Cobram and Cobram Hospital Notes and Visitors
Mr and Mrs R J Dunne of Frankston visit their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs J R Dunne Cobram. Miss Sarah Irvin returns home after seven weeks as a Cobram Hospital inmate. The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr McEwen and Mrs McEwen escorting Sir P Gordon Walker visit Tasmania. The y travel by RAAF plane and stay in Launceston then Hobart. Recent births at Cobram Hospital include a son to Stan Johnson a daughter to Oscar Weatherill a son to Jack Bray and a son to R Christie of Katamatite.
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R. J. Dunne
Frankston
J. R. Dunne
Cobram
Mir
Geo. Strachan
Cobram Hospital
Sarah Irvin
P. C. Gordon-Walker
Gordon- Walker
Tasmania
RAAF
Launceston
Lady Binney
Government House
Hobart
Stan Johnson
Oscar Weatherill
Jack Bray
R. Christie
MV Irrigation District Annual Meeting Held at Cobram
About 45 irrigators attended the MV Irrigation District annual meeting on August 16. Chairman J. R. Dunne presented the annual report outlining the advisory board's work over 12 months and nine members were elected for the coming year. The district plan shows each member’s area, with inspections at the Water Commission office Cobram. A discussion covered stock arrangements and F. Penman spoke on soils and their uses with soil profile models displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Dunne
SR. & Wsc
Messrs. R. F. Batey
J. F. Cargeey
A. M. Freestone
S. R. Johnson
J. Morris
P. R. Pullar
T. H. P. Roe
F. Ryan
M. J. Shannon
Water Commission Office
Cobram
F. Penman
Wgier
Railways Commission on Fertiliser Transport to Victoria
The Railways Commissioners note fertiliser transport will be constrained this season due to coal strike impacts and supply issues. They urge farmers to stock up before Christmas and transport superphosphate supplies to town where possible.
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Victoria
Eas Bbans
I. A
Iate
Comic Court Poised For Caulfield Cup Reappearance
Warm favorite Comic Court returns from a long layoff for Caulfield Cup with a strong straight six bid in the Chesterfield Handicap field. Regal Scout and Ellerslie weight rivals loom, while Achilles and Dornoch may race fit after autumn absence. Silver Scout and other sprinters add keen pressure in the Flemington test.
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Comic Court
Moonee Valley
Flemington
Regal Scout
Ellerslie
Achilles
Fale Con
Moonee
Dornoch
Hope
Silver Scout
Ailsa
Caulfield
Tually
Kendel in Liston Stakes eyes fourth straight win
Kendele, a brilliant miler with three consecutive Melbourne wins, is expected to contend the J. J. Liston Stakes. He faces a stronger field but at 8.2 may be hard to defeat. Chatspa 8.2, Noble Prince 8.12, Damon 8.5, Dupont 8.0, Epsom Bay 8.0 and Chievery 8.4 from South Australia are among contenders with solid chances.
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Kerdee
Melbourne
Chatspa
Noble Prince
Damon
Dupont
Epsom Bay
Chievery
South Australia
Mulatto set to pass rivals in Anniversary Handicap
Mulattooff two straight wins could defend his title in the Anniversary Handicap over thirteen furlongs. Chatspa appears the main challenger with 9.7 odds, while Irish horse San Frolic and Ballarat winner Purple Prince offer stout opposition though unlikely to derail Mulatto.
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Mulatto
Chatspa
Ballarat
Record Annual Cobram Barooga Golf Club Tournament
The Cobram Barooga Golf Club hosted a record annual links event at Barooga with entrants from Melbourne Shepparton Numurkah Mt. Beauty and more. Ladies and men competed in multiple events across Friday Saturday and Sunday including the 36 holes and nine hole formats with Mrs. O'Brien winning the Ladies Championship and K. Grant among the top in the Men’s Sunday Championship. Mixed doubles and foursomes also featured, reflecting strong participation and fine course conditions.
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Cobram-Barooga Golf Club
Barooga
Melbourne
Shepparton
Numurkah
Mt. Beauty
Berrigan
Tocumwal
A. O'Brien
Dixon
Collens
E. Brown
Grant
Good
J. Roche
Flett
K. Grant
Jim Yet
J. Rowe
J. Wright
NSW Flooded Areas Appeals for Fodder Aid
Farmers in New South Wales flood zones face fodder shortages. Atholl, secretary of the Victorian Dairy Farmers Association, notes members have offered donations. The association plans to help NSW farmers by providing fodder and arranging cost coverage through the NSW Flood Relief Council.
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Nsw
New South Wales
Victorian Dairyfarmers’ Association
Atholl
Baird
Afl
Fea
Flemington Selections Anniversary Handicap
Mulatto leads a lineup with San Frolic and Galant Gentleman in the Anniversary Handicap. Enthean tops the Sandhurst hurdle with Elastin and Tuckout next. Trust Me in the Effingham first division scores ahead of Novitiate and Mat Srhorn. Warrawong wins the second division with Pearl's Choice and Midway close behind. Comic Court edges Regal Son in the Chesterfield Handicap. Generous leads the Anglesey first division with Fetlar and Stamen following. Sender dominates the J Liston Stakes with Chatspa and Noble Anglesey second division contender Chievely.
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Trust ME
Midway
Generous
Stamen
J. J. Liston
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Jane Kylton
Bill Owen
George Cole
Eids
Dan Daley
Anne Baxter
Glomoue
Greta Gynt
John McCallum
Sonia Holm
Cobram Timber and
Naco & Cooper
E. L. Walker
PHONE
the Australian Estates Co. Ltd
H.Q
Nathalia
M. D. O'Dwyer
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Strathmerton
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Cobram 218
St. Margaret's Church of England Cobram
Methodist Church
A. C. Allinson
O. P
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Visaminck
Ayneh Street
Varewenge
Kevin Michael
J. Comer
Pine Street
Phens
MV Irrigation District Annual Meeting
Kendel
J. Arthur
Arch Gillespie
Punt Road Cobram
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Tungamah
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Andrew
Peters
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Shire Hall
R. B. Webb
North-West
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SeeReier
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Murray Valley Packin) & Trading Company Pty, LT
Cummings
RADIO
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Tecnico
Wolk Market Street
Todd & O'Brien
J. Stanyer
Cobram Anc
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