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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1929
Page
4
Maud Fader son notes severe knee tuberculosis improved after Ack Hing’s herbal treatment. After seven months in plaster and failed medical advice, a fortnight of treatment allowed bending and straightening the knee and walking again. Recommends Ack Hing to others with tubercular trouble. Dated Bendigo 28 August 1916.
An ad touts a printing shop claiming to rival Melbourne or country printers in quality and capability. It asserts they can perform any printing task and do it well, offering competitive pricing.
Thursday’s note outlines close dates for general entries Friday October 11 and October 4 for Dairy Gow Test. It details class divisions from A to V, prizes, novel events, judging rules, motor and horse events, and expects many new and returning exhibitors at the first annual Numurkah show. Mr G Fowler, secretary, offers information and membership details.
Wool auction updates from Melbourne houses Dalgety and Co. and others show drought affected clips and weak overall demand, with Japan and local mills firm on high quality merinos and crossbreds. Prices fell 20 to 40 percent on comebacks and Merino lines, while good fleece and crossbreds held steadier in selective lots.
Members of the Wunghnu Football Club travelled from Wunghnu to Leitchville on Saturday to play the Murray Valley Association premiers. Leitchville won 10 13 to 9 11 after a cordial dinner and reception, with tours of the district the next day and high praise for local hospitality.
The shoot last Saturday for a trophy donated by Messrs Kilpatrick McLellan & Co was won by A Yarwood with a score of 95 off the trifle and 17 handicap. The day’s high scorers were H Prideaux and W Carlisle with 97 off the rifle, and various scores appear for other shooters across the event. A shoot is planned for next Saturday.
The wine industry in Victoria employs many people and involves significant capital. About 100 vineyards operate solely in wine grape production, supporting around 2,000,000 gallons annually valued at least £250,000, with farm sizes averaging two acres. Vineyards collectively amount to about £170,000 value, typically run by small teams. The selling side includes 174 wine saloons and 86 wine and spirit merchants, with thousands employed in continuous and periodic roles, highlighting the industry’s breadth despite Prohibition debates.
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