What Happened Thirty Years Ago in Numurkah District
Historical notes from the Numurkah district recount local recognitions and births in the town’s past. Master Frank Webster earns a postal promotion. Fred Cook joins the Australian Navy after a large exams. district residents celebrate Dr P D K O Hanion with gifts for his punt project. The death of farmer Patrick Larkin is noted. Trooper A V Clarkson returns. Dave Coghill loses a leg in war and is welcomed with a gold medal. Local figures dispute council spending on a dinner. debates over charity car donations. children joke about Kaiser Bill. citizens urge prayer and solidarity. The Water Trust warns against nude bathing and water use during prohibited hours.
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Frank Webster
Alex Webster
Fred Cook
Harry Cook
Mra Cook
Victoria
Yambuna Punt
P. D. K. O'Han
Kaiser Bill
Santa Claus
John
Santa
Jo Kerr
Kaiser
Numurkah
Water Trust
Seasonal Gardening Tips for Planting Dalina and Chrysanthemums
The article advises timing for planting dalina and chrysanthemums across districts. It recommends strong green plants for rapid growth now to January, or late December for flowering by March in warm areas. It notes suckers are inferior to pot-grown plants and stresses watering and mulching, with extra guidance on lemon trees benefiting from summer watering.
Garden clipping and bulb care tips for late season beds
The article advises trimming Genistas to prevent seed formation and promote flowering. It suggests lifting bulbs like tulips and ranunculus as foliage dies, notes Narcissus lifting is needed only every few years, and emphasizes frequent shallow watering for lawns. It also mentions soil moisture and sprinklers, promising more garden tips next week.
Telegraph Hotel Welcomes New Management
The Telegraph Hotel at Nu Murrah is now under H. E. DeAbel formerly of Tecumwal. The dining room will be staffed by an experienced chef and meals will be a feature with top bedroom accommodation. The bar will stock the best and Bert DeAbel is the licensee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Telegraph
Numurrah
H. E. DeAbel
Técumwal
H. E
Bert) Deabel
Useful Gifts For Home Shoppers In Wide Gift Range
The advertisement highlights silk ties, suit cases in various sizes, solid leather bowls, a 4 bowl bag, men's sports coats and trousers in multiple sizes and colors, Worsted cloth trousers, and useful household gifts including electric irons desk lamps fans toasters silverware clocks thermos flasks mantels and receivers.
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William Johns Optical Service
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