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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1931
Page
4
A fragmented advertisement lists cotton, mercerized cotton, lisle, silk, and nylon hose in varied shades and weights. Items include Kayser and Matos made stockings with prices from 1/11 to 4/11 per pair, plus silk hose, silk holes, and sheer outfits. Typical offerings target durable wear with multiple styles and price points for house wear and dress use.
Arm fittings return to fashion with roomy armholes and dolman sleeves, while a Sydney house showcases a belt above the elbow on a blue crepe outfit. Advice covers makeup for blondes and brunettes, corn and ingrowing toenail remedies via shoe trees, diet notes for illnesses, Australian bath trends, and practical sewing and household tips for babies, ants, shoes, and salads.
The Railways department urges travelers to reserve sleeping berths and seats early for holidays to New South Wales and other states. Holiday excursion rates run December 7 to January 1 with travel by express trains in both directions, except December 18 to 24. Return travel restrictions are lifted this year, allowing seven days after forward journey or any day after Christmas Day, with visit periods up to three months for Western Australia and two months for other states.
The Melbourne Railways department outlines measures to reduce fire risk ahead of summer. They maintain three foot wide cleared strips inside railway boundaries, burn dry grass patches under weather controls, and apply efficient spark and ash catchers on locomotives. A study on goods train schedules also aims to boost efficiency by increasing miles hauled per engine hour.
Advent Sunday service notes list churches and numbers for Numurkah Wunghau Wania Baulkamaugh Sumurkah and surrounding towns. Names Rev. Sharpe Mr Tyres Rev Fletcher Mr Marungi Mr Dudley and others appear with parish marks and supply details for several denominations.
The table shows district rainfall averages, noting 16.70 inches for a May October period and comparing wheat-growing years. It outlines the same series of years used for averages and references the broader rainfall data accompanying the wheat production analysis.
A fragment describes acidity and fermentation in the stomach causing indigestion and discomfort. It notes stomach distension and irritation of the lining, with a advised remedy of a quarter glass of water with Magnesia to prevent fermentation and relieve pain.
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