Numurkah Agricultural Society Adjourned Annual Meeting
The adjourned annual meeting of the Numurkah Agricultural Society was held with President MF W in the chair and a good attendance. Election results named F. M. Jefferies T. A. Mortis C. Hilliard J. C. Martin A. S. Marshall as elected to the Council. Correspondence noted a stallion inspection date set for July 19 at 10 am and the society’s appeal for an earlier date for next year. Debate covered judging fallows, crop competitions, and possible alterations to the needlework class. A condolence motion honored late member J. B. Fairless. Reports discussed wheat varieties and milling prospects with a NSW miller evaluating Victorian grain.
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Numurkah
MFW
Ballut
Central
Messrs
F. M. Jefferies
T. A. Mortis
C. Hilliard
J- C
Martin A. S. Matrshuall
Southern
FG. Moss
Thornton
J. D. Gait
H. Formi
Department of Agriculture
Melbourne
P. Tweddle
J. C. Thornton
Tyack
H. Formby
R. Adams
Formby
C. T. Trengrove
Council
Trengrove
J. Williams
Counel
Gates
W. Pren- Lion
New South Wales
Australia
Mil cm
Shire correspondence and council actions on road works and requests
A North-East Victoria council records several items. Seep From Allan Church seeks to cross a road with a telephone line and is approved. Boundary road works between Wright Sutherland Mooney and Sutherland are held over. Broken River Butter Factory asks winter travel permits to Yarrawonga. not yet decided. A Rexonians visit is acknowledged. A Vietori premier public holiday proposal is Received. A request to purchase a King’s Jubilee photograph is approved. Cemetery road repairs at Katamatite are to be reported. Various engineer reports call for tenders and further inspection including N and S roads Mills property and the boundary work near Sutherland Wright Katandra Cosgrove. Mooroopna Hospital notes discuss infectious disease costs. Municipalities urged to fund treatment and maintenance per Health Act. Winter crop guidance urged and a conference of councils planned. Engineering notes on N and S roads Mills property and other road sections require re-forming and formation. Shepparton Shire to do boundary work as no local contractor. Road dev ops approved for Yabba North Waggarandall and Dunbulbalane. Montmery channel work held for further info.
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Allan Church
Yabba North
Bourchier
Shire of Shasking
Shire Boundary Road
Wright and Sutherland
Mooney and Sutherland
Shepparton Council
Broken River
Benalla
Yarrawonga
Reso
Rexonians
Vietori
H. 8. Chauvel
Australian War Memorial Board of Management
Katamatite Cemetery ‘Trust
Mooroopna Hospital
British Medical Association
Son
Charities Board
Commission
East Ham
J. Daly
N. and S
Mills
Parish of
Ite
Graham
Dickie
Dickie and Vale
Dino and Mills
Naring
E. and W
Sutherland
Wright
Katandra
Cosgrove
Shepparton
Rishes
Katamati
Parnell
Dwyer
Yabba North Main Road
Waggarandall
Youanmite- Wanghau
Dunbulbalane
Montmery
Lake Rowan
Mont
Road maintenance request Between Tomlinson and Nelly area
Dr Barend Smythe urges Mr Torwin to move a crossing between Tomlinson and Nelly bulbalane and to repair the road condition. If ignored engineers may force work on adjacent properties Gleeson area. State Rivers and Water Supply Commission asked to gravel cromings between Hodge and Fodge and between Hodge and Young on the Katandra road. Drs Kelly and Cow attend at Seuss sass ace warsenson sect grave acsresrcaet akbar cana rete.
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Barend Smythe Mares
Torwin
Tomlinson
Nelly
Bulbalane
Alo
Gleeson Aye
Batey
Teagoe
State Rivers and Water Suey Commission
Hodge
Young
Katandra
Drs Kelly
Cow Wate
Seuss Sass
Garden Notes on Planting Trees and Shrubs for Shelter
UB J W Robinson advises early winter planting of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs to establish roots before dry next summer. For wind shelter, poplars such as Lombardy and spreading poplar work well with Lilly-pilly as inner row. plant distances 10 to 15 feet. Emphasizes initial low cost and long-term value of garden trees and citrus fruit plantings.
Garden Advice on Onion Varieties and Spring Planting
The article discusses planting times and care for onions notably Alisa Craig and a cFadorless onion, advises lifting Jerusalem artichokes now and storing tubers in dry sand, and outlines mulch and soil practices. It also covers globe artichokes, mustards, and sowing beans peas kohlrabi lettuce parsley spinach and other vegetables with handling tips for best yields.
City Boys to See Country Clever Youngs Entertain
Members of the Young Australia League musical department known as the White Minstrels are due to appear in Numurkah on Friday May 24. The League aims to build city country understanding and offers city boys a chance to learn country life. The 100 member musical group has trained under Courtney Ford and George Bromley and has performed in Melbourne venues and on national radio.
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Young Australia League
White Minstrels
Numurkah
League
Courtney Ford
George Bromley
Pollard
Lilliputians
Regent
Palais
Melbourne
Slo
Mechanics’ Hall
B. ‘Cohen
Anzac Day features and global tales in Hedwell press issue
A long illustrated Australia Daily style piece previews Hats field’s Black Waterlily and notes debut of Joseph McCord romance serial, with staff writers Catherine Shepherd Tan Mudie and others. It highlights Anzac Day special articles by C Bean and war-time notes, plus Mrs Paterson cover design. Also mentions Weldon’s Ladies Journal formats and a Great Peppermint Cure for coughs.
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Ustralian Journal
William Hatsfield
Thes
Aurthor
Catherine Shepherd
Tan Mudie
Myra Morris
Cuthebert Allison
New Zealand
Cam Woodford
Elizabeth Powell
Fo Stewart Gee
Rex Grayson
Jim McCarten
Mr C. Bean
Weldon
Julia Cairns
Backache Keeps Woman Awake in Castelane Scenario
A fragment describes a woman kept awake by backache in Castelane. The text hints at suppressed pain and personal struggle, noting only she can understand the ache and its impact on her nights. The snippet offers little context or verifiable details.
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Castelane
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