Truck Hits Stump Causes Severe Injuries Near Berri gan
A Matador truck driven by J Collins of Cobram ran off Cobram Berrigan Road three miles from Berrigan on Saturday afternoon. Collins suffered severe head injuries and facial lacerations, admitted to Finley Hospital and later transferred to Mooroopna Base Hospital in satisfactory condition. Truck was extensively damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram-Berrigan
Berrigan
J. Collins
Cobram
Finley Hospital
Mooroopna Base Hospital
Cobram Ambulance
Ratepayers Object To Diverted Drainage
After a Broadway Street resident complained of depressions and water runoff from the Royal Victoria Hotel, Dr. Mead praised the crossing pipe but Dr. Jordan urged action. A deputation led by Mr F Sperling argued water should not be diverted into Broadway and Thompson Streets, urging seepage pits and piping water down Warkil Street to the levee bank. The motion to act was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Babbige
Broadway Street
Warkil Street
Royal Victoria Hotel
Dr. Mead
Jordan
F. Sperling
Thompson Avenue
Levee Bank
Stokes
Flying Halo Set for Reid Stakes After Standish Burst
Racing section notes Flying Halo returning after months and beating Gay Saint by a half length in the Standish Handicap, a strong effort with a fast finish. Gay Saint carries 3 lb more to Reid Stakes and remains a top danger. Gay Archer is a fast sprinter, Merry Scout and Jam Boree also feature, with Diplomacy unlikely, Risala stepping forward, and Our Title Usage and Cromwell as place chances.
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Sludlu
Flying Halo
Gay Saint
Kintail
Caulfield
Gay Archer
Merry Scout
Jamboree
Diplomacy
Risala
Royal Pageant Seeks Caldermeade Handicap Improvement
Royal Pageant looking to improve on a recent third place finish to Fetlar and Gunshot as the Caldermeade Handicap is run over a shorter distance. Stablemates Prince Fairy and Chatspa also in form and contenders. El Tovar, who beat Royal Pageant at Werribee, adds to the field alongside Foxbay and others such as Richard Golden Field and Iphicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Pageant
Fetlar
Gunshot
Prince_'s Fairies
Chatspa
el Tovar
Werribee
Foxbay
Flemington
Richard
Golden Field
Iphicles
Regal Scout in Highweight Mile Chance at Magdala
Regal Scout, a strong sprinter, may win the mile at Magdala after finishing second to Peerless Fox in Glenara Handicap ten furlongs. Stamen and Siren Song could contend, with New Britain also a factor. In the Niddrie Handicap Moonlit and Golden Cord are leading contenders among several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regal Scout
Magdala
Peerless Fox
Glenara
Stamen
Siren Song
New Britain
Moonlit
Golden Cord
Colinga
Briskay
Golden Panorama
Bandicooters On The Job Leave Potatoes Half Gone
Boorin Street resident Mr Mick Sullivan reports a weekend theft of his potato patch. He laments partial theft and jokes that bandicooters should take the rest, so he can plant cabbages without digging. The incident highlights local suburban mischief and the garden’s remaining crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mick Sullivan
Boorin Street
Sullivan
Mooroopna Hospital Fees To Go Up
The Moo roopna Hospital finance committee backs an amended fee schedule to the Hospital and Charities Commission. Private and semi private rates rise by declared amounts, bringing private to 14 guineas, semi private to 12 4 guineas, and intermediate to 10 4 guineas. The board approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooroopna Hospital
Hospital and Charities Commission
Personal notes on Kevin Wonergan and Wheeler visitations
Mr Kevin Wonergan holidaying in Western Australia plans a Perth visit with cousin Father McDonald. Mrs M. A. Wheeler returns to Melbourne after seven weeks as Cobram Hospital inmate following a car accident.
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Kevin Wonergan
Western Australia
Perth
Father McDonald
M. A. Wheeler
Melbourne
Cobram Hospital
IT HAPPENS IN OTHER TOWNS No Nominations for Football Club
An adjourned Mooroopna Football Club meeting heard a scathing attack on local apathy by outgoing president L. Naughton. Insufficient nominations were received for secretary, treasurer, and social secretary, prompting a 14 day adjournment to invite more applications. Naughton noted concern despite good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooroopna
L. Naughton
Naughton
N. Doonan
Night football proposal at Shepparton lights arena
Lemnos Football Club asks to use Shepparton show grounds lights for night games on a 50 50 basis with the Shepparton Agricultural Society. A society meeting received their letter asking if arrangements could allow night football as a novelty and revenue source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemnos Football Club
Shepparton
Shepparton Show
Shepparton Agricultural Society
Cost Of Crash Bars For Motor Cycles
Crash bars for motorcycles cost from 3 shillings 10 pence to nearly 4 pounds. They are attached to the frame and extend wider than the rider's legs. The report notes stains and rough conduct among observers.
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Melba
Monty Woolley
Jean Petters
Doris Wayne
Dana Andrews
Martha Lorens
Stephen McNally
Louisa
Ronald Regus
Speing Byington
Edmund Gwent
Susan Hayward
Willian Tandisan
Mr Perrin
Mr Trail
David Farrar
Marius Goring
Greta Gynt
Ginger Rogers
Jacks Carson
Joan Davis
Ant Sheridan
Dennis O'Keefe
Claudette Colbert
Cheta
Robert Donat
Shepparton Motor Panel and Engineering Works
KK. Meywood
High Street
Finley Electrics
Murray Street
Finley
E. Brown
Macfarlane
ALVIS
FIAT
Studebaker
Singer
SIMCA
Jace Allinson
Riley — Pinson
Gwendoline Rose
1 Riley
A Riley
Clarendon
Nsw
Eric Arthur
L. Pinson
Messrs. P. Rossiter
Bert Jones
Jas. Jones
G. Ritchie
Katamatite
Jack Ryan
Stump Man
Ormonde
Reid Stakes
Victoria
Imay
William Reid
Moonee Valley
ROYAL
Bandicooters
Holdenson & Nielson Fresh Food Pty
Numurkah
Mt. Needham
B.v.sc
R. R. Ridgeway
Main Street Cobram
Hears
New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co
Crump Broadcasters Coopers Dips
Victor Leggo & Farmers Ltd
New Zealand Insurance Co
Newmarket
H. S .Wheeler
M.P.S. Dispensing
Bank Street
P.O
Grand Central Hotel
R. K. Starr
Yarrawonga
Maureen Evans
Cobram Beauty Salon
Punt Road
T. P. Oreilly
Chemist
Punt Rd
Dalgety & Company Ltd
England
L. L. Jenkin
SALE
Thursta
Pelestat
Jerri
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