Irrigation Blocks for Soldier Settlers Promising Outlook
The article discusses irrigation blocks for soldier settlers in Numurkah, Australia, outlining economic pressures from overseas fruit trade, wage costs, and tariff debates. It emphasizes optimism for local producers and a determined push toward successful primary production on irrigation blocks, linking wartime resilience to future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attlee
Commonwealth
Australia
Shire of
Numurkah
Captain Cook
Namurkab
Inauguration Plans for Ex-Servicemen Irrigation Blocks
Proposals propose starting production activities by ex-service members on irrigated blocks now being acquired and land prepared for intensive cultivation in the Shire of Numurkah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of
Numurkah
Hospital committee confirms Numurkah hospital plan monument
The Charities Board secretary Mr McVilly will visit Numurkah in a few weeks to discuss a proposed community hospital. Dr W L Moss chaired a provisional meeting confirming support and plans to canvass the district for funding and beds, with a memorial purpose for last war service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVilly
Numurkah
W. L. Moss
A. Stringer
Numurkah Shire
The Nursery Trade In Wartime And Aftermath
Wartime demand boosted the nursery trade with ornamental trees shrubs and imported fruiting varieties. Postwar hopes include new imports from Japan though years of growth are needed before supply catches up. Gardening emerged as a recreation and practical habit as transport limits linger. Telways suggest Woods Great Peppermint Cure for winter coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Australia
Melbourne
Telways
What Happened Thirty Years Ago Extracts From Leader File
Thirty years ago Nathalie petitioned to declare Wednesday the weekly half-holiday instead of Saturday. The Nathalie Progress Association revived with Jas Richardson as President and Govett as vice president. A Numurkah committee planned honors for soldiers going to and returning from camp. Obituaries noted the deaths of Alex Wilson Nu murkah Hotel licensee and Mrs Mackenzie of Picola after long illness. Drumanure pioneer Mrs Sloss and her son died aged 80. Park Croquet Club officers were Mrs T F Burley President and Mrs D Tunnock Vice President, with Mr F A Guenther and Mrs C T Trengrove as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalie
Nathalie Progress Association
Jas. Richardson
Govett
H. Kennedy
Numurkah
Alex. Wilson
Mackenzie
John Mackensie
Picola
Drumanure
Sloss
The
Park Croquet Club
T. F. Burley
D. Tunnock
F. A. Guenther
C. 'T. Trengrove
Accommodation department praised at the Wemurtah Fete
The article lauds the Comfort of the rooms and the quality of the men’s service in a festooned wall-appointed department during the Wemurtah Fete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evsilae Fos
Wemurtah
Watch Jewellery and Optical Repairs in Melville Street
Melville Street Numurkar offers all classes of watch jewellery and optical repairs. Posts and orders by post receive special attention.
Hairdressing Board Authorises Tobacco Specialties Practice
Authorized by the Victorian Hairdressing Board to perform all kinds of hairdressing with specialization in tobacco related items including cigars pipes and smoking requisites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Hairrescore’ Board
Special Values For Men Offer Khaki Shirts and Pajamas
A catalog of men apparel with reduced prices lists khaki work shirts in varied sizes, short sleeve options, pullovers in navy and grey, wool flannel Army issued items, striped flannelette pyjamas, cotton pyjamas with colored collars, denim work trousers, cotton tweed trousers, and striped fashion shirts with collar attached, all offered with coupon incentives.
New Values in Footwear for Children and Men Boots
New stock of children's felt slippers in various sizes and colors with coupon offers. Includes children's bar shoes with buckle details and greenhide soles, plus black or tan lace shoes with sizes 7 to 10 and additional coupon value. Rubber boots stocked in both knee and ankle styles for men and boys without form requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red & Saxe
Royal
Fawn
Mrown
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John Callander
Len
Josey
Fay
Demnds
Ravestyr
ELS
Jowey
Wayne
General Carrier
George Tyres
J. W. Robinson
Ormond Plant Farm
Namarkah Hotel
George Watson
Ucn
T. P. McMahon Watchmaker
Jeweller
Melville Street
Numurkar
Walter Bursill
Melville-street, Nemurkah
Leader
Melvilestrest
A. B. Morte
Morria
Brown, Coree and Co Pty Ltd
Numurksh
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