District News Naring West School Annual Report Night
Country correspondents describe a district event at Naring West with a decorated hall and a tree for prizes. students performed nursery rhymes and recitations as part of a yearly programme led by Miss Burbery and a school committee, noting grades and top pupil Mary Harris.
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Naringe West
He Fencher
Fooobam
Lair Marte
Geoff Hendy
Vissiers
Jutrle Bugte
Tye Lullabaen
von Hendy
Rau Laure
Mary Harris
Seloct
Weis Thomas
Nowngi
Newmarket Sheep Sale 1933 Record Marked by Congestion
The Newmarket fat sheep sale of 1933 drew crowds and congestion with high activity. Sellers noted better prices and strong demand, though some regions showed comparative softness and supply pressures. The market closed with buyers cautious but optimistic about future runs, and locals described the day as a standout in turnout and volume.
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Newmarket
Sammy
A Path to World Peace Through Economic Reform
The piece argues that wars fueled by sensational journalism and economic warfare threaten global stability. It advocates state subsidies for independent news to curb sensationalism and calls for a complete reorganization of political and economic systems. Nations must abandon economic warfare and embrace shared resources to prevent future conflicts.
Chemical bands aid codlin moth control in Tepe Gul pears
A Pacific Rural Press method describes preparing corrugated paper bands treated with benz napthol and red engine oil to deter codlin moths. The process, developed after five years of testing, involves dipping paper rolls in a hot oil napthal mix, drying, and applying the treated bands year round with caution due to flammable fumes and skin exposure risks.
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America
Tne
Pacific Rural Press
Wheat Experiments by Mortimer on Strathmerton Plots
Mr John Mortimer and his father have long tested wheat varieties on fallow plots at Strathmerton to compare soil effects with Waaia plots. Trials used 60 lbs seed and 60 lbs manure, sown May 4 5, with Drilling and cultivation through October to April. Varieties produced differing yields, Free Gallipoli, Gharka, Old Ranee, Ranee 4H, Mogula, and Werribee, ranging from 27 to 38 bushels per acre, with five plots averaging 28 1/5 bushels and the overall best around 24 busheles to the acre in the society crop and fallow competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mortimer
J. 8. Mortimer
Strathmerton
The
Agricultural Society
John Fowler
Waaia
Mortimer
Gallipoli
Ghurka
Gharka
Ranee
Mogula New Werribee
Purging the Rolls on Share Farming Enrolment Debate
Yarrawonga council debated whether share farmers can enrol on voters rolls under Local Government Act 1928. The Municipal Association advised the share farmer is the occupier and liable for rates, thus eligible if meeting requirements. Questions on long-term agreements and residency were discussed, with Cr Dufty backing the association guidance.
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Yarrawonga
Municipal Association
Shire of
Lowan
Association
Cr Dufty
Cr Maguire
Cr Duffy
Cr Reilly
As-t
Yee
Aries Moe Wardall
Wisse Sugamd
Kart
Ilshimkum
Berlin
United States
Pri
Cate
Vu Bo
Crystal sale invitation with dated pricing and items
An advertisement inviting readers to inspect a large assortment of high quality crystal at moderate prices. It lists vessels from March 9 to 37/6 and dishes and salad bowls priced at 4/- and 25/ respectively.
Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette McDonald in One Hour With You
On Saturday December 23 Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette McDonald headline a talking picture screening. The program promises light comedy and musical numbers as the stars charm the audience in this classic film event.
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Maurice Chevalier
Jeanette McDonald
Preventing War and the Dangerous Delusion of Patriotism
A distorted wartime essay argues against blind national pride. It urges honesty in schools to resist slogans like My country right or wrong and warns that fostering such views degrades citizens ethically.
Trust Money to Lend and Stock Auctions Across Narural Regions
Numurkah Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite Strathmerton trusts offer loans at low rates with sworn valuations. Listings show stock and station agents in Numurkah and Cobram, auction schedules for pigs, poultry, and cattle across January and February, and connections to multiple firms including Ronaldson Bros tractors and Cooper's Sheep Dip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkal
Cobram
Numurkah
Kilpatrick and Co
McNamara & Co
Campbell and Co
Nathalia
Numurkah Pig
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District News
Naring West
Share Farmers
This
F. A. Guenther
A. O. Dunne
Hannaford
Mundoona
P.O
Bho
Chan Freeh
Armin
Y. Bruce
Paramount
Esther Ralston
Conrad Veidt
Rome Express
Sydney Howard
Joan Maude
King
Joseph Schildkraut
Dorothy Bouchier
Asbed
Ednarest
Herbert Marshall
Edgar Wallace
Xmas
Champion OF Bargains
H. Jacobson
Farmers’ Arms Hotel
Dutarial
J. McNamara & Co
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Pty. Ltd
Picola
Collins Street
Ronaldson Bros. Tractors
Tippett
Shearer
Carson Graham Bros
Commercial Union Assurance
Trustees Executors and Agency Co
Oriant
Cuming Smith and Co
Victoria
N.S.W
Numurkah Stock Sale
J. McNamara & Co. Auctioneers
Shepparton
Nemirka Pyawe
Viek and Cot
Pat Tay
Fa Westral
W. A. McTaggart
Nathalia Stock Sale
W. Hore
Numurkah Pig and Poultry Sale
Ballirat Banking Co
Ballarat Trusters
Foors and Ageney Co
Exore
Avon
Australie
National Insurance Co of NZ Ltd
Save Stock
Fencine P_& O
White Star
Aberdeen
Francis Rove and Co
Cooper
F. Nesbit
Picola District
A. R. Wadeson
Marn Strery
Mineriat
Steck
Melbourne
DODGE
Imai
FISY
J. McNamara and CO
Nathatla
Poola
Katunga
Wangbau
Dunbulbalane
Youramite
Naring
John McNamara and CO. Pty. Ltd
Collins St
Consianers
Fisk Radiolette
Les
Rhino Vineyard Cosgrove
Barzen
Prva Exchange
Ceylon
Orient Line Ee Ee
R. J. Russell
Malvern Star
Welch Perrin Co
Eric Welch
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