District News Briefs From Local Sports And Picnic Plans
Last Thursday a cricket meeting formed a club and a second eleven. Soccer teams train for Whoroaly versus Barooge tests at Barooga next Sunday. A large black stake is seen on Mr W Heffman’s property as warm days approach. School picnic on 6 September with programmes from President Mr B H Coldwell or Hon Sec Mr Hughes. The maid en wood chop offers £2 first prize, 15s second, 5s third.
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Whoroaly
Barooga
W. Heffman
Sur
B. H. Coldwel
B. United
Hughes
W. Garrod
Costs of electricity and water loom over Yarrawonga council
A council report shows electricity costs alone running £33 to £34 weekly, with six month total £?7s and depreciation and street lighting expenses adding to the burden. Estimated annual water costs raise the combined weekly outlay to about £64, prompting debate over rate levels and loan repayment. Guardian notes from Yarrawonga. Local breeder Guardian Wilkinson and E Bott report from Scotland describe Clydesdale horses headed to Australia, including a top yearling filly and a three year old winning Highland Show honours.
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Ali
Lissa
W. Wilkinson
Yarrawonga
Corowa
E Bott
Bull Fiaio
Scotland
Liverpool
Australia
Gilly
Dundee
Clydesdale
Melbourne
Local and general news from Aug 24 1933
Arrangements for the Yarro weyah residents annual ball to aid Moo reopiat Hospital are under way for Wednesday in September with Gervasont's Quebestra providing music. Double tickets are on sale at 5 shillings. A special advertisement from Brown Corke and Co. Cobram shows weekly evolving grocery price lists to benefit shoppers. Gibson and Hill of Victorian Wheatgrowers Corp Ltd will address farmers in Cobrew on Thursday 31st at 5 pm about future wheat marketing. Showery weather yielded 13 points rainfall, raising concerns for a poor season amid below average rein rainfall of 699 points, the lowest since 1927. The Shire Council faced trouble after purchasing a ball for Berrigan common led to a fence breach by a bull, prompting sale and legal action.
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Yarroweyah
Mooreopiat Hospital
Gervasont
Quebestra
Messrs Gibson and Hill
Victorian Wheatgrowers' Corporation Ltd
Mechanics’ Hall
Cobrew
Retirement Talks Shape Numar keh Shire Council Notes
At the last meeting Dr Meiklejohn of the Eastern Riding announced his decision to retire permanently. He has served four years on the council after entering from the Central Riding and has been elected for the Eastern Bit, with Strathmerton district given less attention. Dr Pinsuck ensures local interests are well looked after. The Bachelors Ball at Bbanpsite sparked fervor over the Goulburn Valley championship, winner Mr E J Maltby of Shepparton and Miss Lily Timothy of Tungemun, receiving trophies. Mr C Ruwolt of Yarramserca faces serious illness. Clive McPherson, chair of the Closer Settlement Board in Vincent's, is noted for his recent nurses’ exam. The nurse mentioned is the daughter of someone unnamed.
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Numarkeh
Meiklejohn
Sald
Arst
Strathmerton
Market
Pinsuck
Bbanpsite
Batt Ie
Goulburn Valley
E. J. Maltby
Shepparton
Lily Timothy
Tungemub
C. Ruwolt
Yarramuerca
Queensland
Clive McPherson
Closer Settlement Board
Vincent's
Hon R T Ball praised for countryman spirit and land relief efforts
Maitland letter lauds Hon. R. T. Ball for care of farmers and interest reduction. A Mechanics Hall concert Monday evening, hosted by Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, promises entertainment with Mrs J Campbell and Mrs Parker as performers. Misses Williams and others also featured. Tickets priced 1 shilling and 2 shillings with free seat reservations.
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S.M. Herald
Maitland
R. T. Ball
Ball
Farmers Generaly
Mechanica’ Hall
Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild
J Campbell
Numurkal
Parker
Williams
Korumburra
McG. Anderson
Dawe
Finley
Murray River pollution conference at Yarrawonga
A regional meeting convened by Corowa Municipal Council at Yarrawonga addressed algae contamination in the Murray River. Delegates from Corowa Echuca Deniliquin Berrigan and Yarrawonga Councils and the Yarrawooge Water Trust heard calls for a continuous microscopic survey of water life and immediate actions to remove algae. The conference urged authorities to ensure a clean river supply for domestic use and discussed responsibility among Commonwealth Victoria NSW and South Australia with decisions pending on the weir construction.
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Corowa
Yarrawonga
Murray River
Echuca
Denili
Quit
Berrigan
Yarrawooge
Ald
J. Chivell
Stokes
Water Supply and Sewerage Board
Sydney
H. G. Norton
Murray
Goudie
Victoria
Hume Weir
Commonwealth
N.S
Victoris
Horsfeld
Murray Water Commission
N.S.W
South Australia
Mewrs Goodie
Hornfield
Beames Defeats Hocking To Win B Rice Saloon Tourney
In a close final at B Rices saloon, Beames beat Hocking 200 in a snooker tournament final. Beames trailed early but surged with key breaks, including a 38 and decisive 14 to clinch victory as Burkinshaw marked the table.
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B. Rice
C Beames
T. Hocking
Beames
Hocking
Beam
L. Burkinshaw
Sual
Gala day links event crowns winners at Saturday meet
A ladies day on the links produced Kris Pullar as the singles champion with a net 35, ahead of Mrs McFarlane. In mixed foursomes, Mr Carmichael paired with Mrs Kennedy to net 71, followed by Mr and Miss Pullar at 73. Sunday's men’s event saw D. Paterson win with a 73, with E J Mulcahy and S Stewart tied for second at 74. The men’s club championship first round starts next Sunday.
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Kris Pullar
Mrs McFarlane
M Jackson
Carmichae
Kenedy
Pullar
Mise Pullar
Cotton
Paterson
T. O'Reilly
D. Paterson
E. J. Mulcahy
S. Stewart
DV. Paterson
B. J. Milcuty Seles
Siam Stewart
LU Barnett
Danaher
O'Reihly
J. Fowles
W. Hughes
Katamatite Defeated by Shepparton in Rifle Match
Katamatite visited Shepparton and were defeated by 37 points as H Bye impressed for the home team after transferring from Canfield Club. New regulation targets noted with altered bull and yard marks. Katamatite’s A Frere shot 99 for best Katamatite score and 104 previously marked as range record.
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Williamstown
Shepparton
Partico
Trien
T. Sartese
Pencaate
A.frre Katawatite
Benalla
Katamatite
Cobram Triumphs Over Numurkah In Open Weather Football
In fine conditions a large crowd watched Cobram decisively defeat Numurkah. Cobram showed superiority especially in the second and third quarters while Numurkah suffered due to absentees like T. Marke and A. Crozier. Key players included C Dantas, W. Quick, G. Bourke, and Hocking for Cobram with sharp forward pressure producing multiple goals.
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Anu
Imadwissiin
Cobre
Nuwarkab
Numarkab
Levn
Namyurkabothe
T. Marke
A. Crozier
Dantas
Numurkah
Turtie U
Cochran
Tha
Butt
Numiure
Howells
Jhe
O'Beirne
Cromer
Cussen
Miri Ris
W. Wa
Auace
Cobram
Shouakey
Siewing
W. Sloley
Numarkah
C. Quick
Bourke
Kelly
McBride
Iate Smith
Wade
G. Bourke
Tammoye
Morris
Hocking Markeu
Iverly
Nuwurkan
Quick
Babidge
Crozier
Garrett
J. Simithoy
Hw & Cobras
Hogburg Seallet
Chorer Wietand
Isutt
Atastel
Wiece
Tigers
N Murkah
Ts Wo
Numurkai
Eddy
Howard
O'Beine
Cobra
Hacking
Boggest
Numurkab
Morrie
al Bourke
Ian McBride
Greig
Ives Gorme
Smuth
Attacs
Old Quick
Wig
Luward
Greig Am Frost
Fat R. Sealy
Fai
Ted Ring Dows
Namurkah
Cisse
Gooram
Smith
Hocking
Gorman
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McPherson, Callander Pty. Ltd
A. R. Wadeson
Tespenry FM
Angly
Travellers’ Hotel
Swanston ST
Ales
Bram
Bae
PIG Market
Ptat Anderson and Co
Wisl
Mw Azis
Anietson & Co
Ander- Hourke St
Melii
Victorian Wheatgrowers' Corporation Limited
Gitwon
A v. C.hill
Mohlr
Vacloran Wheatgrower Corporseton Limited
Merton
Katantatite
Spm
Spn
Church OF England
St. Margaret’s
AB. Saw
Methodist Church
Karenwonise Strathnerton Cobraut
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Marooga Foullailees
Ds Grand Concert
Ig Mechanical Hall
Sert
Ilaroga School
Tronic Sports
Vatronevuh Hospital
Harooga
Herbert Adams
W. Bethune, Cobram
the State Savings Bank OF Victoria
the Peoples Bank
State Savings Bank
Mours Oui
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Gevertaigat
Alex. Cooch
Gesera! Musager
Marino Power Serat
With & Marino
Bola Vie
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Bobo Denine Bt
Benry Berry & Co, Pty Ltd
Collins Shoe Micon
Partir Hs Mets Po
Whursdat
Yarroweyah Hospital
Brown Corke and Co
Advt
Shire Counccl
Berrigan Common
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Presbyterian Church
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Inglis
Umiou Prize
Numiuikah v. College
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A. H. Lean Oy
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