Cobram 100 race backers form new committee
Saunders likely to start in 1954 Cobram 100 as organiser for the fourth year and treasurer for the committee alongside Dr. R. Cornish F. Sperling F. Anderson H. White S. M. Scott J. Cornish A. Gaylard J. Buncle F. Hogan L. Grant G. LeAmson L. Smith. Allan Gaylard urges preservation of the event as Cobram’s landmark racing tradition and the League of Victorian Wheelmen lauds the organization and hospitality for riders and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Harden
R. Cornish
Messrs
F. Sperling
F. Anderson
H. White
S.M. Scott
J. Cornish
A. Gaylard
J. Buncle
F. Hogan
L. Grant
G. LeAmson
L.smith
Allan Gaylard
Cobram
League of Victorian Wheelmen
League
Dungey
League of Wheelmen
Sunday Church Services Schedule Apr 4 1054 Cobram District
Presbyterian and Church of England notices list service times for Katamatite Yarroweyah Scot's Church Cobram St Margarets Cobram with Rev Neil Scott and Holy Communion at Cobram at 8 am Sunday School to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Cobram
Strathmerton
Yarroweyah S
Presbyterian Church
Scot's Church
Neil Scott
A. Ariuadter
St Margaret's
Church of England Cobram
J Aan
Cobram Football Club Signs and Trials New Recruits
Cobram Football Club enters the season with new recruits including J Allison from Scotch College and Doug Landt from Warracknabeal. Coach Frank Scanlon notes strong workouts, weight gains, and optimism as Ken Grant and Clem O’Dwyer join the lineup. A practice match against Yarrawonga at Cobram showgrounds will finalise the senior training list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Scanton
Igs
Ae Leisger
W. K. Bartlett
Vantage
Kennedy
Bedwell
Cobram
Warracknabeal
Ovens and Murray
Brian Harding
Carlton
C. E. Harding
Melbourne
Joe Holland
Yarroweyah
Ken Grant
Les Koopman
Frank Davies
Don Collie
Allan Rowley
Frank Scanlon
Scanlon
Allison
Landt
Clem O'Dwyer
Burramine
Cobram Road Race Plans Revived by Local Committee
A local committee formed this week to revive the Cobram Road Race, known as the Cobram 00, after a Monday meeting failed for lack of a quorum. Cobram Shire President Dr N H Jordan was elected president, succeeding M D O Dwyer, with J Radcliffe and N Crowley as vice-presidents and Arthur Dewan as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Shire
N. H. Jordan
M. D. O'Dwyer
Messrs
J. Radcliffe
N. Crowley
Arthur Dewan
Visit of Mobile Film Unit to Cobram Library
The State Film Centre mobile unit will visit Cobram on Monday, screening a public documentary programme at the library. The programme features Australian Diary, Lets All Sing Together, Trouble for Insects, Behind the Airlines, Australia’s Inland Sea, Voices of Canada and The Conners Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Film Centre
Cobram
Australia
Lake Shyre
Voices of
Canada
Conners
Melbourne Wool Sales Report Highlights Highest Bid
Younghusband Ltd reports their tenth catalogue at Melbourne wool sales on Wednesday with top price of 132d for seven sales of AAA Com branded. Glencarron from Caster District sales included Cobram listings with bids of 64d and 60d and 53d per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younghusband Ltd
Melbourne
Tyre Tube Repairs On The Spot Recap
Cobram based R. C. Sandow Pty offers on site tyre and tube repairs with retreading service. Customer can reach the Cobram shop or after hours contact at 192 and phone line 212 for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Sandow Pty
Cobram
Draw First Round Football Fixture List Notes
The schedule outlines the first round matches from April 24 to May 29 featuring Tocumwal Berrigan Strathmerton Numurkah Finley Cobram Deniliquin Nathalia with pairings and results leading into the second round starting June 12 with Berrigan Tocumwal and others. The record lists dates and rivalries across multiple weeks and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrigan
Nathalia
Numurkah
Cobram
Finley
Tocumwal
Strathmerton
Deniliquin
Numurka
Murray League Admits Deniliquin and Strathmerton to Nine-Club Lineup
The Murray League Association votes to admit Deniliquin and Strathmerton after discussion at Berrigan Deniliquin gains permission to use Edward River Association players day permits The nine clubs will compete with matches on Sundays starting May 2 The grand final will follow the Murray League finale with prize distributions and umpire arrangements announced Directors retain and distribute gate receipts while plans for umpires from Wangaratta are explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deniliquin
Edward River Association
Strathmerton Club
Berrigan
Tocumwal
Fitley
Cobram
Barooga
Yarrawonga
Strathmerton
Jerilderie
Wangaratta Umpires Association
W. Bruce
A. Johnson
Myrtleford Centenary Celebrations Begin Easter Week 1954
Myrtleford in the Ovens Valley Victoria marks its centenary with a week of events from April 17 to 25 1954. A monster procession sports carnival hospital ball reunions fair Back to School schools sports theatrical night district halls social evenings tours and Anzac commemoration are planned with a garden competition judged. Secretary is Mr J L Wacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtleford
Ovens Valley
Victoria
Ovens and Murray
J. L. Wacker
P.O. Box
Cobram Associates Host Tuesday Competition
A Cobram Associates event took place on Tuesday with wins for Mrs Wilton, Mrs Stedman, and Mrs Garner as the competition concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Associates
Joan
Banding of Wild Ducks Remains Key to Conservation Efforts
Dr N H Jordan reported a teal shot at Cobram that had been banded after release at Port Fairy on May 4 1953. Portfolios show large numbers of Black Duck Grey Teal and Wood Duck banded mainly in southern Victoria during 1952 1953. The program aims to map migratory routes for Victoria's ducks and support conservation while promoting sport. Returns from shooters are vital and cooperation is urged, with two copies of the Duck Shooters Quiz enclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Jordan
Cobram
Port Fairy
Director of Games and Fisheries
Dunbavin Butcher
Mr. Butcher
Victoria
The New Elizabethan Age and Empire Renewal
A fragmented discussion on Elizabethan era ideals and a modern British empire renewal. It references the Queen, the Commonwealth task, migration patterns, and the Murray Valley Development League with connections to Britain and Australia. It mentions plans to direct migration and industrial expansion and notes allied bodies in Britain and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Mos
England
Aye
Elizabeth
Brisis
Camas
New Zealand
Australia
Murray Valley Development League
Te Migration Council of
Great Britain
He —Muare
Company of Corgan Wealth Ventures
House of Commons
London
Britain
CWA Conference at Nathalia re elects president
At the Central Murray Group annual CWA conference in Nathalia Mrs J Mendersom was re elected Group President. The gathering drew over 100 delegates opened by Dr J V Trewin who urged strong home life reducing divorce and noted CWAs influence on parliamentary reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Murray
The
Country Women's Association
J. Mendersom
J. V. Trewin
C.W.A
Pelfreyman
Benalla
P.M.G
Goulburn Valley
Marriage and family notices among local residents
An incomplete notice lists individuals such as Mr Witenesey, Mrs EK Tasu Will, and Mr Ki from Ketemie with references to children and a parish. It mentions a wedding planned with church and town figures, and a St Josephs day tea event on an upcoming April evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witenesey
Meuw
Uiert
Ketemie
Ing
William
Aha
EK Tasu
Ls Doughy
Cullen
Barwa
Wabiato
Atribe
the Rey
Nile
Leli Garet
Pau
New Bry Rey
Byer
St. Josephs
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Melba
Doris Day
Danny Thomas
Robert Lowery
Dan Seymour
Pamela Blake
Pierre Blanchar
Maxwell Reed
Dinah Sierida
Electrice, Crossley, Shelvador
VNC. Walker Pty. Ltd
Station Street Cobram
Ow Heaung Windsor
Genling Nealer
Dewan
Punt Road
Fenn & Bolton
Opticians
Collins Street
Cobram Hotel
Alby Saunders
Saunders
Cobram Football Club
Cobram Showground
Melbourne Wool Sales
Second
Murray League Association
Corey, Station
Street
Cobram, Victoria
Louie
Dhe
Lewes
Walia
CWA
Sandow Phyconkay
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