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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1936

Page

5

Numurkah Show Continuation Pony Classes Recap

The Numurkah Show continues as J B Brooks and A E Heard praise Silver King as the standout pony stallion. Awards listed include Em fred entered by R Biggar and multiple placements for Dry Mare, Trotting Stallions and Mares, with winners noted by exhibitor and class.

J. B. Brooks A. E. Heard Silver King Leo's Pride Banham Little Fellow R. Biggar Emfred D. Meclwraith M. V. Seymour T. Greskie K. C. Gordon A. E. Hay J. D. Hendy Trotter B. Brooks A. E. Kiward

Harness Horses at Kyneton Show Judges and Winners

Judge Mr M Skehill presided as Kyneton stewards tasted a crowded harness horse section. Morden won single buggy horse and third in fine showing. Watts, new competitor in Nu urkah, claimed second. Anderson won both cards for ness pony with Lord hands and rider. Toohey’s vie horse won the tien and was named champion cess horse, Stray securing second. Reserve championships awarded to Anderson and G W Ad for spring-cart horse. Harris’s notable baker’s cart drew attention. other prizes listed among harness classes.

J. H. Morden J. Watts Les Stray J. Ryan T Anderson G. W. Adwon Veris Bros Patterson Harris S W Fork Irene On Allen D. Brown Chile Joohn Tuthill Don Chilcott Coond Tk A. Fuzzard K. Allen Hickey M. F. McNamara Melbourne Royal Tim. O’brien A. Watters Des. Rourke T. O'Brien S. J. McLees W. H. Tyack W. Armstrong Bull George Billingham G. Billingham J. A. Cuthbert W.H. Tyack Heifer Mr Tyack

Fine show at Istmet with hacks and hunters praised

Officials led by Messra C. Hilliard and R. Adame presided as Jackneys and hunters attracted crowds across the state. Mrs W H Miller won heavy weights, Mrs Hedley best light weights, and Soloma was reserve champ among hacks. In horses, Gallivanter led as top hack, with spirited riding by local exhibitors and a large turnout for the heavy-weight hunters plate.

Istmet WH. Miller Lithgow Allen Hicthird Beryl Hedley Hickey J. Ryan Vyapcond J. K. Allen Miller Hedley T. Allen

Horse Show Results Highlight Heavyweight Victory and Jumps

J. K. Allen’s horse won the heavy weight event but was ineligible for more runs, leaving the top honors to T. Allen and M. F. McNamara. J. Watt’s Silverwood and Silverflake and T. Allen’s Locksley vied in high jump with Silverwood clearing 6 ft 1 in amid applause. the prize split as Locksley declined. Other classes featured Hackney, saddle pony, and hunter events with multiple riders and owners including Mrs Miller, J. Ryan, J. Watts, and M. F. McNamara.

J. K. Allen T. Allen M. F. McNamara J. Watt Silverwood Silverflake Locksley Sister Fitzgerald Sen. Willcox Fitzgerald

Sheep Show Records Highlight Lincolns and Border Leicesters

The Numurkah event showcased Lincolns dominated by J. N. J. Fowler and F. G. Moss with multiple firsts. Border Leicester competition was strong, with W. Gracie winning ram and champion cards, and M. J. Smythe taking the Border-Leicester Cup after three wins. D. B. Henderson claimed Southdowns and the ram 18 months plus, while E Hayes and J. Fowler also earned top cards across breeds.

W. Gracie Edw. Hayes M. J. Smythe E. Hayes E Hayes Young W. Wray Pty. Ltd Border Leicesters Rama P. Tweddle Ram Ewe Border Leicester Cup D. B. Henderson C. Maskell and Sons Dr Mailer F. G. Moss Southdown Ram

Wool and Berkshire Pig Show Honors At Local Fair

Wool judging praised the quality despite a hard season with Merino fleece won by J. and H. McCrabb and Border Leicester by W. Gracie. Berkshire boar and sow championships went to R. Mills and W. H. Tyack respectively, with E. A. Fuzzard taking blue for sow under six months. Domestic fowl, ducks, and pigeons received multiple placings led by J. Murray and H. Meaklim across categories.

H. McCrabb A. C A. D. Vivian E. A. Fuzzard Border-Leicester W. Gracie A. Watters H. Mc Berkshire R. Mills W. H. Tyack P. O’brien W. C. Tyack A. Willgoose Pen of Porkers

Farm Show Awards Highlight Poultry and Farm Winners

The report lists champions and place getters across boar and sow classes, Yorkshires, and various fowl divisions. Judges include Mr G Wise Tocumwal and Mr Tysack Melbourne, with cups awarded to Fairless, Meaklim, Brown and Trewin, Rowe, and others as entries exceed 200.

J. E. Fairless S. H. Meaklim Brown and Trewin J. B. Brooks D. and H. Stewart B. H. Bell W. Rowe Les Young J. Murray

Cookery class thrills at district show says judge

Miss Pogue presided as Home Products judge at Toolamba. Mrs Dan Quinn led with six firsts and seven seconds, edging Mrs T Haynes who matched firsts but had fewer seconds. Other top winners included Mrs Waser, Miss Jean Haynes, and Mrs Kettle. The fair also featured poultry and prize carnations, roses, and baked goods as exhibitors competed keenly for the aggregate points trophy.

Dan. Quinn T. Haynes Waser Jean Haynes Kettle Mrs Haynes Miss Haynes Mrs Quinn Mrs A. Waser Mrs W. Hay Victoria Mrs G. Lowe Miss E. Dudley Bitcon Mrs Waser Mrs Kettle H. B. McCrabb Miss Meiklejohn Marcus G. Greig Ruby Baker Miss E. Hay J. McCrabb Mrs Hay Joan Cave R. Gordon Cave S. Ross J. Fowler Miss Hay G. Moncreiff D. Quinn

Flower lovers meet at pavilion with blooms on display

Judges Miss Rogers and Rev Philp along with Nethelia Steward and Mr J C Martin attended a floral gathering at a pavilion that served as the meeting place for local flower enthusiasts.

Miss Rogers Rev. Philp Nethelia

Local Gardeners Shine in Between-Season Show

Judge J G Davidson presided over Numurkah Stewards judging a fair collection with Miss M Carter praised for cauliflower and parsnips. Prizes awarded to C B Wearne, Miss Carter, Mrs Rowe, Mrs Gillespie, Miss Cuthbert, Mr Armstrong, and others across vegetables including turnips carrots rhubarb cabbage lettuce radishes peas onions lemons and a collection prize to W L Armstrong.

M. Carter C. B. Wearne W. Rowe C. B Wearne Rolls B McCrabb Miss Carter W. Lb. Armstrong Les. Gillespie E. Cuthbert

Preserved Fruit Winners and Judges at Local Show

Judges Mesdames Haynes and Forrest Finley. stewards Mortimer and Greig. Principal winners include Mrs Harris and Miss Harris with collection prize going to Mrs Harris. Entries span peaches cherries plums apricots pineapple pears tomatoes nectarines rhubarb quinces gooseberries figs and more with multiple place awards.

Mesdames R. J. Haynes Mrs Forrest, Finley T. E. Harris Mary Harris J. Fowler H. B McCrabb J. McCrabb Harris H. E. McCrabb G. Collie H. M. McCrabb Miss Mary Harris J. Harris Miss Harris T. E Fowler

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. Skehill Kyneton Messrs C. Hilliard R. Adams T. A. Morris J. Tyres J. H. Morumbo Lawnes A.u W. Youherson Allen Bros Cay J. Toohey Cham L. Stray G. W. Adams Messra C. Hilliard R. Adame Mr R. Biggar I. Hay Wilma A.E. Hay Flight H. Martin W. R. Anhorse Orse Harry Martin Lofty Sun Lithgow Shordhorns Geo. Robinson Benalla Red Polls Percy Evans Lima East Jerseys Ayrshires Norman Enders Stanhope Tim. O'Brien 5. Hendy Frank Fowler A. C. Miller C. Caldwell W. Hore J. V. Trewin R. Ritchie E. G. Limbrick F. C. Matthews J. R. Ritchie J. W K. Paterson Trewin W. H. Miller Hackney Lithgow and Allen Mrs Miller John Tuthill D. Chilcott Flanner Jack Sutcliffe Keith Rogers A.m Beattie D. Cowan L. Hay W. B. Crozier Pony Hunter Mrs Hickey Hunter List Hunter Mra Hickey Lithgow and Agyrshires McLees Numurkah Butter Factory C. H. Dohnt J. W. Trewin F.C. Matthews A. W. Hyde V. Trewin G. Fowler Southdowns A. E. Enders Longwoods W. Bott Berrigan Stewards Lex. Adams, J. Meiklejohn, R. Hodge, and N. Findlay Numurkah Lincolns J. N. J. Fowler Sam Mr Moss E. D. Vivian P. M. Ryan Owes McCrabb Dorset J. P. Conley Ramsay Mailer Rams C. Maskell W. Woe Romney Ryviands Mailer Eb Wells Heney Mn J.P. Conley A. Walters F. G. , Moss M. Coxon W. I. Moss W. J. Thornton Lincolns Ram Suffolks Shropshires T. O’brien T.E. Harris Merino A. D Vivian Romary Marsh W. Marke Ryelands Champion E. McMillan D. Mailer Ihampion J. FP. Conley Mr W. Morey Nemarkeh R. Laidlaw J. Adama Merillo J. and A. C. End Mr Werner Sheppertas Mneare B. Sunctuie W. Hay R. S. Dunlop B. Cohen A.O.V M. Dourlay Berkshires Boar P. O'Brien Yorkshires G. Wise Tocumwal H. Formby and M. White W. H. Track R. W. Mudge H. Formby D. F. Rendell C. Perry Mr Tysack Melbourne D. Stewart B. Crozier F. Rowe Hendy W. Mudge Formby G. B. Wearner K. F. Rendell E. Coxon Perry Ancona S. Meaklim H. Jorgenson Bullet D. J Rev. W. J Chesterfield Brown Hamburg Brown Leghorn Brown and Bruce Wilson Minorca R. Wilson Orpington Godfrey Anker Les. Farrands G. Anker Rev. Chesterfield H. Sewart Australorp A. E. Crozier Les. Young Les.Young Rhode Island Neil Maher A. A. Sherwin Home Products Miss Pogue Toolamba A. T. Harris H. Thomas J. Murrany Rev. Chesterfeld Treta Pam J. Kettle T. Haynes A Waain W. 5. Patrick Invergordon J. Ross E Cuthbert W. J. Nelson Drumenure Ambler Winnie Jackson Gwen Wilkinson H. Meaklim Sim S. J. Meaklim R. J. Ambler John Reynoldson C. Muecklow L. Gillespie Cuthbert Roek Meakklim A. E. Patrick H. McKeliate Me- F. HE Tuthill Mis Eo Miiklejohn M Meakling Tutlall Meakliny Casuranen Patisius Mere Tuthill C. Mucklow Mere Reese Joan Cancreit Muckfow Mr Tuthill JF Meiklejohn Mrs Patrick Miss Muthbout Me ‘Gillespie Mucklow Tuthill Meakling Mr J. C. Martin J. G. Davidson J. McArthur W. Patrick W. L. Armstrong F. Mortimer J. Greig Jon
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