Flower Show by Presbyterian Churches at Numurkah
A three church flower show held in Numurkah Mechanics Hall drew good crowds and over £40 profit. Dr Harry Dudley opened, praising the ladies’ work. Roses, vegetables, jams, and bouquets won multiple prizes, with Mrs McPherson and Mrs Harper among top awardees. Stalls, a cake sale, and a sheep-guessing contest added community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Drumanure
Waaia South
Gar Dens
A. McPherson
Gregson James
G. Grey
Findlay
McPherson
Harper
Mra Heap
E. Meiklejohn
D. Stewart
Drumanuire
Wanin
J. G. Sharpe
J. Sharpe
M. Moss
Baxter
Gordon and
Burkitt
Dramantire
R. C.don
Jams and Jellies Contest Winners
A list of participants and prize winners for various preserves and baked goods. Notable names include Mrs Fowler, Mrs Haynes, Miss Gunn, and Mr Gunn. Entries span small men rowe, yeasts, jams, jellies, marmalades, and chutneys with multiple first prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe
Mian Osborne
Crean
Ul Fowler
Sdn Derkitt Staines
Mra T. Hayes
Ie W. O
Haynes
Ther Brenton
Mre
G. Fowler
Mra
Marcus
Me Haynes
C. L. Cantlon
Misa Yarwood
Mrs Harper
Mr. Gunn
Mortimer
Miss Gunn
Mre Harper
Mre Hilliard
Mra Harper
Mrs Hilliard
J. Fowler
Hilliard
Hillard
Cultivating Fallows for Moisture and Seed Bed
The article explains harrowing and shallow cultivation of fallows to reduce surface moisture loss, control weeds, and improve seed bed quality. It covers timing, depth, and tools like spring-tooth and rigid tine cultivators, noting moisture dynamics and the need to avoid over-pulverising soils. It emphasizes weed control when young and achieving a compact sub-surface layer for better germination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wester
On Rails Wireless Broadcast Near Numurkah
The 3.Y.H. Mobile Broadcasting Service will station a studio on wheels in Numurkah from November 14 to 41 inclusive. The carriage converts a railway carriage into a mobile studio and transmitting station offering clear reception with instrumental music and vocal items. Listeners are urged to tune between 3.D.B. and 3.U.Z. to hear the new wireless service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
3.Y.H
Victoria
Australia
Duke of York
Railways Department
3.D.B
3.U.Z
Shepparton Show Awards Highlight Numurkah Nathalia Exhibitors
The Shepparton Show last week saw NUMURKAH and Nathalia district exhibitors dominate the draught horses and livestock sections. Prizes included Grand Draught Horse Produce Sweepstakes won by J. C. Thornton and Jackson Bros, with numerous wins for Tweddle, Henderson, Cowan, and Thornton in various colt, filly, and herd categories. The total takings reached £576 2s 6d, £62 more than last year.
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Numurkah
Nathalia
Shepparton
McCluskey
Jackeson
J. Henderson
J. A. Tweddle
D. Cowan
J. C. Thornton
Jackson Bros
Tauckson Bros
McCluskey and Jackson
John Henderson
W. J. Thornton
Thornton
A. Wiseley
Miss Allan
K. Allan
Kathleen Bredley
Rita Diving
Allen I. T. Allen
Hunt J. K. Allen
F. McNamara
J. K. Allen
T. Allen
Locksley
Cattie
G. Billingham
Billingham
Trong
L. Armstrong
W. L. Armstrongham
Heifer
W. L. Armstrong
Geo. Billingham
W. L
Cowin
R. Ritchie
Tn Poultry
W. Rowe
F. Rowe
Katanga
J. Murray
C. Levy
B. Cohen
Eal
Church Notices Services to be Conducted Next Sunday
Church notices list services for Sunday at Numurkah Wanghau and nearby churches. Details include times 7.30 and 11, with assigned pastors Rev Boys Presbyterion Rev Sharpe Mr W Fowler and others at various locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Trinity
Numurkah
Wanghau
Wasie
Rev
Sharpe
Methodist
Nurong
W. Fowler
Wanin
Beulkamsugh
Wanghas
Riv
Wheaton
Merenal
Bre Wilgoose
Congupbos
Sargeant
Wheat crisis urged for Victoria farmers relief bill sought
The weekly United Country party bulletin argues farmers cannot continue under current conditions without aid as harvest nears. It backs a Flour Acquisition Bill to raise local wheat prices, cites world price collapse, and warns against political opposition, stressing the wheat industry's national and state stakes and rural economic stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Country Party
Victoria
Country Party
State House
Australian Women's National League
Way to Better Business Ad Advice for Postwar Trade
A Queensland Institute of Advertising president urges bold selling and vigorous advertising to revive trade. He argues many out of work or reducing purchases due to curtailed ads and urges businesses to advertise now to prepare for future prosperity. He cautions against delaying recovery and celebrates proactive promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Mee
Queensland Institute of Advertising
Mee
Australia
Newspapers versus Circulars at Rotary Luncheon
In Geelong, Hugh Paton told the Rotary Club that U S advertising value totals 240 million pounds, with 46 percent in newspapers and similar in Australia. He cited a 1600 pound American magazine ad costing about 11 pounds for circulars and similar printing charges, illustrating newspaper ad value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong
Hugh Paton
America
Australia
Paton
Elrpihir
Textile advertising during a business downturn draws mixed results
The Textile Journal notes firms doubt ad campaigns during a depression and fear for long term strength. It cites She loe Stanford Carpet Gotham Silk Mohawk Rollins and others, showing profits rising in some six month periods while overall advertising spend remains a gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sur Cen
Ndt
Ef Saltsi
Sheloe-Stanford Carpet Co
Gotham Silk Hosiery Co. Increyset
Mohawk
de Rollins
Pws
Rabbits May Dust Sheep in Australia
Senator Guthrie warned that within three years Australia would see a drop of 20 million sheep and 300000 bales of wool due to the rabbit pest. He urged abolishing land tax, cheaper tools, and improved support for the wool industry to protect the farming areas as dry interior conditions arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Australia
Incomplete Table Hint on District Size
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a district size of 18.24 inches and reference a game series in inches. The readable content is garbled with no clear event date team or organization.
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Astor
Melbourne
Bitcon
Melville ST
Numurkah Hotel
Wenry T. Bock
Plane 24
Najenurkesh
A. B. Jaffray
Nanette
Wardana
Mesdames Pozzi
O'Brien
Court House
Presbyterian Church
Galway
Trengrove
Nesbit
Meiklejohn
Cave
Bacon
Mr Galway
G. Greig
Mrs James
James
Indliay
Miss Barnes
Mrs McPherson
Mrs Stewart
Mrs Quinn
Tully
Mrs Heap
Misa Quinn
J. E. Youlden
Stewart
Linton-Smith
Mrs Hay
Heap
D. Gunn
F. Webster
J. Campbell
Miss Bicon
Miss Moss
Dulcie Smith
G. Lowe
Mrs Galway
E. Meikiejohn
D. Ambfer
D. Smith
H. McKenzie
Meikiejohn
Mra Mejo
Miss Findlay
Jean Me Pherson
Whyte Sharpe
Fret
Ae ‘S. Mortimer
Mire
Metis
Ius
Basins
Rainbow Caby
Bey
Badette
Penn
Magnesia
Whytes' Hire Service
Studebaker
Addreust
the Textile Journal
Airae LD
POU
Ile Abe
Okins
INC
Enieasees Eecese
maelPies
Sreens
Weene
Esen
Beuees
Peerawese
Sresenre EeRe
Selzrass
Bisesecee
Benesess
Sbesrersses
Tfereersress
Sal Sasaesseede
Copkines
Sbiesreesesee
E&zeerreet
Ieeessese
Keres
Teege
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