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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1940
Page
4
Melville Street Numurkah opposite Coxon's Garage advertising wool buying. Ring Numurkah 16 for quotes on all classes of wool.
Experts warn Germany’s petrol supply is dwindling as war strains demand. Romania may allow some imports but Britain, France, and Dutch entities dominate imports while Danube tanker routes pose risks. Germany reportedly used much of its reserves in Poland and now faces transport and supply bottlenecks amid escalating aerial warfare.
In a tense Association premiership race Tocumwal leads Wanghau as five wickets fall with a 17 run edge. A potential 42 run fine looms over Tocumwal for a late arrival while Garrick steadies Tocumwal with 156 not out overall and Bourke dazzles with 8/52.
The article argues the Australian Imperial Forces should be called the 2nd ALF or AIP, but public preference favors 2nd ALF. It emphasizes the enduring lineage from the original ALF and Anzac legacy, noting many officers are ALF veterans and praising their readiness and bearing. It cites Pitt and Masefield on youth and beauty, explains Anzac meanings, and recounts Birdwood's account of naming Anzac Cove.
J. W. Robinson of the Ormoed Plant Farm offers practical hints and suggestions on plant care, propagation, and landscape use. The notes cover soil, watering, pruning, pest control, and seasonal tasks for gardeners and commercial growers alike.
A ratepayers meeting at Rice's Mere heard engineers from Water Supply Com pany and shire staff outline options to fix Rice's weir after flood damage and install a two way regulator to control floods in the Broken Creek and Murray River. Councillors and landholders weighed funding, forest and river interests, and the idea of a water trust for raising and maintaining weirs.
A discussion on forming a district trust to rate and fund cemetery works, maintenance, and possible replacement of old weirs. Mr Maloney urged caution, noting area size and legal limits. Landholders serving Schier’s weir expected to petition the council, with a date set for the decision.
Mr A T B Goyer spoke to the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce during Test weeks on holiday questions and factory workers. The secretary of the Australian Labor Party detailed changes to the law, the hour schedule, and shop restrictions. The discussion touched on Saturday ballots and plans to adjust hours for various businesses, with options for comments from shops deemed eligible and a later review by authorities.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions football figures and teams with unclear names and events. It references a match setup and possible voting or leadership cues but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities to summarize into a clear news item.
A fragmented clipping details a Murray League gathering with sparse names and unclear outcomes. It references Tolman and Hobo Type amid a chaotic mix of numbers and phrases, signaling a minor sports or community event with uncertain results.
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