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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1931
Page
4
The article explains three forms of footrot in sheep caused by moisture and injury, detailing simple, contagious, and interdigital duct inflammation. It covers symptoms like lameness, heat, swelling, and foul discharge, plus diagnostics and a copper sulphate footbath treatment plan, isolation for contagious cases, pasture management, and prevention strategies.
Lord Baden Powell criticizes mass schooling as harming individuality while Dr A H Martin argues for smaller classes and more personalized education. He favors the Dalton plan and character training akin to Boy Scouts, noting teachers lack insight into courage and personality. A Sydney Men’s Wear feature promotes a hat sense amid health concerns.
A discussion of democracy, dictatorship, and the idea of government by a trained elite. It cites Alderton Pink, John Stuart Mill, Count Keyserling, and fears that modern parliaments fail to solve complex issues. Proposes educating public opinion toward accepting an aristocracy of talent to sustain civilization.
The article notes a growing movement to discard the traditional calendar. It argues Julius Caesar's 46 B.C. calendar has outlived its usefulness and mentions a Geneva conference in October under the League of Nations to discuss an improved calendar. A proposal would divide the year into thirteen equal months with movable feasts.
The text argues for equal security for all nations through drastic and progressive armament reduction toward the level set twelve years prior. It states there is no acceptable path to general disarmament without enforcing disarmament on Germany and allies and urges Britain to align its influence with equality of security as the conference's guiding principle.
A reader describes long term relief from chronic headaches after using Kruschen Salts. The account claims headaches vanish once the body is cleansed of “logging waste matter” and toxins, suggesting nature and small daily doses cure the ailment.
A historic remedy marketed as first aid for coughs and influenza. The article notes its peppermint-based formula and claimed rapid relief, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine practices and the era’s health anxieties.
The executive committee convened to discuss rescue and safety matters, including revising regulations, condolence notes for deceased members, and preparations for future sessions. A large crowd attended as the committee appointed to review the proposal and approve necessary changes.
Fragmentary text records rainfall related items with unclear origin and period indicators. The readable portions do not establish a complete event, date, location, or involved organizations.
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