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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1930

Page

6

Unequalled Display in Livestock at Numurkah Show

The Numurkah Agricultural Society held a successful exhibition on Thursday with ideal weather and large attendance. Draught stock, cattle led by Red Polls, sheep, and swine displayed strong gains while arena events and trotting drew keen interest. Ladies ran luncheon and tea booths, exhibitors benefited from new grounds improvements, and overall the show was faultless and accident free.

Numurkah Agricultural Society

Numurkak Agricultural Society 42nd Annual Exhibition

Fine weather aided the Numurkak Agricultural Society as it held its 42nd annual exhibition on Thursday. A large crowd attended despite a national financial slowdown. cattle sheep and swine were fewer than last year while horses increased. The day featured a popular band and a noted modern song performance.

Numurkak Agricultural Society Australia

The Officials Chosen for Society's Leadership

The society congratulates itself on its new officers led by T. A. Morris as President. Vice-Presidents J. Mortimer and W. H. Hodge provide strong support and foremen roles in recent working-bees. The group projects continued stable leadership for at least the next two years, with J. E. noted in the closing remarks.

T. A. Morris J. Mortimer W. H. Hodge Mortimer Hodge J. E

Fragmentary Takings Note From Campaigners

Fragmented OCR snippet shows campaigners discussing sales and revisions with unclear phrasing and missing context. No clear names or dates to identify a full item.

Visitors fill Numurkah show crowd with notable guests

Hon R Kilpatrick M L C and Mrs Kilpatrick led a busy presence among visitors at the Numurkah show. Absentees included Colonel Bourchier and Mr Tuckett due to other duties. Local societies Cobram Nathalia Shepparton and Tatura were well represented, with Dr A McDowell and Mr W Walther drawing warmth and entries.

R. Kilpatrick M.L.C Tuckett Melbourne Municipal Association Rochester W. C. Hill M.H.R George Fairman J. W. Trewin Nathalia Society Cobram Society Ralph Thompson Shepparton W. Walter Tatura Society A. McDowell Numurkab

Parade Feature Highlights Satihe Reed Rising in Favor

A 3 o'clock parade drew attention as onlookers observed satihe a reed gaining popularity. The display left a lasting impression with broad interest in the unusual plant.

Draft Horse Show Yields Strong Entries and Notable Winners

Mr Dickens praised the quality of draft horses, noting fewer entries but high class. Winners included G. Tweddle's Sunniland Creag and J. C. Thornton's Gracedale, with Belmont Print and Nether Craig Ends lineage well represented among foals and mares. The event featured premium brood mares, young stock, and a group award won by G. Tweddie with F. Thornton and J. C. Thornton placing.

Dickens Ty Ding Thomas Hetderson Barry Belemont la France Cosean J.C. Thornton Bloomfield Nether Craig Heirese Royal Douglas D. Cowan Nether Craig Enis Lassie King’s Own G. Tweddle Sunniland Creag Widgiewa W. Walter J. K. Allen F. Thornton Belmont Print Mwere Golden Emblem J. C. Thornton Flashdale W. J. Thornton Widgiewa Marshall P. T Moray Chief W. Cobbledick Craig Willie Lee Creek J. €. Thornton Nether Craig Ends Fishwick Fire Farm Pethe Ey Wand G. Tweddie F. ‘Thornton J. C. ‘Thornton Thornton

Arena committee chiefs listed for show duties and gates

Thursday's show relied on chairmen of committees for yards advertising finance social and ticket sections. The arena stewards led by Tyres Adams Hooper and Hilliard managed time sensitive events with Biggar as timekeeper. A new sheep shed and gate reconstruction improved grounds with help from many volunteers and partners, including the football club and secretary relocation.

R. Adams W. G. Hooper C. Hilliard T. A. Morris J. Harper W. L. Moss W. Hooper E. A. Patrick R. H. Galt Jas. Tyres Geo. Fowler J. 8. Mackenzie J. Tyres B. Biggar Hilliard Jim Tyres Jack Reg. Bryceland Story Bigelor Thornton Gates Messie F. Pinnock L. Mrn Imara J. D. Hendy Melton E. P. Holmes A.C J. Mortimer J. Murray C. Dudley Messrs D. Rendell Jack Tyres W. Murray E. Morin W. Pavey R C. Fowler E. Trewin B.cohan G. Nicholson H. McKenzie Jl. Tyres A. Watters W. Pond J.hay E. T. Watters W. Hay T. Gainey

The Ladies' Committee Earns Praise for Society Support

The Numurkah society owes its sound finances to the ladies committee led by Mrs T A Morris. Their efforts produced yearly incomes around £100, funding debentures and adding assets like pavilions and sheds. Members provided lavish luncheons and teas, with Mrs Setcis and Mrs Millie Moos noted for securing details and steady administration.

Numurkah T. A. Morris Setceis Millie Moos Promi ‘Nent

Day Free of Accident at Track Meet Report

The report notes a safe day with minor frills in the High Jump as Beckeley mispowered and Duguiss, an older participant, fell but remained unharmed. Tommy Coonerty and mount Gordon had a couple of hiccups in the same event but landed on their feet, with no spills during hunting events.

Beckeley Duguiss Tommy Coonerty

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