Local News From Cobram and Surrounds Report Unfolding Events
Cobram Methodist service notes a purse missing since 27 12 41 tied to a criminal charge against Josey Astron Kennen. A raid on a pantry ice chest saw a turkey stolen near Shepparton as Kilpatrick pursued suspects. Migrants plan return to England amid Gov announce early payments. A Tocumwal reunion totalled 286 years across four generations at Christmas. Shepparton Carnival on January 20 features gifts, band contest, wheelrace, and Highland dancing. Cobram heat wave continues with 103F max. farmers welcome heat for harvest. Special cinema program at Mechanics Institute showcases Cavalcade with Clive Brook and Diazoyard. booking at Criterion Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobiam Methodist Church
Sunda
Harwe
Sale
Cobram
Josey Astron Kennen
Housr Kilpatrek
Shepparton
Kilpatrick
England
Melbourne
District Flood Reaches Town and Surrounding Areas
Flood waters from Tungamab and Wilby districts reached the town on Friday filling swamps and washing out roads. The Kutamatite to Numung main road became impassable forcing traffic to use the Drumanure road via Wanghou. Crops and bags on flooded farms require moving to higher ground while header harvesters were used to salvage a portion of the crop before overflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tungamab
Wilby
Mai
Kutamatite
Numung
Drumanure
Wanghou
Mundoona
Nathalia
Goulburn
Murray
Oakes
Cobram residents noted in regional notices and obituaries
Harold Hay of Cobram appointed assessor under the British Migrants Agreement Act to work with Closer Settlement Commission chair Clive McPherson. Obituaries recall Mr David Jos. Field aged 93 at Euroa and Mrs L Peters aged 76 in Melbourne. Other local mentions include Mr William Ratcliffe’s death aged 68, connections of Cobram families, and visiting former residents renewing friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hay
Cobram
Closer Settlement Commission
Clive McPherson
Euroa
David Jos. Field
Bell
Melbourne
L. Peters
Craythorne
Burwood
Cob- Tam
G. Brenthell
Hamilton
Sadie Evans
Ernestion Department
Norman Hindson
Wonthagg
Constantine lauds Australian cricket figures and body line notes
In his book Cricket and I, Lt Constantine commends Australian players Woodfull Ponsford Rippax Bradman and McCabe calling Oldfield a great wicketkeeper and praises Sydney ground as the world’s best He notes differences in leg theory body line and reflects on white Australia policy and tour impressions during Australia visit years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine
Austraia
West Indies
Phillip Allan
Cofin
London
Australia
Austral
Woodull
Ponsford
Rippax
Bradman
M’cabe
Oldfield
Sydney
Cricket Ground
Forthcoming races and club entries listed
A brief list of upcoming races and club entries shows multiple groups and horses. Entries include 20 Y sm Club 2 Deobie tues Club 3 Mecksteh Tart Club 7 Cobras Turf Club and several others with race dates and club names.
Orchardists Meeting Tackles Agent Fees and Marketing
A small citrus growers meeting led by Mr Parkes and Mr Kitchen-Kerr discussed agent elimination and marketing policy. They noted the rise of organized agents, NZ and NZ trade prospects, and the need for a strong Victoria NSW network to prevent price dumping while boosting returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Kitchen-Kerr
V.C. C.A
Scott
Li Lion
Mildura
Vic
N.Z
America
L.A
Queens
Wadeson
Kerr
Melbourne
N.S.W
NS W
Victoria
Midura
Ict
Vittoria
Organisa
Weather Forecast for Victoria Advances Drought Year
Giddens Commonwealth Weather Forecast predicts a year with variable but generally warm periods. January and February showers late spring and early summer with other months alternating between fine and winds or frosts, ending with a drought year marked by periods of rain and wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giddens
Ali
Victoria
Tennis doubles results show mixed outcomes at event
Match records show Steathmerioe a artes with 10 nets to 3, P. O'Brien and L. McLeod beat J. Ryan and R. Riley 9-4, and other pairings such as J. Wilcox with J. O'Brien and E. Blunta with A. Lindsay posting 9 6 and 9 5 wins. M. Ryan and W. Ryan fell to J. Ryan and K. Riley 9-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O'Brien
L. McLeod
J. Ryan
R. Riley
J. Wilcox
J. O'Brien
EF. Blunta
A. Lindsay
M. Ryan
W. Ryan
K. Riley
E. Monro
J. Wilccox
J O'Brien
T. O'Brien
Carmosio
Munro Wih Lindsay
Willcox
Miss Davison
Misa O'Brien
Pd Mise Tuck
Miss A. Tuck
Miss Lougian
Dekes Miss Davison
Wid
Misa O’brien
Yarrawonga weir and Mulwala canal plans discussed
Mr Lawson M.L.A. reports a letter from the Premier of New South Wales urging early Yarrawonga weir work. Amendment to the River Murray Agreement is under Commonwealth consideration with three states, and legislation will be introduced at the earliest opportunity. Surveys for Mulwala canal are under way aiding WaKool and Berriquin irrigation districts with initial water from Edward River and future canal supply.
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Lawson
M.L.A
N.S.W. Juin
Fester Riverina League
Yarrawonge Weir
Malwals
W.C
Yarrawonga
River Murray
Commonwealth
N.S.W
Vic
8.A
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Wakool
Edward River
Stevens Weir
Mulwall
Harris Acquitted In Lilydale Police Court
Reginald Harris of Main Street Lilydale was acquitted on charges involving disposing of property including a Christmas stocking and a device accused of counting beans in a bottle. Judge Callaghan found the evidence insufficient and noted uncertainty over the bean count as a random factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Harris
Main Street
Lilydale
Callaghan P M
Callaghan
Melbourne
Rossiter
Parkes
Quick
Glen Tnees
Romiter
S.A
Berrigan Shire Council Plans and Debates At January Meeting
The Berrigan Shire Council held its January meeting with President Dr G Pinguck and members D. Groyisch O. G. Sconijar L. Marlin E. J. Gorman H. Wagg E. H. Coldwell R. Collie present. Topics included rations and relief work, proposed road funds and transfers, a pedestrian access project, fence removal at Tocumwal river reserve, and permissions for tree removal property leases and display notices. Budget allocations for shire roads and the 1934 1935 endowments were discussed, with grants anticipated for the endowment in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrigan
Drs G. Pinguck
VO Groyisch
O. G. Sconijar
L. Marlin
E.J. Gorman
H. Wagg
E. H. Coldwell
R. Collie
Chic
Lee Council
Hoa
R T. Ball
Main Route Board
Country Main Roads Fund
Stroud Council
New South Wales
Tocumwal Progress Associa
J. Proctor
Tocumwal
Masonic Hall
J. Young
Applie
Canon Williamson
Finley
A.W. Ward
Road scheme notes and flood impacts at Barooga and vicinity
A report details road works and drainage plans around Barooga facing winter floods. It covers contracts, trenching, grading, and pipe replacement along the road from Tocumma to the racecourse, with engineer input from Crs Gorman and Wagg and references to local figures like Mr. Folenen and Barooga residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Baroona
Tocumma
Lee
Ventany
Ors
Coldwell
Lafty
Dra
Aeroms
Barooga
Paijce
Tocusnae Cte
Martin
Guyist
Berrigan
Gorman
Collie
Wasantis
Kilyena
Batooga Road
Mt. Gwynne
Cormer
Berrigazeeu
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Lange
Cobram Branch
vTatee
Hocking
Cass
Bethune’s Vrices
Dog Pakers Firkees
Tad Lane
Cerny Pitt Wheat
Herbert Adams
SHE State Savings Bank OF Victoria
the Peoples Bank
Bt Victor
State Savings Bank
Ted
Balamee Tre
Patan Tg
Sles Renvdy van Stach
Anfe
Hp Commoewanith
Auio
Pated Beta Adara
Rma Pewad Te Oar
Sead Ally AN
Linsaberd Stopey
Malber
Alex, Cooch, Geewral Manag
Wogl
Kera
Albury
Leck Trart Wrdongs
Selva
H. Tuck
Field
Euros
David Joba
Sis
Mra Bell
Cobham
Wildred
Hoy
Horchow England
A. Margaret’s
Jol Surday
Acme
Holy Communion Celebrar
Kev. Mather WJ
Chesterfield
Methodist Church
Komnonine la Strothinerte
Cotarman
Horace Whine
A.C. Boquest
Presbyterian Church
Tam
Patterson
Shepparton Spores
Yarrawange Ave
Narcoga Parish Hall
Cobram Courier
Whem Ark
Npkaney
Smakconee
Mr. P Harford
Regent
British Empire
Noel Coward
King George
Clive Brook
Dia Yoyard
Keeding
Criterion Cafe
Wbows
District News
the Rambler
Orchardists Meeting
Mr Kerr
Wedesos
Goulburn Valley
Quick Maid Bbe
Quick 5
Yarrawonga Weir
Berrigan Shire Council
Hepert
Suther
A.M. Garant
Piaur
Folenen
Woo Barrentiy
Jeroen Claniel
Webber
Ted Amouny
Mis Mau
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