Mildura Leaders Discuss North East Irrigation Plan
Mildura delegates H B Webb D R Dwyer and R A O Neill met Sydney officials led by G Weir to push an irrigation project for the country east of Beragan. Weir promised an inspection before August end after a sympathetic hearing. R H Chaffey warned builders not to fear brick shortages as inquiries at local kilns showed ample supplies and more bricks to come.
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Messrs
H. B. Webb
D. R. Dwyer
R. A. O'Neill
Coruigan Irrigation League
Sydney
G. Weir
Beragan
Mildura
Mr. Chaffey
Finley licensing court refuses hotel license renewal
At Tocumwal licensing court last week Chris tina Murphy of Finley saw the Commercial Hotel renewal application refused by licensing magistrate Mr Etherton. Separately Finley Boys Club staged a boxing tournament at the School of Arts on Friday night June 20 drawing fans from Tocumwal Berrigan Jerilderie Deniliquin with door takings around £40, benefiting the club after expenses.
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Tocumwal
Chris«tina Murphy
Finley
Etherton
Finley Boys’ Club
School of Arts
Berrigan
Jerilderie
Deniliquin
Yarrawonga Hospital Committee Disappointed
At last week's Yarrawonga District Hospital Committee meeting the decision was made to appoint a city architects firm to draw up plans for a new nurses home. Members expressed disappointment at the lack of support for the venture.
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Yarrawonga District Hospital
Crows Steal Golf Balls During Maryborough Tourney
Maryborough golf fans report crows pilfered at least three balls during the club’s weekend tournament. A woman competitor blamed a crow for driving a new ball off the 10th tee, sending it to a nest in tall timber and adding an extra stroke to her round.
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Maryborough Golf Club
Large Meeting Forms Mildura Motor Cycling Club
About 50 people attended last week to discuss forming a motor cycling club. G Winton was elected temporary chairman and J C Stenville temporary secretary. The group decided to establish a body likely named the Mildura and District Motor Cycling Club.
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G. Winton
J.C. Stenville
Mildura and District
Mildura University Branch Funds Shortfall Report
Approximately £100,000 remained to complete the Mildura Branch of the Melbourne University. The State Government has provided £112,000 for buildings equipment and remodelling. The Commonwealth has contributed £53,000, with plans to seek further funds. Premier Cain spoke in the Legislative Assembly to Mr. Dunstan.
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Mildura
Varsity
Melbourne University
Commonwealth
Mr. Cain
Dunstan
C.P
Korong
Legislative Assembly
Cain
Wentworth Soldiers Club under way at Gunn Memorial Park
Curlwan Sub-branch of the K.S.L moves to open ex servicemen clubrooms on the Gunn Memorial Park site in Wentworth. Building from Hay prison camp will create 108 by 24 feet space with offices reading room store billiards and a bar. Transport supervision by A J Duntan and building aims to start soon. On Monday Mr Foley received transfer to Central School Jinley and leaves with a notable send-off from his class and staff.
Tragic Dunolly crash kills woman and boy at crossing
A car struck a goods train at a level crossing in Dunolly at 6 pm last Friday. Mrs Florence May Britten 30 of Goldsborough died instantly. Graham Butler died after hospital admission. Five others injured, three seriously, including Valerie Britten 5, Jack Britten 12, Mavis Dunne 32, Reginald Britten 16, and driver Francis Stanley Brooker 20. All the injured were admitted to Dunolly hospital.
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Dunolly
Inglewood
Florence May Britten
Goldsborough
Graham Butler
Dunolly Hospital
Valerie Britten
Jack Britten
Mavis Dunne
Goldsbrough
Reginald Britten
Francis Stanley + Brooker
Essendon
Niche in a church Jol t Johnny remarks
Jol t Johnny notes a niche in a church is like others but warns against scratching it. The comment frames the niche as a familiar feature while emphasizing not to disturb it.
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Jol T
Johnny
Cobram BSL Reunion Shares Tales and Toasts at Mechanics Hall
Diggers of Cobram Branch BSL gathered for the annual reunion at Mechanics Hall. The night opened with a silence and Egyptian scene lighting, heard Remembrance salutes, and a toast to the Spirit of Anzac. Speeches urged unity with state and soldier settler efforts, praising the league’s work and urging attendance at meetings. Entertainers included Digger Hughes performing tricks, Norm McKenzie songs, and a Dutch anthem encore by Mr. Hollander.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Cobram
B.S.L
Lonergan
Anzac
Ken Evans
Dominion
New Zealand
Dunstan
Mr. Dunstan
League
C. Newman
Numurkah
State
Newman
Vern Benjamin
Dads’ Association
O'Dwyer
Sid Gregory
Hughes
F. E. Sperling
Toas
Digger Hughes
Tivoli
Digger Frank Hogan
Digger Norm McKenzie
Mr. Hollander
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Murray Valley
Adelaide
MVC Transport
Murrey Valley
Housing Society
E. L. Walker
Timber and Hardware
Punt Road
Yarrawonga Hospital
Maryborough
Motor Cycle Club
Cobram Hotel
LE Charme
W. Elligate
General Carrier
Fritz
Gymnasio Gymnasum
Maar List
P. Bales
Adials Pty. Ltd
R, Bannon
Nevill’s Shoe Store
Collens
Adams
Cobeam
Nyngan Dry Cleaners
Delimore Street
Yarrawonga
W. F. Bourke
C. D. Gedye
Radio and Sports Store
Crockery
Ricksha
Malvern Star
Murray Valley Lending LiBrary New Books
Buzza’s
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