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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1933
Page
4
The Numurkah section of the movement nears final arrangements and stresses the need for field residents to attend. A strong emphasis is placed on timely participation and a final rally at Numurka to convey eager anticipation of attendance.
Mr W Hodge in charge of the Jubilee to be held on October ath outlines preliminary arrangements and a finalising committee. He is confident the ball will be a top function of the week and aims for it to become an annual showpiece fixture.
A district committee met under Chairman A Heron to discuss the town water supply and the proposed use of a local swimming pool. The meeting considered continuing permissions for the pool, the impact on water supply, and the balance between education and recreation with strong opposition to extending access without assured supply.
In Tocumwal on Saturday Berrigan beat Nathalia 9.11 to 6.5 in a Murray League semi final. Berrigan led 4.2 to 1.1 after the first quarter and 11 points at halftime. Nathalia showed late fight but poor goal kicking limited a comeback as Berrigan maintained freshness and control. Final goal kickers for Berrigan included Snell with six, Reynoldson, Roche, Dickie, Ednie, Delahunty and Bush. Nathalia scorers were Nugent three, Colman two, with Wheeler Price Martin and Hueston contributing. Best players for Berrigan were Bruce Snell Bush Cope Miller M Ryag Jarrett, while Nathalia’s standouts were McPherson Des Bourke Robertson Colman Prentice and Snowy Grinter.
The second semi final between Numurkah and Cobram will be played at Strathmerton on Saturday. Each team won one of the home and home matches, making next Saturday’s game highly watchable. An umpire from the A League will officiate, and admission will be one shilling.
Dookie College riflemen visited Numurkah range on Saturday and after a strong 772 tally were defeated by 13 points as Numurkah set a 500 yd record with 274. I Ross and J Mapletoft top Numurkah with 101 each while Goldsmith led Dookie with 102 and G Patrick scored 100.
A Melbourne correspondent reports on September 26 events with high attendance expectations by the Melbourne Show committee. The town discusses water issues behind the weir, the impact of the Joint Street bridge, and the need for reliable water levels, while noting illness affects local clubs and listing leading scorers in recent sports events.
Enthusiastic crowd last night supported a diverse charity concert in Numurkah. Indies, trained by Mrs Florence Hamley, delivered tuneful songs, dances and sketches with fine dressing and elaborate stage decor.
Morrie expressed the committee's appreciation for the company's generous help as part of a local civic note.
Senior Constable Fowles charged Clive Walker licensee of the Nathalia Hotel with insulting words in a public place. The case was adjourned to December 20 after the P M noted the seriousness and possible loss of license. Also an invitation to farmers for the Werribee Experimental Farm field day on September 20 with a special train from Spencer Street.
Local agents for McTaggart J McNamara Co Campbell and Co Numurrah Atraloo Cobram Tite and Strathmerton Trust offer moneys to lend at lowest rates. Sworn valuations are provided. Agents for Dodge Bros Graham Bros trucks The Commercial Union Accurence to the Trustees Executors and Agency Co The Orient Line of Steamers Cuming Smith and Co Shoop Dip.
An extensive Victorian catalogue lists Numurkah Cobram Nathalia and Cobram Stock Sales with dates in Sept to Oct, featuring pigs poultry sheep cattle and store stock. Auctions by Kilpatrick McLellan Campbell Cocks and McNamara. land for sale across Victoria and N S W with clearing sales, loans and agent listings.
Kilpatrick McLellan & Co Pty Ltd conduct stock and station real estate and business agency work in Numurkah and branches near Echuca, Strathmerton, Katamatite and Tatura with after hours contact Ne. 15 734 UT.
September notices outline various sales including horses sheep and farming property in Numurkah and surrounding areas. Auctioneers McLellan and partners list land properties, stock and fencing, with banking and insurance services among local agency offerings. Local agents advertise itinerant sales and executor trust services tied to Perpetual Trustee.
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