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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 23, 1929

Page

5

Romney Marsh Sheep Show Winners List Condensed

Exhibitors led by J McKenna and H Sloley dominated the ram and ewe classes in under and over 18 months divisions. Prizes and champions were awarded across breeds including Berkshire and Orpington poultry, with numerous named handlers such as W C Tyack and E D Vivian. Awards covered Merino wool, fleece, fat lambs, and a stud pig breeders cup.

Vivian Thornton T. Me Berkshire Brien W. C. Tyack Asson R. Mills W. C Ty- Yorkshire Johier W. H

Flower show at Shepparton stalls rich with blossoms

Judge Rundle oversees champion entries as Miss Eve Brooks and Mr J C Martin chair stewards. Roses and many blooms faltered slightly due to early timing but stocks, antirrhinums, columbines and sweet peas drew strong rivalries. Winners span roses, carnations, geraniums, poppies and basket displays, with extensive class results across vegetables, preserves and fancywork reflecting solid district participation.

Rundle Shepparton Eve Brooks J. C. Martin A. McPherson H. J. Pearson G. Bicon R., Ambler Mra Wood Wood Harper L. M. Morris R. Laidlaw E. Harris Harris Barnes Frank Webster Miss McGuffie Judith Morris Irene Barnes Miss Anderson Nancy Murray Mrs Wood Mrs Harper Mrs Cuthbert Miss F. Findlay Mra Cuthbert W. Edwards Miss Jaffray

Poultry Show Awards Stir Debate Over Entry Rules

Melbourne entries led by J P Furness as Messrs A S Marshall J Fairless and C R Gray display a strong pen line. Birds from Hop Kind Story Shepparton and Lukies Ballarat win top prizes including the Rhode Island cup though two protests question membership fee timing. L R Pearce Rusendon and C F Barnes Tumbeena also claim prizes in a keen regional competition.

Combin Hopkind Shepparton G.V Poultry Society Rhode Island Lukies Ballarat Bed L. R. Pearce Rusendon C. F. Barnes Mar Tumbeena

Farm Produce Show Awards at Cobram

Farm Produce Judge Mr G Grant and Steward Mr H Formby noted rising interest in the Farm Products section. Eight entrants vied for a bushel of Free Gallipoli wheat with W White and Lukies Bros winning. W White won both Free Gallipoli and non Free Gallipoli wheat, with H Formby second. M Hansen topped oats and chaff, Lukies Bros. second in both.

W. White Lukies Bros H. Formby M. Hansen

Local Home Products Show Honors Winners in Cookery Classes

Judges Mesdames G Crozier and McCrum Harris with stewards led a strong Home Products section where cookery classes drew large crowds. Exhibits reached high standards with many new prize-winners. Powdered Butter won by Mrs Kettle. Home-Made Bread to Miss Emily Thomas. Scenes to Mrs J Jay. Birthday Cake to Mrs Kettle and May Kettle. various entries in Home-made Division and other baked goods received top honors.

Eimear Gray Wood Ray Johnson Ita Pinnuck Strathmerton Jessie Robertson Vera Heard Sandmount Mavis Gunn Strathmerton W Merle Barnes Doris Yarwood Baulkamaugh S Margery Bitcon Vic. Ralston Noreen Kirne Maud McPherson Wanghau Laura Bitcon Lorna Pell Reg Co‘wan Baylkamaugh Maude McPherson Eric Moncreiff Waaia Miss Watters Miap England Mra Rowe Dorothy Heard Mrs Baldwin Helen Grinter J. Fowler Italy May Holden Noreen Kline Roma Field E. Watters Trousseau Miss Field M. Ball S. Sellack Eileen Fowler Laidlaw Olgs Walter Mra H. I. Fowler Miss Watter Dorothy Ewart Mrs Kettle HE. Mertare Lily Tyack Emily Thomas W. G. Parker J. Jay C., Kinnaird Cohen May Kettle F. Rowe J. Zg. Hepes Mies Ana Guna

Garden Produce Judge and entries at district show

Mr E H Martin served as Garden Produce judge with Mr J McArthur as steward. Entry notes say the section was not strong due to early show timing, with spring onions and peas among entrants. A standout was Frank Webster’s vegetable collection, prepared with care and attracting public interest.

Frank Webster M. Mortimer Mortimer W. Rowe Miss Mortimer Misa Rolls Mrs Barnes Mrs Cuthbert Jack Murray J. S. Mortimer F. Webster J. Hay Jean Hilliard Mays Cuthbert Winnie Hyde

Preserved Fruits and Jams Show at Numurkab Fair

Preserved fruits and jams sections reveal competitive classes with new names rising beside veterans. Winners include Mrs E Harris and Mrs Findlay in peaches and apricots, Mrs J EK Harper and Mrs Harris in plums.

Baldwin Mortimer Fowler Barnes Mra Kilmister Pearson Findlay Peach Harper Mrs Baldwin Marcus W. Gunn Numurkah Show Miss Pearl Marcus E. Watters Mrs Harper Gregson-James E. Harrie Findlay J. EK. Harper Harris Aegis Ee ml Ambler Mere F. Webster Green Min Bgl Kaa Findima Uae

Painting Class Adjudication Highlights Thursday Exhibits

A painting class featured multiple exhibitors with one section needing adjudication for six paintings. The event included pastel drawings and works by under twenty entrants such as Norris Vivian, Murray Kruger, Chip and Wood Carving, and several sketches, with listed participants Creeshill, Wathalia Sewendes, Mowers, Voutiony B Crayford, J. M. Miller, and G. ee.

Norris Vivian Murray Kruger Dedget Creeshill Wathalia Sewendes Mowers Voutiony Crayford J. M. Miller G. Ee

Drawing Book and Nature Study Book Listings

Heather McPherson leading drawing book with William Murray and Ellis Miller appearing, followed by nature study book entries for William Murray and Ellis Miller. The items suggest a catalog of educational book resources featuring these authors and contributors.

Heather McPherson William Murray Ellis Miller

Judge and Stewards Honor Dogs in District Exhibit

A dog show class drew wide district participation with varied breeds and prizes. Notable winners include MecLeinnan Gres as Greyhound first, Bruce Baker Irish Letter first, and Australian Terrier first shown by Ju. Armabell. Additional top placers included Jassier second, Cocker Spaniel first, and Kelpie first with A Watters.

R. J. Watson G. Dudley Bruce Baker Miss Coxon J. Hanlon Greyhound Jassier E. G. Currey L. Belt C. Levy F. J. Edwards B. Cohen G. Atkins C. Kinnaird Brian Hyde A. Watters W. Murey Armabell C. Heard L. Matthews Ao.v L. McNamara Mr. Anzelark

Brighter Homes By Using Ideas From Women

This month's Everylady's Journal offers Australian women home making tips, recipes, and articles. It highlights patterns enclosed with copies and additional patterns by coupon. The issue presents 96 pages of reading material including four stories, chapters of Ultima Thule, tested recipes, fancywork, and time saving housework tips.

Span Everylady’s Journal Sd Woman's Magazine Australia Everylady’s Everylady's Journal

Everylady's Journal Highlights Mothers and Women

The publication includes a column of features for women and a series of articles for mothers by Sister Muriel Pack, expanding the magazine's guidance and maternal topics for its readership.

Everylady's Muriel Pack

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsements Spread

Gratitude for relief from kidney pain leads thousands to publicly recommend Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Mrs John Grant of Numurkah recalls a complete cure and eight years of no recurrence, crediting the remedy with returning energy and health. Sold by chemists and storekeepers, Foster-McClellan Co. warns to ensure you get DOAN'S.

Doan John Grant Quinn Street Numurkah Dean

Numurkah Store Boots and Shoes Offer

Complete range of men's and youths boots and shoes in best makes. Call and inspect without obligation to buy. Boot and shoe repairs neatly and quickly effected. When in doubt, give the benefit to the Inoenl trader.

Inoenl

Justice. Jones and the Fraud Trial At Covstay LPS

A garbled line from a courtroom report mentions Justice Jones and a fraud case connected to Covstay LPS, Perry Ale, and Fovotennti Pond. The fragment references a quote and alleged deceit, with the piece attributed to a Bulletin arrangement.

Justice. Jones Wade

Off-setting for Local Merchants Through Advertising

The piece urges merchants to advertise faithfully and craft engaging printed notices to attract trade. It warns that large city stores with mail order catalogs pose the strongest competition, and silence by local retailers invites loss of business to mail-order houses.

A Word to the Public from a Service Advocate

A brief public notice pledges improved service and better values in the wake of concerns. The message promises at-will changes aimed to restore customer trust and satisfaction through practical improvements.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mit Ther J. McKenna Suffolks Southdowns Ram George Moga George Moss George St Shropshires Jun Mos E. Hart Champion R. Ritchie Tam T. E. Har T. E. Harris Richie Merino M. Ismos Jas. Hay Hampion E. D. Vivian E. D. Vivian Mpion Romney Marsh F. Cox T. N. Harris Slalen T. KE. Harris J. Henderick WJ. Thornton Geo, Mass W. ‘J. T. McGrane Coombe Australian Mercantile Co J. Adams E. T. Vi Moss Jack Tornton Hood J. Grane Nathalia Eward W. Prentice Berkshires P. O'Brien Roer Tyack VY Ork Shires J. Bourchier P. O Hopkins Story G. D. Currey E. Stoley Hamburgs Hopkina Langshan Leghorn Whitecock E. W. Elliott J. B. Brooks Minorca Rev W. J. Chesterfield Orpington J. N. Fowler A.O.V Plymouth Rocks S. Lukies O. Gregory Gregory Wyandottes Hopkins and Story F. Beitzel Hopkins & Story Rev. Chesterfield W. R. Denson J. Murray Muscovey Ww. Ritchie J. Carmosin G. Jordon Duck Giordon Mrs Cox RK. J. Ambler R. Brenson W. Morey Miss Pearl Rowe C. Moyland Kitty Hansen Miss Valle Gunn Fawcett A. D. Meikie John Mrs Fowl Mrs Fowler Mrs Anelzark C. Hilliard N. and G. Saxton W. Fowler Miss Cottam Miss I. Smith Miss. Field Grace McCure Jean Yarwood Watters Clarence Thornton Ulupna W Margery Bacon Len, Barnes Laura Pell Ulupna W. School L. Fowler Hilda Pordie Marie Heap Nojreen Kline Eileen Hyde Ole Walter Tatura Rona Jordan Valley McBride Alf. Heap Ulupna D'oyley Linda Simpson Droyley Leslie Colcott Olga Walter Emma Cuthbert Katanga Eilen Hyde Viola Tweddle Phyllis Crozier Mary Cantion Jean Kruger Dora Gainey Lily Cottam Maurice Prideaux Cottam Sydney Hunt Lorraine Moss P. E. Furness Melbourne Messrs A. S. Marshall, J. Fairless, and C. R. Gray G. Grant Cobram Mr H. Formby Home Products Mesdames G. Crozier and McCrum Kilaike- Iver E. H. Martin Mr J. McArthur Chas, Caldwell and Ray Fowler Howhae N.ipatriocs Numurkah Store J. Hickey Court House Melville Street the Bulletin
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