Cobram District News and Nathalia Show Updates
Compulsory training medicals taken by Cobram district youths with exemptions granted noted. Albert Brown reports leasing of Tuppal Station to W F Hughes of Sydney, owner of Kooba and racing stud Dashing Cavalier. Nathalia Agricultural Society to decide date for show, June meeting to fix form. Bank overdraft of £138 reported with cheques outstanding and £19 in subscriptions unpaid. A wedding in Numurkah marks inter state interest. Irrigation scheme push noted with league efforts to finish in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brown
Tuppal
W. FF. Hughes
Sydney
New South Wales
Kooba
Hughes
Dashing Cavalier
Nathalia Agricultural Society
Garden Notes on Useful Trees for Australian Gardens
This note lists valuable trees for varied climates and garden sizes. Mountain Ash suits cool districts, Evergeen Oak and Pin Oak thrive in Australia, Weeping Willow grows fast near water but enlarges for larger lawns, Tamarix tolerates dry or coastal areas, Gallica and Plumosa forms offer pale pink plumes, and Tetandra Purpurea provides striking spring blooms. Queens Box grows quickly for shade. frost may affect new foliage. Good rains aid growth. Oshlias require tying and careful pruning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Oshlias
Bourke of Ceylon Makes His Racing Bow
Desmond Rourke, 25, known as Bourke of Ceylon, rose from obscurity after wins at Pakenham and Ascot. He plans to decide between returning to Colombo or staying in Australia as offers pour in. He praises Ceylon tracks, notes eight races before 2 pm and heavy daily rain, and describes prize money, fees, and lavish stables fueling his determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting Globe
D. Bourke
Pakenham
Bourke
Ceylon
Malbourne
Count Ito
Ascot
Melbourne
Ceylon Turf Club
Rourke
Colombo
Nuwara-Eliya
Galle
Haverlock
Australia
Flemington
Pakenha
Iseau
Vite
Blue Heaven
Shepparton Show Dates Set for October 21 22
The Shepparton Agricultural Society fixed October 21 and 22 for its annual show. Profits will go to patriotic funds. Secretary Ralph Thompson said organizers expect strong interest and noted that absence of a Royal Show may benefit their event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepparton Agricultural Society
Ralph Thompson
Shepparton Society
Katamatite Golf Club elects officers for 1941 season
The Katamatite golf club held its annual meeting selecting J. Jones as president W. Learmont as secretary treasurer and W Learmont as assistant secretary with a full committee and handicap group. Members agreed to modify the programme and use entrance money to buy war savings certificates. Several members enlisted this week Len Kilgour Lindsay Lukie and Alan Cathie join AIF and RAAF. Rev A C Boquest appointed honorary secretary of Bush Nursing Hospital replacing A Cathie who resigned to join the RAAF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katamatite Golf Club
J. Jones
W. Learmant
W. Learmont
O'Kane
Len Kilgour
Lindsay Lukie
AIF
Alan Cathie
RAAF
Cathie
K.igour
Bush
A. C. Boquest
A. Cathie
Border motor regulations and cross state permits discussed
Mr C B Lethbridge forwards a letter from the Minister for Transport outlining border motor regulations. The note says reciprocal arrangements between States are under consideration but not yet in effect, with private and visiting commercial vehicles awaiting insurance and streamlined permissive rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Lethbridge
Corowa
Hicles
New South Wales
Victoria
South Austrai
Queensland
Bowling Tyres Triumph in a Tough Match at Wycombe
The report details a bowling scorecard with Tyres and opponents, highlighting key bowlers Fowles and Neher. It notes runs, maidens, overs, and notable performances, including Beasley and O'Reete, with totals and match context from a local club event at Wycombe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rues Neher
Icciet
Maides
Wickes
Corowa UC Candidate Speaks at Farmers Meeting
A report from Corowa covers a Farmers and Studley meeting where UC party members discussed candidacy. The South Wales faction touts support while noting ongoing campaign organizing and candidate activities over the prior weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wales
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manchester
W. Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
Sham
Sarigh
MR J. Stanyer Sohs
Cobram
Aumress
Barooga
Newnesket, Cor
Trucks Neders of
Pipiellate
Oppenty Fur Sale
Lyons Children’s Tome
Xathane R. Lyos
Copram Pearmacy
Telyplier
Aderton's Fruit Shop
Fee Command
Housewives
Numurkah
R. Firman
Adyt
Phone
CHONE
Graham
H. McWilliam
Distret
Royal Victoria Hotel
South Gippsland
J. J. Kelly
R G. Moore
Wyndham St. Shepparton
Decorator
Ryeverryev Verry
W. F. Lee
SM. Russell
Red Gum
Church OF England
H.C
Sid
Methodist Church
Nau Rev. Bequest
Presbyterian Church
Yarroweyah
J. C. Royster
Local & General News
Tuppal Leased
J. Steen
W. Adams & Son
Steen
Emily Isabel
A. C. Temes
Mubrat Valley
Irriga! League
Nevill
Com
Conducted By
J. W. Robinson
Plant Form Pty. Ltd
Mr Robinson
Atractive
Ettairs
Shepparton
District News
Trancy
Theove
Ba Ur
Fey
Wikkel
Kaepinan
Ito
Aimuty
Mawari Garrick
Ibw
Pinte
Javit
U.C P
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!