Numurrah Show Teems With Pleasant Progress and Public Support
The Numurrah Agricultural Society’s thirty eighth show on Wednesday drew large crowds from near and far. The exhibition was top quality with strong female participation, notably in luncheons and afternoon teas hosted by the Ladies. President Mr R Kilpatrick and the committee earned broad praise for hospitality, comfort, and orderly management, seen as a key to the society’s lasting popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah Agricultural Society
R. Kilpatrick
J.P
Numurkah show praised for strong organization and progress
A jubilant committee woke to clear skies after fears of rain at the Numurkah exhibition. The article lauds improved governance with sectional stewardship, noting draught stock prize planning, a focused secretary role, and reduced laxity. It highlights entries in Shropshires, merinos, Romney Marsh, limited swine, and strong ladies and children’s sections, while praising schoolwork competition.
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Christie
Southdowns
Mericos
Romney Marsh
Entries Show Strong Competition Across Principal Sections
The report notes high entries in most main sections with draught stock and forward animals meeting or exceeding average. Six gig horse entrants compared with former thirties, while hunters and hacks benefited from loyal support by Messia T. and J. K. Allen. Cattle contests, especially Shorthorn females and Jerseys, plus a dairy class with 12 competitors, highlight the event. Border-Lceister and Lipcoln sheep were au-
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Messia T
J. K. Allen
Jerseys
Border-Leicester
Lipcoln
The Officials of Numurkah Show Honor Its Leaders
The article praises judges and stewards for their arduous work at the Numurkah show. It highlights President Mr R Kilpatrick JP and his reforms, noting his leadership in reorganizing the society and initiating improvements. Lieutenants Messrs R H Galt and George Moes aided operations, with Galt and Moss expected to lead the committee in the coming years. Treasurer J E Harper is lauded for precise financial oversight and ongoing improvements.
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Numurkah
R. Kilpatrick
J.P
Kilpatrick
R. H. Galt
George Moes
Messrs Galt
Moss
J. E. Harper
Mesars R. Adams
Jas. Tyres
W. Hooper
C. Hilliard
Thorugh
Tyres
R. Stewart
J. 5. Christie
R. Adams
Hooper
Yards
T. H. Ball
T. A. Morris
Chas. T. Trengrove
George Bitcen
W. H. Tyack
J. S. Christie
The Ladies Earn Praise For Society Work
The Ladies’ committee has steered the society from debt toward stability with about £800 handed to the general committee since reorganization. Their lunch and afternoon teas, including a big midweek effort, drew praise from committee members and visitors alike for menu quality and attentive service. Notable leaders include President Mrs R Kilpatrick and Secretary Miss Millie Moss, whose hard work and broad support boosted the society’s recovery.
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Slough
R. Kilpatrick
Millie Moss
Ground Improvements At Victoria Society Grounds
Year by year the committee adds to the ground comforts in Victoria. A new exhibits pavilion widened space for exhibits and included a dust reducing floor for cleaner display. A retiring room for ladies was built so visitors could refresh and mothers could attend to children during journeys by road.
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Victoria
Numurksah
Symons
Takings at the gates beat previous record for 1925 show
The 1925 show's gate takings rose to £112, beating last year’s £104 record. Ladies’ takings surpassed £92 with post‑event teas at football matches adding to the total. Overall the society expects a cheque between £110 and £115, indicating a flourishing financial year with asset growth on the grounds.
Nu murkah Agricultural Society Retrospect of Show 1926
Mr James Williams writes a short history of Numurkah Society with praise for the 1926 show and its leaders. He recalls early presidents, the first grandstand built in 1891, rain on opening day, and notes on grounds, cars, stock, and the new fire engine. He credits the council and the ladies for a well run luncheon and looks forward to future shows.
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James Williams
Numurkah Agricultural Society
Williams
Numurkah
George Graham
Thomas Kilpatrick
Messrs
G. F. Sales
Numurkak
A. W. Day
Farmer's Arms
George Graham S
Thomas Richards
Partican
Patrick Lynch
Cricketer's Arms
Strathmerton
Earl of Hopetoun
Victoria
Alexander Peacock
Goulburn Valley
Trade Displays Highlight Expanding Firm Participation
Year by year more trading firms are taking advantage of opportunities for growers and merchants. Trade displays showcase gear and produce, underscoring growing industry collaboration and market reach across regions.
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Eee
Udisco Wire Fame
Chone Ata Econ Bane Soo
Local trades and vehicle listings at the fair
A page lists many exhibitors and goods from ty cat and Vacola packing to Lux stoves and enamelware. It includes Messrs Brown Corke and Co. with household items, Kellogg wireless sets, safes, deck chairs, and Coolgardie safety gear. car lines by Kilpatrick McLellan and 30 Oakland Chevrolet Fiat Pontiac Armstrong Siddeley. Oldsmobile Ford Chrysler. Hawker Hyde Rever tors. Noxo weed killer by J Bradstreet jun. Holt Co. caterpillar tractor with F Stone agent.
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Ty Cat
Vacola
Jeane
Berger's
Messrs
Brown, Corke and Co
Lux
Les
Belt and Co
Kellogg
Kilpatrick
McLellan
Oakland
Chevrolet
Fiat
Holt Co
Holt Caterpillar Tractor
F. Stone
Shepparton
Numurkah Show Highlights A Large Horse Exhibit
A Numurkah district show featured a compact yet representative exhibit from Dookie College. The water cart helped control dust as judges and exhibitors praised contributions from H McKenzie and Mas Seymour. Notable attendees included ex-Dr Thomas Thornton and Hon. G J Tuckett MLC, among many former residents. The event showcased high quality draught stock, brood mares, fillies, and colts with champions named in multiple classes, and plans to pool funds for a future merry-go-round.
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Dookie College
Messrs
H. McKenzie
Mas. Seymour
Thomas Thornton
Jim Jones
Sally
Numurkah
Nathalia
Cobram
Shepparton
Lang
Stares
Peterson
Lewis
Uken
J. F. Bedwell
Royal Society
Numurkah Society
J. G. Grant
Grant
Ralph Thompson
Nathalia Society
J. McCrabb
Finley
H. Poon
R. J. Barton
Barton
H. Hunt
Wanghao
J. W. MacKensie
R. J. McLeod
Wilkinson
J. 5. Christie
J. 5. Christie's, Jun., “Widgiewa Marshall and Mr W. Walter
Tatura
Craig Avon
Llue
Widgiewa Marshall
Baron Belmont
Craig Wille
Phn
J. Paterson
Baron Grove
Baron Duke
J. D. Hendy
All Black
D. Rendell
R. C. Gordon
Modeless Mire
P. Kane
T. Thornton Bene
Flashdale
Rose
Royal Standard
J. K. Allen
Geo
Widgiewa
Thornton
W. L. Moss
Olive
Royal Douglas
Carlyle
D. Cowan
Lady Ward
Mark Ward
Federation
Lord
Everest
Silvertail
T. Thornton
P. Nugen
Baron June
N.Z
Walter
Una
Craig Willie
Princess May
John O’ Groat
Tongala
St Tatura
Lena
Bonnie Belmont
Mr Rendell
Mr Hendy
F. Thornton
Mr Walter
Draught Stock Judge Bench and Local Merchants
A brief legal note records Judge Mr H Wilkinson and local figures Messrs W Christie H Haywood and J Cuthbert regarding a conshrupion of the fudetn, listing participants and initial actions in the matter. The fragment shows early procedural steps and names tied to the case.
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Messrs
W. Christie
H. Haywood
J. Cuthbert
Hunters Rally at Halkney Show with Notable Jumping Feats
Judge M Lyons officiated a busy event at Halkney with 4 Huse as stewards. Contests featured high jumps, trotting, and pony classes. Winners included Heavy-Weight Hack Allen Bros, T Allen Strathmerton, and Prize sources noted for top riding and driving performances.
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Allen Hros
Numurkah
T Ailen
Strathmerton
Forien
Kaarimba
Toiler
Allen Bros
F. Grinter
T. Allen
L- Alien Bros
T. P. Ryan
Yabba N
Munno Hay
Cobrar
Lorraine Moss
Waaia
Alien Hilliard
W. Hilet
Picola
Bruce McMillan
Hay Bros
Cobram
George Moss
A.d
J. Patterson
Frank Ballard
Gow Moas
A. Martin
J. K. Allen
Allen Duncan
Wilson Bros
Shepparton
T Ford
Kenny Bazil
T. Ford
Elsie Basil
L. A. Martin
A. Wisely
K. Allen
Locksley
Gordon
Mona Ball
M. Kelly
Fiona Findlay
Lex Adams
Noroughbreds and mares highlight early racing notes
The fragmentary 19th century racing record lists horses and owners including mares and foals. Entries mention Hat tersin and Sumurkah as juveniles with breeders like J. Patterson and horses tied to Sird Richards, reflecting early stud and broodmare notes.
Judge. Th Metra Stewards and 4 Tyres
In a local event at Numurkah district, prizes awarded included buggy work and spring items. Winners listed include Mr Ko Tene, Mr W. Law, and W. Adams with multiple entries in buggy, cart, and harness categories.
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Th Metra
Messrs
Tyres
W. Cbeoper
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Wan
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P. Nugent
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Mr Biggar
Woorth
Needina
Hatterson
Ko Legar Waaia
Or Welding
Lye A Blackley
R. Bugear
Allen
Pater
Numurkuh
H. Wilkinson
M. Lyons
C. Sage
Halkney
Judie and Stewards
Huse
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Atettempt
Hattersin
Sumurkah
J. Patter
J. Sheehin
LD Henay
I. Patterson
Richard
Cube
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Martin
Shopparten
W. Adams
Nathajas
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