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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1932
Page
4
Readable portions of the Numurkah Show list cattle class winners across bulls cows and ewes with multiple names including J A Cuthbert W Fowler W Armstrong G Close and G Greiner. Scattered scoring and judge credits appear with weights milk test readings and awards for best in breed and champion titles.
Three Fat Sheep judged by Mr Dunstan at Shepparton with W Prentice and A C Vivian securing top marks. Three White-faced Lambs export class won by A C Vivian. Three Black-faced Lambs export class led by Geo Moss and W Prentice. Three Fat Lambs in wool won by Geo Moss and D Henderson. Sow classes won by A E Willgoose and Tamworthe by H Jorgenson. Sow and litter and Pen of Porkers awarded to J Crane and W H C Tyack.
Long, detailed record of poultry judging results across many breeds and categories. Winners include J Murray, L Kittle, W Rowe, G D Currey, and others, with multiple awards in Ascoms, A O V, Leghorn, Rhode Island, Wyandotte, Orpington, Plymouth Rock, and more. District notes and ribbons listed for Black, White, and Light varieties.
Results from a Numurkeh exhibition list diverse entries and prize winners across sweets breads preserves and cakes. Notable names include Miss Gunn Miss Saxton Mrs Haynes Mrs Waser and Mrs Kettle with multiple wins in fruit cakes jams jellies and pastries. Judge was Mrs E A Patrick of Invergordon.
In a long floral display judged by Mr C A Rundle and stewards J C Martin and E Brooks, Mrs A McPherson wins multiple rose classes while Mrs James takes the champion rose title. Entries include Irene Barnes, Reg Hay, D Saxton, W Rowe, M Lowe, F Webster, J Youlden, and many others with diverse bouquets, arrangements, and handmade items.
Judge Mr P. Devine and steward Mr R. Laidlaw oversaw Merino Wool entries led by A. C. Vivian with first prize. Comeback Wool also credited to A. C. Vivian. Crossbred Wool earned by E. Watters and A. C. Vivian with a second entry, Champion Fleece awarded to A. C. Vivian.
The proceedings list winners and champions for Berkshire classes led by J Crane and J Crane again as sow champion with W H C Tyack as runner up in younger categories. P O'Brien and W H C Tyack are noted among top boar and sow placings. Pig-Breeders' Cup to be won three times with past holders Tyack and O'Brien.
Ancona J Murray cock tops, Leghorn L Kittle and Plymouth Rocks W Rowe show strong with barred cock and Rhode Island red cock. Wyandotte Godfrey Anker silver cock, light utility success poultry farm white hen plus bantams and district bantam wins by F Rowe. Duck entries list Success Poultry Farm white drake.
Judge Wise of Tecumwal presides as stewards G Hooper and M White allocate Free Gallipoli Wheat to R Biggart with A W Watters two. Wheat other than Free Gallipoli goes to Gee. Mews 1y A W Watters. Oats awarded to W Prentice and Chaff to J Fowler.
Judges include Mr W Armstrong Katanga and Mr W H Taylor Melbourne with steward Mr J McArthur. Various entries win first and second place across vegetables flowers still life landscapes and art categories presented by unnamed exhibitors including Mortimer Cuthbert Morton and Quinn in categories such as parsnips rhubarb lettuces radishes and seascapes with multiple participants listed.
Judges Haynes and Forrest Findlay. Stewards Fowler and Adama. Entries include Peaches Cherry Plums and Pears with multiple exhibitors such as Harris Adams Webster and Fowler. The document lists several fruit categories and counts with partial names and fragmented notes ending with garbled text.
The report lists judges Mrs Anelzark Weedwork Mr Croskill and Mr J Murray with stewards Messrs Youlden and Crayford. It notes winners and addresses, including Gregory Hankin Cecil Heard Roma George Shirley Smith Dorothy Heard Monica Kline Len Moylan Rita Thomas and other students across page, homework book and drawing categories.
Canvas sampler entries list Rena Hoard Jernette Lee and others with scores 1 and 2. Can sewing in Wool shows Frank Hickey Jack Shannon with 1 2. Pacer Folding Nei Lucas 1. Jean Bick Thelma Dudley 7. Work Back Annie Mapletoft Pamela Pinchbeck 1 2. Writing Clifford Miler Dorothy Sanders 1 2. Drawing Book Ivy Eddy Annie Mapletoft 1 2. Nature Study Book Annie Mapletoft Pamela Pinchbeck 1 2.
The event lists judges stewards and entries across breeds including Spaniel Greyhound Fox terrier and Collie with winners noted for best sporting dog best dog in show best Collie and various classes. Entries feature names such as J N A Greig W Jctrnow F M Jefferies B Cohen E Staggard C Levy and many others competing for cups ribbons and titles.
Gippsland and Northern seed department promotes G and N Certified seeds with strong emphasis on value, quality, and service. They buy from top global sources, offer cash barge purchases and large-quantity discounts to farmers, with summer fodder seeding in full swing and price offers on summer lines. The Leader advert appears from 492 Flinders Lane Melbourne, offering subscription at 16 shillings per year delivered or mounted free.
The Executive of the S A Wheat Producers Freedom Association argues for a limited subsidy on super at £2 10 per ton to support 1933 production. It contends reduced wheat prices threaten production, and rebates from British sources and railways could upper subsidies to £2 per ton while boosting output and farm income. It notes past underuse of super decreased yields in Victoria, estimating losses of 3 to 4 million bushels, and predicts broader benefits to cereal production if dressings rise to pre-1930 levels.
The readable parts hint at a local provision or vote in an unnamed area with references to a meeting time and place. Names, dates, and clear events are unclear due to heavy OCR errors, but the article appears to discuss civic action or budgeting linked to a local government.
Fragmentary OCR passage describes a drainage plan critique and legal oversight. Mentions committees, property owners, and proposals affecting a Mississippi or generic Shire region. Text is corrupted with garbled terms and incomplete names, limiting precise reconstruction of events or entities.
Fragmentary text shows an item involving Mr Wray and overseas orders, mentioning woolpacks and pricing per item, with garbled phrases about taste and smell and a promotional ring. The legible portions indicate a classified notice or advertisement for merchandise orders and promotions.
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