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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1931
Page
1
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Nathalia Agricultural Society held its monthly meeting with President Mr Fairman presiding. The Goulburn Valley Agricultural Societies Association was criticised for failing to justify its existence and the society resolved to not affiliate. The Nathalia show was set for Wednesday October 14 with committees named to prepare prize lists and finances. The stallion parade is planned for July 28 with a 2 pm start. Mr Leaf flagged future discussion on land tax valuations for a uniform system.
A vintage remedy advertisement urges attention to kidney health and warns of backache and urinary symptoms. It promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as time tested, featuring a testimonial from Mrs J Adams of Nathalia claiming relief and lasting cure twelve years later.
In Nathalia Court of Petty Sessions Magistrate McDonald dealt with several cases. Liventing Inspector Grove versus Gori on Leonard McMillan for opening bar during prohibited hours and serving after 6 pm. Fines total £5 for bar door open, £2 for allowing patrons, £10 for serving during prohibited hours plus £1 6/8 costs. Others fined included men seen in bar, licensees Mrs Waugh for having men on premises during prohibited hours, and Faustie Cecchoni and Antonio Piastre for being on premises. Health officer Sleeman fined £6 with £2 8/6 costs for dirty slaughter yard at Picola. Additional fines for cigarette sales to a minor and for failing to return statistical schedules by James Spence.
A sweeping claim promotes a home cough remedy using a two-shilling bottle of concentrated Heenzo mixed with sweetened water. The ad promises a cost saving versus eight bottles of commercial mix and asserts rapid throat relief, chest easing, and cure for coughs colds and influenza for Australian households.
The principal notes 448 points of rain this month, total year rainfall 1637. Soil is saturated and much land is waterlogged hindering field work. Wheat area now 4133 acres with varieties listed. 143 acres sown this month. Oats 400 acres growing well, barley to be sown for piggery. Livestock include 601 sheep, 126 cattle, 12 pigs. lambing continues, foot problems and foggy weather affect flocks. one Ayrshire cow yields 435 lb milk in 276 days with butterfat 68.54 lb, milk fever reduced output.
A terse note lists items described as seldments from 21 to 30, marked as good and reliable. The geringe phrasing suggests cataloging of small lots or numbers within a marginal collection. No further context or dates are provided.
A brief note records prompt orders from the countryside at Ring Numurkah, detailing swift reception of items and orderly handling by local vendors. The entry highlights efficient service and orderly distribution to rural customers.
An old advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a first aid remedy for coughs colds and influenza. It markets peppermint based relief claiming quick soothing effects and broad protection against common illnesses. The text emphasizes household use and affordability for families.
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