Numurkah Show Reflects Strong Horse and Livestock Entries
The Numurkah Agricultural Society annual show, held Thursday, drew strong entries in horses and livestock, with domestic arts and related sections also attracting solid attention. School-work was weaker due to a known reason, while the show’s conduct and the ladies luncheon and tea earned congratulations. The financial result is expected to match last year’s substantial profit.
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Numurtah Agricultural Sociery
Numurkah Show Receives Strong Returns and Praise
The Numurkah agricultural show drew solid gate receipts close to last year with solid attendance and rising entries in horses sheep dogs and pigs despite a warm day and football distractions. The committee led by President Bob Adams delivered thorough planning and hospitality with notable effort from secretary Artie Fairless and wife Marjory and support from Will Hooper Charlie Hilliard Jas Tyres and James Grant ensuring a highly organized exhibition and a £125 cheque from the ladies committee after purchasing crockery.
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Melbourne
Bob” Adams
Adams
Adama
Will Hooper
Charlie Hilliard
Artie” Fairless
Marjory
J. E. Harper
Messrs
Jas
Tyres
Jas. Grant
Chas
Hilliard
Ladies Lead Charity Luncheon For Numurkah Society
The Numurkah society notes strong female support this year as ladies organize and run afternoon teas at football matches to fund crockery purchases. A Thursday luncheon and tea booth drew a large crowd with high satisfaction, continuing a tradition that boosts the group’s finances and sustains its social effort.
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Numurkah Society
Adams
Rebuilt Show Grounds Elevate Live Stock Exhibits at Mumurkah
The recently reorganised show grounds now offer better display of livestock with improved coops and spacious pens. Poultry sheds and pig pens have been remodelled, boosting visitor flow and comfort. Stalls for horses and cattle are up to date, and the trotting track has been enhanced. Work by committees and multiple working bees has advanced the project, with further updates planned next year.
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Numurkah Society
Mumurkah Showgrounds
Tie Draw Ends in Close Contest Across City League
Two local teams played to a tense 1 1 draw at the city arena with late defense sealing the result. Coaches praised discipline and effort as fans watched a tightly contested matchup between rivals.
Local show displays farm goods and side shows attract crowds
Local firms featured stoves, milks separators, wagons, harvest gear, and cars in varied displays. Numurkah foundry items and dress harvester combs drew comment. Side-shows including vaudeville, boxing, and freak acts entertained holiday crowds, while a publican booth prompted discussion on glass size and society management.
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I.X.L
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Numurkah
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Naring East
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Durant
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Turner Bros
Studebaker
Legion
Darto
Charlie Orr
City Court Hotel
Swanston-street
Quality draught horses shown by district breeders at Thornton’s new purchase
Judge Mr John Ewart described the show as high quality, noting fewer entries but strong district breeders delivering sound draught horses. The trend toward lighter yet capable farm animals was observed, with familiar breeder names still dominating the prize list as sons take over running the stables and Thornton’s new purchase draws attention nearby.
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Crabb Bros
F. Thornton
John Ewart
the Hock
N.S.W
D. J. Hendy
Wm. Christie
H. Heywood
Siz
Humains
Thornton
New Purchase
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