Fatal Accident at Strathmerton Claims Mr Raleigh McKechnie
A fatal car fire at Strathmerton in the early hours of Thursday killed Raleigh McKechnie, sparking inquiries. Witnesses describe an explosion and a burning coach-model car, with his body found in the rear seat as fire was fought. The inquest, opened and adjourned, aims to determine the cause with family representation invited. McKechnie, a Victoria resident, is linked to Leonard G. McKechnie of Ireland and Mina Joan McKechnie. he married Florence Johnston with a child Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathmerton
Raleigh McKechnie
McKechnie
Banjanna
Stram
Rence
Ross-Soden
McMahon-Street
Chasop
F. Pinnock
J.P
Sydney Burton
George Willcox
Ames
Burton
Keay
McKeeh
Strathmerton tragedy shocks district after fatal car blast
In Strathmerton a car explosion following an attempted restart near McKechnie’s home killed him and injured few bystanders. The accident occurred after the engine backfired and fumes ignited, blowing glass onto the road. The wedding tea at Presbyterian Hall proceeded with mourning as investigators seek exact sequence. Mr McKechnie, recently arrived, left to resume business and did not survive. His wife and parents grieve as the community shares condolence. The body was later taken to Arnaud for funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKechnie
Lod
Tle
Hiure
Simurkah
Hiw
McKeehnieen
Mtr Ross-Soden
Rows
Solen
Presbyterian Hall
Sharpe
McKechnies
Matthews
Bell
Valeria
McPherson
Strathmerton
Crib Point
A. A. Abotemey
Numarkeh
Farmers’ Arma
McMcKechnie
At. Arnaud
Arnaud
The Elite ARS and Miss Furlong Show Evening Procks
The Elite ARS presents a range of evening procks featuring every shade and design. Miss Furlong headlines a stylish showcase highlighting crafting variety and contemporary fashion options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARS
Miss Furlong
Stock and Farming Sale Notices Across Numurrah Area
A mixed list of stock sales, farm estates, and machinery auctions in Numurrah and surrounding districts outlines private sales, clearing sales, and large land offerings. Entries spark interest in Numurkah stock sale dates, large wheat and irrigation properties, and agent roles including Mr F Namurah. The document also notes voter list inspections for 1927-28 across riding areas with local offices and post offices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanghau
Hones
W. Wi -Numurkah
Caniambo West
W. Gibbs
Parson, Rowe, Smith and Co
Baulkamaugh North
G. A. Bedwell
Haying business in Numurica district change of hands
Fragmentary notice reports Peter Foon Haying purchasing eferru and Confectionery from Harry Pogs in Numurica district. It mentions prices and location at Melville Street opposite Brawi Corke and Co and hints at street sale dates and gate game offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haying
Eferru
Harry Pogs
Numasbsrfid
Melville__' Street
Copposite Brawi Corke & Co
Numuricah
Melbourne Life Insurance Association Details
Victoria Branch in Temple Court Collins Street Melbourne issues all classes of life endowment and combined benefit policies. Hospital fees and special disablement benefits are included with no extra premiums. Medical fees paid under combined in personal accident. Managers include S W McCoy for Victoria and P Deans for Goulburn Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Temple Court
Collins-street
Melbourne
Wedding at Numurkah Presbyterian Church
Daphne Matthews wed James Robert Bell at Numurkah on Saturday June 4 in a ceremony led by Rev. J. G. Sharpe. The bridal party included Gladys Bell and Gwen Matthews as bridesmaids, Joyce Armour as flower girl, with A. E. Treble as best man and Jack Taylor as groomsman. Les Tyree played the organ as the register was signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Gladys Davidson
Gladys Bell
Gwen Matthews
Bride
Little Joyce Armour
Sunshine
Miss Bell
Esch
Joyce
A.E. Treble
Jack Taylor
Les Tyree
Minnie Jaffraye
Funeral Held for Sutton Family in Nu murkah
A fatal road accident claimed Mrs Sutton and her six year old son Maurice. Mr Sutton and another son Strathmerton, with friends, arranged the funeral. The burial occurred at Nu murkah Cemetery with many attendees, 85 cars, and Plymouth Brethren membership noted. An inquiry at Shepparton into the accident was opened and adjourned to Monday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Maurice
Strathmerton
Mooroopna
Numurkah
Holmes
Plymouth Brethren
Baker, Bryant, Crowther
Plymouth
A.lf
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ral. McKechnie the
Victo
Leonard G. Me‘Kachaie
Ireley
Coleraine
McKechaia
Mina Joan McKechais
St. and
Florence Johnston
Murray Downs Station
New South Wales
Campbell
Sky
Tallygarcoona
Strathy
ELITE
Shire OF
Numurrah
Munts Bros. E
Numur
Murkah
Numurkeh
Shepperton
Cobram
Ketamaties
Vic
Berrigan and
West Wyslong
N.S.W
Estries
Siemens
Nathalia
Sdermuelige
Akins—Co
Goulburn Valley
T. Rowston & Son Agents
Cowra
Autulivision
Pinegrove
Atrelia
Manna Estate
Rosemead
Yalgogain
Ballara
Fairy Elencor Peer
Wagstaff's Medica
J. McNamara & Co. Muntz Bros. Auctions
DODGE
Graham Bros. Motor
Dodge Bros
Namarkah
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Pty. Ltd
W. Steven
Taylor
T Sheep & Son District Agents
Nunurkah
Jin Numurkah
Court House
From & Co. Eens
Campbell & Co
F. McNamara Numurrah J
Magnavom
Leviathan Ltd
Bourke Street
Ofives
Betwee
Ewan
Lemalt
J. McNamara & Co
Henry Tock
Numarksh Hotel
P. Devine and CO
Eta
Numarkah
Elaine Cry
A. McPherson
Viele
L. Nightingale
Eaine Gray
Wy Amyey
Phone Numurkah
Mit Jazz
Peter Foon
Morrisy and Deane
Leca
W. McTaggart
Nursikeab Pg and Penky Ssh
Ecw
Walcoma
Melville Street
Numurkab
Shepparton
Little
Collinestrest
Good Buyer
Attendance
J. Mctamara & Co
F. Nelson
Herley Ow. G. Hankey
Ureday
Tooreow
J. McNemars& Co
W. Moore, Nathalie Bapremmamsivs
Patmos
Grin Stock, Land
Comabaice
Heaphay and
Fairman
Ae ‘BaveLt
Muntz Bros
Picola
Barmah
Yalca
Auction and Clearing Salee
Melhouran
Les
Ballarat Bundage
Vangpen Hey
Wintiaer
Meee Ky
Holamin
Bae Teaileni
Oakland
Pet
Sunbeam Motor
Nomar & Co
INCRI
Toe Geaue
Ming
Vita Lick Ltd
Kent Syrpet
Sydney
the Great Pacific Life Chicks
Chicks Assurance Association Limited
S. W. McCoy
P. Deans, Esq
Bell—Matthews
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