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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1931
Page
6
The Numurkah Agricultural Society annual show drew a large attendance and ideal weather. Record entries appeared in hunters poultry and schoolwork while some sections posted gains. Gate takings dipped slightly but overall the event ran smoothly with careful management and a safe, pleasant day.
The Numurkah show praised stewards and judges for their dedication and care in arranging exhibits. Despite some disagreements, most awards were well received as locals and visiting societies lauded the fair’s organization, livestock parade, and health-compliant grounds. The event featured sideshows, boxing, jiu-jitsu displays, and photographs amid picnic gatherings and a bustling grounds. Local officials and visiting societies from Shepparton and Nathalie attended, with no serious accidents and a lively evening of pictures and dancing afterward.
The Numurkah Agricultural Society hosted a harness horse section with bidders and breeders such as Sanders and Sons and J. L. Pishwick donating a cup. Winners included J. Henderson and J. Cobbledick's entries, with discussions on whether geldings should be allowed and notes on stallions being barred in future shows.
The article recalls the decision to hold the annual show despite Depression pressures, noting it as a lasting district tradition. It cites record entries in hunting and dairy and horse breeding gains, urges prize-list liberalisation, and highlights favorable weather and improving finances while anticipating strong ticket sales.
The report lauds the show management for high efficiency with President John Mortimer guiding operations despite challenges. Vice Presidents Hodge and Formby are praised, while George Fowler guards the secretariat and Miss Bessie Fowler assists. The piece credits officers, stewards, and especially the ladies committee for stabilizing finances and running luncheon and dining services during show day.
The executive chose low cost work this year focusing on gates, fence remnants, and a dog shed plan. Enthusiasts under Mr J Murray completed the fence reuse, added a ramp for stock loading, and repaired other ground areas. Exhibitors and spectators praised the enhanced appearance and convenience.
The Numurkah Town Band conducted by Mr J Hickey delivered a refined programme of selections. Visitors praised the band’s musical prowess for a town of its size, noting the new uniforms and parade participation. Senior Constable Moylan attended as the event unfolded amid stock parading in the arena.
It has been years since such draught verses appeared, with entries rivaling last year’s quality. Judge Mr Connell was thorough. J Henderson entered Widgiewa Marshall as the all aged stallion and won the card. Broughdown Undersinde, by Gversinde, beat the old champion for the championship. The 2 yearling and 2-year-old classes saw strong entries led by Nether Craigends progeny. Melbourne Royal victories by Broughdown Un-Fderelade signal his proven form, with multiple placements by Thornton, McClure, and Tweddle among others.
Judge Mr P Connell presided at Yarrawonga Stallion with placings across classes including colt or gelding two years old and under, yearling cad, gelding, fillies and mares. Awards included Society's Challenge Cup and Thomas Thornton Challenge Cup with repeated wins by Thornton, Cobbledick, Cowan and Sanders and Sons.
Bloodstock shows a modest level of competition in thoroughbred and traitor classes. Two blood stallions were highlighted, with twin Bros taking blue ribbon and Patrus A. Blackley winning brood mare prize. Notable entries included Vally by Wallace and other mares such as Bene ad Berger.
A vivid, fragmentary report from a local horse show and fair events recounts hackneys, horses, and riders competing for prizes. Details include winners in hack categories, pony and rider events, and awards given to Miss Phillips and others, with judges and timekeeping noted.
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