with Mackie Cotters and Bert Young among their standouts.
The Numurkah club reports a busy season ahead with Imperials facing Katandra on Katandra’s ground next Saturday. Key transfers include K Crozier N McBride J Lee and L Chalker leaving the Imperials, new signings from Kyabram Glen Iris and Wangar, and Jim Bourke appointed captain after moving to Tallygroopna for work. A players meeting tonight will elect captains and vice captains.
The notice promotes a June sale at Gilpin s Chain Stores starting May 28 offering a wide range of men s socks at deep discounts. It highlights reduced prices on wool, artificial silk, cotton, and all wool cashmere socks, plus two fold pure Botany wool options, golf and sports socks, sleeping suits, and all wool tweeds in varied tones.
The Nathalia Imperiala defeated Wyuna with a wide margin in a quiet contest. Nathalia scorers included M. Carland who kicked six goals and J. McCarron with four as Imperiala posted 19.15 to Wyuna 2.5.
The Finley Association approves a rule imposing a £1 fine on any team not ready to start at 3.15 p.m. The central umpire must report any sanctions. failure to report results in a £1 fine. The measure may be adopted by other associations for advantage.
The Victorian Wheat Corporation manager Mr Judd says the wheat market remains of keen interest with quiet optimism that the worst is past and prices may rise next week. Global sowing data show Russia down 20 million acres, lowering world output and supporting firmer prices as demand grows in Europe. Overseas, markets eased slightly on rain in Canada, with Victorian wheat selling at 24 shillings per quarter.
J McNamara and Co Numurkah Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite and Strathmerton announce trust funds available for lending with sworn valuations offered. Auctioneers stock and station agents provide services across Numurkah Katamatite Cobram district.
Kilpatrick McLellan & Co Pty Ltd lists as local agents for Dodge Bros machinery and farm products. The notice cites tracks and agents including The Commercial Unions Assurance Co and The Orient Line, with contact details for Numurkah and nearby towns Cobram Strathmerton Katamat Vic West Wyalong NSW. It references sheep dips from Cuming Smith and Co and Resaldsan Bros Tippett and Little's Sheep Dip with regional dealership mentions.
National Trustees Company of A led announces sale fixtures in conjunction with South British Tavurance Company Lea.
A dense schedule lists numerous stock and pig sales in Nathalia Numurkah Cobram Tatura Shepparton and surrounding areas with dates May 26 to June 30. Entries include Kilpatrick McLellan Co Campbell Co Hyde estate sales and a public auction of Wangan Park acres near Shepparton. Also notes trust money lending and firm trucks to metropolitan firms.
Forty players took part in a bogey handicap event on Saturday afternoon. Leading results include Ladies Linton-Smith 4 down and Greig 9 down, Morrow 11 down, Coxon 11 down, and men J H Bitcon 1 up, Thomas 2 down, Youlden 3 down, Gregory 5 down, Campbell 6 down, Flack 6 down, Dudley 7 down, with others Bitcon 8 down and Teare among listed participants.
At a Thursday meeting of the Numurkah club Mr Catlow resigned as secretary due to private work pressures. Mr G R Renkin was appointed secretary and Mr C T Trengrove named grounds manager to oversee local tournaments and related duties. In Bowral a licensing case was heard.
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