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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 16, 1902

Page

5

Fresh Food and Frozen Storage Company Sale

The Fresh Food and Frozen Storage Company Limited faced compulsory liquidation after a Melbourne meeting. Directors proposed selling the business and assets to a purchasing syndicate to settle debts, with shareholders voting 48 to four in favor and appointing Foster as liquidator.

the Fresh Food and Frozen Storage Company Limited Hartsman Mafra Comppay Ar H. Reed Warrions Abbott M.L.C Yas Shacuhetdens J. Hall Foster

Windsor Magazine Highlights National Peril and Culture

In the latest Windsor Magazine a piece by Ernest Williams argues UK wheat acreage fell from 4,787,140 acres in 1871-75 to 1,857,575 in 1896-1900, signaling half a century of dwindling home bread supplies despite population growth. Also features Thorpe Aird’s interview with J J Bentley, Shakespeare Festival notes, fiction installments, and reviews including Dr Fitchett’s epic.

Windsor Magazine Ernest Wilams United Kingdom Thorpe_Aird J. J. Bentley Bard of Avon Richard Harding Davia Horace Bleakley Catcliffe Hyne Thompson Austastasia W. H. Fitchett

Outbreak Damages Five Shops in South British Co Burn

Fire destroyed seven shops tied to the South British Co, with losses around £200 for three insured stores and £100 for contents at another, plus furniture and tools valued at £80. Investigators note unclear ore origin and suspect the blaze began at Doran’s residence as residents departed to visit friends in Barmah.

All Hon Soya Bouth British Co Juba Laneshire AC. Duran Royal W. It Doran Mire Hope Eto Barmah

Two Great Rivers and Egypts Irrigation Wonders

The article reflects on irrigation from ancient and modern Nile works, noting the Waters of Joseph in Egypt and recent Assouan projects. It estimates land value and potential gains from canal and dam development, arguing for the Murray River’s conservation benefits and vast agricultural leverage.

Murray Anong Nile Egypt Josep High Nile Joseph Great River Assouan

Nile works cited as model for Australian irrigation drive

A precursory discussion on ancient Egypt as an example for irrigation reform in Australia notes vast Nile projects costing millions and promises continent revealing water conservation benefits for Riverina and Victoria. The piece links English investment security to national progress and mentions livestock sale figures and local names in Ballan and surrounding districts.

Egypt Australis Murray Riverina Victoria Nile

Latest Commercial Prices for Eggs and Baked Goods

Thursday evening market listing shows local egg and bakery prices with several vendors. Termed figures include cents per dozen eggs and various batter items, with notes on weights and packaging and limited quantity available.

Grain and hay prices rise in farm market notes

Grain and hay values appear with mixed bids in regional market briefings. Wheat and pollard show notable movement with bids around several pounds per unit reflected, indicating shifting supply costs for farmers feeding livestock.

Cattle Market Report From District Sale Yard

Market notes describe cattle yarding under date 9 May with forward prices for bullocks and heifers, including rough figures from £7 to £8 for various weights. Several named producers and buyers are listed, with notes on demand being dull and sales hard. Weaners and remounts noted, Defence funds mentioned in passing.

Bomuurah Maseys J. Mnawine Amb Lediefly Rayera Friese Femal Patton Thompera Cotter Willama Oliver Gray M*rewsle

Melbourne Markets Report From May 13

Partial and garbled market notes from Melbourne dated May 13 reference various names and entities such as Farromin Parrot Passe Bowe and Gethard Co Al. The fragmentary text mentions individuals Loyang Rosch and Tivan with unclear roles amid scattered items and numbers.

Tesspar Pol E Wahty Farromin Ties Tivan L. Rosch Loyang Ube Ted Fp Wei Parrot, Passe, Bowe Gethard Co. al. —Ag Mir Weneihs Sewaalls Comstock Wweiben

Melbourne Cattle Market Prices and Sales Report

Melbourne cattle market figures from Weowespay on March 14 show Carris yarding with prices ranging from 5 to 19 pounds for various classes. The report notes prime bullsocks and heifers, mid and low quality lots, plus detailed figures for pigs, poultry, and factory produce, with notable activity at Numurkah and nearby markets.

Local Transit Notice Fragments Spark Confusion

Fragmentary OCR reads like a transit fare note with scattered tokens including ay rete ame ag 303 fare and names Pete and AE. Clarity unavailable, but hints at a public fare or schedule record among municipal notices.

Rete Ame Ag Pete

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