Nice Display at Church of England Exhibition
The Numurkah Church of England ladies guild held a flower and fancy work show last Friday afternoon and evening. Rain damaged many blooms, yet the display remained strong with top prizes won by Mrs E. Gregson-James, Mrs A. McPherson, and Mr Mucklow for blooms, plus awards to Mrs T. A. Morris, Mrs B. Cohen, and others for floral arrangements and baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild
Numurkah Church of England
E. Gregson-James
A. McPherson
Mucklow
T. A. Morris
B. Cohen
Iceland
J. F. Findlay
Ward
H. McKenzie
E. Meiklejohn
G. Bitcen
M. Barnes
A. 5. Marshall
L. Hannon
Jackson
Guild
G. Bacon
Miss Charter
Coxon
W. E. Brunskill
Floral Arrangements by Misses and Mrs in Show
A list of arranged floral baskets and bowls with foliage, naming participants Miss E Meiklejohn Miss Irene Barnes Mrs Bitcon Mrs L McNamara Mrs Cohen Mrs McPherson Mrs Morris Miss McKenzie Mrs Kinnaird and Miss M Barnes. Includes 3 specimen vases and an arranged dining centre bowl by Mrs Cohen and Miss Meiklejohn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss E. Meiklejohn
Miss Irene Barnes
Mrs Bitcon
Mrs L. McNamara
Mrs Cohen
Mrs McPherson
Mrs Morris
Miss Meiklejohn
Mrs McKenzie
Mrs Kinnaird
Miss M. Barnes
Household Produce Ledger From Local Market
A brief listing records three lettuces sold by Mrs Grinter and Mrs Marshall, two 2lb broad beans sold by Mrs Stow and Mrs Marcus, and two 2lb peas sold by Mrs Marcus and Mrs Stow, reflecting small scale produce trades with multiple sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinter
Marshall
Stow
Marcus
Knitting winners list from local contest
A knitting contest honors Joyce Gray for a knitted cardigan and infant outfit, Mrs D Quinn for a knitted child garment, Miss Ina Bitcon for a red jacket, Miss Nancy Bitcon for a lady's singlet, Sylvia Lever for best knitted article by a girl under 14, and Mrs W H Campbell for a knitted tes cosy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Gray
Mrs D. Quinn
Miss Ina Bitcon
Miss Nancy Bitcon
Sylvia Lever
W. H. Campbell
Australian Horses Trade Shows Mixed Outlook
The twelve months to June saw overseas horse exports at 97,273 pounds, down from 121,302 and 207,080 in earlier years. July and August exports rose to 10,380 pounds, up about 3,000 from 1933. India remains the main market, with British Malaya, the Netherlands, East Indies and New Zealand as other buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Commonwealth
India
British Malaya
Netherlands
East Indies
New Zealand
Black Disease in Sheep Control Measures
NSW reports note black disease in sheep linked to liver fluke. Prevention hinges on snail-area treatment via drainage, bluestone use, and selective vaccination or drenching. Trials show varying success. vaccination and fluke control recommended alongside ongoing management, with details available from the Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Department of Agriculture
G.P
Sydney
The Six Ages of Man A Modern Version of Man's Tribulations
A concise six stage view of male life from distrustful youth to the childish age. It outlines the transitions from adolescence to maturity, highlighting shifting attitudes toward independence pride and relationships. A feature from The New Idea with promotional note for readers.
19 Stone Man Loses Fat What It Takes to Drop Pounds
A reader recounts her husband’s weight loss from 19 stone to 15 stone after taking Kruschen Salts. He drank half a teaspoon in warm water each morning and says the salts did the job. The ad touts Kruschen as a safer, quicker option than drugs, claiming improved energy and appetite control.
Judge and steward award list for scones and cakes
Judge Miss Quinn presided with steward Mrs Plate of Scones awarding trophies from Mr G Bitcon. Prizes given to Miss Marie Heap, Miss E Paterson, Mrs G Bitcon, Mrs Nesbit, Mrs McKenzie for sponge and Victoria sandwich, cream puffs, and shortbread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr G. Bitcon
Mrs Nesbit
Miss Marie Heap
Miss E. Paterson
Victoria
Mrs G. Bitcon
Miss Paterson
Mrs Bitcon
Mrs McKenzie
Bridge Set and Household Linens Auction Items
Judge Mrs Cohen Steward Mra Jackson preside over a sale of Bridge Set with four serviettes, Auto Tray Set, Afternoon Table Cover, Table Centre, three crochet doyleys, and one crochet item by Mrs Welton. Items listed include Miss Ina Bitcon, Mrs G H Morie, Mrs G, Miss L Simpson, and Mrs Welton with quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohen
Mra Jackson
Ina Bitcon
G. H. Morie
Miss L. Simpson
Welton
Proportional Representation Debate Drives Senate Reform Push
The Australian Country party bulletin notes Prime Minister’s plan to form a committee with party leaders to study proportional representation in Senate voting. It recalls 1922 when Dr Earle Page proposed a similar system, urging reform to curb rural disenfranchisement and bolster rural and export interests in national policy. Senator Elliott’s Victoria race underscored the fight for change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bulletin
Australian Country Party
Earle Page
Page
Elliott
Lyons
Victoria
L.A.P
Tasmania
Country Party
Dr Page
House
Lyons Committee
Great Grannies Gingerbreads and Welsh Cakes Recipe Fragments
Fragmented historical recipe notes detail Great Grannies Gingerbreads with flour treacle butter and ginger, plus optional lemon essence and baking powder. Welsh Cakes are described with self raising flour butter or lard currants egg milk salt and a method using a heated greased iron pan for browning.
Why advertise now in an era of rapid invention
Questioning the impulse to advertise by drawing parallels with Marconi Ford Bell and Edison. Asks if pioneers waited for public demand before promoting innovations and suggests proactive advertising accelerates adoption.
Envelope Enclosures as Low Cost Advertising Tool
Merchants and manufacturers can reach many people affordably using envelope enclosures mailed with bills. Neatly printed enclosures promote unique services or bargains, often prompting additional purchases. They are economical, inexpensive to procure, require no extra postage, and can be added by office assistants with the billings. track results.
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HECK
Norbar
Tootal's
Obralco
Tobralco
Numurkah
F. B. Amor
General Electric Radio
Shamrock Hotel
Kers
Albury
Wagga
Lockhart
Wodonga
Rand
Tallangatta
Corryong
Walwa
Kymac
Hardy
Salvius
Younghusband Wool Press
Weevil
the Prudential Assurance CO. Ltd
London
King Street
Melbourne
Ken
Wool, Grain and Produce Stores
A. H. Stringer
Farmers’ Arms Hotel
J. F. Fortey
Nhill
Darby Bros
W. H. Hodge
W. C. Shaw
Brunskill
McKenzie
Aspidistra
Treacy
Gregson-James
Gregson James
Gregson- James
G. Bitcon
McPherson
Kinnaird
City
Findlay
Heap
Townsend
New South Wales
Man
Petticoat
the Commonwealth Wool & Produce CO. Ltd
Tworey
Wool Selling Brokers
Bourke A William Sts
South Wales
Newmarket
North Melbourne
Ading
MSI Ceep
Miss Quinn
Marconi
Henry Ford
Bell
Edison
Times
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