Wheat Experiments At Wellalin District Field Trials
The Department of Agriculture has conducted wheat fertiliser trials since 1926 at Wellalin and Nonutkeh on Mr John Fowler’s lawn. 1931 yields list Ghorka 9.4, Rance Rejah 9.4, Rance 45 8.5, Free Gallipoli 7.9, Major 2.6, Senay 7.1, Federation 7.1, Nucawa 0.4, Fenny x Currawa 6.1, Nizam 6.1 bushels per acre. Across five years Renee x Rajah crossbred leads with 15 bushels, Free Gallipoli 37.3, Penny x Currawa 46.6, Nitass 16.4, Sepoy and Federation 15.5, Major 13.7. The Renee x Rajah cross is not yet distributable. Duck and quail notes follow with season openings and sport counts. Don Bradman shines with 1081 runs and 37th first-class century as Sheffield Shield fans see record averages. Cobram vs Barooga match details end with Cobram’s chase thwarted by tight bowling and fielding. Watson and Green contribute notable scores.
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Wellalin
Nonutkeh
Department of Agriculture
Major
Senay
Federation
Nucawa
Fenny
Currawa
Nizam
Renee x
Rajat
Gallipoli
Penny
Sepoy
Rajah
Chita
Local notices fill Cobram week with meetings and sales
February schedule includes Tuogamah Shire meeting on Tuesday 20th. Cobram stock sale postponed due to races. tobacco growers plan association meeting at Span Mechanics Institute. social for Valencia oranges amid import prohibition. Fr Ellis and Fr Ryeu farewells at St Josephs Hall. wheat yield forecast boosted by favorable crops. May Reson and a big tech cinema lineup at Techniwal Talkies next week. various horse sales and a furniture sale announced. Foundation Day closures and post office hours noted. cancer research update from Dr Love cites radium and X ray methods. Monday Foundation Day Scout Rally at Cobram showgrounds with parade and games. luncheon and tea on grounds. entry fees listed. further details at local offices.
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Tuogamah
J. McNamara and Co
Cobram
Tobacco Growers’ Association
Mechanics Institute
Span
Meswrs Campbell Co
HL. Phillips
Sydney ‘Street
Wm. Love
Sydney University
Australia
Cambridge
Parisia
Regend
Radium Institute
Pras
Cobrem Trop
Shiowgrounds
Nemarkeh
Keta‘matite
Herrigna
Sod Shepperton -Meyalan
Uroopa
Cobratti
Willie
Merhhanies Institute
Sheen
Fragmentary Weather Note With Unclear Names
The readable text hints at a weather related note with references to heat and mood. It mentions yesterday and a Wednesday, a measured temperature around 107, and a discussion of a release or weather event. Many words are garbled, making precise facts uncertain.
Strathmerton Bees Transfer and Local Obituaries
Me H Urqhart station master at Strathmerton reports bees transferred to Avenel. Ms Enis Jane Hetl of Kee thage died December 1 test by will dered October 4 1594 with real estate valued at £3220 and personal property at £625 for husband and children. Dr A L Bennett Mooroopna and Dr J A Kennedy Shepparton elected Mooroopna Hospital medical staff for three years from January 1. The death of Mr Callender second son of Mr Robert and Mrs Callander Namurkek occurred recently. Fr Bilis returning from six months touring the Americas arrived Fremantle Monday and will reach Cobram next week. In his absence Hey Ryan has led the parish.
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Enis Jane Hetl
Kee’thage
Heat Nuuiurken
Bross
A. L. Bennett
Mooroopna
J. A.kennedy
Shepparton
G. Kennedy
Debram
Hagovery
Mooroopna Hospital
Abin
Deathowrie
Callender
Robert
Callander
Namurkek
Messrs
Campbell and Co
Melbowne
Bilis
America
Fremantle
Cobram
Hey
Ryan
Paris
Miss Nellie M Rice Obituary at Cobram 19 Years Old
The death occurred at the residence of her parents on Monday of Miss Nellie May Rise daughter of Mr and Mrs J B the of Cobram aged 19. Heart failure ended a illness that had lasted some time. She was widely liked among friends. The remains were interred in the Cotrem Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Fr Rybo officiated at the burial service. J T McFarlane oversaw military arrangements. Sorrowing parents are in sympathy with their friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie M. Rice
Nellie May Rise
Fr. Ryao
J. T. McFarlane
Parish Hall Committees Plan Open Meetings This Summer
District notes Barooga Parish Hall committees aim to hold open meetings starting Wednesday next. Plans emphasize community participation and summer activities with parish volunteers encouraged to attend.
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Barooga
Popuber
Strathmerton Club Holds Benefit for Hospital
The Strathmerton Dramatic Club organized entertainments to raise funds for the Macroopen Hospite, contributing to the hospital’s resources through the event.
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Macroopen
Strathmerton Dramatic Club
Algae‑free water test reports scare in Yerxenonga shire
Water from Murmy River and two taps at Yerxenonga shire ball failed to show algae presence as expected. A boy from Haynes near Berrigan shot at birds by the recreation ground, wounding two and embedding bullets in a fence post. police investigated the incident.
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Murmy River
Yerxenonga Shire
W. Sandy
de Lacy
Retaa
Haynes
Berrigan
Berrigan Shire Council aims for four ridings in the county
Fragmentary report notes wheat deliveries at Berrigan totaling 145/153 bags. For the umpteenth time a cudgeror was urged at the meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council to legislate four ridings to better the towns and facilitate local governance. The Fortunsiely Tor BecA project is mentioned as satisfactory within the discussion.
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Berrigan
Berrigan - Shire
Ficleyiand
Egalia
Fortunsiely
Tor
Beca
Committee forms for bush fire brigade meeting progress
A committee meeting held on Wednesday at Katawalite discusses joining Cobram Fire Brigade but insufficient attendance to proceed. President reports purchased pumps and tanks, two fuel carriers, and gear from donors, with plans to invite district representatives to inspect equipment. Membership stands at 101 with subscriptions totaling £36. seeks further landholder support and warns of expenses ahead. Precautions and fire bell procedures outlined for bush fire events.
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Mninittee
Wagescu
Weabadford
P- Menschland
Parnell A. Détter
P. Ashton
Hhat le Bed
Cobram Spal
Ashton
Kaetamaltle
M.D. O'Dwyer
J. Rebbechi
Gildas
W. Shedforth
F_ Denahy
Boosey
W. Ryan
P. O'Dwyer
Cobram Hast
A. Gemmell
E. J McDoosid
P Partell
L. Kennedy
D. Ashton Amd
R. Mills
Narjog
Messrs
T. Norther
H. Grinter
W. J. and
G. Ritchie
Hurdle and Sidebottom lead innings in tough match
Hurdle takes seven wickets for 11 runs in the first innings while Sidebottom claims 2 for 25. The second innings sees Katawaite reply for 63, with Kilgour 20 and Sidebottom 17 among others in double figures. Bowling highlights include Hurdle’s prolific spell and Sidebottom’s two for 24 in the second innings as Crawley and Jones feature for the fielding side. Next Saturday’s matches listed on the ground of last week’s Bowed clubs with Cobrem, Katematite, and Strathaverton teams noted.
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Hurdle
Jlook
Sidebottom
Jones
Donalde
Katawaite Repliei
Toor
Kilgour
Sidebatton
Dountd
Carrot
Mills
Teachling
Cobrem Vr
Cebren Hast
Katematite
Strathaverton A
Stratherton
Turf results and upcoming racing dates in Victoria
Results from the Vercavonga Races on Saturday include Picwis Cup won by Lorca Stelle with Gola Désed second and Brown Sitked third. Winners listed as Veruwonga Handicap semi final places and other events with names such as Welkie and Michel Feese. The Easter District Racing Association announces dates for January through March at various clubs including Cobram, Nathalia, Katemorite and Yarrawonga with St Patrick’s meetings noted.
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Lorca Stelle
Winuer
Cuan
Grea
Wincers
Om. Publican
Sandstress
Gold News
Wisger
Welkie
Michel Feese
Wiyser
Easter District Racing Association
Doosj2
Febra
Muckatah Turf Club
Cobram Turf Club
Ith
Waais Race Club
Nathalis St. Patrick's
Cobram Turf Clut
St. Jorept
Katemorite Turf Club
Nathalia Turf Club
Numuikat St. Patrick's
Yarrawonga St
Pat
Tennis match pitting Yebba and Boosey Creek Ryans at Duckie
An eventful tennis day saw Yebba Ryans defeat Boosey Creek Ryans while Cobram beat Riverside. Boomwanoomana hosts Strathmertoo and Koonoomoo fixtures planned for next Saturday. Wheat harvest nears Barmah Lages with 140000 bags delivered to station yards. 60 residents and local officials attended a Barmah visit amid river concerns.
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Yebba
Boosey Creek
Duckie
Yabba
Ryans
Cobram
Riverside
Keets
Gymkhana Tales and Wide Event Night at Baraoga
An afternoon of Gymkhana activities featured Baraoga C. of E as host and a series of races, stalls, and celebrations. Event highlights included chocolate wheel prizes, a busy stage with music for young and old, and awards for best costumes and performances. The program praised community turnout despite hot weather and noted strong performances by various riders and groups.
Coming Citrus Season In Melbourne Market Report
The Melbourne citrus market notes a larger fruit volume with 40 shipments this week, up from last year, amid warm weather. Prices vary around 4 to 6 shillings for openings, with lemons and navels noted. grapefruit averages exceed 10 shillings. Weather and curing practices impact keeping quality and wholesale returns for citrus.
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Amausi
Victorian
Seport
Harket Concertieus Council
Bitcheseri
Kag Beer Ag
Bel
Jerger
Arecate Gree
Melbourne
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Daf Sud
McPherson, Callander Pty. Ltd
coMam
Ream
Destens
Youxsare
Golden Sales
Ioral
Goulburn Valley
the Rembler
Pedra Sporta
J. R- Dovevan
Murray
N-Siwive
Hig
Riverina
Denoven N54
Gemaiolis
Antil
Cricket
Don Bradman
J. McCabe
Sydney
McCabe
Bradman
Congas Vv. Banodes
Barooya
Dobson
Batanga
Wilteo
Burkinshew
Statutes
Dickerson
Wil Hodgens
Hughes
Whitson
J. A. Russell
Scott West
Bob Watson
Collie
Hodgens
Bressnall
Bsrooge
Neale
Cobbram
Berd
McGowan
Bancoca
W. Wilton
Dickenson
Petr
Watson
Sean UE PE
Bidens Eye Wetsoe
Oibeie
Church OF
Fhgland
SS Margaret's
Colerain
St Aidan’s
Strethmertoh —Nating
Llaine
Mr Titer
Methodist Church
Eoonoomoo Mean
Little
Presbyterian Church
Sou
Tatespat Kokntres
Ebram Courter Zaracuiemen
Hee
Spee
Valencia
Ellis
Darewell
Ryeu
St Joseph's Hall
Victoria
Mr Mullett
Ther
Tecanwal
May Reson
Techuiwal
Phu
Messrs Campbell and Co
A'S Betes Caie
Numurkah
Fuyers
Ras Breal
H. Urqhart
Strathmerton
Avenel
District News
Yarrawonga
Tocumwal
Sours East
Jalow
Mda
F Gemmell
Derave
Burdie
Dourke
Barsington
Allen
Sidevatton Sacks
Urbe
Steve Ae
Pondrlee
Om Fiewllog
Hurdie
Wicker Tous
Sidebottou
Taurage
R. Alston
J. Ee
Einnite
Rarauaire
Dovel
C Alien
Crawley
T Mills
Sims
I ‘Carroll
Bourke Jones
Kinkles
Susdnies
Cimowley
Straya
Alston O
Bourke i
Sims I
Aller
Boomwanoomana
0. Ritchie
J. Callen
Aties M. Jordan
A. Keele
O. Ritchie
SK Yeita
N. Ritchie
Katawatite
Amd
Shire of
Wotourksh
Mathilia Progress Association
Yowa
Joe the Duck Speson
Pelicans
Ube Party
Baraoga C. of E Gymkhana
Ceived
Fair Saare
Mai Enredy
Roomie
Uae
Mpatas
Browne
Wooner
Gaal
Ssewield Hanivcas
Kok Wickes
M. Mosse
Cuinnses
DE. Hughes
Wy Gus
M. Hug
Clukey
Jacksonis
Ry Russell
H. Smith
ML. Ruusell
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