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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1934
Page
3
The piece urges readers to support organisations that bring Christmas cheer to inmates of needy homes. It notes many would face a cheerless season without aid and appeals for gifts from readers to ensure every child receives something small.
Campbell and Co will offer Mrs W T Tait’s Waang Street dwelling with 4 acres at Katamatite on Monday, plus furniture and effects without reserve. Nathalia stock sale reports 8576 sheep yarded, 6000 cleared, top lambs 18s, store sheep near 6000 with varied prices, a land sale offers Morison property at Kotupna with no bid.
Australians urged to buy locally made Christmas gifts and toys this year to boost domestic employment. The piece cites the Commonwealth Statistician and notes potential wage benefits if about half a million pounds were spent on Australian goods, urging readers to choose Australian-made boxes for all gifts.
The Melbourne City Mission, motto Need not Creed, seeks aid in its 80th year serving the poor. It operates without government support or paid staff, relying on gifts to provide meals parcels clothing and Christmas help. Headquarters at Exhibition Street requests contributions from more fortunate supporters to aid the needy served daily.
The Salvation Army outlines its programme for the year including gifts for 400 families with a Christmas dinner home delivery, inviting poor ten to a few days’ stay at Park Ave Camp, and Christmas treats for residents of institutions and homes. Headquarters at 69 Bourke Street, Milbourne, Victoria, appeals for reader support.
The latest booklet Environment highlights Dr Barnardo's Homes charity work rescuing orphaned and neglected children. It notes 116000 admissions, a 500 strong family, and 25,000 meals daily, with ongoing needs for clothing boots and basic care. Christmas drives urge donations and outline how gifts feed and clothe youths through Barclays funded accounts.
An altered advertisement by Messrsne y Bros. urges drinking in hot weather with options to buy beverages at hotels and houses, indicating where drinks may be had.
Younghusband Limited notes a 4300 bale catalogue with strong Riverina representation and increasing clips from northern districts. Competition came from Japan, Home trade, local manufacturers, France, Germany, and Italy. Prices were steady except finer comebacks rising. top price 15d for OUY Thornfield line. Dennys Lascelles, Ltd reports 7500 bales sold with firm market overall and some price softness in better clips. Australia, Bradford, and Japan purchasers active. Commonwealth Wool Produce Co Ltd lists a good 2400 bale catalogue drawn from multiple districts.
A small attendance at the Inverergordon property of W White and Son observed well ordered plots with few weeds. Brigadier Bourchier and Drentice praised the displays as among the best in the state. Departmental trials at Waaia since 1926 were expanded to a red loam site with fortified plots replicated to improve yield comparisons. Nine varieties including Ghurka and Ranee were tested, with notes on milling quality, drought resistance, and disease, plus advice on fertiliser use and smut control.
Dr Prentice seconded a motion of thanks to the ladies for the splendid repast and catering that enhanced the day. Mr Forster received praise for his address while Mr White and his son were thanked for the plots. Dr Smythe proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies as Brigadier Bourchier presided, and the proceedings closed.
NUMURRAH H O NATHALIA PICOLA COBRAM KATAMA AND STRATHMERTON TRUST MONEYS TO LEND AT LOWEST RATES Sworn Valuations Made Local Agents For Dodge Bros 6 and 8 cylinder Motor Cars and Graham Bros Trucks The Commercial Union Assurance Co The Trustees Executors and Agency The Orient Line of Steamers Cuming Smith and Co s Sheep Dip The Australian Estates and Mortgage Co Ltd December
An advertisement listing agents for various agricultural suppliers and multiple upcoming sales and auctions in Numurkah Strathmerton Cobram and Katamatite. Entries include stock sales at Numurkah Campbell Kilpatrick McNamara and others, township property sale, unreserved furniture sale, pig and poultry sale, and a catalog of land and livestock for sale with sworn valuations.
An extensive classifieds notice lists stock saleyards at Numurkah and nearby towns including Shepparton Tatura and Strathmerton. It advertises cattle calves sheep and farm goods with sales dates and locations, alongside bank and insurance sponsors and land sale expertise. The notice emphasizes prompt settlements and lending services through Ballarat Banking Co Victoria Insurance Co and Perpetual Trustees.
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