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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1930
Page
2
District advertisement list from Numurkah including tender notice for two miles of canal work near Dunbulbalane, notices of a special Progress Association meeting, local sales and auctions, social events, football match, machinery for sale, lost ring, and community notices dated July 1930 with multiple local entities such as O'Hanlon bakery, Treacy's Numurkah, and Brenion Trophy tournament noted.
Mrs D Cranston Mrs Powell Mr and Mrs Alex Brown and Mr Jack Cranston express sincere thanks for the kindness shown in their recent bereavement Special mention is made of Mrs and Carroll Mr Hodge and Messrs McLean for their support and sympathy
David, beloved husband of Mary June, and father to Roy, Mary, Thompson, Isabel, Jessie, James, Bruce, and Francis, passed away on July 5. His death leaves a large family and a community in mourning, with services planned.
The Numurkah A and P Society hosts a working bee to prepare show grounds for the October 16 event. The town band seeks funds while the fire brigade redirects its profit to support the band, as attendance drops and finances tighten.
A deputation from northern councils will meet the Minister of Public Works on Thursday July 17 at 11 am to press for a national highway along the Murray Valley. Delegates will discuss relief of municipal finances and the rural and commercial development of the valley, a cross country route passing 20 railway towns. A preliminary meeting will be held July 16 at the Municipal Association office in Melbourne. Thomas Sullivan is secretary to the movement. A narrow river escape occurred when M J O Neill’s car plunged from a punt at Barmah. he was rescued by boat captain Clifford after breaking through the barrier.
Oil gauges mislead when oil thickens or flow is blocked. High readings may occur with relief valves open or with pump-to-engine blockages, while low readings can follow excessive running. The article notes gauge readings must be interpreted with engine condition and temperature, and warns against running on abnormal pressure. It mentions Tyre recycling efforts and a potential new company Neale Inking.
In this brief notice Memsr W Elliot and Sons announce that they have taken over the bakery business. The change names the firm and signals continued operation under new management.
Smith's Weekly outlines Ferdinand Nuske's transfer of his ventures from Mangalore Victoria to Queensland, exposing a costly secret project for alcohol from straw. Victorian Farm By-Products Ltd holds rights. investors faced £6500 costs as Nuske’s German connections faltered. The Mangalore works suffered secrecy and optimistic plans, with directors seeking fresh capital while overheads overwhelmed potential profits.
The death occurred Saturday morning of 69 year old Mr David Cranston, a long familiar figure in the district. Born in Clunes and raised at Mooroopna, he later settled on his property near Numurkah, where he resided 29 years. Survived by wife and nine children, his funeral was at Numurkah cemetery led by Rev W A Patterson. The obituary notes his public spirit and quiet assistance to local groups.
The Town Council reviewed a proposal by Mr Varcoe to reticulate water from the Water Commission. A scheme and report were requested for a future Tallresroiree meeting, with power needs to be sourced from an electrical appliance.
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