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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1940
Page
4
Brabender Bros Wool Merchants announce Melville Street Numurkah opposite Coons Ganagh. They are buying wool as usual and offer quotes on all classes of wool. Highest prices and cash returns expected. They will visit Nathalia every Thursday.
A historical traffic study compares drivers using throttle stop fittings with those without. Results show the group with devices improved efficiency by about 38 percent, while overall fuel consumption rose more slowly in town and country driving. The report notes acceleration and throttle use influence fuel use and urges cautious adoption.
A garbled historical text discusses valve wiring, ignition, and valve timing in a vehicle system. It mentions adjusting valve timing and wiring, ensuring components align with car manufacturer recommendations, and setting pump timing as far as possible.
Don’ts for dairymen cover sanitary handling of cloths and milking gear. Do not leave skim milk around to spoil or use unboiled wash water on cloths. Do not store milk in the morning can with night milk. When milking machines are used teat cups should not be dipped in unclean water to avoid contamination. An inspector will check proper hygiene.
At Numurka meeting of the Numurkai Kericuural Society council members criticised the Exe Board policy. Mr Cotton spoke for the Board from Bendico, detailing export season results, price movements, and payments. The Board aims to stabilize markets, meet liabilities, and push for a firm year end with better contributions to producers amid rising prices.
Nathalia led 3-0 to 1-1 at quarter time but the second term collapsed amid wild shooting. They pulled clear late, finishing 10-5 to 5-5 as Priestly and Bourke starred for the winners. Brey and Deabat stood out for the opposition.
Nathalia stretched its perfect record in the competition with a narrow win over Tocumwal by three points. Tocumwal edged Nathalia in a tight match, while Finley beat Strathmerton by two goals. Cobram and Nathalia both won easily against Berrigan and Katamatite respectively.
Viscount Bledisloe delivers Empire Day Movement speech in district schools. He proclaims the Empire at war with Germany and its alleged brutal opponents, urging unity, liberty, faith, and determination. He honors Queen Victoria, invokes go out into the darkness and seek guidance from God, and presses for victory and justice among nations. He calls for Freedom of speech, press, self determination, and worship across all peoples.
The Old Wunghnuites Association held a pleasant evening at the Railway Institute on Wednesday. President McDonnell and secretary Watson arranged the event with guests including newcomers Angus McDonald and the Bourke brothers. A card trophy went to Mrs R Ambler and Mr G McDonnell won the gentlemen’s prize. Norman Loftus offered to serve again in the King’s service, and letters from Mr Collins and Hon R Kilpatrick were read, with Kilpatrick funding September prizes.
A reader argues that the Communist party is not a normal domestic party but an alien movement loyal to the Soviet. It claims Moscow dictates policy, demeans Australian democracy, and seeks to undermine liberty. The text cites Labour leaders and unions to illustrate perceived Bolshevik influence and danger to Australia.
A fragmented notice lists church services across multiple denominations including Church of England and Presbyterian. It mentions events, subscriptions, and a note about a publication that costs ten per year for delivery or posting.
A readable segment notes the Union Trustee Company reporting a record year for new business with ambiguous OCR fragments. Names and exact figures are unclear but imply strong activity and growth in services.
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