19 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1939
Page
1
A state report reveals in 1938-39 more motor vehicle passengers died than drivers, with passenger deaths rising to 162 from 157, while driver fatalities fell to 143 from 183. Over 80 percent of passenger deaths occurred in head on or overtaking related crashes, underscoring urgent road safety appeals by officials.
The article condemns Hitler and Nazi leadership for aggressive expansion, war crimes, and propaganda misuse. It argues Germany bears full responsibility for the conflict, highlighting the sinking of neutral ships and attacks on civilians as evidence of ruthless aims. It calls for united resistance by Britain and Australia to defeat Hitler.
Gardening notes from J W Robinson of Ormond Plant Farm Pty Ltd cover crape myrtle pruning and color ranges, lantana varieties, Santanas pruning strategy, Lavenders and Leptospermum care, and recommended summer annuals. It highlights pruning timing, plant heights, flower colors, and suitable uses for rockeries and borders.
A vintage fashion piece urges feminine makeup to complement pastel costumes and flowered hats. It promotes water color tint palettes to create a youthful, fresh complexion with delicate lashes and sky blue shadow, plus skincare tips and a street address for correspondence.
A catalog style note highlights an excellent variety for cutting and borders. It mentions Lobelia and Petunias for frost tolerance and early starts, plus dwarf and tall varieties of Phlox Prummondi, Salvia Bonfire with Robin Redbreast, Viscarias in red white blue pink, and Salvia offers bold color.
An old advertisement touts HEENZO as the best cough remedy. It promises relief for chest throat and nasal ailments by mixing 2/ bottle of concentrated HEENZO with water. It claims quick relief from coughs colds croup bronchitis and fever and suggests internal use and head cold relief.
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