30 May 1939
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 30, 1939
Page
1
A vintage beauty guide notes that most complexions have flaws and open pores. It prescribes nightly cleansing with a water-based cream, gentle toning, light make up, and optional face packs. It includes egg white and yolk masks and an oatmeal rose water mask to firm and nourish the skin.
The Chronicle-Despatch urges residents to shop in their district to support country traders, families, schools, and local citizenship. Local shopkeepers extend credit, often on solid local knowledge, with prices comparable to city outlets. Buying locally sustains livelihoods and humane service, aligning with a Bathurst motto promoting local livelihoods.
Garden notes discuss hedge planting choices for privacy and shelter, listing Acmena Floribunda Cynocarpa Cupressus varieties, Holly, Metrosideros Tomentosa, Oleanders, Pinus Insignis, and Myoporum Insulare. It also covers permanent vegetables with emphasis on horseradish and mushroom beds, plus planting tips and soil care.
A joint letter from Major-General Sir Thomas Blamey and Dr J Newman Morris explains the women's voluntary national register and Red Cross roles in Victoria. It states the register is run by a Commonwealth directive, with state councils guiding local enrolment for diverse wartime duties, including troop comforts and field services.
The Prime Minister announced that motor vehicle engines and chassis will be made in Australia to boost defence readiness industrial expansion and raw material use. Companies may be Australian owned or joint ventures with overseas capital but no single monopoly. prices must be reasonable and the public interest protected. Proposals include all Australian capital or Australian plus foreign investment with proportions to be decided later.
The item notes the presence of large advanced specimens alongside ordinary size examples. It emphasizes a range of sizes and indicates cataloging or comparison across categories. The context suggests a display or collection focusing on variation in specimen scale.
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