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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 17, 1938
Page
4
The piece urges farmers to engage with each other to learn better cultivation. It notes that a successful farmer may explain higher yields per acre in hay, wheat, or potatoes and why poultry or dairy systems profit. It cautions against assuming soil quality is inferior.
The article laments the sea as an irresistible autocrat that shows no mercy to ships or men. It portrays oceans as conscienceless and hostile, swallowing fleets and lives while defying defiance. It warns that despite human courage and ship fidelity, the deep remains implacably cruel and vindictive.
A reflective meditation on how risk deepens pleasure and mortality colors emotion. It links love, maternal joy, sunset, and music to the complexity of feeling, arguing that true joy blends gaiety with thoughts of death and rich inner meaning.
A Cape Town quack named Van Niekerk prompted a Select Committee to examine a claimed cancer cure. The report finds the cure to be a fraud, consisting of caustic and grease, amid Parliament spending over £2000. Similar past delusions included France's 60,000 francs for a bogus remedy claimed by Danton and a leprosy inoculation scam tied to Lydia Liliuokalani.
The article argues farming is a science and a business requiring study and reading from agricultural literature. It stresses using experience and others' knowledge to increase profits, noting success depends on practical business increment and full engagement. Extra copies of The Leader may be available at the office.
A reflective piece argues that wives desiring partnership must support husbands by sharing household duties and encouraging effort. It asserts men seek heroic status in marriage and will falter if wives undermine their resolve. The text stresses mutual effort, resilience, and meeting expectations to sustain a productive union.
A reflection on how love magnifies a woman's charm, suggesting that genuine affection enhances beauty beyond ordinary appeal and deepens allure as she dedicates herself to love and life.
Reports joke about Morph’s comet ear measuring three million files and a metal mirror used to direct an invisible ray through a warship’s armor to explode the magazine. A London doctor tests radium cures for cancer and Long Island neighbors watch dazzling wireless experiments from a tall pole. News notes marvels and the era’s march of science, with many sensational claims and images.
A historical note on Confucius highlighting his influence on Chinese ethics education and civil examinations. It recounts how his teachings shaped daily conduct, with an anecdote of missionary observers and children guided by the principle of reciprocity, Do not do unto others.
The text describes soldier or driver ants as terrifying scavengers and recalls a Central African tale where a victim is punished by being fed to an advancing army of ants. Dr. Aaron recounts returning from field collecting specimens and escaping with his life after a rare insect in a case caused a near catastrophe.
The 1938 Murray Football League kickoff was held Saturday amid warm, hard grounds and below average play. Cobram struggles to field a team with several juniors. Numurkah has a paid coach, while Berrigan Nathalia and Finley use volunteer mentors. Attendances were fair, with many clubs showing strengthened lineups and promising early matchups. Victorian League umpires officiated opening games and goal kicking was strong.
Numurkah defeated Strathmerton 15.19 to 8.7 Finley beat Tocumwal 14.15 to 10.2 Nathalia toppled Cobram 15.14 to 6.2 Berrigan overcame Muckatah 11.10 in a regional round score update.
Cobram v Numurkah Strathmerton v Nathalia Berrigan v Tocumwal Finley v Muckatah scheduled for next Saturday with local teams contesting regional fixtures.
Strathmerton hosts Numurkah in the Murray Football League opener amid wet ground conditions. Numurkah, led by captain G Rourke, shows resilience with W McBride I Stringer and C Howard scoring on a day dominated by effort, while Strathmerton’s F Dudley and J Christie push back. The match remains closely contested as both teams display form in a hard fought 2.58 pm start.
Numurkah defeated Strathmerton with a surge of goals led by Howard who netted six, while Rourke, Dudley and Blackley contributed multiple scores. Strathmerton’s Tuck O'Brien Patterson Stokes Hendy Brayshaw fought hard with key goals from Tuck and J. Patterson, but Numurkah held the lead through the middle and final quarters.
Nathalia shaky early on prepared, ground irrigation softened surface. New players James N McKenzie and W Galt Lemnos debuted, F Verdon captained, F Prentice vice. At half Nathalia led Cobram by five as Cobram pressured, Head’s talk spurred Nathalia to surge in final quarters, third term swing 5.5 to 1.2 sealed Cobram’s defeat with Nathalia dominating.
Final score Nathalia 146.15 to Cobram 5.3. Bourke four goals, Mounter four, Norman three, Robertson two, Verdon two, McCarron one for Nathalia. Cobram tallies by H Butt two, Johnston, T Butt and McPherson. Bourke named Nathalia best, Hiyes star for Cobram.
Wonghiu led Katara against Katandra with a strong start, but Katandra overturned the match in the third quarter. Final score lists Katandra ahead with Groves and Wanghnu each on four goals and 12 points. Best players named include MelIntosh Bhiveman Walhten Groves S and Bo fae Liewre.
Undera won by 291 points after even play. Crozier kicked several goals for Tallygaroopna, with Montgomery Sandstead and Broughton also scoring for Undera.
The Map yay League draw lists Nathalia v Colum Tocumwal v Muckatah Berrigan v Numurkah Strathmerton v Nathalia Berrigan v Tocumwal Muckatah Cobram v Numurkah Nathalia v Murkatah Tocumwal v St Arnaud Strathmerton v Nathalia Cobram Bertie Finiers Sunmuirk shows wouniwitl June 25 Nathalia vs Struthmertan 4]
A parliamentary discussion covers the National Insurance Bill with focus on small farmers and self employed persons. The government faces complexities from actuarial experience and changes to schemes in other countries. Key points include women's eligibility on marriage, pension additions, farm workers’ coverage, and unemployment insurance under intergovernmental review.
A brief item in The Leeder newspaper notes a humorous take on the enduring tug of war between supply and demand. The column suggests market forces influence prices and availability, with wit and local flavor reflecting everyday commerce.
District correspondents report on local happenings across counties, detailing school activities, civic meetings, and community initiatives. Reports highlight notable speakers, upcoming events, and program updates shaping district priorities this season.
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An OCR fragment discusses food supply during wartime with mentions of church events, witnesses, and names. It touches on budget, postage rates, and communications about The Leader publication routes to Australia, the United Kingdom, British possessions, the U.S.A., and foreign destinations.
A call to embrace modern advertising mirrors bold inventors who pursued wireless, transportation, telephones, and electric lighting. The speaker argues for seizing the era’s momentum and advancing with the times rather than waiting for demand to appear. The message stresses proactive promotion as a driver of innovation.
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