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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
4
Sale notes a range of fabrics including Twill Winceyettes and Velroisa in multiple widths and colors. Highlights include cream coral blue options, plain colors and designs, with housewives specials on 27 by 28 pillow slips and white sheetings. Stock is limited and values advised to shop early.
Rainfall data shows the 1888 1940 period average 16.35 inches for the year and 9.86 inches for the growing season May through October. The table lists monthly values and totals, with scattered figures across multiple months, indicating shifts in precipitation across the years.
The article reports on wartime plans discussed by Australian leaders to develop country districts by establishing factories to process raw materials. It highlights cotton growing as a potential industry for Northern Victoria, with aims to survey feasibility, irrigation, and power needs, and to mobilize public support for decentralization and war effort. Prime Minister Menzies warns of sacrifices and shifts in policy, urging national unity and preparedness.
The Bush Library of the Viet Ania Keach Hemisphere supports the Institute for the Blind in Victoria. A concert party tours the state yearly to raise funds and provide tuition, aiding hundreds of isolated settlers. Donations, sales from Institute factories, and auxiliaries fund operations including wireless sets for applicants. Citizens can help by attending concerts, buying goods, joining auxiliaries, or donating. The Institute emphasizes education and maintenance costs for babies and workers, noting substantial annual expenses and wage top-ups.
In a heated House debate last Thursday, CP member Corser challenged NSW Labor MP Ward to enlist, while Ward offered to join if ten Government supporters did so. Falstein admitted fear of enlisting, highlighting unedifying scenes as war policy nears, with Prime Minister rebuking political posturing as necessary action.
An abridged item notes the Institute For The Blind of Melbourne under Cr. F. Reserepaire and references a school related matter. The readable text is fragmentary, offering limited context about the institute’s activities or status.
A call from Mildura Christian reformers to build a nation wide social order guided by Christian ethics. The petition seeks a Royal Commission to align industry and economy with the Ten Commandments, family rights, social obligation, wealth reform, and daily work purpose. Local committees urged to educate citizens, hold meetings, and gather signatures for the movement.
A Sunday proclamation by Hitler, read by Goebbels, accuses Britain and vows renewed aggression. German forces advance into Soviet territory with Finnish and Romanian aid, risking huge losses. Churchill pledges full aid to Russia as Mussolini joins the attack, signaling potential wider war and a shift in momentum against the Axis.
Fragmentary list of names and figures appears to document hospital-related payments and birth notices. The legible items reference Mooroopna Hospital, various surnames, and miscellaneous monetary amounts, suggesting a dated public account or notice page with scattered entries. The legibility is limited. clear events or outcomes are not discernible.
A festive scene mixes wedding mentions with fashion details and local chatter. The account highlights gowns, preparations, and social gatherings, with scattered names and locations woven through a lively community update.
A fragmentary notice references Holt-Tucknott Thermin and Mary Tuckmir with unclear ties to Mro and Mr UY Yuna Finley. The text notes a brief celebration at Chatr& af Endenk with short ton timing and an implied hour. Row Elilre lee appears as a trailing name.
Editorial note from The Numurkeh Leader argues that sending printing orders outside the district drains funds from the local economy and leaves the district with no substantial spending locally. The piece calls for prioritizing district printing to keep money circulating within town.
Fragmentary reads describe dangers facing Australia and people’s concern over child safety. The text mentions fears about communal safety and societal risks amid a tense local environment.
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