Rainfall Averages for District 1888 1928 and Wheat Period
The table shows the district rainfall average from 1888 to 1928 at 16.54 inches. It also notes the average for the wheat growing period May to October over the same years as 10.1 inches.
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1929
Page
4
Learn To Swim Drive Promotes Drowning Prevention
A statewide effort titled Learn To Swim is launched to curb drowning in Victoria. The Herald reports last year nearly 5,000 adults and children learned to swim through volunteer instructors supporting the campaign. Police stated 20 fewer drowning deaths during the drive versus the previous year. Lord Mayor Dr H. S. Lusten and Education Director Mr Hacentson welcomed the campaign, urging all families to participate.
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Victoria
Herald
Heald
H. S. Luston
Ehreetor of Education
Hacent
Leonsidler
Mayer
Jenny
Beauvenaie
Tdiorts
Peretinding
Astuli
Sefery Otd
Mayers
Dookie Agricultural College November Report Cites Rain and Yields
Principal A C Drevermann reports November rainfall of 122 points in Dookie with cool weather boosting cereal crops though pastures unchanged. Yearly total 1415 points vs 2215 prior year. wheat crop prospects strong with 420 acres yielding 3500-4000 bags. Sunrise oats produce 12-13 bags per acre. Cape barley harvest awaited for pig feed. hay and storage totals around 320 tons and 130 ton stack completed with similar one near completion. several mouse-proof frames added. overall feed and stock addressed amid unsettled harvest conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dookie Agricultural College
A. C. Drevermann
Making Al Citizens Appeal for Dr Barnardo's Homes
An illustrated booklet from Dr Barnardo's Homes highlights the work and impact of the charity since its inception. It notes 1836 children placed out as self-reliant citizens, 24 000 meals daily, and ongoing need for support as Christmas nears. Donations fund feeding destitute children and training over 30 000 young people in British Dominions.
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Pan Orphan de Yeer
Sr Barnardo
Manny
Barnerda
Bernardo
Do'a
Dominions
Dr Barnardo's Homes
Barclay’s Bank Ludace
Barnardo
Tiomes
Stepney Causeway
London
E.J
England
Presbyterian Church Notices from Numurkah and Vicinity
Brief church notices list ministers and locations including Numurkah Waain Yarraweyrhof Goldsmith Strathmore and Bunbartha with references to Rev Sharpe Rev Patterson Rev Fletcher and Rev W Tex, noting services and communion dates alongside local parish members and conduct.
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Presbyterian
Willyonse
Bunbartha
Mr Watters
Pekarte Church of Brigletiet
Adens Naa
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