Cobram News Briefs Report Hikes On Local Issues
Local notices warn bicycle riders to use footpaths with lights and police plan prosecutions. Vineyards face leafing damage from Downy Mildew and grasshoppers threaten Citrus Orel across the river. A Cobram Lawn Tennis Tournament and Xmas program is announced with entries due to R Adams and J Radcliffe. A tractor accident injured a young man near Numurkah and a rail fare sale offers significant Christmas travel discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W
Ngawe
Shecklock
Green
Messra McClure Br
Numurkah
Numourkab
Cobram
Foe
Cobram Lawn
R. Adams
J. Radcliffe
Unclear local incidents mix of theft and heat wave reports
A ragged mix of notes describes nurses dunking a hospital worker in hot water over grievance, a Miss Laffin advertised sale, a Blake Street store break in with £20 cash and blown safes, crop yields in Barooga and Murray Valley travel advisories, a Toowoomba fire brigade dispute after a ball, plus a humorous miswritten banana essay from a Japanese learner.
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Mror
Barry
Blake Street
Mathalia
Gelignite
Cobram Cycle Club Seeks Promised Land at Yarrawonga
Ten members of the Cobram Cycle Club toured toward Yarrawonga on Sunday in a lighthearted quest described as a search for a promised land. The group misrouted once with Mick Mal reportedly straying from the flock while a Harley enthusiast named Bill nearly blundered into latecomers near the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Cycle Club
Yarrawonga
Yarrawonge
Wanderers
Mick Mal
Bill
Harley
Obituary and Local Notices From Melbourne Area
Miss Autrey Jackson departs Cobram for Melbourne to study nursing. L Colombini sustains a cut to the right leg during a Tocumwal wood chop. two stitches applied. Mr William White of Invergordon joins Mooroopna charities board as Country Hospitals Association nominee. Edwin Lee Neil chairman of Myer Emporium dies at 63 in West Kew. a leading Melbourne business and social welfare figure.
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Autrey Jackson
Cobram
Melbourne
Tocumwal
L. Colombini
William White
Invergordon
Mooroopma Hasaa
Bosd
White
Country Hospitals’ Association
Edwin Lee Neil
Myer Emporium Ltd
Montington
Adeney Avenue
West Kew
Lee Neil
Call for Royal Commission on Banking and Currency Exchange
In Parliament Mr McEwen moved that a Royal Commission be appointed to take public evidence on the Australian banking and monetary system. The inquiry would assess if the Commonwealth Bank operates as a fully competitive trading entity and whether the Commonwealth Bank Act should require the Board to consult with the Treasurer on exchange rates with sterling and to protect Australia’s essential export trade.
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Hardy
New South Wales
Federal Wheat Export Board
Wold
Alsurgain
Cheistates
Railways Department
Juollery
Waturston
Sean
House of Representatives
McEwen
Royal Commission
Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth Bank Act
Commonwealth Bank Board
Australia
Holiday Entertainment Planned for Cobram District
Residents will enjoy a busy holiday program with tennis tournaments by Cubram Lane Tennis Club on Tuesday and Wednesday, bowling championships at Cobram Bowling Club, a picnic by the river on Sunday, and a Gymkhana and procession by Cobram Agricultural Society on New Year’s Day. A night programme of talkies, Boxing Night dance at St Joseph's Hall with Gervasio’s Band, and an orchestra provide festive diversions.
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Cubrem Lane
Cobram
Cobram Agricultural Society
Boldip
Atitate
St. Joseph's Hall
Gervasvo
Unprecedented Summer Ice Floods Freeze Dam
Residents report a storm that froze water to two feet deep, allowing walking across the dam and cutting blocks of ice two feet thick. Officials note such conditions are not precedented for summer weather in Cotawa.
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Norlog
Oraily
Cotawa
Fowl Tale Urges Caution in Poultry Trade
A fragmentary notice describes a Black Fowl turning white and a concern over well bred Langebem fowls. The text hints at a yearlong timeline with purchases and a note that one is "dead" amid cases of tainted breeding practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewig Mae
Reese Esas
New Year's Day Gymkhana At Cobram Showgrounds
The Cobram Agricultural Society stages its annual New Year gymkhana on the showgrounds with a large program of horse, pedal, bicycle, motorcycle and motor car events plus Highland dancing and Irish Jig and Tap. Prizes, a Muellers Merry-go-round, and a refreshment booth are planned. entries for handicap events close on the 29th of December. Members may buy tickets admitting themselves and family under 12 free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Agricultural Society
Numurkeh
L. G. Hamilton
Muellers
Cobram Draws At Yarrawonga In Sunny Saturday Match
Cobram batted first for 139 as the 61st tour wicket fell at 31 runs. Boquest and Wells added 63 for the sixth wicket, Boquest scoring 20. Hunt retired, McRae took 4 for 24 as Yarrawonga replied 04 for seven before Masuli 33 and McGrath 20 steadied.
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Cobram
Yarrawonga
Boquest
Wells
Isana Wells
Hunt
McRae
Wit
Masuli
McGrath
Bequest
Cleave
W. Machell
Cobram Defeats Wanghon Waunghou by 30 Runs
Cobram hosted Wanghon Waunghou on Sunday and won by 30 runs. Bourke 43 and T Bourke Jr standout with the bat while Fowles 3 for 37 and Watson 27 led Cobram bowlers. Cobram total 105 with Watson 25 Crosier 24 and T Butt 2 top scorers. T Rourke bowled economically with eight overs. Final scores list Maree Cromer out to O Keil for 5.
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Waunghou
Cobram
Bourke
T. Bourke Jr
Watson
Crosier
T. Butt
T. Rourke
Gymkhana Meeting Proposed Details for Public Event
A summary of plans for a Gymkhana meeting outlining event organization, prize offers, committee roles, and security arrangements. Mentions committees, fees, timetables, stewards, and several attendees including Mr Bourke, Mr P. Bourke, and J. Cox.
Melodramatic tale of a midshipman in love and duty
Fragmented OCR notes describe a romance with Australian atmosphere and music. Midshipman Jack faces naval discipline after defying orders while pursuing love with a comrade. Bruce Cabot stars. story blends action and sentiment in 1874 setting.
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Richard Dix
Gcc
America
Bruce Cabot
Jack Dep
Amr
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Helaco
Hardie
Dunlop
Ty Sniet
Cobram Branch
Ani
Cobram Pharmacy
Mrch Fox
Fso
Fox Optical Service
Kere
Wodaenan Wess Reve
Talaven Corrome & Wo
Kymac
Kardy
Aboukday
Red Dew
Wrudential Assurance CO. Ltd
Oma Acre
H. Tuck
Talkies
Melanics' Institute
Cobramturday
He Mresky
Kelly's
Obram Barnes
Obram
Akery, Akery
EK. Hockin
Veacukes
Vastry
T. N. Harris
Bank Street
L. J. Rose Vk Oprietor
Viemarst Sect
Geez
Bethune’s
Pump, & Bell
Hartley
Sporting Goods
Nevember
Church OF England
St. Margaret's
K. Holdie
St. Stephen MI
St. Joh
Methodist Church
A. C. Boquen
Koo
Straimenon Cotman
Cobram Turf Club
Cobram Progress Assection
Mevanuianan
Cobram Progress Association
Mechanics’ Institute
Echuca Mstiet Hospital
Thomas Adems
Fathalia
Barooga
Nogel and
Nathans
Worth Weet
Murray Valley
Albury
Swan Hill
Bethune
Sven
Toowoomba
J. G. Patterson
the Duke of Gloucester
William Hill Buchanan
J. D. Amend
M.L.A
Buchanan
Buchanen
Ruit
M.C.C
Onating
Banking and Exchange
Regal
Len Two Feat
Deep
Goombargana
R. Watson
Rush
Meward
Murphy
Manes
Buel
S. Scote
McKee
Sereacaian
Weile
J. Hunt
Kingus
W. Mitchell
Alumo
Martin Pundries
N. Maber
G. dicKae
J. Cammeron
K. Musteiu
J. Carter
B. Martin G
K. Andrews Byas
Joe Bowling
Swell
Chewpion Uip
Wells A. Matson
Hat
Leys Haa ‘Cleave
Scott
Wanghon
Maree
Cromer
O' Keil
Cobram Fet Louings
Motor Lyele
J Louergwa
Tidete
Wremae
Ty Cate
Maouwi Messrs
Wedesun
Ory
Sis
Hauus
Shadforia
Bremen Psy
P. Bourke
Messis
Lulic
Kennedy
L. Grau
Peacats
Svational Tanee
Presidente Atiacge Smesr
Geaitie Tae Uy
Eer
Whayer Vauauer
Masui
Perkin
Aung J. Cox
J. K. Waisa
F. Cox
A. U
Kacy
Dunleavy
F. Colgar
Stewart
He Marin
Missy
Wee B. Colgan
Gene
Cormack
Wadeson
New Scott
Messemell
McFarlane
Ho Weiss
AL Working Tee
Linainst
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