Readers Forum Urges Numurkah Progress in 30 Year Vision
Letters urge community involvement to advance Numurkah through irrigation, transport links, and local governance. Contributors praise the paper's forum, call for active citizenship, and compare Numurkah with Shepparton, stressing central Murray Valley location and future railway and road junction potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Sir
Numurkah
Tam
Shepparton
Shepparton Crystal
Murray Valley
Illora
Editor
Numarkeh
Lily of the Valley in the Garden Beds
The piece discusses lily of the valley as a garden plant rare in beds and advises planting pips and allowing the plants to grow undisturbed for a period to benefit from humus. It mentions common gardening book advice and contains garbled text about potential buyers.
Old Wanghuite Association Winter Social Recap
The Old Wanghuite Association held its second winter social at the Railways Institute on July 9. Heavy cold kept many away, but attendees enjoyed a night with Anderson and Will Ellwood, with President Albert Ambler welcoming all and special greetings to Mrs D Tunnock Sr. The retiring secretary J Watson reviewed the association’s history from 1933, noting 38 member deaths since formation and listing past presidents up to 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railways Institute
Anderson
Will Ellwood
Albert Ambler
D. Tunnock
Numurkah Association Wa
Bruce Tunnock
J Watson
Wanghau
R. Ambler
Fitzroy Gardens
Wanghnnites’ Association
Fang I
M. Woodhouse
Messrs
P. Mulcahy
W. McDonnell
W. Ellwood
C. Anderson
G. McDonnell
A. Ambler
Winter Planting Tips and Desirable Ornamentals for Amateurs
The article advises planting from June to August depending on climate, noting roots stay dormant until spring. It highlights persimmons as fruit and ornamental trees, and favors named grafted lilacs over suckers for better flowers. It also covers care for lilacs in different districts and suggests mulching and summer watering.
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Victoria
Ind
Melbourne
Mother Goose to Visit Numurkah Town Hall
The famed panto mime Mother Goose arrives at Numurkah Town Hall on Thursday August 7 at 8 p.m. from the Tivoli Melbourne with Tivoli stars led by Keith Peterson and Tex Glanville. A troupe of acrobats and ballet dancers accompanies. Box plan at Treacy’s. children admitted at half price.
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Numurkah
Tivoli Theatre
Melbourne
Keith Peterson
Mother Goose
Tex Glanville
Tot
Walter Bursill Hairdresser and Tobacconist
Melville Street Numarkeh under authorization from the Victorian Hairdressers Board to provide full hairdressing services. Specialises in tobacco products including cigars cigarettes pipes and all smoking accessories.
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Melville Street
Numarkeh
Wedding Bells Rohme-Butler Tie the Knot in Skien
Marie Frances Butler eldest daughter of Mrs T Butler of Katamatite and Briang Rohme youngest son of Mr and Mrs H C Rohme of Skien Norway married on June 7 at a Catholic church outside Skien. Reception at Hoyers Hotel Skien followed by a honeymoon in Oslo. Marie previously farewelled in Prahran Town Hall by Mr and Mrs Cole praising her Prisoner of War Fund work and presented with gifts. She is a niece of Mrs J Davis Quinn Street Numurkah.
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T. Butler
Katamatite
Cobram
Marie Frances
Briang Rohme
H.C. Rohme
Skien
Norway
Hoyers Hotel
R.A.A.F
Marie
J. Davis
Quinn Street
Numurkah
Military Cross Award and War Losses in Thirty Years Ago
Private W. Waite of Strathmerton received the Military Cross and is noted as Mrs M. McLean’s nephew while managing her grocery. Private Victor Dixson of Saxton Street died of wounds in France. Driver William Hawker entertained at Waai s gathering and given a gold Albert after being twice wounded. Mr and Mrs J. G. Henderson moving from Picola to Ardmona were given a purse and cheque. John Armstrong of Ulupna sold a 13 month old steer for £22 10s. A memorial service for fallen Anzacs will be held by combined churches in the Mechanics Hall next Sunday. A Numurkah Court fined a defendant £2 for failing to vaccinate his child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Waite
Strathmerton
Heigh
M. McLean
Victor Dixson
J. Dixson
Saxtonstreet
France
William Hawker
Waais
Hawker
J. G. Henderson
Picola
Ardmona
Presbyterian Church
John Armstrong
Ulupna
Newmarket
Mechanics’ Hall
Numurkah
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Nees
Kelloggs
Robour Pastry
Swallow & Aricll
Sunshine
Brockhoffs
Ete
Numurrah
Guenther's
Frog
J. R. O'Brien
Nemurkah
Sheppar
Lily OF the Valley
Amy
Old Waunghnuites
Walter Bursill
Bennett's Gift Store
Wedding Bells Rohme—Butler
Rennies
Don Munro
E. P. Holmes & Sons
Addrem
Nunarkah
Beecham
Alek Bendache
Howe
Bowsle
Dennys, Lascelles Ltd
Geelong
Kilpatrick, McLellan & CO. Pty. Ltd
Seri
Carlton
Cane
Owen
Venables & Son Grocers
Cormick Deering Machines
Servic Numurkan
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