Cobram 1927 notices cover grazing lease auction and village events
Tenders close August 24 for a 12 month grazing lease of Cobram show grounds with renewal rights. A dance at Yarroweyah hall funds the Mooroopna Hospital and a grand program of football and snooker results follow. A special stock sale at Numurka, rain favorable for crops, and local clubs build new tennis facilities while banking rural advances drop to 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O'Dwyer
Cee
Cobrani
Yarroweyah Hall
Cobra Agricultural Society Meeting Notes and Preparations
The Cobra Agricultural Society held a Friday meeting with President T N Harris presiding. Members discussed judges for sheep and dogs, film show dates, show catalogues, tendering for lease of showgrounds, and removal of the swine section due to swine fever in Victoria. Appointments covered collectors, ticket sellers, and collaboration with various district societies. Vacancies were noted in the Victorian Railway Commission and applications were invited for junior clerks and porters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack
Adams
G. Kuchte
A. Dunleavy
Messrs
W. Adams and
Ute
Numurkah Society
N. Thomas & Gregory
Victorian Railway Commissioners
Spencer Street
Melbourne
Cobram Trotting Club Meets Plans October Race
At a Cobram club meeting on Monday August 15 officers and members discussed granting approvals for October 22 meetings, fundraising for the hospital, and a 1927 season program. A donation list was started, entry fees set, and a new trustee role proposed with funds to be held in trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooroopna Hospital
Melbourne
Fraw G. Camedown
Footscray
J. Stillard
W. Harris
Messrs
L. Hay
H. Stillard
Fanis
Thomas
Same
Balanc
Doveld
R. Dovald
A. Dewhurst
G. Crammon
Cobram
Ant
Boomanoowana Ant Haroozt
Jas. Keane
Austrian Ladies Pipe Band Heads Scottish Entertainment Tour
On Friday August 11 at Mechanics Institute Cobraut presents the Austrian Ladies Pipe Band and Scottish entertainers led by Drum Major William Darwin and Pipe Major Dolly McPiersom. The touring company, recently overseas, claims world records for attendance and has performed before King and Queen at Braemar. Miss Carrie Aitken leads a strong cast in a program of singing dancing and piping with seats reservable at Mr Rice's news agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Cobraut
William Darwin
F.R.G.S
Dolly McPiersom
Duu
Reading
Barton-on-Trent
Bristol
Southland
Braemar
Carrie Aitken
Miss Aitken
Crites
T Sie
Hairy Lander
Cobram Fire Brigade Presents Hocking With Tribute Tray
Tuesday evening last the Cobram Fire Brigade gathered at Mr W Shadforth’s saloon to honor Mr Thomas Hocking before his marriage. Captain Shadforth chaired as speakers praised Hocking’s active brigade service and Ballarat demonstrations. An oak tray was presented as a token of esteem and best wishes were voiced for his future wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Fire Brigade
W. ‘Shadforth
Thos. Hocking
Shadforth
Hocking
Ballarat
Messrs
H. Wilson
J. J. O'Connor
G. le Amson
Wightman
McCormack
Golf notes from August tournament round and greens work
Ladies and guests played stroke shape holes with Bates and Blyth leading scores. The committee plans a working bee next Wednesday August 24 at 2 o clock to prepare greens and fairways and all members are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednysday
Gest
Lapirs
Hasnican
Blyth
Coldwell
Kennedy
J. Grant
A. Blyth
T. Jackson
Hy A. Backhouse
Hal
GC. Radford
Juda B.D K
Adams
B. AL Tenderson
F. M. Quick
Victorian Central Citrus Association Market Report
The Victorian Central Citrus Association reports Melbourne market activity for the past week with high values slowing sales and stock buildup. High quality fruit sells, medium quality struggles, and prices vary widely between good medium and top fruit. Severe weather affected trade, demand for lemons remains firm, and growers are urged to contact the district secretary or the association. Income tax returns for year ended 30 June must be filed by 21 August with penalties for late submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Central Citrus Association
Melbourne
Victorian Central Association
Collins Street
Cobain and Stramessi Clash In Open Rugby Match
Cobain defeats Stramessi with a high‑scoring display as Watson Lawler and Howells stand out for Cobain while Tuck and Strathmerton combine for Strathmerton. Russell and Laity post several goals as Cobain edges ahead in a fast paced game with late efforts shaping the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Wesry
Kassel
Baliye
Wateon Ee Lawler
Desing
Daly Age Ter
R. Watson
Plincke
Haves Ork
Anid Hum
Byam
Tarai
Partie
Russel
Tom
Sirathy
Dauther
Tuck
Stinn
Laity Jer
Steatlivenod
Mlehs Hone
Numurkah and Nathalia Clash in Five-Point Scramble
A lively match on the Numurkah ground ends with a four point margin as Numurkah and Nathalia exchange early drives and sharp passing. Notable players include Babidge Russet Waterseed Thomson and several wing forwards who push the pace and create chances amid a dusty field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babidge
R Waterseed Thomson
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FUR
Arey
Navy
Ea A
Triste
Cuander Py. Ltd
Victoria
Sivelling
Eas
The
Tad
Geo
Emery
Arcanea
Voyal Deance
Colt of
Australia
Lucille
2Esses Pratt
Teehee
Kgramineoup
Tavaevay Manassas
L. A. Kennedy
Australian Dental Congress
Numurkab
Mechanics’ Hall
G. Brentnall
Strathmerton
Cochrans
Reynoldson
Strathimerton
Messrs J. McNamara and Co
Nummikah
W. Shadforth
R. Smith
D. W. Tuttle
A. Robertean
J. Weiss
P. Metsch
D. C. Smith
D. J. McCormack
C. Weiss
Drum-Wonglou
St Namurcab
G.V.F.A
Cobram Tennis Club
Isldwood
Oregon
1.C.C.F
Ryan
Iceland
Commonwealth Bank
John Conlon
Katamatite
Country Roads Board
Roads Board
Council of Agricultural Education
G. Dowling
Dookie College
Commonwealth
United Kingdom
New Seal
Wales
Queensland
New South Wales
Amhurst Hospital
Ernest Septiams Langley
Edward Langley
Wangeratla
Corowa
N.S.W
William Dickman
Main Lead
Robert Buncle
C. Taylor
Balldale
Langley
Talbot
Mr Weeler
South Australia
Tasmania
Western Australia
Federal Council
Cobra Agricultural Society
T. N. Harris
C. White
W. Ritchie
N- Thomas
J. C. Harris
W. Adams
A. Wadedou
R. Denson
S. Gregory
J. Millek
P. McCormack
Ritchie
Lover
M. D. O'Dwyer
Messrs Adams
H. W. Ham
T. Quid
Jue
Crane
Nathalia
Swive
A. G. Hunter
Seymour
M. Fiewing
Brunswit
L. A. Latchford
V. P
Kennell Association
L. A
General Business
Cobram & District Trotting Club
A. R. Wadeson
J. W
T. Harris
Crammond
Stillard
el M.D. O'Dwyer
J. Millerick
Confectioners
Vy Neit
C. 1. Radford
Wker
Wiil
Wagstaff
Brown and
Corke
Golf Notes
Cobrain
Stramessi
Nommurkan V. F
Angthen
Tiveen
Numurkah Groun
Jevel
Eell
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