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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
6
Funeral notices list Modern Motor Service as the provider for transportation and ceremony arrangements across various counties. The notices indicate services scheduled in multiple towns, with details on interment and related church or cemetery locations.
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co Ltd reports on the 14 June Melbourne Wool Sales with a mixed catalogue of crutchings and oddments. Local manufacturers and Japan led buyers. prices generally firm compared with May, with short faulty wools easing. Top price 16d for SUP COMEBACK from Knowsley. Other firms including Younghusband Limited and Australian Mercantile Land and Finance report similar sales, while New Zealand and Dennys Lascelles note firm demand and a late-season finish.
Advice on when to plant roses, bed preparation, and ideal varieties for mass plantings. Guidance covers pruning, staking, and spacing, plus care for seedlings and soil, with notes on drought, liming, mulching, and pest control. Also includes vegetable plots, soil improvement, and recommended Victorian varieties such as Melba and Abundance.
The guide advises graziers to supply sheep with clean trough water rather than muddy tank or river water during drought. It covers sourcing via wells and wind mills, purifying via lime or alum, and using chloride of lime for disinfection. It stresses regular watering, careful shepherding to water and fodder, and increased need for water in hot months.
An obscure fragment discusses dangers tied to fatigue among workers and the need for alertness. It mentions fatigue reducing alertness and safety concerns at garages and in travel, with references to letters and proposals amid unclear context. The piece reflects uncertain events and potential hazards in daily labor.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses street signage, shop owners, and public amenities. It mentions trade, convenience, and tools of commerce, with scattered references to railways, sign posts, and vandalism in a city context. The text is incoherent but hints at urban infrastructure and public concerns.
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