15 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1939
Page
1
A fragment describes a biscuit product labeled wheatmeal with salt and Nutrula. It notes a variant or ingredient list and hints at a brand or health claim, though the incomplete OCR leaves details unclear.
Garden Notes outlines Western Australia natives and ornamentals for hedges and specimen trees. Crotalaria Suburnifolia, Cryptomeria Elegans, various Cupressus forms including Lambertiana and Macrocarpa, and Italian Cypress are discussed with care tips, clipping guidance, and drought heat tolerance. The Kitchen Garden section covers soil, manuring, and recommended manures for carrots, beets, onions, celery, and leeks, plus asparagus and Brussels sprouts timing and care.
Crusader argues against endless wheat scheme debates and urges action to aid farmers. He cites 1931 1939 policy paralysis and the need for a practical plan paying 4 shillings per bushel on the first 3 000 bushels, to provide a livelihood and market for others, urging voters to back their local member.
The article advises careful crop management, picking lower sprouts as they mature, earth up plants, and protect against winds. It highlights sea kale as a delicious, but obscure vegetable to plant this month, noting soil needs, quick root growth, and two years to fruit from seed. It lists related vegetables suitable for planting and mentions the Leader will be posted every ten years.
A guide to weight loss and facial care urges women to work for beauty. It details a daily menu with tea, toast, vegetable soup, fruit, fish or lamb, greens, and abundant water. It warns about dieting harms to face and neck, recommends cleansing and hormone creams, skin toning, and three abdominal exercises to maintain elasticity. The author offers tailored advice and a booklet from Collins Street, Melbourne.
An advertisement touts a pint of best chest nose and throat remedy for two shillings. It claims a 2/ bottle of HEENIO mixed with water yields a pint of remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis and flu. Also promotes nasal antiseptic benefits and gargling for sore throats suitable for children and adults, promising savings. Back issues of The Leader available at the office.
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