Red Tape At Numurkah Grub Report Sparks Debate
A Numurkah A and P Society meeting revealed friction over public department red tape in addressing grain grub infestations. Entomologist Mr French inspected crops with local officials but refused to advise without reporting to higher authorities, delaying guidance to affected farmers.
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Numurkah A. and P. Society
F. Thornton
G. Fowler
J. S. MacKenzie
Messra Yarwood
Young
C. Gillespie
French
Mullett
Fowler
MacKenzie
Department
Mr French
Furnishings and building supplies offered by Royal Stores
A customer visits The Royal Stores and reviews city prices vs. sale prices on furniture including 3-piece tapestry lounge suites, wicker and leather dining sets, blackwood bedroom pieces, and sideboards. Building materials listed include hardwoods, plaster sheets, cement, paints, locks, hinges, and plumbing fittings.
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Cheerio
HING CHINESE HERBALIST ACK TESTIMONIALS REPORT
A Chinese doctor trained in Canton and active at Sun To Hospital, Ack Hing, shares continued testimonials. He notes a seven month illness with a leg in plaster for five months, claiming prior treatment failed at several addresses including 78 McDougall Road and 18 Golden Gully. The fragmentary text dates to December 18 and July 96, with unclear context.
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Canton
Sun
Plaster of Paris
Leader of Numurkah News Proclaims Local Duty
Published every Wednesday at Numurkah Victoria the Leader invites letters and paragraphs on district functions of which they have no knowledge Social items are welcome to reflect the district life and events in the paper
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Numurkah
Victoria
Goudlurn Valley Association Forms Proposals and Golf Winners
The Goudlurn Valley Association outlines a proposal and reports on a nine hole stroke handicap trophy event won by Miss J McGuffie in the A section and Miss M Pearson in the B section. The calendar notes Canadian foursomes results with W Dudley and C Scott winning the men's, and Miss J McGuffie and Miss J Coxon top for the ladies.
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W. A. Campbell
J. McGuffie
W. Dudley
C. Scott
J. Coxon
Electricity for the Farm What Premiers Promised
An editorial argues rural electification lags urban power access and urges Australia to lead in power development. Premiers Conference notes that population clustering in cities hurts rural towns and farming, with Tasmania Victoria and New South Wales expanding schemes. The piece stresses regional challenges, calls for national action, and warns that current plans require orderly reforms.
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Australia
Federal Country Party
Europe
Canada
Tasmania
Victoria
New South Wales
Conference of Goulburn Valley Golf Clubs Agrees on Handicaps
Delegates from Goulburn Valley golf clubs met in Mechanics Hall to set a uniform handicapping basis for inter club events. The scheme ties to the Victorian Golf Association scratch score with caps of 27 for men and 26 for women, and requires open tourney handicaps to be club certified. A Sept meeting to form a district association was planned, Numurkah club to finalize arrangements.
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Goulburn Valley
Goulburn Valley District Association
Numurkah Club
W. L. Moss
Printing Quality Ahead of Melville at Competitive Prices
The note claims superior printing capability with high quality output and affordability that can compare with Melville or the country. It asserts no printing task is beyond reach and promises strong performance and value.
Blind Entertainers Put On Wider, Brighter Show
A prominent fundraiser by the Association for the Advancement of the Blind features the original blind entertainers and a brass program at Mechanics Hall on Thursday July 18. The troupe includes Norman Leslie, Fred Tilley, Maya Cle Aspinall, Ernest Preston, Ivy Williams, Josie Kean, and others. The association funds aged and infirm blind residents across Victoria through homes and hostels and operates branches statewide with performances planned in several towns.
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Association For the Advancement of the Blind
Mechanics’ Hall
Norman Leslie
Fred Tilley
Basso
Maya Cle Aspinall
Ernest Preston
Ivy Williams
Josie Kean
Ton Association
Mays Street
Brighton Head
Bennet Street
Lene Gully
Bendigo
the Avenue
Windsor
Lara Street
South Yarra
Biinal
Gisseiuto Inite
Victoria
Woghnu
Taliygar Ioena
Strathmert
Aged Colonel Turns Cheery on Purchase Day
A limerick notes an aged colonel who mellowed after buying the journes. A seventieth birthday marks a milestone with Dr D G Jones as tire proprietor and Thomas Strode as printer. Wyse estate changes hands with J W Wyse taking charge before ownership transfers.
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D. G. Jones
Thomas Strode
J. W. HH. Wyse
Charee
Wyse
Fine Community Ships A Fine Example Of Car Rit
A report describes a fine example of car exhibit along with voluntary participation. It notes eight miles of roadway and workers present, mentioning Mr Sheli Shine Coume joining the effort and the overall community involvement in the event.
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Sheli Shine Coume
Unceasing Misery from Kidney Trouble Prompts Remedy
Chronic sufferers report ongoing pain backache and urinary issues with little sleep. The ad urges using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, citing a testimonial from John Norman of Nathalia who claims the pills cured his back pain and restored energy.
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Dean
John Norman
Creek Front
Nathalia
Doan
Terriby
Proprie
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M. Ball
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Kinnaird
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