Rainfall Averages For District 1888 to 1c
The table shows average district rainfall for 1888 to 1c periods at 16.68 inches. For the wheat-growing May to October period, the average is 67 inches.
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1928
Page
3
The table shows average district rainfall for 1888 to 1c periods at 16.68 inches. For the wheat-growing May to October period, the average is 67 inches.
Owing to the fishing season rush the Numurkah and District Sporting Club adjourned its annual meeting to Tuesday night, December 11, at the Shire Hall. The secretary reported a credit balance of £20 16s 1d and full payment by attending competitors amid ongoing fundraising by local businesspeople. President A McPherson praised the first venture, noted outside help, and pledged improvements for the show grounds. A sub-committee was named to handle next meeting details, with Eight Hours Day March 18 proposed as the date for the adjourned gathering.
In Geelong Mr H G French Ford Motor Co Australia GM notes Canadian plant now tops all Ford factories in output. Demand for new cars is immense with upward price trends across the industry. He cites Canada's prosperity from metal and mineral resources and laments Australia’s overseas publicity focusing on strikes and borrowing rather than growth of people and industry.
Fresh fish including blue cod and small good varieties drew buyers at the Shetland market. The report highlights diverse catches and steady demand as traders offered local seafood to shoppers.
Australian political note lauds Bruce Page Government for non party leadership, cooperation with states and industry. Highlights reforms including road and migration loans, steady expansion, and a slogan of less waste more wages in national development. Calls for continued unity and cooperation between governments, workers, and employers.
Melbourne wool sales show 5900 bales offered in fifth sale of the season with Riverina lots and merino varieties. Merino market fluctuated slightly with some easier buys. skirtings sold at full rates amid strong competition. Comebacks and crossbreds improved to near season high. next sale set for December 11. Top price 28 1d for WBB Elliot Imatta. Dalgety report notes 4700 bales catalogued with Riverina and Victorian merino, comeback and cross bred lines. wool bulky yet sound, some overlong lengths limiting certain manufacturing uses. demand subdued by Russia absence, but overall keen trade.
Classified notice stating sale of scribbling pads, 100 sheets each with stiff backs, price sixpence, phrased as a local office sale with terse terms. Contains readable details but unclear source origin.
A local tailoring business announces it is continuing operations and now accepting orders. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed with full workmanship and prompt service.
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