Numurkah District Land Names and Early Pioneers
In the Numurkah district historical notes describe pioneer selectors near Nu and South Numurkah. Meiklejohn, Waller, Breson Meeken and others acquired land pre-1875, with Melville of Melville Street linked to the bridge area. A noted figure, Melville, faced legal trouble over land watering claims and disappeared. The piece outlines the 1870s process for 320 acre leases under Section 19, including survey, licensing, fencing, cultivation, improvements, and eventual Crown grants after lease terms and rent fulfillments.
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Nuol
Vargus
Ent
Rigin
Alex
Meiklejohn
Low Creek
Jas
Numurkah
Baul
Board of Enquiry
Melville
New
Wily
Pau
Ant
Benallahia
Numurkahites Association Compiled in Melbourne
Compiled by Bruce Tunnock, President Numurkahites' Association in Melbourne. The note indicates organizational leadership and a formal compilation effort by the association’s head in Australia.
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Bruce Tunnock
Numurkahites’ Associa
If he's moving camp soon don't add to his hazards by telling any one
A terse instruction warns against informing others about an imminent camp move to avoid increasing risks or danger. The note emphasizes discretion and secrecy regarding the relocation.
Troop Movement Warning Message Emerges
A terse note warns against assigning blame for troop movements and cautions not to accuse the speaker of talking. It emphasizes accountability and shields the author from being blamed for sharing information.
Wool Appraisements Reported for Geelong Sale
Dennys Lascelles Limited reports a series of wool appraisements held in Geelong this week with about 5000 bales mainly from western Victoria and southeast South Australia. Merino fleece quoted at 252d, sup f com 253d, comeback fleece 234d, pieces 171d, bellies 15d, lambs 193d. Proceeds due May 21 with a further series starting May 25.
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Dennys, Lascelles Limited
Geelong
Victoria
South Australia
Yea
Vegetable seed and fruit plant prices and varieties
Advertisement listing onions, cauliflowers, lemons, oranges, grapefruit and deciduous trees with post free and rail packing included. Creates price tiers for 100 1000 and 25 plus, highlighting Cronin seedless Lisbon lemons and Washington Navel oranges with various stock recommendations and per doz per 1000 figures.
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London
Eclipse
Veitch
Cronin
Lisbon
Ormond Plant Farm Pty Ltd Adverts Message
Ormond Plant Farm Pty Ltd sends a note on advertising aims telling buyers what is for sale why to buy costs and where to buy the goods. The statement emphasizes clear product presentation to attract potential customers.
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Ormond Plant Farm Pty. Ltd
Maryland and The Smiling Ghost at Town Hall
Walter Brennan Fay Bainter John Payne Brenda Joyce and Wayne Morris star in Maryland in Technicolor for general exhibition. The Smiling Ghost with Brenda Marshall Alexis Smith is listed as not suitable for general exhibition, described as a thrilling comedy mystery.
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Walter Brennan
Fay Bainter
John Payne
Brenda Joyce
Maryland
Wayne Morris, Brenda Marshall and
Alexis Smith
Hedy Lamarr Stars in Metro-Goldwyn Big Picture
A Metro-Goldwyn presented program features Hedy Lamarr Robert Young Fay Holden and Ruth Hussey in a film from John P. Marquard. The feature is part of a full supporting program with a big picture delivery.
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Hedy Lamarr
Robert Young
Fay Holden
Ruth Hussey
Metro-Goldwyn
John P. Marquard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Numurkah District
Treasury
Land Board
Benalla
Melbourne
Orange
Washington
Navel
Valencia
Lillimar Road
Ormond
E.9
Vic
Town Hall
H. M. Pulham
A. McPherson & Son Pty. Ltd
Numurkah & Cob
Guenther
Shamrock
Hamon
COLES
Garrard Maatseu
Remar
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