Public need for open accounting at Mechanics’ Institute meeting
At last week’s annual meeting the committee faced calls to regain public confidence by publishing a full financial statement since rebuilding began. Critics claimed past secrecy and press exclusion alienated the public, urging transparent records as a condition to boost attendance and reduce the overdraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
M. D. O'Dwyer
Institut
O'Dwyer
Oeces
Cobram Weather Note and Local Movements
Ten points of rain were recorded at the Cobram post office after a Monday evening shower. Henry Tuck, linked to the town’s arm at H. Tuck, has returned to Cobram and resumed active management. Pat Pairbeirn landed an aeroplane in a nearby paddock on Sunday evening, proceeding to Widgiews Station. A recent London to Australia holiday flight by Jenkins of Jelbourne was completed by a company visiting Cobram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Henry Tuck
H. Tuck
Frm
Pat Pairbeirn
Widgiews Station
Me Jenkins
Jelbourse
London
Australia
Cobram Girl Gui Appears At Anzac Service
Cobram Girl Gui made their first public appearance at the Anzac service on Monday. The twenty girl company wore dark blue uniforms and presented a neat, smart appearance. The Cobram R C Ball will be held in the Mechanics Institute on Wednesday 11 May with Gervasoui Orchestra, fifty fifty watts supper and two to one modern dances. tickets 5 shillings double and 1 shilling 6 pence extra for a lady. Rodent plagues persist, with traps in use and big hauls reported. J McNamara and Co promote Cobram stock sale on Wednesday 4 May yarding 4000 fine young sheep including weaners and wethers. Shipping agents expect a strong export season for lambs due to favorable pastoral conditions in Victoria. Newmarket reports show good quality new season lambs, suggesting an earlier than usual start. Large reservations of shipping space are being made by exporters.
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Cobram
Gui
Cobram R.C
Mechanics’ Institute
Gervasoui
J. McNamara and Co
Victoria
Newmarket
Marryings, engagements, deaths mark region notices
The listing records weddings such as Miss Marion Arewsley and Mr Frank Rudlt from Yarrawonga, engagements for June, and obituaries including Mr Charles Ellis aged 64, a former Victorian Railways worker and brother to Rev Father P Ellis. It notes other local life events across Numurkah and surrounding towns with multiple family connections.
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Marion Arewley
Frank Ruwdlt
Yarrawonga
Charles Ellis
Huntly
Victorian Railways
P. Ellis
Cobram
Reve
H. Rolls
Merton Vale
Katooga
Norman Boursblet Finley
N.S.W
Bourchier
G. Bourchier
Boomagong
Tocumvval
Unclear OCR fragment hints at retail woes and mythic names
A fragmentary OCR passage mentions unhappy store fortunes and a reference to Perseus and Isis, suggesting a misread retail piece with mythic imagery rather than a complete report.
Grape Picking Completed at Messrs Seppelts and Sums Tarnpirr Barooga
District News notes the harvest of 300 tons of grapes by about twenty-one pickers over three weeks. The crop, heavier than last year, was hauled by motor truck to a Rutherglen winery for pressing. A suggestion is offered to the Perish Hall committee to improve ventilation by opening window hinges to ease dust and improve circulation during dances.
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Tarnpirr
Barooga
Rutherglen
Mechanics Institute elects officers and committee
The Mechanics Institute announced the election of office-beaters: President Mr E Kilgour. Vice-presidents Messrs W Mead and H Bassett. Treasurer Mr H Sidebottom. Auditor Mr H Bassett. Secretary and caretaker Mr J Eddy. and a committee comprising Dr Coombs, Messrs Stodart, Hughes, Egerton, Priest, Willcox and Wright.
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The
Mechanics’ Institute
E. Kilgour
W. Mead
H. Bassett
H. Sidebottom
J. Eddy
Coombs
Messrs Stodart
Hughes
Egerton
Priest
Willcox
Wright
Strathmerton Club Elects Officers and Plans Ground Upgrades
Strathmerton football club elected officers including J V Bourchier ts and F Pinnuck ison as secretaries A A Stoneman and J B Cator join to share duties Stoneman to retire but agrees to work with Cator A robust general committee includes McCluskey Henderson Tilton O'Brien and Haynes Delegates Stoneman McCluskey Bourchier Selection committee Stoneman McCluskey Tilton Captain and vice captain named Lime keepers Kline Davison Umpires Sullivan Crawford Financial note shows a credit balance of LY 19 0 on the club books
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Strathmerton Football Club
J. V. Bourchierts
F. Pinnuckison
A. A. Stoneman
J. B. Cator
Stoneman
Cator
McCluskey
Henderson
Tilton
Tom O'Brien
T. Haynes
Bourchier
Messrs
W. Tilton
Kline
Davison
Sullivan
Crawford
Berrigan Council Warns of Water Cut Threats and School Teaching Day
The Berrigan Shire Council warned NSW Government it may cut water to state properties such as police stations and schools if charges were not paid. A government reply urged pause, stating the council may lack legal right to suspension. The council extended more time to settle payments. Friday’s teaching demonstration at Berrigan Public School involved teachers from multiple nearby schools with lessons in reading writing geography and history. Luncheon and tea followed on the school lawn.
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Berrigan
Berrigan Shire
New South Wales
Berriga
Barooga
Boomanoomana
Osborne Well
Blighty
Green Swamp
Tocamwal
Finley
Languoysh
G. A. Morrow
Mra Peterson
G. Cs
Anzac Day Service Held Amid Remembrance in Cobran
The Cobran community observed the seventeenth Anzac Day with a memorial service at the Mey haile Institute led by local soldiers, scouts, and guides. Rev. Patterson spoke of gratitude to the Anzacs and the Empire, honoring those who served and the crosses at Gallipoli, as music and prayers followed the annual ritual.
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Cobrant
Mey Haile Institute
Cobran
Mechanical Institute
Scipio
Boquest
Blake
Woquest
Kilding
Ename
Apzac
A.n.zac T
Gallipoli
Flanders
Australia
Bivuu
Federation of the World
Antheny
Wilson
Bert Jordan
Election notes amid 1930s state politics and public pacts
Fragmented OCR recounts sparse references to state elections and public deals. Mentions of lawmakers, committees, and individuals appear amid garbled lines, with unclear dates or locations. The text hints at legal or administrative actions, but specifics are unreadable.
Australian Tobacco Industry Debates Grower Union Plan
A fragmented report outlines a meeting of tobacco growers and officials led by Mr Sitwell. Debates focus on industry reform, proposed tech adoption, and a federal advisory council with terms like anti growers, aiming to address production standards and policy stance.
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Sitwell
Tralian Lea
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PF Straus
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Bose
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Cobram Bakery
L. J. Rose
M. Lynch
Fenn and Bolton Opticians
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Melbourne
Cobram Hotel
H. F. Ryan
SOL. Joel & Co
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Deel
Sige
Uta
Alesigue
Raen
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Rimemner
Joel & CO
Price Cutters
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Ty Gebram Courier
Eeranemesan
Pusuienen Tavaerit Monsises
Cobram Mechanics’ Institute
Melbourne University
G. A
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Bia Unch
Kilpatrick McLellan and Co
Shepparton
G. H. Morrison
H. J. Pearson
Numurkab
Nathalis
Queensland
St. Columba's Church
Father Ryan
Hileen
Hickey
Martin Hickey
William
W. Higgins
Katamatite
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A. Gurvey
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Yarroweyeh
Elisabeth
Brady
Margaret
Morrow
Bell
John
Nell
Eddie
Yarroweyah
Harry
Ethel
Wegga
Fred Wardrop
Sedlaia
Jop
Grenfell
Sydney
Secnbas
Wagga
Tod Erengo
R. Wardrop
Isis
Perseus
District News
Strathmerton
Tocumwal
Misa B. McConsaughty
C. Robinette
Guardian
Uraca
Creed
Corona
sUrsne
Sing Sing
Austria
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Msn
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