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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 10, 1938

Page

3

Health of Live Stock Dr Bull’s Address at Rural Congress

Dr Bull outlines the Division of Animal Health work from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. He notes the council formed in 1930, migrant coordination since then, and focus on parasites, cattle and sheep health, pasture management, and vaccination and diagnosis advances. He warns ongoing challenges in Victoria and northern Australia, stressing nutrition, drought resilience, and eradication efforts for parasitic diseases.

Chambre of Agriculture Bull Council For Scienlife and Industrial Research Council On Animal Health Australia China

Press Courtesies and Local Reporting Norms

Mer J. A. Fitzpatrick argues organizers and public events should include press ticketing and access respect. He criticizes unpaid press attendance and suggests secretaries should invite journalists, noting reporters must balance hardship with public reporting duties.

Church notices fragment with several times and places

Fragmentary church notices list times and locations including Cent of Sian toneets fam 7 pm Tally garocpas Went 10 IL C Wangh au 11 30 2 0 Katonga pm Strethmerrton 3 20 Cobram 7 20 Presbyterian Nerurhadi 11 and 1 1 Wanlt 8 Wer Smith I ee 1 2 Yas

Sian Toneets Fam Tally Garocpas Wanghau Katonga Strethmerrton Cobram Presbyterian Nerurhadi Wanlt Wer Smith Iee

Garden Notes Hints and Seggations For Amateurs

Hints for amateur gardeners describe simple planting methods and garden care. Practical tips cover soil, segmentation of beds, and basic planting sequences. The author notes common mistakes and offers straightforward guidance for beginners to improve yields and garden aesthetics.

Seasonable Garden Work In The Border Year

Seasonal garden tasks outline pruning and cutting guidelines for daisies delphiniums lupines roses lantanas and semi tropical shrubs. Advice covers annuals perennials bulbs sowing seeds mushroom cultivation and tips on aphid control with nicotine dust for autumn plant protection and late July cutbacks.

Dividend Increasing Union Trustee Company Sees Satisfactory Progress

At the annual meeting Sir James Elder reported the Union Trustee Company continued to make satisfactory progress with a favorable outlook for rising business. New trusts and estates rose yearly, but securing outlets for land security advances remained difficult. The company held £21,976 in cash at year end, profits returned 9.8 percent on paid capital, and reserves stood at £76,603. Despite financial strain from emergency legislation, the trustees emphasized solid fundamentals and steady growth in funds for investment.

Union Trustee Company James Elder James Toqn Farmers’ Debts Adjustment Board Australia Star Provident Fund

Kitchen Garden notes on herbs and soil care after storms

After recent storms, improve soil around vegetables and feed cabbage and cauliflower with nitrate of soda. Emphasize herbs with mint, thyme, sage, and marjoram as backbone. Ensure sun, drainage, and rich but not overly fertile ground. trim dead herb bed sprigs and maintain well rotted manure for strong growth.

Water Trust votes for Broken Creek channeling schemes

At the Tung Tah Shire Water Trust meeting Cr Teague moved to divert water from Broken Creek to channels as soon as it runs down reaches near Katamatite. Motions also called for engineer estimates for weirs on Broken Creek near Church's Youarang Booey Creek and near Gilmore's Dome with associated costs.

Tungtah Shire Coma Hodge and Batey Broken Creek Gilmore Kelly Snd Oliver Boosey McLaughlis

Murray Valley irrigation scheme costs and long term value

The Murray Valley conservation plan will cost £12,000,000 for Commonwealth land across Victoria New South Wales and South Australia with Victoria allotted £3,000,000. Annual interest and sinking fund exceed maintenance yet to be assessed. The article argues benefits extend beyond direct water rates through broader tax revenue railway earnings and population growth, but notes learning curves and past mistakes in irrigation, salt problems, and uncertain future returns.

Murray Valley Victoria New South Wales South Australia E. M. Webb Melbourne ‘Herald Australis Rosal Commission Australia Victorian Murray Yarrawenga Mildura Werribee

Wool for America brings Australian wool tariffs into focus

The article discusses Australia’s wool trade with the United States, examining import duties and their impact on American demand. It notes ongoing negotiations in London and New York, the push to modify tariffs, and potential effects on finer wool varieties and U.S. clothing markets. It highlights concerns over protecting domestic industries while expanding access for Australian exports.

Conan Taswan Britoin Journale Owen Caysitoraha Wenden Aoseralia America London New York Australia United States

Haxey Hood Game Described in Parish Folklore

A garbled OCR fragment recounts the ancient Haxey Hood game linked to Laxey parishoners in January. It mentions Captain Larry Motviats, village events, and punishments, with crowds, local figures, and village pageantry amid unclear lines and stray names.

Haxey Hood Laxey Sata Larry Motviats Shor Wits Widdie Wynil Cantertyi Itauer Wuhan Maxey

Victoria Fresh Water Research Committee

The Victoria Fresh Water Research Committee has been formed to inquire into the scarcity of freshwater, stocking of streams with suitable fish, classification of streams, and study of waters and effects of natural conditions on fish life. Hon. secretary is Mr L. E. Vail, 485 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Sydney Melbourne L. E. Vail Bourke-street

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Dr. Bull Joe Cyan Fotmam Cmte Aust Wiseiey Ian Tawneville Ieee Hunfell Mer J. A. Fitzpatrick Wingham Our Army of W. Rebineen Plast Farm Orm Tungamah Water Trust Wake” Pee Nike Victoria Fresh Water Research Committee Souns Business
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