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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1926
Page
6
The advertisement touts Osman sheets as the choice of leading hotels hospitals and steamship companies worldwide. It emphasizes top quality cotton and a long manufacturing process combining time and science. It urges ordering Osman goods in 70in 80in widths with hemmed sheets and notes special quotations for large quantities.
The opening ceremony was performed by Dr Campbell, J.P., who praised the Re-distribution Bill and the park committee. He urged continued support for parks and gardens, noting the town’s growth and the show as a sign of community effort. Exhibits included carnations, pansies, sweet peas, pelargoniums, cabbage, pot plants, and well-filled cookery, preserves, and jams classes despite poor weather.
A long list of prize entries outlines a floral and produce exhibition. Notable participants include Mrs Findlay and Miss Flora Findlay with baskets of sweet peas and roses, Mrs Harper with preserves and fruit collections, Miss Nicholson with ferns and foliage, and Mrs Wood with bouquets and vases. The catalog covers flowers, foliage, fruit, vegetables, jams, chutneys, and assorted desserts with numerous entries by Mrs Findlay, Mrs Harper, Miss McGuffie, and others.
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Mr and Mrs S Callander recount a Murray River trip from Swan Hill to Adelaide aboard the river boat Baby. They describe stops at Mildura Renmark and Berri, visits to Redcliffs pumping station and drying sheds, shipping cargo and passengers, then rail to Adelaide with trips to Mt Lofty and the Gorge.
The writer expresses pleasure in exploring local wonders and beauties. Best travel period is July to November, with October first or second week ideal. Boat accommodation and meals are described as very fine.
The tennis association completed its first round with standings led by Nathalin and Ratungs each at five wins two losses. Kaarimba Namarkah Town and Bunbartha follow, while Namarkah Park and Wanghnu hold lower positions with mixed results and point tallies.
Notice to farmers that wheat is cleaned and graded for seed with prompt service and a guarantee. Back now, Joseph Grant, Marungi F0.
Australia promises endless opportunities and wealth through prudent planning and thrift. The Bank offers ready assistance and efficient service across districts, with Commonwealth Saving Bank branches in primary towns and offices ready to help you settle.
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