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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1927
Page
1
In Numurkah and Nathalia wheat shows rising yields as fallow and crop competitions influence farming methods. Younger farmers spearhead trials with older growers’ families joining. J Fowler of Wania plots notes yields improving from five to seven to around twenty bushels, aided by July ploughing, spring-tooth harrowing, and Federation wheat variety focus.
The article reviews the potential of Gallipoli and Federation wheat varieties, noting Gallipoli produced the best crop (10 bags) in trials. It cites Mr Fuzzard and Mr Fowler with Nizam, praising improved yields due to better seed, field practices, and manure. An authority from Victoria, Mr J Mortimer, notes 1926 could mirror 1906 partial crop failure, while Yu district averages rise to about 18 bushels per acre, underscoring improvements and urging support for local agricultural society competitions.
The article reports Mr Finlay G. McLeod of Shepparton praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills after suffering kidney and back issues. He describes severe symptoms and weeks of incapacity before a bottle led to marked health improvement and eventual recovery, stating he would not be without the remedy.
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