Tungamah Shire Council Meeting and Local News
The Tungemah Shire Council holds its monthly meeting on Monday. A cricket final report Waonghau versus Bérooga appears on the last page. Tenders for 74 cords of firewood are invited by the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission, closing May 7, for the depot at Barooga Fine. A Fortunate Escape recounts Lionel Bamford’s fire rubbish incident at W Adams & Sons, a gun misfire grazing his eyebrow. A Bal masque and novelty night is planned June 4 at Vutroweywh Hall to aid Macroopen Hospital funds, with other events urged to avoid clashes. A furniture clearing sale by Campbell and Co at Cobram on May 10 to benefit Mr D. Jackson, with full particulars next issue. Mr Heard advertises Dodge cars and seats for a motor show inspection while leaving for Melbourne. Cobram presbytery visit to the town included church and Ladies Guild entertainment. Scots Church Ladies Guild hosts an Autumn Floral Display next Saturday at the Fire Brigade Hall, with post entries and sections for flowers. J McNamara & Co’s stock sale at Cobram moved from May 7 to May 14. early entries advised for good turnout. A serious accident occurred at Mr J McDonald’s Congupan Road property when Alan Montgomery, 32, was run over and died at the Hospice Sunday. There is talk of powering Finley with electricity from a Victorian Commission line from Tocumwal. figures should be shared with Finley consumers before a decision.
Anzac Day Service Held at Mechanics Institute
An Anzac Day service took place Saturday afternoon at the Mechanics' Institute with Dr. Christie presiding. The event featured R.S.S.L.A. leader Mr M D O'Dwyer and Mr W L Moss of Numurkah, who spoke. music included recitations, solos, and clarinet pieces as twenty-one returned men marched from the post office to the Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Tantonte
Christie
Cobram
R.S.S. L.L.A
M.D. O'Dwyer
W. L. Moss
Numurkah
Wen
Institute
Una Knight
Misa Burke
Stewart
Moss
Great Britain
Moas
League
Australia
Deeda
Gallipoli
France
Western Front
Naiowa
Bapites
Raupire
Abyssinia
Que
Silver Wedding in Easter Sunday Celebration
Mr and Mrs J McClusky observed their silver wedding at the residence of Mr and Mrs R Irvin. More than thirty relatives and friends attended, with guests from Melbourne Tatura and Toolamba. Rev Patterson presided as the gathering offered wedding breakfast and a cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McClusky
R. Irvin
Melbourne
Tatura
Toolamba
Patterson
McClusky
Dangers of Straying Stock Endanger Tourists on Victoria Road
A party traveling from Beaufort to Ballarat narrowly escaped a fatal plunge when a calf on the bend near Hunu Creek bridge veered into their car. The vehicle slid toward a 25 foot drop before its wheel housing caught and steadied it. The incident prompted calls for stronger stock control, with the Royal Automobile Club urging ranger cooperation to clear unattended cattle and improve road safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaufort
Ballarat
Mr Hartley
Moonee Ponds
Hunu Creek
Trawalla
Hartley
Macguard
Royal Automatie Club of Victoria
C.R.B
Local notices recount property sale and civic matters
Mianne Mra B Carroll disposes of the Commercial Hotel to J O Mee ra. Constable Jones from Tuogamab oversees Cobram Police in Consable Beaves’ absence. Dr McCarthy presided at Copram Roman Catholic Church service. Former residents Mra H Noy Miss L Kennedy and Miss O Hamilton recently visited. Michael Smyth died January 30 last, leaving real estate valued 43479 and personal property £598 to widow and children. Knight earns recognition in civil engineering and continues work on Yarrawonge Weir diverting water for irrigation in Victoria and NSW. Nationalism day observed with soldiers marching and reflections on future sacrifices.
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Mra B. Carroll
Katematite
J. O'Meara
Constable Jones
Tuogamab
Cobram
McCarthy
Sandhurst
Copram
Mra H. Noy
L.j Kennedy
O. Hamilton
Michael Smyth
Rildon
Torumbarry
R. Grenville Knight
M.C.E
Institute of Civil Engineers
Prdect
Knight
R. Knight
Crown Law Department
Cyril Knight
Hotering
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Bis
2Nd Field Company of Engineers
A.I F
Murray
Torumberry
Mildors
Bildos
Yarrawonge
Huse
Irigaign
Victoria
New South Wales
Cobram Mechanics Institute Turns Over New Officers At Meeting
The Cobram Mechanics’ Institute held a largely attended meeting chaired by President A R Wadeson. New officers were elected for almost every position, including a new committee with fresh members. The balance sheet showed reduced overdraft and receipts from pantographs, skating revenue, and improvements funded by the Ladies Committee. O’Dwyer was elected president amid discussions on retiring officials and future aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Mechanics’ Institute
A. R. Wadeson
Panatrope
M. D. O'Dwyer
Wadesoo
Afr O'Dwyer
Caleo
O'Dwyer
W. Ritchie
S. Gregory
G. Missen
Messrs
R. Eaton
E. Unsted
M. Stewart
W. Bethuce
W. Davis
Thomas
R. Mudge
J. Eaton
B. Keddie
L. F. Edwards
L. G. Hamilton
Local Meeting Discusses Ball Hire for Skating Rink
The chairman answered a query on hiring a ball for skating, noting the group engaged it last year and plans to place the floor promptly. He mentioned a £10 payment as the agreed value and that the floor order would be maintained, with a man to be engaged if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percn
Tate
Notes From Everywhere and Local Council Moves
Dalgety Ltd Albury manager likely to fill NSW Legislative Council vacancy after Mr Collins death. Budget racing tax may exceed £350,000. nine months to March yield £310,000. Dr Jack Wright backs Jack Crawford as the money pick. Tangam balan residents seek abbreviation. Locamwal Court sees theft case with fines and damages. Dunlintia clubs discuss joint operational terms and junior supervision. Moira Lakes tourism access urged. B D K O'Hanlon petitioning for lake development. Wool market reports from Chicago earner and Geelong sales show Corriedale crosses strong. committee calls for regular meetings and press attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H. Griffth
Albury
Dalgety & Ltd
N.S.W
Crawford
Upper Murray
Tangambalan
Anatmve
Yackandale
Tangam
Football notes from a troubled local meeting
Football names and clubs mix in a fractured report. Peter Garrett links to St Kilda League Cla with Joe and Sam Snell mentioned among players. A Ulus Valley Seconds meeting appoints Messie BH Crozier and others. Rubber footballs cost zero, a season payment approved, and E stayed with Essen team amid coaching changes at Hotskas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Garrett
Cehran
St. Kilda
Joe Attemtedt
Carttan
Sam Snell
Well Knives tCram
Barneys
Burooga
Jasts
St. Killa
Sam
Se Secoaili
Ulus
Cncy
Thc Woreye
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A. McPherson
Basie
Melton
Bethune’s
Bank Street, Cobram
Barracouta
Ery Spis Tourer
Bethune’s Melray Stores
ORAM
Vibha Dhangan
Oe Oe Osseameen
Fathey
Tee Green
Theuwan
a & + Mutual Life office
A.mp
the Leteert Mutual Lite
Empire
Auets
Elyott
Fla
A.W. Sneddon
Acree
Ncunt Wheatley Manger
Sje
Brown, Corke
Ceneral
Merchants
Ir Metro
T. N. Harris Famil
al Bank ST
Church OF England
St. Margaret's
H.C
W. Williams
Presbyterian Church
Yarroweyah Naring Cobram
Mats
Pema
Pam
W. H. Patterson
Antucon
Talmasque Ain
Joly Auicultural Bally
Ebrary Courie
Tungamah
Tungemah Shire
Waonghau
Bérooga
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Barooga Fine
Lionel Bamford
W. Adams & Sons, Pty. Ltd
Vutroweywh
Macroopen Hospital
Mayloth, Campbell and Co
Walter Car
D. Jackson
T Next Tyene
Dodge Motor Cars
Heard
Lgces
Dodge Motor Cates
Meiourme
Movio
Dodge
Goulburn Valey Presbytery
Cobramand
Deots’ Church
Presbytery
Ladies’ Guild
Scots’ Church Leaies
J. McNamara
Congupan Road
J. McDonald
Alan Montgomery
Faker
Binley
Victorian Commission
Tocumwal
Finley
McCluskey —Cross
Mianne
H. Moy
Bire
Donald
Pismo
Aumdry Astory
Tou
Notal
General Bus
I. Blyth
Mr Cassidy
Blyth
Mr Blyth
Mr Mackay
Coppin
Mc Taylor
Wadeeou
Ie Usw
Locamwal Court
A.S. Stefanson
Victor Henry Bradley
Juan Henry Imeson
Peter Grosmac
Tir
Grosman
Dunlijtia
Moira Lakes
Moira
Heac
Guaiour
Nuturkub
B.D. K. O'Hanlon
Wade
Coe
Joy Sands
Mp Lind
Torist
Corriedale
King Bros
Lutwuuile
Wyoming
U.S.A
Gale
Chicago
Soonield Ig Vecewiver
Costedale
Frese
Posas Repurics
Davis
Toollignis
Ade Tituwart
Meiers J. Eaton
Keddie
United Football Club
Sock
Coulter
Muse. Ge
Loe Uy Buutbayy
Duriier Galaige
Cegiste
Oat Ie
Lusige Ue
Kuigut
West
Kuigur
Kouight
Theussu
Saltau
Bold & Genere
Gundrise
Crogier
Owl
Loin
Sy Stocking
Macleod
Lee
Witeause
Wny
Radcliffe
Uu Coe Chew
Meses F
Rabeeil
Gloeseins
Ryan
Saly Ouipites
Euders
Vinnsport
Stanger
Cousier
J. Hocking
Hocking
Guay
J. Hoon
Tig
J. Harding
Coalter
Scots
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