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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1930
Page
1
Nesbit Sumurkan firm expands its footwear line with improved shoe construction and new distribution channels. The company reports steady sales growth across its regional markets and hints at forthcoming product upgrades to meet demand.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a pernicious practice in hiring for repair work and shipyard tasks. The item hints at requirements, sourcing, and improper hiring methods affecting workers, notably women, in a localized labor context. The readable content emphasizes apprenticeship or skilled trade posting with safety concerns.
The doctor tells a patient that tea is a slow poison and suggests stopping, then humorously endorses a Royal Stores remedy with a list of tea and snack items like Celon tea, Cholie Biscuits, Puffed Wheat, Rice Bubbles, and ground coffee to restore health.
The Shepparton Agricultural Society annual show ran Tuesday and Wednesday with ideal Wednesday weather. Gate takings fell from 711 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence to 548 pounds 1 shilling 6 pence. Exhibitor winners across Draught Stock, Colts, Geldings, Brood Mare, Dry Mare, Fillies, Hackneys, Pony classes, Hunters, Cattle, Sheep, and Dogs are listed with names such as J. C. Thornton, F. Thornton, G. Tweddle, W. Cobbledick, Mary Thornton, J. R. Bourke, J. Cuthbert, J. Trewin, R. Mills, and E. D. Vivian.
An old advertising notice urges prompt treatment for piles noting fistula ulcer and fissure can start from simple piles. It praises Dean's Ointment as effective for bleeding itching protruding and blind piles and cites a testimonial from Henry Young a blacksmith who found relief after using the product.
Mr W C Cambridge, general secretary of the NSW Farmers and Settlers Association, says farm horses are regaining prominence due to heavy wheat sowing. He notes a horse shortage as young stock lags and pensioners fill teams, urging breeding mares and suggesting more farmers haul wheat themselves with motor lorries likely reducing haulage by contract carriers. Sydney Daily Pictorial.
Growers approaching earliest fruit set should apply phosphoric acid in ready form as superphosphate to boost food development and speed maturity. Under ordinary farms apply 21 to 3 per acre, irrigated areas up to 5 cwt. A mix of 2 cwt. super phosphate and 2 cwt. bone dust suits sandy soils. Nitrogenous manures are useful after fruit set to avoid excessive top growth and aid pollination. later applications help fill fruit, while constant cultivation controls weeds and preserves moisture.
A dated advertising snippet urges readers to beat low mood by promoting goods. It frames advertising as a solution to financial worry and rent pressures, encouraging optimistic messaging and regular selling appeals.
Foot rot cured for 3d and claims to treat 200 sheep per pound. Labor at 1 per day and tin cost 12/6, total not to exceed 3d per sheet. Marketed as an efficient long used remedy by large stations in Australia, urging quick use.
The Young Australia League will run a January 11 to 25 tour for Victorian boys aged 11 to 17 to see Sydney and the Blue Mountains, with Dr Bradfield guiding a bridge tour and talks by Australian Eleven members. Up to 150 places. applicants prioritized by early submission. Cost £12 10, including travel, accommodation, and medical fees. apply at Temple Court, 422 Collins Street, Melbourne.
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co reports a third sale of the season with 7792 lots drawn from NSW Riverina Darling and Murrumbidgee and Victoria districts. Better merino prices unchanged while medium and inferior lots declined. crossbreds weaker, continental buyers strong. withdrawals 22 percent mainly faulty lots. Top price 15d for a JJB over Tona clip from Mininera Vic. Next sale set for November 11 with about 5500 lots. Younghusband Limited notes 88 percent sold with strong buyer attendance and keen competition for well grown sound wools. no major price changes outside described shifts.
Motor funeral service to any part of the district advertised with lit lines promising best service and approved liquor brands stock. The Victoria Hotel invites patrons to try meals and emphasizes reliable catering and dining options.
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