Numurkah Show A Resounding Success Despite Rain
The Numurkah Agricultural Society’s annual show, held Thursday, drew praise for its exhibits and management as entries rose by a large margin and visitors came from distant districts. Gate takings declined slightly to £88 8s 8d but overall prospects for 1884 look strong, with expansion planned and social, economic benefits noted by the committee and exhibitors alike.
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Numurkah Agricultural Sociery
Ty Sumuckah
Wits Tel
Amie
Hye
Mate Poco
Hue
Straston
Thureday
Agricultural Show Receives Mixed Entries Across Divisions
Cattle entries rose by 40 with a broader country trend toward showing in thoroughbreds appearing limited. Swine remained tight with 47 entries, down three from last year. Poultry and flowers improved while jelly and fancy-work fell, and schoolwork surged with 224 more entrants than the previous year. Sheep-dog trials dropped to 47 entries as owners chose not to risk weaker dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Ings
Atill
Progressive improvements boost provincial society grounds
The reconstituted society outlines a long term plan to modernize the show-ground with decisive yearly progress. This year the Nemurkat Football Club aided work on fences and drainage, while the Symons pavilion gains internal lockers for crafts and the drinks booth is enlarged. Exhibitors welcomed improvements and the society vows to continue until the plan is fully realized.
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Tthe
Nemurkat
Symons
Thoreday
Longtime Society Leaders Recognized for Service and Duty
The article honors President Charlie Hilliard and a slate of loyal officers and lieutenants for their faithful work with the society. J E Harper, treasurer and senior vice president, supported by other officers, is praised for diligence despite illness. New and continuing leaders like Gravee Fowler and Miss Marjory Fairless are credited with sound governance, while stewards and controllers are lauded for steady, capable management of events and sections.
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J. E. Harper
Oab
Javeiery
Harper
J. 8
Haa
Tos
Gravee Fowler
W. A. Fairless
Iself
Fowlee Hai
Misa Marjory Fairless
Anul
Jas. Tyres
R. Adams
Foo
Tyres
Isaea
Adams
Nan Wilike Hoe
E. Thompson
R. Stewart
Mc W. Hooper
W. Hooper
R. C. Gorton
R. Kilpatrick
C.T
Trengrove
J. F. Harper
George Bitcon
W. C. Tyack
Christie
Sen
Jas
A. Adams
Ladies noted for aid to society and football club
A long tribute to the Ladies' committee for their leading role in fundraising and organizing the ladies afternoon teas and football match days. Mrs Hilliard heads the committee with strong support from Mrs Harper and Mrs Patchell, acknowledged for tireless work and dedication to high standards.
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Hilliard
J. E. Harper
Patchell
Trade Displays Highlight Machinery at Country Show
Trade displays drew extra attention as manufacturers showcased agricultural implements and related goods. Attendees observed booths for Vicens and Lux stoves, Domo separator, mower equipment, tools, boats, and a notable wheat bulk wagon built for the Numurkah foundry. Cars from Hupmobile to Ford were shown alongside tractors, windmills, and cultivators, with Emphasizing renewed industry interest and forthcoming sales opportunities in New South Wales.
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Messrs Broch, Corky & Co
Numurkall
Lux
Jeorge Biteen
Numurkat
Berger
Ad. Williams
Oldsmobile
Chevrolet
G. Neholson
Dodge
Jamara
Campbell
Durant
Rugby
WH. Williams
Kink
Oaklaut
Art Ford
Kilpatrick
Letlan & Co
R. Coxon
Ofie Namur- Kuh
Ding
Abbot Hugey Duill
Hugey
Jim Coxon
Quade
Berrigan
Numurkah
Ns.w
Messrs
W. Tyres & Son
Golden Guy
Fred Matthews
Bryan
N. E. Wendall
Ford
Glenny
Heard
Rawling & Co
Tyne
May & Miller
Numurkah Show Brings Crowd Despite Wet Weather
The Numurkah event drew a large audience despite rain with competing cattle horses and prize totals up for grabs. Officials led by Senior-Constable Lang oversaw safety and the crowd enjoyed sideshows, a merry-go-round, and displays, while judges awarded prizes across livestock and horse classes.
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Constanto Lang
Gonstable Flynn
Numurkah
Gonstable Parker
Strathmerton
Brigek
Nathalia
Jack Fern
Rapilly
Cain
Benen
McKenna
Nat Kay
Heather
Dub Myers
Tie Lind
Lockhart
Mig
Hadesin
Nancarrow
Shepparten
Mywhirnes
Melbourne
Mistis
Smet
Machatin
Nattiilia Sovietys
bin Petro
Iin
Mira
J. Getdeet
Yarrowerah
Piel
Management praised for exhibi tion despite few chairmen lapses
The article lauds the overall conduct of the exhibition the broad support of committees and insists on accountability when chairmen neglect duties. It stresses that the society should act to protect its reputation and welfare over individual feelings.
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Ian
Auth
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Fey
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Mer
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Cielo
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Ulan
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Stall
Lyell
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Worlditie
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Hendy
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Willey
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Walley
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Salih
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Smith
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J. Gathber
Heer
Urs. & Iee
Donen
Maite
Mex Wilsitt
Rhepparton
Duncen
D. Patterson
Numurkity
Ing-Oart
Pluiinn Fi
Durry
Mackmeye
Dudge
Broward
Miphnen Ajtai Bros
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Wall Grow
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Hammel
Manet
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Karis
Chile
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