Cobram News Briefs Highlight Meetings and Local Sales
The Cobram Swimming Club holds its annual meeting at the Mechanics Institute this Thursday evening. A big stock sale by McNamara and Co. is planned for Cobram on Wednesday the 29th with 4 040 sheep and 100 cattle. The town notes a war interview, electoral poll figures, citrus drink promotions at railway stalls, and a large steamship market advertises 4 000 breeding ewes and 180 fat steers among other livestock.
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Cobram Swimming Club
Mechanics’ Institute
McNamara and Co
Cobram
Messrs Campbell and Co
End Grant, Hedge and Biggar
Barooga Carnival to Spotlight District Barooning Event
District news notes a plague scare as mice invade stubbles and homes amid wet weather. Barooga hosts a Wednesday carnival and motor gymkhana for the Parish Hall funds with bicycle race from Tocumwal, Jack Stewart act, Royal Punch and Judy, and an open air Palais on a sloped floor.
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Reparta
J. M. Johnst
Bareoga
Funnd
Tocumwal
Jack Stewart
Politam
Stewart
Baltander
Bostock
Canon Williamson
Stewardu
H. Scott
Je J Allen
Mesara J. Hicks
J. J. O'Lm Sarters
J. G.oluver
Toobey
H. Whitty
L. Scales
W. H Hefferpau
D. O'Dwyer
H Sullerd
T. Harris
Messr
Danaher
T. Idea
Messrs
Epping
G Varnett
A. G. Brestnall
J. Sims
Toohey
M. J. Tooher
J. J. Callen
F. Russell
J. Malev
F. J. Caldwell
W. Costa
C. Dane
J. Dane
J. J. Russell
J. Crammond
D. Jordan
Quoits
Mr G. Quinane
P. Stillard
G. Anderon
G. Wyatt
S. M. Russell
C. White
8. Scott
A. RB
GS. Ritchie
P. McCormack
A. Gilmear
W. Wilton
A. Green
W. Bethune
L. O'Connor
Messre Russell
L. Quinane
Messra
R. Ada M. “Suiliard
FP. Quick
Gilears
W. Helferson
M. B. Ralston
W. King
Katamatite Club Adopts New Officers and Faces Tough Year
The Katamatite Club held its annual meeting with a new slate led by A. J. McLean as president and E. Ki as vice president. Members noted prospects for the coming year were worse than the last two, with racing fatigue and waning support among the sporting community. J. G. Bradetreat, D. McLean, B. Kilgour, and others discussed reforms and future schedules.
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Nual
Katace
Ered
Previ
A. J. McLean
E. Ki
J. G
Comsequen
Ry. McLean
Jes Hughea Js
Joes
W. Murchison
D. McLean
Yarrawonga Shire Council Approves Pool Measures
The Yarrawonga Shire Council approved district pool measures to curb pests and improve conditions. A committee was appointed to review restrictions for presentation to ex-Dr Connell, a longtime council member and former shire president.
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Yarrawonga
Connell
Reservoir repairs tied to root cause of river pollution
Officials blame temporary chemical fixes for not addressing the lind of Glih and debria buried before the storage dam. They warn the trouble will recur as the weir drains and land clears, a task suitable for relief funds and unskilled labor. An official from the State Rivers Infor Supply Commission urged Verna Shire Council to reassure residents the pollution would be brief.
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Glih
Debria
Treable
Morras
Ior Supply Commission
Verna
Seure
Rail chief pushes against road competition at Shepparton visit
Chief Commissioner of Railways Mr Clapp visited Shepparton amid dispute with local business figures over road transport competition. The exchange centered on loyalty to railways as public property and actions to counter growing road competition.
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Harold Clapp
Victoriam Railways Uation
Cobram Om Aa
Naregni
Shepparton
Mr Clapp
Goulburn
A. Geylard
Chamber of Oseertys
A. T
Clapp
Engagements and a sudden passing mark Bendigo region items
Molly Kelly announces engagement to Roy Eady son of the late Mr and Mrs Eddy at Golden Square Bendigo. Bertha Coxon announces engagement to Roy Ja eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs A. Eady at Numurkah. Miss Lily Stokes, Wa neyah, passes University Examinations in several subjects. Mr Geor Patchell, Nomurkah resident, dies after sudden illness Sunday night. He supported local bands racing trotting clubs and social events.
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Molly
T. Kelly
Teen Jack
Mra J. Gallagher
Golden Square
Bendigo
Bertha Joyce
Joy
K Coxon
Glenell
Numurkah
Roy Ja
Eddy
M. A. Eady
Nnmarked
Lily Stokes
Patchell
Bey
Obituary notices from Melbourne hospital death and regional notices
Edward James Rowe aged 48 dies after long illness at Melbourne Hospital. He was a young man whose death came as a shock to relatives. Remains interred in the Methodist portion of the Fawhkoer cemetery. J. J. Rowe of Koonoomee mentioned among the deceased. The text also notes the death of a former resident of Santmount district in Teebella and references Albert Park and Malusbury Vic. An Airedale dog at a miners camp caused a panic by swallowing six plage of dynamite.
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Melbourne Hospital
Edward James Rowe
J. J. Rowe
Koonoomee
Santmount
Teebella
Henry
Albert Park
Malusbury
Vic
Smeets
Racing clubs circulate meeting programs in February
The Muckatah Turf Club and Cobram Turf Club race meetings announce programs circulating for early February with entries closing on January and February dates. Rumors of Steve Donohue riding Phar Lap in the Agua Caliente Handicap are denied by H Telford while W Elliott is named as the Australian champion’s jockey for American engagements. Phar Lap is listed as a top favorite with a 93 rating in the big race.
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Muckatah Turf Club
Sarardey
Cobram Turf Club
St. Joseph's Church
Cobram
Itha
Steve Donohue
Phar Lap
Mexico
H Telford
T Ret: Terror
W. Elliott
Local anglers report large trout in murky river holes
Reports from local anglers describe catching sizable fish around spikes weighing up to 1000 lbs. Fishermen observe brown sport trout in water holes near the Tuppal regulator during holidays, noting they descend the river after floods and fear the holes may dry up and mortalities could follow.
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Messie
Sheldrick
Cricket star to play three matches for Cobram in finals
Harold Diz ram, a noted all round cricketer, may be available for one match in three from Cowes if required and for both finals. Cobram beat Kala matite at home with Watson scoring 28 then 52 for seven declared, Green and Watson sharing bowling a key, Neale excelling to seal Cobram win in a brisk 36 run finish.
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Harold Dizram
Cowes
Elso
Kaatamatitf
Coaram
Cobram
Kalamatite
Watson
Green
Scott
Karamatite
W. Donald
Associati
Cleave
G. Neale
Coles
Karawatire
Watson ¢ Mises
Greenies
Quick
Shickenece
Kilgour
Green H. Carrol
B. Bills
EB. Hurdle
Watson R. Eddy
Watson L. Bates
Strathwerten Strath leads in tense match
In a contested game Strathwerten takes a leading position as Tekin Sone and Hewes contribute for a close contest. Presales bats effectively while Starth wertens' second lead remains under pressure throughout.
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Barooga
Wwe
Strathwerten
Aed
Ieee Bene
Weil
Tekin
Warty
Strathmerton and Cobram Tie in Regional Cricket and Tennis Notes
Local matches feature Strathmerton and Cobram divisions with close results. Rigg and Stokes led Strathmerton bowling while Cobram East and Barooga teams posted varied scores. Riverside vs Koonoo Mooar tennis action follows with draws and upcoming fixtures.
Railway Revenue at Cob tam Station Shows Increase
The Cob tam railway station reports last month revenue up by 665 pounds compared with the same month a year earlier. The tariff revision is noted as important though not expected to provoke sweeping government statements.
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Cob Tam
Corres
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