18 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1939
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions flakes and rolled oats with stray letters and unclear context. No clear event, date, or names emerge. readable terms suggest food products and possible advertisements. Further text is needed to identify a coherent news item or notice.
This excerpt outlines various trees and shrubs including Abutilon varieties like Sawitzii with variegated foliage and pale orange red flowers, Avor Campestre English Maple, and Acmena Eugenia Cynocarpa among others. It notes growth forms, pruning needs, and suitable positions, plus guidelines for the kitchen garden focusing on citrus care and soil, with emphasis on Lisbon lemons and soil drainage.
A look at the Hollywood star pay scale shows a six thousand dollar weekly income heavily reduced by pension, relief funds, taxes, agents, and staff costs. After managers, press agents, bookkeepers, and secretaries, much of the earnings vanish. Living up to wealth, health costs, charity, and lifestyle further sap the rest, leaving stars far less than their gross pay.
The Legislative Assembly considers a Third Party Insurance bill by Chief Secretary Bailey. It mandates owner liability insurance for deaths and injuries, guarantees compensation to injured parties even if the car is operated by an unauthorised or reckless driver, and introduces a state premiums board and a state insurance office to set maximum rates. Estimated annual premiums are 30 shillings within 20 miles of Melbourne and 20 shillings beyond.
Ancient California redwood, described as eternally living, grows up to 350 feet with 20 foot diameters. A single tree can yield timber for 22 houses and naturally regenerates easily. Known for light softwood with great strength and resistance to pests and chemicals, it suits outdoor structures, vats, tanks, interior décor, and vast applications from crates to musical instruments and plywood.
Britain’s biggest air liner the Golden Hind designed by British engineers for Imperial Airways is undergoing vigorous trials in England. Built by Short Brothers this four engine air ship aims to carry 30 passengers on transatlantic runs with 180 mph cruising speed and 200 mph top speed. It weighs about 17.5 tons, spans 194 feet with a 101 foot length, and is mainly aluminum.
The oldest established house in the distrix advertises repairs with skilled workmanship and first class materials. It claims turnover allows the lowest rates.
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