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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1946
Page
4
Geoffrey Nice argues the Commonwealth Hospital Benefits Act misconceived, urging readers to support Mooroopna Hospital. He explains government payments to state and hospital funds, fund replenishment only when contributions fall, and that outpatients are not covered, appealing for continued donations.
The article advises planting established container plants while soil is warm to root quickly, noting early spring best for shedding frost risks. It highlights Gypsophila Bristol Fairy as a long flowering herbaceous perennial and describes its airy white sprays suitable for decoration. Hibiscus evergreen types can thrive in Melbourne climates with shelter and soil drainage, but avoid mid winter planting. select varieties with less watering needs.
Private Will Jackson received a wallet before leaving for the front. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Francis Campbell of Katanga drowned in Baala Creek. Mr William Scott was farewelled at a social before leaving Strathmerton for NSW. Mr H C Moore and Miss Dodd received gifts from Katamatite district before Melbourne departure. Mrs Levings knit comforts for the front. Sympathy to Mr C J Donovan on his wife’s death. In North Western Riding election, T Salton defeated T Hughes 232 to 183. Farmers protest wheat price reductions. Ernest J Lapthorn died at Narrandera. Gunner Donald McLeod received a gold medal before departing for the front. A Mundoona farmer cut nearly 800 tons of bay. One sack measures 14 chains by 6 yards.
The Nu murkah Methodist circuit loses Wanghao Kuarimbi Marungi Congupna West and Bunbartha with nine Wanghou circuits created. Rev J Penna appointed to lead the new circuit. Several local deaths reported and letters note wounded status of Jack McPherson. Community gatherings honor residents and present keepsakes. Victory bonds urged.
The Anti Cancer Council executive committee announces a statewide intensive publicity drive to promote early reporting for cancer examination. It warns that delaying care by consulting private practitioners or delaying hospital visits reduces treatment chances and prolongs illness. Cancer is described as public enemy number one and every person in Victoria should act promptly.
The article states that the effectiveness of cancer therapy and symptom relief depends on how long the disease has been present before treatment begins, emphasizing early detection as crucial for better outcomes.
Jack Wall Quinn Street near the fire station in Numurrah is positioned to supply lister separators twin city tractors eclipse milking machines and other farm equipment.
The article compares saving through blood banks and capital investment as a national duty. It argues savings secure payments and support defense, employment, and welfare, urging Australians to view public and private loans as intelligent patriotism and essential for postwar reconstruction.
The report lists annual rainfall totals with an overall average of 16.03 inches for the district from 1888 to 1945 and 6.92 inches for the wheat growing May to October period. Dense numerical tables accompany the data.
A garbled fragment discusses art and education with references to keeping things lean and planning for a period of plenty. It mentions future work and possible figures but the text is unclear and incomplete.
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