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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1941
Page
4
An advertisement lists fabrics including TWILL WINCEYETTES in 36 inch width in blue, coral, cream with prices per yard, plus FLORAL TWILL WINCEYETTES in 29 to 36 inch widths with dainty designs and prices. It promotes Viyella Velva at 31 inches, Velroza at 36 inches, and notes limited stock value estimates and sale timing.
Data shows 53 year rainfall averages with total figures for growing period and monthly breakdowns from March to December. Specific totals include 16.35 inches annual rainfall and 9.86 inches during the growing period, with the remainder allocated to growing months.
Numurkah Shire Council plans to supply onion seed to Great Britain in urgent need. Ratepayers are asked to grow onions and apply for bulbs at 2/9 per 100, with housing plots urged to reserve space. Guidance covers planting shape, soil treatment, irrigation, weeding, and harvesting timing, aiming to boost Britain's seed supplies amid wartime disruption.
At the Shepparton Agricultural Society meeting Mr R Kilpatrick MLC criticized Sir Earle Page for causing a price drop in the fat lamb market. He noted last year’s lambs sold at 24-26 shillings, this year 4-6 shillings lower, amid poor rains. Mr McIntosh and Mr Meaklim expressed frustration with the meat board and federal representation, urging action to stabilize prices and consider Victoria’s disenfranchised status. The council moved to refer the issue to the GVABA to pursue representations to Sir Earle Page and Mr McEwen.
A dated, fragmentary devotional passage offers lines for Tuesday through Saturday. It includes phrases about belief, action, and seeking wisdom, with references to life in God and a benediction-like closing. The text is garbled with misspellings and partial words throughout.
Wing Commander Rae recalls London during the blitz, describing bomb sounds and air raid sirens, civilian nerves, and the shared resolve. He notes British endurance, the rhythm of anti aircraft fire, and the danger of parachute mines, with reflections on city damage and daily life under threat.
Church of England notices list services at Numurkah Cobram Katamatite and Gooroon West with times indicated in a terse schedule for next Sunday. Shown are locations Katamatite Cobram Numurkah and West along with service times and venues.
The writer praises British resolve during the blitz era, noting crowds in London adapting to air raids, food rationing, and social efforts led by the Women's Voluntary Service and the American Red Cross. The piece highlights morale, charity drives, and a call to collective effort for victory and peace.
Fragmentary prose notes describe Helena Rubinstein beauty concept with conflicting phrases and garbled text about luxury and cosmetics. The readable lines mention personal care, branding, and a sense of style, but key details are unreadable.
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