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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1929
Page
4
Judges praised the quality of entries in the horse and sheep sections as the annual exhibition opened. Competitors from several farms showcased superior breeding and grooming, drawing attention from spectators and prize judges alike.
The Numurkah Agricultural Society held its 41st annual show on Thursday with a large public attendance and strong gate takings. Notable features included increased entries in stock, especially draught horses and sheep, arena events, attractive shed displays, and the Thomas Thornton memorial gates opening. Judges and stewards were praised for their work, while the committee's organization and weather luck were credited with a successful day.
The luncheon and afternoon tea booths were run by the ladies with notable efficiency and care. Mrs Willie Prentice served as president in Mrs Frank Thornton's absence and led with commendable effort. The piece lauds the ladies for their sacrifices and teamwork, noting the continued fine spirit sustaining the society.
Fragmentary notice references an honorary workers condition and a plane incident involving Gehaed. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but mentions status update and involvement of named individual Gehaed in a transport or event context.
The report notes gate receipts fell from £113 to £96 with expected net gains from increased members. New memberships are noted but totals await list returns to the secretary. The ladies contributed £12 from meals and over £40 from teas at football matches, pushing yearly results well over £100. The overall financial outlook is positive, comparable to prior years.
Renovations across the site added conveniences for ladies in retiring rooms and mothers attending children. Ticket offices at two gates were remodeled, exhibitors gained water taps, and the sheep shed area was expanded with new pens. Widespread renovations improved appearance and comfort for exhibitors and visitors.
A bustling trade display showcased wares from local traders and agents. E Coxon and Sons presented wagons, water-carts, a Ford car, and farm implements while George Bitcon offered Astro wireless sets and Triumph stoves. Kilpatrick McLellan & Co. highlighted Chevrolet and Oakland vehicles, among others, with James Williams featuring Vickers tractors and Chrysler cars.
Mr T H Ball held a sheep guessing contest at Carlyon’s Hotel Melbourne. The sheep weighed 95 lb and the winner was Mr Alex Sutherland whose guess matched. Mr E T Watters and his son Mer ran a bull guessing contest. The bull weighed 2289 lb with Hon M Saltau winning by guessing 2285 lb, showing knowledge beyond politics.
It is pleasing to note that no accidents occurred throughout the day, indicating safe conditions and smooth operations. Officials report routine activity with no incidents to report, reflecting well on local safety measures.
Judge Mr W Ewart praised the draught stock display at Dargalong with stewards H W Hodge J Cuthbert and E Patrick. Nether Craig Ends owned by J C Thornton won best stallion, a well boned animal sired by Dramerosa Print out of a Dunmore Inevitable mare. Widgiewa Marshall by Baron Belmont out of La France took second. Edeal U K by Jas Phillips placed third. No entries in the 83 year stallion class. two year colt or gelding class saw J C Thornton win with Boomfield Craigee.
Belmont judges named W Walter second and F Thornton third in a busy class lineup. Brood mares forward included a blue card for George Tweddle with a Widgiewa Fashion mare. Multiple varieties of Widgiewa horses dominated 3 year olds and mares, with J C Thornton and W J Thornton repeatedly winning in the Sires Produce Stakes and related divisions. The Agricultural Society awarded cups for Best Male and Best Female bred by exhibitors, with past winners cited in the event history.
Thoroughbred classes yielded few entries with only one stallion entry by Bobniak from Eau-de-Cologne. J Paterson won with a 2-year-old by Bobniak from Creeping Jane. brood mare class award went to A Blackley for Count Traquair foal to Bobniak. Trotting mare judged as Mr J Smith’s Spearhead progeny. yearling entries limited and trotting stallion absent.
Harness Horses judged by M Findlay Thornton with stewards R Adams J Tyres W G Hooper and Co Hilliard. R Tyndall won single buggy horse and land champion. E W Elliott 2. Harness Pony 14 hands and under Alex Wisely 1 J McCarthy 2. Gig Horse W Thistleton 1 Alex Wisely 2. Spring Cart Horse W Thistleton.
Hunters, hacks, and ponies compete with Miss B Phillips and A Allen taking major honors in hacks and pony classes. J K Allen dominates district hacks and causes decisive results with Light and Heavyweight hacks while T Thornton and Alan Hilliard lead school pony events. Open trotting, pony hunter, and district hunter results feature Bourke First Tour and Stella Bazil in open classes and strong entries from Allen and Jones, with crowd turnout praised for the arena crowd and notable high jump performances.
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