Shire Meeting February and Cobram Rally Details
The Shire of Tungamah plans its monthly meeting for Tuesday February 20. Cobram Boy Scouts Rally at the Cobram Showgrounds on Foundation Day February 1 will feature four troops and displays. Also on offer are showings at local cinemas including Mets Call It Love and Stepping Out with Reginald Deany. Contractors Jones and Son of Melbourne building a new holcst Bernigan on the former Moma lung site after a recent fire. Tobacco planters prepare for curing leaf. many workers on partitions. Weather waves mirror prewar holidays with temperatures around 100 to 110. Postmaster General to broadcast news of all tush Gres to state capitals by wireless. J McNemare and Co forecast about 3000 sheep and cattle at Cobram sale next Wednesday January jth. Advertised stock sales report large attendance and strong demand for sheep and cattle with varied prices and a promising market outlook.
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Cobram Boy Scouts
Tocuawel
Lesle Hyams
Adolphe Menjou
Mets
Reginald Deany
Mickey She Mouse
Holcst Bernigan
Gre
Messrs Jones and Son
Melbourne
Lotal Tobacco
Focal
Postminster General
Commonwealth
Altisis J. McNemare and Co
Cobram
Ara and Co
Ourkah
Jie Messrs J. Mc
Southdown
Ted
Miss Carroll Injured In Yarrawonga Road Crash
From Warrawonga correspondence, Miss Chris Carroll daughter of Mrs Carroll suffered a faint concussion and bruising when a motor truck carrying the Verraywonga scout cricket team struck the Yarrawonga road. Fire on scene placed her in the truck to Katomba Hospital where Dr Coombs said she would recover in a few days with minor head injuries and body bruises.
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Focal
Satuday
Chris. Carroll
Carroll
Aileed’ O'Kave
Yarrawonge
Verraywonga
Katawalite
Katomae Bospitel
Atyre
Miss Carroll
Tragic drowning of Alsander Meckionap at Tocumwal
In Tocumwal Alsander Meckionap aged 20 drowned after swimming across the River Munay with companions and disappearing on return. Son of Alexander Meckigndn of Fim Jey, he recently finished training at Sydney Teachers College. Shire Council grants Tobacco kiln permit to W Beasley at Tocumwal for experimental curing of leaf.
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Alsander Meckionap
Munay
Alexander Meckigndn
Fim Jey
Teachers’ College
Sydney
W. Beasley
Tocomyal
Reasles
Finley Wheat Wagon Accident and River Drownings Report
Thunder shook the Finley wheat wagons as 4 workers were thrown from a wagon. McGowan sustained a skull fracture and lies in Bush Nursing Hospital. Wheat receipts at Finley Station total 225,060 bags with a record 7,524 bags moving in 122 loads. Also, two girls and six women drowned at the Ovens River junction with the Murray. Miss McKenna aided the rescues before drowning. War yawonge Shire Council faced tension over a £695 invoice. secretary and engineer J. T. Sullivan faced questions at the monthly meeting.
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Finley
McGawan
Bush Nursing Hospital
W. McGowan
Berooge
Sam
Ovens River
Murray River
Miss McKenna
Nancy Naughtie
Nellie Nauginin
Yarrewonga
McKenna
Aly
Border Bakery
W. J. McKeon
Yarrawonga
T. Neughtin
Avin
Messrs
Naughtin
Yarrawonga water scare prompts inquiry into tainted supply
The Yarrawonga shire faces accusations over tainted water from the Weir, with residents and neighboring Albury claiming pollution, while Water Commission officials cite treatment limits and high costs to drain or clean the weir. A scandal committee will review the matter with the shire solicitor and report. The Turf Club also reports a £162 loss for the year amid weather and depression, prompting plans for a summer testing canvass to secure guarantees.
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Yarrawonga
Suppsys
Sir Horsfeld
Water Commission
J T. Sullivan
Shire
Murrey
Ob Aly
Yarrawongs
Mc Sullivan
Yarrawouge
Albury
Colram
Corows
Barbaci
Turf Club
Visitor from Australia on Foot Stops in Town
An itinerant traveller, Mr Jack Neville, recently passed through the district in a journey around Australia by foot. He has seen Cairns, Darwin, Broome, Perth, and elaborated on Central Australia including Hall’s Creek and the Barkly Tableland. He plans to write a book about his experiences and notes vast cattle holdings at Alexandria and Victoria Downs, with lands described as the world’s largest stations. He praises Territory winters, local hospitality, and mentions ore specimens and Port Darwin as a notable capital.
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Jack Neville
Australia
Cairns
Darwin
Broome
Perth
Ealgoorlie
Central Australis
Hey
Broken Hill
Australien
Noah Kinberty
W.A
Hall's Creek
Vic
Tone
Neville
Alexandria
Victoria Dow
Port Daswin
Commonwealth
Gliet
Cobram Swimming Club Plans and Finances Disclosed
The Cobram Swimming Club held its annual meeting at the Mechanics Institute on a Thursday evening. President S G presided over a small attendance as members discussed progress, finances, and potential improvements including beach sports and closer use of the recreation ground. The balance sheet showed a credit of £3 5s 6d amid expenses for sheds, printing, and club activities, with officers reappointed or adjusted to boost youth involvement and broader club cooperation.
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Cobram Swimming Club
Mechmes’ Institute
SG. Sc
Progress Association
Reece
Local note on residents and a fatal Melbourne job accident
Personal items list residents in Peak Hall Cobram and Strathmerton areas. Report of Robert Middleton killed at Melbourne work site, leaves a daughter. Also mentions Gr. Puckett MLC and a touring watch party. An accident near Cobram Farmpry caused head injuries requiring stitches by Dr. G Kennedy.
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Jim Grant
Peak Hall
Stort
Cobrem
T. Haurshag
Catram
Tor
Grilleth
Strathfuerton
Robert Middleton
J. Lorenz
Strathmeedon
Gr. Puckett
MLC
Melhourne
Gippstend
Tuckett
Weetheall
Cobram
Cobram Turf Club Debates Charity Meet and Race Plans
Cobram Turf Clubsat Thursday night with members including president L A Kennedy and secretary O Owser. They discussed free nominations for senior races, kept last year’s books, appointed Gray as handicapper, and planned hospital charity racing funds. Proceeds after £5 to the Blind Auxiliary would aid Mooroopna Hospital, with collectors for district ticket sales and membership fees set.
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Cobram Turf Club
L. A. Kennedy
T. N. Harris
A. R. Wadeson
P. Mepsch
R. Donald
G. Perkin
W. McTaggar
J. Millerick
P. Colgan
al. D. O'Owser
P. Mensell
Mfr
J Mullericik
L. A. Kenneiy
Gray
Wight Dance
B. Mensch
Sid
Mucroapae Hospital
A. Bronedy
Mensch
O'Dever
Treasury
Warlesau
Mechanics’ Institute
Giso
W. McTaggert
Millerick
Mesers Harris
Kennedy
Correspondence to the Editor on Medical Committee Report
A reader letter critiques the Committee of the Medical Institute report and its statements about health facility usage and costs. The writer questions accuracy and urges community action, referencing increased charges and the committee’s handling of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnetituie
Iir Waseson
Wonder Bridge Near Sydney Stirs Public Interest
Historic bridge project near Sydney sparks urgent debate about design and safety. engineers describe a massive steel arched span with granite clad piers, a central channel, and high pedestrian load. officials note potential disruption during celebrations tied to New South Wales racing events and a grand pageantry planned by committees of experts.
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Sydney
Itu
Farway
Miles Wat
Atulment Towers
Bett
Euipire
Domioui
New South Wales
Aus 4
Jockey Club
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