Rainfall Averages Across Wheat Growing Period 1888 1929
The table shows district rainfall averages for 1888 to 1929. For the wheat growing period May to October the seventeen year average was 9.90 inches.
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1930
Page
3
The table shows district rainfall averages for 1888 to 1929. For the wheat growing period May to October the seventeen year average was 9.90 inches.
The Numurkah Golf Club held its annual event in ideal conditions with large entries and many visitors from Cobram Nathalia Tocumwal Dookie Nagambie Wangarhu and Mooroopna. H. S. Rose of Mooroopna posted a 36 hole scratch score of 150 while G. Flack of Numurkah won the Men’s Stroke Handicap on Monday with a nett 64.
The Tungamah Shire Council held a Monday meeting with present councillors including Cra Jones and Wadeson. Discussions covered Unemployment Relief grants, road works, and requests to resign in a body, with motion to take no action carried unanimously.
Cr Kelly moved that no objection be offered to sale of road in Wag arandall applied for by Mr A Mc Loughlin. Carried. Cr Ford-tHbles to be filled to MrDonald's and thence west to channel. Cr Woods engineer to inspect boundary road between Lewis Bros and roads repaired near Almonds school. Cr Batey main road west of Payne's bridge to be loamed. Cr Whitty engineer to estimate probable cost of repairing Sampi son s bridge. Cr O'Connor 28 chains of forming between Frewin Murdock and Ryan two sections. Cr Stokes road drag to work on east west road. Naring. Dr Oliver repairs to be effected to road at Gawne s near Waggarandall school.
The Tungamah Water Trust met at council close with Cum Batey presiding. State Rivers Commission agreed to transfer capital liability to £1200 and assist the trust in Katandra and North Shepparton irrigation districts. Numurkah Trust reported Gribben's bore filled and a pipe crossing unnecessary. District engineer referred Wild Dog Creek weir breach to the trust. Windmill charges to be set by September conference. ranger to report number of windmills in use.
Dame Fashion draws inspiration from Grecian mode for new evening gowns. Katheryn Crawford models a chic design in white chiffon with a full flared skirt, crystal beading bands, and a short ermine wrap with circular flounce and collar.
Marion Shilling wears a violet flowered chiffon frock with puff sleeves and high waist in Shadow of the Law. The ankle length gown features a three flounced skirt and is paired with a violet velvet wrap lined with chiffon. William Powell co stars in the film.
The belted beret rises in fashion as Morg an and Olive Borden display forehead revealing styles in Wild Gesc ia Lion. Miss Brian wears a black velvet chateau with ornament while Miss Borden sports a blue and white belting beret in Jack Oakes first starring talkie.
This brief notes a first bid for a product named Weeds Great Peppermint Cure aimed at treating coughs colds and influenza. Details cover the bid amount and potential seller, with emphasis on the brand and therapeutic use.
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