Cobram dance and tug of war draw crowd at Mechanics Institute
Local Cobram news notes a new and old time dance with a tug of war at the Mechanics Institute next Wednesday in August 2018, supper and music promised. Police warn residents about riding bicycles on footpaths and other offenses as officials promise action. Mr J G Bilan of Collins Street Melbourne to visit Cobram on August 22 and 24. consult at Dorail's Hotel. The Shell Oil Co plans a charity dance on the 29th, with wireless amplifiers and special music. Cobram Mechanics Institute approves the program and locals attending last Saturday will enjoy a lively evening. Dances aim to suit all ages. Cobram people rehearse for a concert on September 16 to aid the Mechanics Institute, including solos and old time choruses. Local skits reportedly strong. company added two new vocal members. Remember the date, 16 September. Sleepers to be Cut. Col MW Bourchier MLA received a Forests Commission letter about sleeper purchases. Railways Dept has requisitioned sleepers. 50 per man allocated among registered cutters. licences to be issued.
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Cobram Tenm
Cobram Mechanics’ Institute
J. G. Bilan
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Opti Fenn
Shell Oil Co
Hive
Okitime
Woiletn
Cobrain
Tnetitote
MW. J. Bourchier
M L.A
Man of the Forests Commission
A.V Galbraith
Bsis
Bowers
Railways Department
Melbourne obituary and political notices from fragment
A partially readable notice reports a Melbourne death at a residence in Lang Street Princess Hill, mentions residents Williamstown and Yarrawonga, and notes engagement announcements for Mary Keenan and Dr Adrian Keely. Also referenced are Colonel Bourchier MLA entering private hospital, and mentions leaders Mr Allan and Mr Kilpatrick in Parliament.
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Melbourne
Jon McCabe
Yarrawonga
Mary
P. Keenan
United Country Party
Allan
Kilpatrick
M.L.C
Langstreet
Princess Hill
Williamstown
Williamstown Racing Club
Melbourne Harbor Trust
Railway Returns Show July Revenue Slide at Cobrum
Officials report Cobrum railway station July revenue declined from the previous year. The figures indicate a fall in earnings compared with July last year, reflecting a drop in local traffic and fare collections.
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Cobrum
Cheap Melbourne to All Stations Rail Excursion Fares
A spring series offers about 50 percent off ordinary rates for Melbourne to numerous destinations from August 24 to 29. Tickets available on selected days with a return within a month, and country-to-country trips under six miles are discounted on the same line. Details posted at railway stations. The concession runs during the Royal Agricultural Show period with tickets usable September 16 and 17 to Melbourne, and return travel after 2 p.m. on September 17 through October 17. For long-distance travellers over 200 miles, maximum fares are 1 first class or 30 second class return.
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Melbourne
Blind Entertainers at Mechanics Institute Benefit
The re organized castasie comedy company of blind entertainers appeared in the Mechanics Institute on Tuesday evening before an appreciative audience. The program featured Miss Eva Nelson, Ernest Preston, Miss Ivy Williams, Tilley, Preston and Leslie, Moya Cole Aspinall, Norman Lese, and others in a varied show. The Association for the Advancement of the Blind, led by GA Mixwell, MGR, funded a wage and maintenance total of £8000 for the year ending June 30, 1930, and relies on public support.
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Castasie
Cobre
Asociation For the Advancement
GA Mixwell
MGR
Bint
Mechanics’ Institute
Eva Nelson
the Company
Ernest Preston
Ivy Williams
Tilley
Preston
Leslie
Moya Cole-Aspinall
Pierre Wooge
Miss Eva Nelson
Norman Lese
Instrumento
Moya Cole- Aspinall
Nelson
Wheeler-Pinnuck Wedding at St Brendon’s B C Shepparton
A quiet wedding took place at St Brendons B C Shepparton with Rev Father Downey officiating on Tuesday August 4. The bride Eileen Pinnock daughter of Mr and Mrs A Pinnock of Strathmerton is to wed George Wheeler, second son of Mr and Mrs Fred Wheeler of Bbg Parton. The bride wore a white satin gown and an ankle veil. A reception followed at the bride’s home with modest, respectful celebrations.
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St. Brendon’s
B.C. Chuckh
Shepparton
Downey
Misa Eileen Pinpuck
Cobram Sportsmen bid farewell to Jim Grant at club night
Cobram Cobram Cybkraim Football Clashs held a farewell for Me J. G. in the Criterion. Speakers praised his long service in cricket and football, noting his key role in the Simpson Cup and Cobram’s premierships, and presenting a inscribed ball and ebony brushes as tokens of appreciation.
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Cobram Cybkraim
Criterion
J. G
N.S.W
S. H. Scott
Cobraim
Graat
J. M. Taylor
Cobram Cricket Club
Jim
Colram
Cobram
Grant
Blalf
Cricket Club
H. Scait
Corram
Sposer
Walter Shadforth
Gome
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Bob Boncle
Clu
W. Shadforth
Aes
Bin
J.J O'Connor
A.N.A
Wilson
C. Smith
Ross
George
Bob Bauch
Local football leaders praised and honors given to community figures
The speech highlighted Mr Scott as the best president since Inte Air F, lauding his fairness and organizational work for football. At Cobtem Golf Club, Mr L A Kennedy presented Mrs J O Grant with a crystal vase and honored Mr G G Grant for leadership and club service. Scots Church service noted Mr A J Grant leaving Cole with praise for choir conductorship and management work.
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Scott
Air F
Cobtem Golf Club
L.A. Kennedy
Linka
Barooga R C Church Ball Draws Wide Local Attendance
The first Barooga R C Church ball was held in the Parish Hall last Wednesday night. Over 100 couples attended including visitors from Tocumwa and Berrigan. The Bettigan orchestra provided music as a lively crowd danced old and new time tunes. Supper featured Iceland poppies and cosmos decorations, with a spacious marquee and a well stocked table. The event closed in the early hours, celebrated as one of the best yet held.
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Barooga R.C
Birooga
Vistors
Tocumwa Berrigan
Bettigan
G. Allen
Miss McPhersor
McConnughty
Leo Lai
H. Stillard
Railways Boost Fruit Purchases for Dining Cars
Railway Refreshment Services expanded fruit buying to supply dining cars with diverse items. About 23,000 cases of fruit, plus 10,000 cases of apples and 3,900 cases of lemons, were sold last year, driven by popular juice drinks on trains across the state and widespread fruit juice extractors in shops.
Fragmentary Australian note on distant youths and lawnmowers
A garbled OCR fragment mentions distant parts of Australia and youths over a hundred miles apart. It references Cam and lawnmowers misread as ownership terms and a nonsensical line about exploding and doubling the day. No clear event or person established.
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Australia
Open Championship dominated by GA Richie and local winners
The Cobram Golf Club event concluded with GA Richie clinching the Open Championship, securing the Riverina title with a 62. Multiple divisions followed, including Canadian and Mixed Foursomes, with Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Cotte victorious in the ladies event and D. T. Hood tying for Men’s Handicap. Numerous local players from Bettasta, Lowinal Tay, and Graterville participated, with awards presented by the club secretary and president.
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Sal2 Ke and Navidoe Treated Livestock Sale Report
A damaged OCR-like entry describes a livestock sale listing cattle and sheep. Prices and lots include fat stock categories, steers, heifers, hogs, lambs, and sows. Mentions sale date around September with weights, ages, and quality notes, and indicates attendance and bidding details.
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