Changes in education methods over last century praised
At Numurkah Chamber dinner Mr. M A Hogan head master of Numurkah High School outlined education changes over 100 years. He contrasted old forceful flogging methods with modern kinder teaching, urged support for the Children's Charter and reform in Victoria including class sizes and curriculum, and thanked Mr Hammon for the welcome.
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Numurkah Chamber of Commerce
Lynch
Farmer's Arms
M. A. Hogan
Numurkah H.E
L. Hamnon
Hogan
St. Augustine the First
St. Louis
France
John Milton
Cammidge
Sam Johnson
Tennyson
Thackeray
Eton
Nicholas Udall
Bushby
Westminster
John Keate
Sults
Gladstone
Neoate
Europe
America
Victoria
Bill Sykes
Bill
Ignes
Hlt
Children's Charter Movement
National Insurance Explained by Minister Casey
The minister outlined a simple National Insurance plan in which eligible workers join an approved society, receive a weekly stamp card, access medical care, and obtain sick pay and dependent child benefits. It covers widows, orphans, and a future old age pension with ongoing support for unemployment. He noted plans to extend to self employed later and invited public feedback.
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Cece
Telephone rental policy the P M G explains
Mr W L Moss sought relief for rural customers and received a letter from the Postmaster General responding on the rental scale for country telephone exchanges. It outlines base rents, unit-area charges, subsidies, and limits on new subscriber expenditure, with justification for lower rural rates and gradual increases as exchange size grows. The note stresses annual losses subsidizing cheap tariffs and efforts to extend service hours where feasible.
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Invergordon
W. L. Moss
J. McEwen
Interior
Moss
McEwen
P.M.G
Numurkah
Melbourne
Ser
Australia
Ordinary fist boot leces isol neongh goes rot
A fragmentary report notes routine incidents with unclear details. The readable words hint at minor city occurrences but lack names, places, dates, or outcomes to establish clear persons or organizations involved.
Scotchman's Views on Australia and Clydesdales
Mr. David Adams of Auchen craig Dumbarton, a note breeder and exporter to Australia and New Zealand, was hosted by the Clydesdale Horse Society of Scotland. He praised Australia’s vast agricultural potential, cited large-scale exports, and contrasted Australian methods with Scottish practice, noting faster work rates and the allure for Scots abroad while cautioning about overconfidence and rapid progress.
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David Adams
Auchencraig
Dumbarton
Scotland
Australia
New Zealand
Clydedale Horse Society of Scotland
South Island
Wei
United Kingdom
Australans
Tralia
Britain
Australis
Rome
New Federal Loan Opens for Subscriptions in Commonwealth
The Commonwealth offers a new loan of 10,250,000 pounds open for subscription until June 3. It pays 32 percent interest at 99 pounds 10 shillings per 100 and matures August 1954 with redeemable option from August 14, 1952. Proceeds split between national defence and state public works. Applications via banks post offices or stock exchange members. Interest exempt from state income tax.
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Commonwealth
Pms
Numurkah Defeats Nathalia in Pennant Match
Numurkah defeated Nathalia in a pennant match played on Nathalia's links. On hard course conditions, Sathers beat Harbison, Clark defeated Moon, Webster beat Riteh, Ragg lost to O Brien, Biteon fell to Thorp. Next Saturday Steathmerton Club visits Numurkah for another pennant clash. Numurkah lineup included Bincon Rage, J S Daughters, Vs Wilson, and Clark with emergencies Webster and Shay.
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Numurkah
Nathalia
J. S. Saughters
da Harbison
F. T. Clark
H. CC. Moon
Fo Oumy
Fo Oumy Fo J. Webster Defeated D. Riteh Ao Up; C. J. Ragg Lost To L. O'Brien
J. Biteon
J. Thorpson
Steathmerton
Numurkagh
Bincon
Rage
Wilson
Clark
Webster
Shay
Numurkah Club Notes Report on Saturday Golf Event
Shaky 1s-holes results and handicap adjustments amid a mixed scorecard. Shaw 45 led the field with several seniors and club members scoring, while entries such as Devine and Holden posted notable nett scores. Next Saturday features an 18-hole age group stroke handicap competition alongside pennant match play.
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DW. Shaw
Lay Pazy
Dudley
Belt
Renpha — J. Weet
Fabs
S. Dartychivrs
Wee
B. Mall
B. Jefe
Ho AL Lee
Dewine
Witte
Pickled goods and trophies spark golf club controversy
A Sydney suburb’s golf club faces scrutiny over trophy prizes amid reports that associates received assorted groceries and household items instead of proper trophies. The issue prompts New South Wales Golf Council intervention to ensure trophies meet standards while reflecting broader debates on farm power and future markets.
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Sydney Suburban
New South Wales Golf Council
One Wedding Night Revolves Around Silent Confession
A best man encounters a desolate groom who answers a kiss with Not later revealing emotional rifts. The piece wanders through reflections on love, virtue, and social roles, then blends in a glossary of culinary terms and a mix of informal anecdotes and warnings about single crop farming and integrity across classes.
Why We Plough and Cultivate Distilled From Ancient Practice
The text discusses the historical purpose of ploughing to prevent weeds and improve germination. It notes farmers in earlier centuries lacked refined methods, and discusses water's role in plant nourishment and soil conditioning, highlighting durability of cultivation in enabling crops to grow.
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Thariisitti
Numurkah District Notice to Sell through Local Columns
Local residents are urged to publish sale notices in Numurkah and District columns to reach buyers. Advertisers should submit details of goods or services with prices and contact information for timely publication.
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Numurkah
District
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Hamnon
Hiogan
National Insurance
Mir. R. OG. Casey
Wiss Bexter
Wes Cohen
Sirs
Pavey
Devine
Miss Holden
Brenton
West
Miss Treney
Kang Saneing
Bobemian
Crouton
Cafe Au Lait
the Leader
Enius
Sinlett
Wien
Simo
Wyatta Dues Beedt
Ree
Bisecins
Cberpid
Willie Stunk
Clara
Tusa
Ted
Stuart
Tse
Peteh
Ferfe
jRusicam
Wes
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