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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1940

Page

6

Rainfall figures and Air Force telegraphist recruitment

The article presents rainfall data for the growing period with inches and months noted, followed by a statement that butter production has fallen, prompting rationing to preserve export surplus. It also reports the Royal Australian Air Force seeking 400 telegraphy operators aged 18 to 50, with training and roles as wireless operators, instructors, wire telegraphists, and electrical mechanics.

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German Air Force uses youth lure and officers suffix

The broadcast appeals to German youth to train as pilots and air gunners, while engineers gain officer status with a new suffix ing. The piece notes worker shortages and shifts in labor, with propaganda reinforcing national mobilization and military training.

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Footrot in Sheep Investigations by CSIR Report

Investigations by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research into footrot in sheep show a specific organism is essential for infection, not mere environmental factors. Field trials indicate healthy sheep can resist infection if contaminated pastures are managed. a test paddock remained footrot free for 18 months while nearby areas stayed affected.

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Footrot Eradication Efforts in Australian Sheep Paddocks

Australian experiments outline 15 acre test paddock use near coast for footrot study. McEwen notes value of diplomatic representation. Casey and Whernvey tours described. Dense exposure to infected pasture led to spread. after weeks of tests and blue-stone foot baths, 23 infected sheep were examined, revealing parasites and bacteria. Studies discuss environmental factors, control methods, and long term eradication prospects in Victoria amid dry periods reducing spread.

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Australian policy aims to strengthen US ties in Pacific area

In a discussion on Commonwealth policy, officials noted closer Australia United States cooperation. The United States administration and Canberra will deepen consultative channels through the new American Legation in Canberra, expanding Australian influence in the Pacific and reinforcing peaceful development.

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Earthworm Named Top Plowman Co-Worker in Soil Fertility

Herbert S. Ardell writes in Natural History that the earthworm is a vital soil ally and potential top plowman. He argues worms aerate and fertilize, moving subsoil to the surface and enabling plant growth, likening them to invisible co-workers on farms and in gardens.

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Conserving Petrol Urgent Need Promotes Efficient Driving

The article emphasizes conserving petrol as vital due to rising prices and scarce supplies. It urges motorists to adopt fuel-saving habits, maintain vehicles, and plan trips to reduce consumption. It includes cautions about engine wear and safety while advocating practical efficiency measures.

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