Early Katamatite farmer recalls squatters and drought era
In the Goulburn Valley saga of settlement and conflict, Katamatite pioneer Mr Loof recalls the struggle against squatters aided by banks and merchants. He describes long journeys, tramway relief, rising land values, and yields improving with time, as farmers like W J Mills push thorough cultivation and high moisture retention to boost crops and livelihoods. The piece notes wheat yields, farm sizes, and settlements at Numurkah Nathalia Picola Tocumwal Shepparton and Yarrawonga amid a transforming agricultural landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn Valley
Victoria
Charles Loof
Loof
Goulburn
Benalla
Shepparton
Ecome
Numurkah
Nathalia
Picola
Tocumwal
She
Strathmerton
J. Mortimer
Katamatite
W. J. Mills
Milby
Farmers test wheat varieties for higher fallow yields
Melbourne Leader reports on farmers comparing Federation Major and other varieties under fallow and stubble conditions. Yields range from 12 to 39 bushels per acre, with recent improvements and debates over best fallow methods and seed rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
Mills
Gallipoli
Waratah
Longerenong College
S. W. E. Barnes
R. Mills
Federation
R. McPherson
D. Ashton
Bena
K. Delarue
B. Mills
Delarue
Melbourne
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
A historical advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for backache urinary disorders and disordered kidneys. It cites a testimonial from H Frampton of Numurkeh and notes a second, ten year follow up affirming continued relief. Sold widely by chemists and stores under Foster McClellan Co. Proprietors at 15 Hamilton Street Sydney. Weldon publications announce fashion patterns from Gordon and Gotch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
H. Frampton
Queen-street
Numurkeh
Doan
Frampton
Foster-McClellan Co
Hamilton Street
Sydney
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Australia
R. F. Nesbit
Numurkam
Cis
Aland Loans Mercantile Agency Co.Ltd
Newmarket
Riverina
Queensland
Geeper
Ollins
King G Streets
Alex. A. Abotomey
FLOL
A. Abotomey
James T. W. Ingram
Lond
England
Scotland
Andon
Engla
Geal Tie
Farmers’ Alma
Glenhuntly Rd
Elsternwick
Holdenson & Neilson Fresh Food Pty. Ltd
Esse
Tumurkah
Wunghnu
Katunga
J. B. Brooks
Telegraph Hotel
M. A. Eddy
the Shamrock Hotel
C.T.A. House
Best Brands
Liquori
Stion
D. P. Simpson
the Star Bakery
Pinder
Katamatite District
Weldon
Ladies’ Journal
Gordon and Gotch
E. M. Byrne
Hilda Corlett
Melkiajoha
Miss Kathleen Hurley
Radentsle
Viyella
Santo
Santos
Attractine Wrest Wil
Melville Street
Numurkal
Alston Windmills
Gloria Light Planta
Ross lOrchard
Lyons
Vom
Cluber
Blaseta
Yan
Masbie
Bulier
Syi
Conkdrev
Satira
Prinerlesam
Lance
Harlequin
Dunlop Mass
Silver King
Pers’ Gees
Elizabeth St
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