Farewell Social Honors Strathmerton Leaders McNamara
A large farewell at Strathmerton Hall marked the departure of Constable W. and Mrs McNamara as the Strathmerton police station closes. Speakers praised their seven years of service to town and district, noting Mrs McNamara’s work with the infant welfare centre and public schools, and Mr McNamara’s fair yet firm official conduct across park, cricket and local bodies. The gathering included music, tributes and gifts, with First Constable Beames taking charge of the Strathmerton district and attendees expressing gratitude for their devoted community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathmerton Hall
George Willcox
Messrs
J and
T. Houlihan
R. Cox
J. Williams
W. Denson
M. Ryan
G. Crispin
Keith Morris
F. Hutchins
W. Williams
H. Griffin
A. Corvi
J. Reynoldson
May
Joan Cox
Willcox
H. Heal
R. Laidlaw
McNamara
Strathmerton
McNaied
McNama
McNamera
Bae
Sishes
Che Donrs
Mr Holt
Namara
Namurkah
Beech Forest
Strath
Merton
Strathmerton Police
Stoneman
Park and Cricket Club
Mia McNamara
Sim
Beames
Cobram
Barooga
Church Notices From Numurkah And Surrounding Parishes
Church notices list service times for Anglican and Presbyterian congregations in Numurkah and nearby towns. Rev. F. E. Haynes leads Numurkah services at 11 and 7, with other locations including Strathmerton, Reulkamaugh, Wain, Naring, and Marungi noted along with various ministers and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Numurkah
H.C
Tallyarooona West
Pesehna
Katenan
Strathmerton
Presbyterian—Numurkah
Deumanure
F. E. Haynes
Reulkamaugh
Council Notes On Public Works And Road Works
Tungamah Council debates subsidy for unemployment relief funds and approves concrete gutter and kerb works to be done by day labor under shire engineer. Councillors consider tree planting permits, public fontpath improvements, and road formation bids between Youanmite and Clarey areas with graveling and drainage under engineer’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Department
Council For
Emma McInnes
Cobram East
Mery A. Devenish
Ringwood
Shire
Beck Street
Katamatite
Clurey Bros
Youanmite
Clarey
Shiels
Creek Crossing
R. Chapman
Railway Department
Con
Skiwhls
G. Skinner
Milter
Wales
Linetag
Parnell’s
Katamatis
Urs Oliver and
Cowper
Jewell and Doherty
J. Quinn
Drs Oliver and
Batey
Missen
The Buried Frog of Claypan Echoes a Dry Season Scene
The text describes frogs surviving dry claypans by burrowing beneath the surface as mud dries. When water returns, the frogs emerge for a brief life under the sky. Aboriginal hunters later discover the dried mud holes and squeeze the frog for a mouthful of cold water, a stark image of scarcity.
Weeds' Great Peppermint Care for Respiratory Ailments
An aged advertorial promotes peppermint remedies for bronchial coughs colds and influenza like symptoms. It touts peppermint as a healing tonic and lists usage guidance, with a period tone and local health claims of relief.
Deciduous Trees for Upright Garden Use
Garden Notes outlines deciduous trees suited to compact tops and upright growth. It covers rowan, silver birch variants Betula Purpurea and Betula Laciniata, Judas tree Cereis siliquastrum, Koelreuteria paniculata, Ixburnum, Wisteria, English maples, and the festive autumn foliage trait. It also notes Gardeners should select varieties, manage pruning, and consider seasonality for color. Kitchen Garden section highlights fruit trees and small fruits like gooseberries, with pruning to keep centers open and protect from hot winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koelreuteria
Victoria
England
Rouse
Hoya Rimiensinns
Promins
Howells
Desirable rhubarb and vegetable varieties listed
The passage names best general cultivation varieties such as Green Gi ant, Whinham's Industry, Roaring Lion red, Early Yellow, Golden Lion and other types. It mentions plantings for rhubarb and strawberries, various vegetables including peas, cabbage, lettuce, radish, onions, and turnips, reflecting a period guide to gardens and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whinham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bitcon
Astor
W. F. Wall
Moore
A. R. Wadeson
Main Street
Union Trustees Exprs. & Agency Coy
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co
Melbourne
the Shamrock Hotel
D. P. Simpson
Australis
New Zealand
United Kingdom
France
U.B.A
the Star Bakery
J. W. Hodges
W. Bryceland
Undertaker
Melville Street
Numurlab
Farmers’ Arms Hotel
J. J. O'Connell
Tia Wako Arace
Mrs. W. McNamara
Laidlaw
Med
A. A. Stoneman
Tungamah
Cre
Mulquiney
Ryan
Lawrence
Oliver
Kelly
Teague
Gemmel
Mills
Christie
Mws
Daly
Callies
Hader
Inverenr
Barier
State Rivers and Water
Froggy Reservoir
J. W. Robinson
The
Ormond Plant Farm, Pty. Ltd
Coxon & Sons
V.al
Giemaller Noyal
Karswood “Poultry Spil A
Dward Williamson Nichols
Nichols
Chisai
Nichole
G A Elliott
FLA
Ramare
Vincent Wheatle
Collins Street
Cor
Market Street
Wyndham Street
Riverina
Perea
Sora
Are
Pera
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