Local club meetings and 1938 fair tenders noted in snapshot
The Muckateh Turf Club meets on Saturday December 10 at 8 p m in the racecourse rooms. Cobtw a Agricultural Society invites tenders by December 14 to run fruit ice cream sweets and javeloy stands at the January 2 1938 gymkhana. Nu murksh Scheming Club disbands after six members. Prime Minister Lyons says 2 000 000 pounds for wheat growers to be distributed to Wales West Australia and other regions. Farmers struggle to obtain stock due to mortgagee risk and calls for new protection. Wool record noted as A Vickery receives Immunol Cup for best fleece from a merino wether. Kilpatrick and Kenyon connected to irrigation issues. Kilpatrick walking after car trouble, late night travel to Shepparton. Discussions continue on Murrey Irrigation scheme and Hume reservoir headworks and related surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobtwa Agricultural Society
Mr Lyons
Wales
West Australia
Timania
Cobram Waterworks Trust warns of December payment deadline
Advertised notice from Cobram Waterworks Trust states all amounts owed must be paid by December 31 or water supply will be cut for defaulters. Cobram hosts local social notices and upcoming events including Miss E Hynes Xmas display and Varrawonge Entertainers revue December 13 with proceeds aiding Cobram resident funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Waterworks Trust
E. Hynes
Gabeldue
Numurkah
Medam Tei
Varrawonge
Cobramechanical Institute
Ald Cobramacent
Tragic scalding death and local accidents reported
Last week Elinor Johnson aged 1 year 11 months daughter of Rivers Johnson Todmwall was badly scalded by falling into a tub of boiling water and died. George Teague aged 16 Katandra was severely injured when a wagon horses trampled him after slipping between wheels. A collision at Numurkah damaged cars injuring Mr Llewellyn and Mr Wentteeld. Father Rohan and accompanying priests suffered facial wounds and scalp cuts. Authorities consider reverting to a governor from England and appointing acting officials for six months from January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laat
Elinor Johnson
Rivers Johnson
Geraki
Todmwal
R. G. Crevelli
Benalla
State Electricity Commission
Societ Des Ingenieurs Civils
Austral
George Teague
Teague
Katandra
Katamatite Hospital
Numur- Kah
Rohan
Nusiurkah
Cookie
S. J . Llewellyn
Seppelt and Sons
Melbourne
Llewellyn
B. Wentteeld
Taylor, Ferguson Co
Bin
Teban
Rushworth
Cremin
Nathalis
Doggan
Negambie
Obituary notices for Mrs A Allen and Mr William McLass
The death occurred at Berrigan on Saturday of Mrs A Allen aged 64. She was a well known former resident hotel at that place for years, leaving eight widowers and two children Mons and Gordon. The death occurred at Katamatite hospital. Mr William McLass aged 46 died. the report notes a severe shock to relatives and friends amid austerity and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrigan
A. Allen
Mons
Gordon
Katamatite
Gre
Tirst
William McLass
Farewell to Mr J. S. Hodgens at Barooga
Friends gathered in Barooga on Wednesday evening November 30 to bid farewell to Mr J. S. Hodgens prior to his departure for Gapsted. W. Wilton chaired as guests praised Hodgens for his qualities and sportsmanship. A handsome travelling case was presented, and Hodgens thanked the gathering amid supper, songs, and a round of Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Hodgens
Barooga
Gapsted
W. Wilton
Wilsoo
Berrigan
Aldy Brentoall
Doc Steward
Pune
Barkinshaw
W. Hughes
J Nr Russell
D. Steward
W. Lee
Hodgens
Jack Lynch
Tocumwal Traders Secure Rail Freight Concessions
District news notes Mr W L Middleton of the Victorian Railway promoted freight contracts to cut rail freights with Tocumwal traders signing to support lower charges. Wheat loads by J J Quick Raoee variety. eight bags per acre expected. Bush Fire Brigade elected H W Tuck president M WicConnaughty vice president P R Harford secretary treasurer. Finley district yields good with oats reaching twenty bags per acre. over 350000 bags of wheat expected to Finley station, a record for Australia. Trade officers discuss freight concessions with Tocumwal amid interstate rail controls requiring NSW approval. Finley Progress Association pursues the matter through R T Ball M L A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocumwal
W. L. Middleton
Victorian Railway
J. J. Quick
Bush Fire Brigade
H. W. Tuck
M. WicConnaughty
P. R. Harford
Finley
Australis
N.S.W. Department
R. T. Ball
M.L.A
Finley Progress Ration
Paddock Oats Yield At Ke Tumgs Farm
A paddock of Mulga oats on Mr Matt Hansen’s Ke tumgs farm drew attention amid yield speculation. Mr Hansen stripped the crop reporting over 63 bushels belote the acre with fallow soil worked twice. Seeded 115 bushels per acre 40 tit of super used. Crop dense and tall with heavy heads. harvest produced bagged weight and a strong sub committee note on cooperation for tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Hansen
Ketumgs
Chief Judge Rules Ten Public Holidays For Metal Trades
Chief Judge Dethridge interprets the metal trades award to allow ten public holidays. He notes no substitution dates beyond December 15 26 and January exist in the award. Public holidays observed by the general public on December 16 27 and January 2 should be paid to metal trades employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dethridge
Arbitration Court
Clanse
Metal Trades
Chamber of Manufactures
Scout County Council Admits Mulwala Troop At Cobram Meeting
The annual Scout County Council gathering at Cobram Mechanics Institute approved Mulwala troop admission. A Yarrawonga church fraternal objection to weekend camps was rejected after analysis. Troop levy fixed at £1 per troop. Rally planned for Numarkah on 23 January 1933 with proceeds shared. Training milestones noted for Draper and Corlett who earned the wood badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout County Council
Cobram Mechanics’ Institute
Messrs
A. R
C. Clarke
T. ©. Wilson
Cobram
J. Martin A. Stringer
Draper and Corlett
Numarkah
Evans
Pretty
Warrawonga
Mulwala
Messrs Pretty
Draper
Yarrawonga
Scouta
Corlett
Martin
A Sloane
Sloane
Clarke
Harris
Numarkeh
C. Wilson
Berrigan
Gilwell
Misa Corlett
Badem- Powell
Baden: Powell
Baden- Powell
Australia and England Test match recap and Cobram details
Fragmented report covers Australian and English cricket Test actions with Bradman quotes and notable dismissals. Mentions Cobram match planning, a local lady’s supper, and a hope to resume play next Saturday. Includes scattered player names, innings totals, and uncertain event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowling
Sether
Mabes
Munte
Millar
Alsaryee
Cobram
Lady Supper
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Mee i
tHeuse Vay
Vallee
Giannis
Lola
Ciby
nePherson, Callander Pty. Ltd
Cobram Granch
J. Clough
Viatel
Brown, Corke & Co. Pty. Ltd
the Bargain Centre
Paris
Wee Big Stee
Pitone
OBRAB
Peri Dobra
Ariery Dy
EB. Hocking
Mims
C. C. Smith
H. F, Ryan's
Yarrawonge
Ross Bros
ST. Margaret's, Cosram
A.B. Krows
Methodist Church
Koououmooam
Strathierton
Cobra
A.C. Boquest
Presbyterian Church
Warroweyah
Pa Cobra
Pams Patterson
Josepit
Optides
St. Joseph's
Cobram Courier
Pratmwmp
Joel & Co
Saene
Cewuse
Alee
Ute
Norims Zien
Finan
Nelson
Js Lid
S.joel & Co
AB O New Management
Punt Road
K E Hoekeng
Bai
S. Joel & Co
Muckateh ‘Turf Club
Numurksh Scheming Club
Water Trust
Country Party
Seymour Agricultural Society
A. Vickery
R. Kilpatrick
Kenyon
Namarket
Kilpstick
Cour
Riverina
Murrey
Hume Reservoir
Simest
Naw
Eerkawat
J. Eaton
Messrs McDonald and Gemmell
Cobram East
Rogland
A. Allan
William McLean
District News
BEA
A. R. Wadeson
A. Stringer
Tecumwal
Nathalia
Pinsaeas
Sats Oe Oo
Plas |x
Amero 9
Chey
Moule Pensions Appeal
Porpor
Cobratt Bing Ally
J Parone
Cuiek
Australia
Bradwat
Bradman
Cormam Vanes
Varze
Cutteld
Appeintier
Wade Ie
Wade
Ise
Tam
Scott
Hurkasna
Peatly
Irr Williams Birkin
Wes Mood
M. Maker
Roques Athersne
Batt Baddie
Newle Reais
Alens Munte
Ibw
Wateon
Pullat
Sesdries
New South Wales Border
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