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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 22, 1936

Page

4

McDonald Wins Goulburn Valley Seat On Primary Votes

Mr McDonald secured a clear majority on the first count in the Goulburn Valley election held Saturday March 1. Despite about 10 absentee votes to be counted the result, with a lead of 178 over three opponents, seems secure. He has long service in local politics and thanked supporters, pledging to work for all parts of the electorate.

Goulburn Valley Mcrionald McDoenull Shepparton United Country, Party Echuca McDonald Shepparton Irrigators’ Association Avcartia Aruna Baymah Barmah Buthartha Cobeam Conunnatia Fia Coegrave

Fowls in the Orchard Highlighting Poultry as Orchard Allies

A Victoria retiree extols fowls as key orchard allies for pest control and cleanup. He recounts a 40 year trial with mixed flocks, noting eggs profits and edible birds, and explains how he lured scavengers into the orchard after harvest, guarding fruit during ripening by restricting access.

Victoria

Farewell Social for Mr and Mrs Gregory at Waaia

A large Wasia Hall crowd bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Keith Gregory before their move to Noondarra where he will lead a new local school. The event highlighted his popular tenure, support for girls basketball, and community service with speeches, songs, and gifts from teachers, clubs, and the Mothers' Club.

Wasia Keith Gregory Noondarra Gregory Locel Waaia Wench H. H. McPherson Numarkah Yarrawonga Miss Goodge G. Moss Tom Coffey Frank Jensen E. Brensing Mr Gregory Brening

Fowl Enclosure Guards Orchard From The Two Gate System

Poultry kept in a wire netted yard must pass two gates to access the orchard to prevent massive fruit loss during harvest. One gate left open could ruin crops, while a two gate safeguard slows moth infestation and bird damage. Local notes mention Coen moth risk and community farming details across multiple townships.

The New Member Honored at Mothers’ Club Evening

A baptism of new energy marked the Mothers’ Stub meeting as Mr Gregory paid tribute to the club’s work. The event recognized a new appointed teacher, Mr Smith, and praised the group’s service and efforts.

Mr Smith E. Miller Aly Staggard Mart Daly Smith

Church Notices Next Sunday Services

A garbled church notice states services will be conducted next Sunday. The readable text mentions Mr McDonald described as seven years old, an orchardist by trade, with other filler words suggesting a magistrate or legal reference, but details are largely obscured.

Berrigan Defeats Numurkah in Murray League Premiership Clash

Berrigan won a high attendance match at Tocumwal by 27 points over Numurkah to decide the Murray Football League premiership. Berrigan led most of the game with 8.1 to 1.1 at final, supported by key plays from Bush Pyle and Dunn. A large special train from Numurkah reflected the strong interest, with awards presented to G. Bush for best and fairest of 1936.

Numarkah Berrigan Tocumwal Numurkah

Unclear football snippet shows Bet tigan key players and Numurkah signs

Fragmentary report tracks Bet tigan and Numurkah players including J Bruce E Miller and D Rourke with Rourke Daly and McKaskill in action. Free kicks and goals noted for Berrigan and Thornton. Local times and place hints Cobram Katamatite form a muddy timetable.

Public Health Notice At Farmers Arms Hotel Afternoon

A notice reports a public health event at the Farmers Arms Hotel on Vaughan Street from 1 to 4.20 pm. A wheel dies and plain se tandully treated to both evxes, with details partially garbled in OCR.

Farmers’ Arms Hotel

McDonald Triumphs in Shepparton Area Polls Victory Lifts Local Spirit

The report notes McDonald winning in Shepparton and Nimurkah amid a quiet polling day with booths closing at 8 pm. He receives congratulations from supporters and plans to continue public service, promising to work for the district and home town. A late arrival drew attention but caused no disruption.

Offanton Hire Joni Te Wml McBu Shepparton Mom Joh Moan Bein Sarhai Moovoopna Moss Nimurkah Gordon Wodea Tae Huts Wien McDonald Numurkah McDorald Promis

Numurkah Rally Falls Short Against Berrigan in Tight Duel

Numurkah and Berrigan played a hard fought game with several lead changes. Berrigan surged late, piling up goals from Reynoldson Pyle Terlich and Dunn to edge Numurkah 11 goals to 14. Key contributors included Reynoldson Dunn and Terlich for Berrigan and Bry Staggard Hooper Morris Pamrke Coxon Des Bourke Tyres for Numurkah, while Barnes and Thornton starred in defense and goals.

Berrigan Bush Pyle Thornton Numurkah Fitzgerald Daly G. Rourke Coxon Staggard Hooper G. Bourke Ftom Bruc B. Miller Tertich Stewart Des. Bourke Dunn Martin Barnes McCaskill T. Rourke Paterson O'Beirne Eddy Numurkahaslly Morris Reynoldson D. Rourke Nu-maurkah Nemurkah Peterson Farrell Bryce Bines Tyres Berrigar Green D. Bourke Moss Numurkah Baiks Mansell Smith Terlich Bruce D. Bruce Numuckah Reynaldson A R. Miller Bry Pamrke Bus B. Miler Bruce Bros Rey. Voldcon Barnes and Northey J. Bourke

Strathmerton Triumphs Over Barmah In Picola Match

Strathmerton won the 1038 premiership clash at Nethulia 12.14 to 7.12, edging Barmah by 32 points. J. O'Brien starred with six goals, supported by Stokes Henderson and Cuthbert as Barmah’s best included Ludby and the McCanns.

Stumtmeron Picola Football Association Barmah Nethulia Strathmerton Tar Joal Thes Byal

Indi Electorate Boundaries Drastically Redrawn

The Indi electorate undergoes a Federal redistribution that shifts 44 149 electors to 49 795, likely delivering the seat to the Country party. Hutchingon currently holds it for United Australia. Subdivisions to Deakin include Alexandra and Healesville. Echuca areas move to Deakin while Benalla North Cobram Dookie Euroa Katamatite Kyabram Mooroopna Nagambie Nathalia Numurkah Shepparton Teturra Tungamah Violet Town and Yarrawonga join Indi. New Indi areas list Beechworth Benalla Bright Chiltern Corryong Mitta Moyhu Myrtleford Rutherglen Tallangatta Wales Wangaratta Wodonga and Yackandandah.

Indi Country Party Hutchingon United Australia Party Deakin Echuca Alexandra Croydon Gaffney’s Creek Healesville Kangaroo Ground Lillydale Mansfield Ringwood Warburton Yea Benalla North

Ne warkan Cricket Club annual meeting shows strong support

At the Ne warkan Cricket Club annual meeting Thursday night a large attendance heard President A S Marshall praise past efforts and optimism for the season. The cup likely to gain a permanent home as Numuk kah Wanehau and Baronga have won it twice. Officers were elected and committees set to canvass subscriptions.

Newarkan Cricket Club A. S. Marshall Simpson -Eun Numukkah Wanehau Baronga Hav Syijlers Gos Shaw Itl Thomas T. Ghllin Pup Stevens Pourtue N. Kindlay Wacm'y Hy Barl Findlay Ant Numurkall-Cobram Association Kitega Wonehnu Strathmerwon Katanjatity Kaurineba Kutunga Numurkah Cobram Borooga Naying Dyunianive Isley My S. H. Scots Myuek ‘Fahey Wunghau Scott W. Rowe Katanga Numurkeh W. C. Shaw Association Finley Barooga Strethmerton A Katamatite Nunurkah Wurrghau Katunga Waia Nacing Kaarimba Wanla Wangliny Dromanure Naring Kashimba Numurkaha Strathmerton A Baroogs Strathmerton B Tiwan Melbourne Jonashite

Kaarimba Club Forms Team For Penguin Competition

A Kaarimba Club meeting approved a team name for the pengant com petition. Officers elected include President My Tyan Rossview and captain Mrs J McArthur, with an aim to join the league amid a £8 2/0 credit balance.

Uwe Riwirsiilat Weneraal Vnfirwy Serviceteil My Tyan

Ormond Plant Farm Offers Perennial Lupin Seeds

An Ormond plant firm advertises perennial lupin seed from their stock, noting special pricing and a limited supply. The fragment cites a street address and mentions a “Nomerkal Leader” along with a retail context, reflecting a period ad style.

Alopal Empire Arcade Bhivlers Street Nuinedt Nomerkal

Homeward Ray Stallion Wins Show Ring Certificate

The article notes Homeward Ray, a stallion from Grand Voyage, winning life certificates and a show ring award. Mentioned are lineages, breeder details, and the lack of further offspring proof, with back numbers available from the office on request.

Homeward Me Reval Povalle Balan

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Goulburn Valley Seat Mr McDonald St Will Rinter Wania Mra K. Gregory Bas Ralph Young Waaia Cricket Club Mothers’ Club H. Jorgenson Jean Smith Jean Messrs Albert Smith Christie H. Mawker W. Rendall Markah Aurean Collins Numarkeh G. Bush M. D. O'Dwyer T. Bourke G Bourke D. Bruce Gay Ter Cameron Rourke Nuumurkah Miller Cameron Sue Dunn and Heir Dickie Bettigan J. Bruce Mark Wual Rom D. Rourke Hoover Numurreah Church of England H.C Masseur Vaughan Street J. G. B. McDonald The Austrian Journal Picola Association Evik Seielutii Vlivisinn Cippsiard & Mortherm Co-Op Sant Tm Tha Shy Pan Kaarimba Club Tony Whey Yuuney Spuuilite Ypc Eerie Ek Per Pits Gehien Searle Glonm Gloany Hebey Petunia Ormont Stallvry Fuss Gohl Mechel Pines Wba Wirikl Lalliptly Art Beaman Ormond Plant Farm Pty. Lyd, Ormond Wumurkah Fruit & Vegetable Alma Numurkak Adelaide Celery Phir Teens PONY Saad Th Bownl Tewivn Patt Smackenzie “Curyamar Suemrbalt SATRA Lang West Slac Clydesdale ST Glen Footpiss
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