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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
7
A long, nostalgic appeal for generous acts and heartfelt holiday greetings. The piece urges gifts of kindness over monetary gifts, emphasizing understanding, love, and shared joy. Also includes two old fashioned recipes Pineapple Ginger-Putf Dessert and quick Chutney, with steps and ingredients.
A dated claimed testimonial ad promotes a patent remedy promising relief from rheumatism sciatica lumbago gout nettle ailments. It touts a daily dose and money back guarantee with a free booklet from Cook & Son.
November brought cool, steady weather as farmers and teachers in Dimboola, Natimuk, and surrounding districts pursued school anniversaries, mission talks, and crop plans. Wheat prices, hay cropping, and nearby lake preparations frame reports on farming, tobacco crops, and logistics at Natimuk and Pimpinia West.
In Warracknabeal area wheat harvesting progresses with yields better than foreseen. Farmers report 10 to 11 bags per acre in many fields as conditions improve. Dairy, transport, and social issues are noted, with general remarks on costs and rural life amid ongoing harvest activity.
The Postmaster General's Department plans to make every maltiparty telephone subscriber responsible for their own account, shifting responsibility away from a single party. The Victorian Wheat Growers Association supports the change after three years of advocacy to implement the new scheme.
Walter Moore presided over Edenhope Agricultural Society annual meeting with thanks to Sidney Sheppard for pasture judge services and a £1 1s cheque. Secretary J W Pike showed a 4% profit over £10 from the last show while fencing and booth building costs were recorded. Moore thanked supporters as vice presidents, Montgomery as treasurer, and Pike as secretary. Trustees Williams Withers Shilton were named to control the fund.
On Tuesday night the Mothers' Club and Ladlen Church Aid held the annual Christmas Tree for pupils before holidays. Father Christmas gave each child a present after a short program led by teacher Mr Dineen. Friday afternoon the school closed with a pleasant ground event and treats for children. Weather was unsettled all week with minor rainfall and no damage reported.
The article notes a claimed potato record with a 13 ton yield per acre by HM Pannowitz of Diapur from a four yard by three yard patch, using the Erin variety prized for prolific output. Wheat yields from Pusa variety are six to seven bags per acre, priced around 6s per bushel, with district outlook favorable. Football officials report strong attendance at Nhill District Football Club meetings, electing officers and planning the Wim Twera League. The Returned Soldiers' League elected M McKennal as president and I A Roe as secretary-treasurer. The Nhill A and P Society foal show seeks Governor funding and a formal opening by MLA Hamilton Lamb. The Pimpinio State School concert at Pimpinio Hall drew a large audience after postponement, with performances by students trained by Miss Anhelie and Mrs. Grant, and a cake after.
The recent hot spell with thunder storms and wind spared crops mostly. Hay suffers but wheat crops show no noticeable damage and short stubble wheat is favored for resilience. Early sowing and high yields loom as possible outcomes with ten bags to the acre common on the plains. Air race competitors flew over Murra Warra en route to Nail.
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