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Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1938

Page

3

Council votes over newspaper report on Cassidys role in bakery case

Tungamah Shire Council spent considerable time debating a Cobram paper’s report on a bakery case in which the council had interest. The discussion questioned whether solicitor Cassidy appeared for both council and defendant and whether the newspaper account was accurate. No clear ruling was made as a motion to seek Cassidy’s explanation failed.

Tungamah Mr Cassidy Cobram Wre Counyil Sameal Cassidy Wuniels Casidy Couro Council Tie Ely Kelly Cassidy Hay le Mulquiney Teague Questa Br. Cowper Ryan Cr. Gemmell Gr Mills Gemmell Hwee Cy. Milly Hive Dr. Batey Sii Mills Chapman Drs. Mills Batey Dow Gemmell Preasant Cre Mulquiney Lawrence Kepy Oliver Christie

Proposals for A Limited National Highway Sign System

The article discusses suggested adoption of a numbering scheme for main highways by the ILA C to align with Great Britain and France. Benefits cited include simplified and cheaper signposting, especially for city exits, and easier inclusion in road maps as Melbourne City inches toward consideration.

ILA Great Britain France Melbourne

Visitors Bid Farewell After Pleasant Echuca Send-off

The week's celebrations neared closure as the visitors leaving on the afternoon train received a cordial send-off, mirroring the welcome they had been accorded the previous Tuesday. The scene reflected warm community hospitality in Macroope and Echuca as the party departed.

Macroope Echuca

Old Wanghanites Social Gathering in Melbourne

In Melbourne at the Railway Institute on a Thursday show week, the Old Wanghanites Association held a well attended social for city residents and visiting country folk from New South Wales. President Pat Mulcahy welcomed guests and praised local councillors while noting the enduring spirit of Wanghnu and district through reunions, sports, and Melbourne club ties. Councillors Hooper Formby and others spoke on progress, wheat exhibitions, and cross-town goodwill amid concerns about wartime fate and international affairs.

Railway Institute Melbourne New South Wales Pat Mulcahy Wanghau Mulcahey Gordon Wanghnu Old Town Melourne Hooper Numurkah Wanghna Conneillay Hooper Secreta Association Formby Shepparton Commonwealth Goulburn Valley Gilbert Gillespie Wunghnu P. Matthews James Purdie Wanghunts Dr. Gordop

Cobram Show Highlights and Top Livestock Awards

The Cobram Show held Wednesday drew large crowds with gate takings around £70 as the fair equaled prior years despite poor season. Vice President W. J. Ritchie and secretary Ray Eaton led a large team of officials in presenting cattle breeds led by T. O'Brien and H. Roe, plus extensive awards in sheep, border leicesters, shorthorns, corriedales, and draft horses.

W. J. Ritchie Ray Eaton T. O'Brien T. O’brien H. Roe D. Henderson Heifer L. G. Hamilton M. Denison T. N. Harris Ryelands W. C. Tyack and Son Corriedales Vis Shropshires Southdowns W. J. Cobbledick and Sons H. Formby Ewe W. J. Cobbledick and Son Border Leicesters H. Wtuck Romney Marsh F. Cox A. Gemmell J. Fannin Neil O. Bassett P. Ionar Tweddle Bros G. Moss G. Mo C. McCullock W. O'Connor B. Mellwraith Mrs Hedley B. Horton G. Minehin Hay Bros W. B. Harvis P. McCormack R. W. Anderson Powles Wright M. St Pony Hunter Tom Cullen W. Walsh Marie Collie A.u Thos

R A C V Notes on traffic by laws and a Bendigo case

The R A C V urges visitors to study local traffic by-laws in its journal The Radiator. A Bendigo Court case found a motorist liable for damages when ignoring a 1931 right of way by-law. The magistrate held ignorance no excuse and awarded £50, stressing the by-law’s future importance.

R.A.C.V Bendigo E. J. E. Nicholas P.M Melbourne

Pedestrian Fatality Highlighted by Inconsistent Walking Paths

A damaged report notes a pedestrian death on a rural road near Drov where a curve limited sight lines. The article asserts pedestrians face danger on country roads despite footpaths being provided and criticizes the accident for drivers not seeing the pedestrian in time.

RACV Drovon

Garden Notes Hints for Chrysanthemums and More

Garden expert advises planting chrysanthemums from now until December for best exhibition blooms. Details on varieties, staking, shading frames, disbudding methods, and natural growth for decorative types. Also covers general garden planning, soil, crop rotation, sowing times, and a wide list of vegetables and herbs to sow or plant in autumn and spring.

Edith Cavell Eva Milne Golden Champion Joseph Bradford J. 8. Lloyd Lady Clarke Lady Huntingfield Louisa Pockett Majestic A. J. Weller Rote Day Sir Frank Clarke Wm. Turner Louisa Amateus Wue Caleb Cox Golden Ball Gwen Holton Margaret Graham E. W. Hayes Peggy Gamble Ruby Jones New Zealand

Blue House Dominates Annual H.E. Athletics Meet

The Blue House wins seven of nine events at the Blue and Gold Houses athletic contest held September 23 at the showgrounds. Gold House totals 1081 points, trailing the Blues who claim victory with strong performances across junior and senior events including basketball throwing, sprints, and the flag race.

Blue Gold Houses Washeld Gold House Blue House M. Allen P. Sealey S. Lee M. Dawson M. Henzell M. Hunkin

Relay and sprint events at Blue House athletics meet

Meet notes show Blue House relay win and multiple events for intermediate and senior boys and girls. Kow Moss led sprints 100 and 220 yards with Laidlaw and Brown placing. results include 440 yards, high jump, long jump, and relay times, with top performers E Bour chier and W Lumsden among others.

K. Moss K. Laidlaw G. Brown KK. Laidlaw Brown Hyg Juay E. Watters Ky Mowe E. Bourchier H. Moss Ke Laidlaw Lumaden Howehs Yants F. Hunt Lumsden Hendy P. Mont Bay W. Lumsden Mendy P. Mant Ciskan P. Mont Ib

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