Rainfall Averages for Wheat District 1988-1927 period
The table shows district rainfall averages for 1988 to 1927 at 16.68 inches. For the wheat growing period May to October the average over the same years is 10.21 inches.
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1928
Page
3
The Royal Stores Melville Street Narumkah Ad Highlights Home Goods
The Royal Stores on Melville Street Narumkah showcases enamel baths screens sinks lavatory basins cement troughs fireplaces bath heaters wood and cane chairs and other essential home lines. It also features the latest designs in bedroom and dining suites.
Late frosts hit crops and lambing in district
Severe frosts reduced late crops and grazing with rain hoped for. Lambing may run late but twins and occasional triplets suggest good percentages. Foxes and dogs reduce lambs at night. The new school residence is finished and occupied by the head teacher. A hare shoot raised funds, with 36 hares and two foxes bagged. An old-time dance aided school funds, featuring gifts to long-time contributor Mr M Crawford and music by local men. A recreation reserve working bee tidied up the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearn
M. Crawford
W. B. Sutton
T. B. Halden
Jas. Ryan
Wm. Williams
R. Wilson
Timber Yards Full hardwood and softwood supply offered
Timber Yards advertises a complete stock of hardwood and red gum in all sizes plus droppers and palings. Softwoods include flooring lining weatherboards Oregon in all sizes. Also offered plain and corrugated iron barb fencing wire ridging spouting and down pipe 3 ply Japanese oak white plaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Joinery Inquiries For Measurements And Furnishings
Inquiries welcome on measurements quantities and approximate costs for joinery and furnishings. Potential customers are invited to discuss options and quotes with the shop.
Eucire party raises funds for R C Church and ag society
The eucire party and dance for the R C Church was very successful with prizes won by Messrs O Thayer, Gilmour and Eddy. Ladies served refreshments. At the Agricultural Society meeting the balance sheet showed a credit of £9 15s. The small attendance led to an adjournment until next Friday afternoon hoping for larger turnout for the coming season's show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eucire
R.C. Church
Messrs
O'Thayer
Gilmour
Eddy
The
Agricultural Society
Melbourne names Nathaly Dookie at 440 Little Collins
Nathaly and Dookie are linked to a Melbourne address at 440 Little Collins Street and to the Shepparton area, with the full context centering on a local property or association in Victoria. The note emphasizes named individuals and the city location, suggesting a real estate or litigative link in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaly
Shepparton
Little Collins Street
Melbourne
Physician at Farmers Arms Iftel Offers Treatments
Patients who have failed to obtain relief under others' treatment should consult him on his visit at the Farmers Arms Iftel. All kinds of diseases and long standing complaints will be successfully treated, as well as disorders of eye ear brains lungs liver head blood kidneys bladder spleen bad leg cancer bronchitis and appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’ Arms Iftel
Wunghnu Social Scene Highlights and Minstrel Plans
A past Saturday euchre party and dance drew strong attendance with prizes awarded to Miss Myrtle Twitt and Mr J Purdie. Memorial notes mention a sheep-guessing win by Mr Jas Osborne and Mooroopna Hospital fundraising. District folks anticipate the Nigger Minstrel Troupe reappearance on August 22 with choruses and audience participation. A city brass band revival for Wunghnu is planned, aided by existing funds and instruments from the former Wangahu band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Twitt
J. Purdie
W. Whitehouse
J. Selwood
Vera Saunders
Jas. Osborne
Mooroopna Hospital
Wunghnu Brass Band
Wanghau
Katandra riflemen beat Numurkah in seven-point shootout
On Saturday Moylan's Katandra defeated Numurkah by seven points with Katandra scoring 708 to 701. Detailed scores list Katandra shooters Jenkins Bose Moylan Inglesen Sidebottom Ingiessen O'Brien and others. Numurkah shooters Gardner Pridensux Baker Harley Mapletoft Patrick Carlisle Graham. A second trophy shoot between Numurkah members is set for next Saturday starting at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moylan
Katandra
Numurkah
TI. Jenkins
Bose
Brown
K. Ingles
Sidebottom
Ingies,sen
O’brien
Numur
Numurkah Club
Vita-Lick praised by Mr N Milson from Laverstock
From Laverstock Bowning Southern Line dated 19 January 1928 Mr N Milson declares Vita-Lick the only lick he has used for four years. He notes improved sheep health and wool colour and claims losses reduced to a minimum citing January 1925 lambing of 1,273 with 1,271 off-shears in October as evidence of Vita-Lick's benefits.
California Syrup of Figs Promoted as Safe Laxative
A vintage parenting ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children with constipation. It claims gentle, harmless relief within hours, promoting “inside cleaning.” The copy emphasizes that the syrup is safe, non cramping, and widely used by millions, with packaging cues like Califig on the bottle.
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Manchester
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