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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
3
The writer travels from Bufftown toward Elgin passing peat bogs and distilleries, describes Scottish highland scenery, towns like Elgin and Forres, landmarks, and a visit to Mr. Ferguson’s stud farm. He details the Elgin cathedral, local architecture, and a horse-sale visit with boxes, yearlings, and prices, noting the care and business of horse breeding and sale practices.
Fragmentary account from Inverness mentioning cattle prices and drovers, with observations on land quality near Nairn. Describes views across the Roas Shire and Firth of Moray toward Castle, Stewart, and Comantry. Notes several high hills such as Old Ail and Strathrean Hill, remarking that they seem grassy rather than heathered.
The Numú Agricultural Society held a meeting to mourn the death of Mr Newell Sutcliffe a leading member and former vice president. The president Mr R Adams moved a sympathy letter and a minute of appreciation be placed on the books. The motion was carried amid expressions of loss and gratitude from several officers and members.
The Numurkal Agricultural Society invites farmers and sons to August 1 to 11 sessions. First week covers wheat farming tools soil analysis and machinery with tractor demos. Second week focuses on stock breeding judging sheep wool dipping pig raising and veterinary first aid. Fees £3 full term including board.
Northern Riverina sale notices announce a July 11 event at Urbana with 35 prime bullocks from Aratula Station for unre ceived sale in lots. horses, pigs, poultry listed. July 25 Campbell & Co, Mgh Amara & Co, J Kennedy & Co advertise entries of horses, cattle, sheep and other stock with buyers’ convenience and branch office pickups.
Fred G Sleep offers unreserved sale of mousehold furniture from Harry Jennings estate Numurkah leaving the district. Prime fat cattle, seagrass furniture, dining suite, maple bedroom set, curtains, pictures and household items listed. Auction follows July 1 at 2 p m sharp. Frontage details and roanings occupancy noted.
Sale of Crown lands in fee simple to be held at the Court House on Friday July 21 1922 at 2 pm. Parcels include Katamatite Muckatah Koonoomoo Yarroweyah areas with upset prices per lot or acre, survey fees, and deposit terms. Plans and information available from Lands Office Melbourne or local land office. D B Oman commissioner of Crown Lands and Survey.
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