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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1934
Page
2
The notice outlines a minimum charge of 4 shillings for notices under thin beading. It states that advertisements inserted there carry 4 free spaces under Events. The fragment implies a pricing or free insertion policy for classified notices within a local newspaper’s Events section.
A former representative announces candidacy for the Numurkah Shire Council seat. He thanks supporters for the honor and pledges to continue advancing the interests of the Central Aid and the Shire, should he be re elected.
A note from a longtime town and district public affairs participant declares candidacy for the Shire Elections on August 23. The author appeals to rate payers for support, pledges to serve the Eastern Riding and Numurkah Shire generally, and thanks readers in advance.
Rain totals rise with August reaching 78 points and year to date 1076 as showers continue. Club events include a postponed golf round and upcoming bogey and stroke handicap. Film listings feature Marlene Dietrich in The Song of Songs with King of the Jungle as the second feature and Just Dogs as a short. Tungamah Shire elections hint at Cr Teague’s possible re election. A centenary hall for hospital support is planned with Woltzing contests on September 4. A sheep dog makes a 124 mile night journey from Tatyoon to Ararat. Commercial Banking Company of Sydney reports reduced profits and salaries amid Australia’s economic downturn.
A fragmented garden notes piece lists herbaceous perennials, varieties, and pruning tips. It references numerous plant names, hints on growth, and suggested techniques for amateurs, with scattered phrases about bulbs, stems, and foliaged selections.
The text outlines soil preparation with lime for loamy soil, advises sowing peas early as a general crop, and recommends deep cultivation to aid root penetration. It lists vegetables and crops to plant such as broad beans, lettuce, carrots, radishes, rhubarb, strawberries, potatoes, mushrooms, fruit trees, grape vines, and related items.
The officer announces re election candidacy upon term expiry. He seeks suffrages and hopes his services have been appreciated by residents of Numurrah Shire.
The Hon. R Kilpatrick MLC left for Queensland where his brother Tom lies seriously ill. The Kilpatrick family also endures hospitalizations for the wife, son, and daughter of NSW MLA Mr Matt Kilpatrick, all undergoing appendicitis operations.
The Forum notes disunity in the wheat sector and urges all dairymen to enrol and vote Yes in a ballot to stabilise the dairy industry. The Chamber of Agriculture, in unity, calls for immediate enrolment with forms available from factories and allied bodies.
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