Cyclone Impacts Katamatite Farms Amid Rain Revival
A Saturday cyclone swept across Katamatite affecting farmers W Learmonth W Barfield R Gillespie and J Collery. Trees uprooted posts scattered and a football party was bogged while a road car avoided debris. Post-drought rains have brought 280 points this month and farmers seek a fortnights of warm weather to finish sowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. Learmonth
W. Barfield
R. Gillespie
J. Collery
Katamatite
Barooga Station and changes in land ownership
Over recent weeks 103 points of rain were recorded aiding crop prospects and seed for sheep. NSW Government bought the Barooga Station balance of 4600 acres, part of an original 186000 acre holding extending near Finley, Berrigan, Tocumwal, and Murray River. History traces owners Hallisy, McFarland, Manifold, Palmer, and Boyd with Dr Kreeck involved in a government transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W
A.J. Munleavy
Melbourne
My Krocck
Pairfield
Barog Station
Barooga
Finley
Berrigan
Murray
Baronga
Tocumwal
Hallis Vy
Patrick McFarland
Messrs
Nathalia town growth and efforts to keep music local
Last week Nathalia saw continued rain totals and ongoing construction activity signaling faith in the town’s future. The Back to Nathalia group urged supporting local ensembles to curb about £100 yearly payments for outside dance bands, highlighting local clubs and plans for the Public Hall, Ice Council, Baby Health Centre, and cottages under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalie
Ice Council
S. Gundry
S. Bursill
Ken Tobias
Nathalia
Nathalis
Ehemper
Why wait to advertise in a changing world
Questioning why leaders like Marconi Ford Ben and Edison promoted ads before demand. The text asks why hesitation exists in adopting advertising when innovation and public interest already push progress. It frames advertising as a proactive step fueling growth.
Port Melbourne Wedding At St Joseph’s Church
Dorothy Frances, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Harelman of Kynham, wed Albert Edward Butler of Nathalia at St Joseph’s Catholic Church Port Melbourne on Saturday June 18 at 2 o clock. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Father Havekey with Miss Pergy Reilly as bridesmaid and Mr Stanley Gregson as best man. The reception followed at a Port Melbourne cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Port Melbourne
Dorothy Frances
William Harelman
Kynham
Albert Edward
Bert
Mra H. Butler
Nathalia
Pergy Reilly
St. Kilds
Stanley Gregson
Father Havekey
Rentetu
Local Option debate questioned by Numurkah writer
Charles Owens of Numurkah argues against local option and anti prohibition polls. He cites licensing fund costs, publicans' losses, and potential economic harm if licenses are abolished, urging voters to consider financial and social impacts before Oct 8.
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Sir
Police
Licensing Board and Licensing Court
Hull
New Zealand
Barwon
Brighton
Borwondara
Kew
Oakleigh
Nunawading
Polwarth
Goulburn Valley
Shepparton
Katamatite
Pulburn
Numurkah
Concluion
Charles Owens Grey
Monthly Medal Triumph By H A Lee At Club
The taka show improvement after rains and members expect a lively remainder of the season. Monthly Medal results list H A Lee 65 and several others with scores from 67 to 72. Nett scores and aggregates highlight J B Mall P Kiellerup C J Rage and Geo Patterson, with Stableford play noting a playoff win by W Dudley over F Kiellerup. Averages for Les Belt’s trophy feature J B Hall W McDonald F Kiellerup and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hla. Lee
C. J. Rese
Geo. Patterson
FP. J. Webster
J.D. McGregor
W. C. Shaw
Wilson
B. Pavey
C. Campbell
C. J. Rage
W.S. Wilson
F. J. Webster
F. Kiellerup
J.B. Hall
Stableford
P. Devine
J. Rage
J. D. McGregor
C. A. Campbell
F. T. Clark
J. H. Bitcon
W. B. Curtis
T. D. Asher
G. Lindsay
Nathalia Pennant Match at Numurkah Next Saturday
Nathalia pennant team will visit Numurkah next Saturday with lineup C I Ragg J Bacon J 5 Daughters T Clark V S Wilson emergencies F J Webster and W C Shaw listed for the local side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalia
Numurkah
C. I. Ragg
J. Bacon
T. Clark
V S. Wilson
Webster
W. C. Shaw
Dudley Wins Eddy Cup Amid Wet Rounds At Club
An 18 hole handicap stroke event ran with the pennant match as 27 entered the M A Eddy cup. The first round was tight but rain ruined the second, causing many withdrawals. Winner W Dudley finished 68 73 for 141 while runner up F J Webster posted 71 71 for 142.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dudley
F. J. Webster
Golf Club Monthly Medal and Eclectic Scores Report
Monthly Medal results list associates and scores for many members led by Miss G Greig with 165 gross and 141 nett. Eclectic competition ties include Miss M Nedwell and Miss G Greig near 29 and 27 through June, with several 30s and 34s among Mrs Devine and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Greig
Mew West
Greig
R. Brenson
G. Sunderland
J. Greig
R. Cohen
West
J. Williams
M. Treacy
E. Hawkins
Needle Pendulum Test Sparks Prolific Curiosity
A strange craze spreads as threaded needles are used to guess a person’s sex. Pendulum swings over a man’s hand circle above a woman, with workers in coffee rooms offices shops and streets adopting the method. The improvised test, dubbed egg ES shei, gains attention as society watches for accuracy.
Oil from grape stones hailed as new alchemy feat
Berlin reports London says German labs have turned grape stones and skins into commercial oil, with over 40 000 litres produced this year and potential for 1 000 000 litres annually as methods improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Times
London
Rhineland
Federal Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory
Mr McEwen
House of Representatives
Sydney
Sweden
Wirth
Darling Point
Queensland
Mole
Halifax
Ve’ League
New South Wales
E. Thornhill
Jontranto
Royal Philatelic Society
Post Office
Ceylon
Trincomalie
Gentle Soothe Milkman Faces Grumbling Customer
A dairy tradesman explains to a new milkman how to handle a troublesome customer at No 75. He notes eggs were reportedly stale and recounts a humorous tale of a special cow fed on peaches and pineapples. The exchange ends with the lady’s subdued reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid
Marconigraph
Halderney
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District News
Cobram
Marconi
Henry Ford
Ben
Thoes
Apreerien
H. A. Lee
Mr. Williams
M. Tretey
George Williams
Australian Jockey Club
Yeall
City Club
Williams
A.J.C
City Sporting Club
Kyaikasan
Rangoon
Rockdale Council
Ranmsgate
Coun
USA
Courlinn Street
Matiweree, C.1
Flampel Cuuke
Carrel
A. M. Nicolson
Rumurkah
Victoria
Counter Docket Books
Job Printing Department
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