Numurkah Districts Early History Notes 1944
At the annual meeting of 17 February 1944 Numurkah District elected F A Guenther as president A A Venables as senior vice president S Stife as junior vice president F J Webster as treasurer Brian Hyde as secretary and a committee including Retallick G Bacon G C Wilson C W Petterson and L Hamon H Johannsen was auditor The minutes recount high school advocacy swimming club revival expanded education facilities and improved train service The district also noted support from Nourksh Leader and later meetings mentioned Education Minister Hollway promising a high school A 1944 program covered irrigation farm plans district offices for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission publicity of local opportunities housing projects and a Murray Valley irrigation conference visit by the president and Ray Firman The year concluded with plans for night classes at the H E experimental farm tree planting at the swimming pool and appreciation to the Argus for regional map publications
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Guenther
A. A. Venables
S. Stife
F. J. Webster
Brian Hyde
Messrs
Retallick
G. Bacon
G. C. Wilson
C. W
Petterson
L. Hamon
H. Johannsen
Guenther
H.E.S
Nourksh
Mr Hyde
17 Hollway
M.L.A
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Numurkah
John Callander
Housing Commission
A. McPherson
Ray Firman
Yarrawonga
H.E
Trees And Shrubs For Cold Frosty Districts
The article lists hardy plants that endure frosts up to about 5 degrees C in cold regions with hot summers. It notes some species tolerate frost once established, with guidance on pruning to keep compact sizes. It references Arbutus Unedo, Irish Strawberry, and mentions local climate adaptation and garden planning tips.
Plant varieties for semi shade and windbreak options
A catalog style list from J. W. Robinson of Ormond Plant Farm outlines shrubs and trees suited to lime free soil and semi shade. It includes Azaleas Camellias Cotoneasters Hydrangeas Lilacs and Elms and Poplars with heights ranging from 4 to 20 feet and notes on flowering fruit trees Photina Rosulata and Spindle Tree. It also mentions evergreen hawthorn conifers Euonymus and Veronicas with care tips and a nod to local service by R Pocknee a dry cleaning shop near the Commercial Bank Nimurkab.
Chemist Mail Order Specialist Promotes Health Guide
A Melbourne area chemist advertises a personal and confidential mail order service for ailments including rheumatism rheumatoid arthritis and catarrh. The notice mentions instant relief treatment and a free advice book titled Guide To Health by Z Markov from 144 Elgin Street Carlton Melbourne, noting ten years in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. Markov
Wisa Pharmaceutical
Elgin Street
Carlton
Melbourne
Victoriay
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Town Hall
Foster
Lloyd Nolan
Wik 2
Hodis
Anthony Quint
Guadalcanal
Lupin Levers
Herbert Marshall
Richart Parle V
Mary Astar
Humphrey Bogart
J. Carrol Naisi
Bruce Bennett
Lloyd Bridges
Desert
Michael Duane
Lupe Velez
Douglas Levitt
Manhattan
Redhead
Down Under
Sigma
Numurkah Phon
Numurkah District
Jey
Leo McNamara
C. W. Petterson
B.A
M. E
C. E. Newman
M.C
B. Hyde
Webster
G. Bitcon
Wm. Carter
Stife
G. C. Wison
A. C. Venables
Hyde
Geo. Aiteon
Chamber of Commerce
C. EB. Fulton
Bitcon
Numurkah Citizens Association
Bruce Tunnock
Numurkahites’ Association
J. W. Robinson
Ormond Plant Farm
R Pocknee
R. Pocknee
Commercial Bank
Numurkab
Tianxi
Australian Airlines
Australia
SO Market Street
John Gray & CO
Flinders Lane
Melbol
RED Cross Waste App
Shamrock
Himon
Cormick-Deerin
Ifc
Imore
Gerald
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