Numurkah Show Opens Under Ideal Conditions
The Numurkah Agricultural Society held its 53rd annual show with Mr J McEwen MHR opening under perfect weather. The event drew large crowds, set a potential financial record, and featured a record sheep section and strong cattle displays. Lady Huntingfield’s absence due to illness was noted, while the ladies committee ran a bustling luncheon and sales booths exceeding £80 plus a £74 lamb donation, boosting overall takings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah Agricultural Society
J. McEwen
Lord Huntingfield
Lady Huntingfield
J. D. Hendy
Council of the Society
M.H.R
J. F. Bedwell
Society
W. J. Teare
D. B. Tunnock
Joe Ritchie
Ritchie
Jack Knox
Knox
Bob
Dave Edis
Sam
Bill Hall
Charlie Thomas
Mra Thomas
Hall
Bill Hendy
Angus Sutcliffe
Sutcliffe
Collie
W. A
Eames Sr
Hendy
Mr Hendy
J. E. Harper
J. C. Thornton
T. A. Morris
E. R. Dibbs
George Fowler
M. Carter
Bessie Fowler
Messrs
D. Galt
R. Lowe
R. Twitt
Reegret
J. S. Mackenzie
Stan Hendy
Numurkah
Goulburn Valley
Lorraine Moss
Sharpe
Ladies’ Committee
James Williams
Las
Nujmurkah
McEwen
Australia
England
Britain
Denmark
America
Mediterranean
My McEwen
Official Luncheon Highlights Numurkah Show Guests
Governor and Lady Huntingfield attended an official luncheon hosted by Numurkah Agricultural Society. Federal MP J McEwen and State MP J McDonald led toasts, with strong support from society figures, praising show organization, farming progress, and imperial trade ties while noting constraints on guest numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah Agricultural Society
J. McEwen
Echuca
McEwen
G. J. Tuckett
M.L.C
Miss Tuckett
R. Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick
J. G. B. McDonald
M.L.A
Goulburn Valley
McDonald
W. G. Hooper
Hooper
Hendy
Numurkah Show Officially Opens With Absence of Lord Huntingfield
The President and Mr McEwen opened the Numurkah show in the Governor’s absence. Mr McEwen thanked the President and council for the privilege of declaring the show open and wished Lord and Lady Huntingfield a speedy recovery. Mr Hendy welcomed visitors and hoped for a happy show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Huntingfield
McDonald
Messrs
R. C. Gordon
W. L. Moss
Goulburn Valley
McEwen
Gordon
J. E. Harper
Hendy
Society
Lord and Lady Huntingfield
Nathalia Show Exalts Quality of Draught Horse Entries
The Nathalia exhibition featured judged draught horse classes with J. J. McCarron and stewards presiding. Largo won the all aged stallion class for J. A. Tweddle, Craigie Winalone placed third, and Rosemont Libbins claimed blue in 3-year-olds. Two-year-olds favored Dr. Cowan’s entry. chestnut stallions were criticized as contrary to breeding canon. Two-yearling colts by Largo dominated, while J. A. Tweddle led in geldings with two forward entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hodgsny
Berrigan
Crystal
Namurra Silverdale
Stows
J. A. Tweddle
J Dtderson
Broughtless
Yy. Slade
Beautiful Ways
Widgiewa
Broughduneslade
Thornton i Slade
J. Hendereson
Stan
Jude
Wil Henderson
Terete Neel
Penal Cron
AL Dowertiblar
Bert
Elroy
Owly
Elvan
Largo
J. Henderson
McCarron
Dr. Cowan
Broughdown Underslade
Craigie Winalone
P. Tweddle
Thoroughbreds and Tyots Judge at Murcheson Stewards Event
Thoroughbred and trotting classes featured judge Mr R Storey and Murcheson Stewards. Winners included Emfred owned by Biggar in superb condition, Mellwraiths Simarra and Radiant Globe with riders and handlers named, while Radiant Derby sired two winners in the two year old trotters class. Second-place finishers noted include Mulatta and Malacca Lady with A EF Hay and J D D Hendy aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Biggar
Manfred—Golden Emblei
Emfred
Mellwraith
Simarra Ro Bisea
Iyomar
Mulatta
Etheopian
Seymour
Tourmski
Numurkal
Ste Lion
Radiant Globe
Radiant Derby
R. C. Gordon
Allan Alevs
Delcampbell Cleve
Maul Allan
A. EF. Hay
J. D D. Hendy
Malacca
J. D. Hen
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M.hlr
Cra
W. Prentice
F. Pinnock
C. P. D. K. O'Hanlon
Frank Thornton
Tim O'Brien
Mr O’brien
O’brien
Thornton
John Rans
E. Coxon
F. J. Webster
J. Hickey
Holt
Nally
Crawford
K. Carmody
Wagga
W. White and Son
Invergordon
Department of Agriculture
Fishwick
Tatura Society
AWA
Tyt
Libya
Lehhaus
Deison
Henderson & Filly
Ty i Thornton
Breyh
Cowan
Sumurkuh
Liv
Tate
Henderson
Jo AL
Tweddle
W. Hodire
Great Britain
Clydesdales
J. J. McCarron
Nathalia
D. Galt, R. Lowe
R. Storey
Murcheson Stewards
J. V. Hourchir
F. Hendy
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