Local and General News Highlights from Cobram District
The town advertises plant sales and mail service tenders closing August 1. The Tuppal Hotel at Finley sold to John McNabb of Cobram. Ef Morton of Cookie is transferred to Kyabram. The Blind Entertainers’ fifteenth annual concert is set for July 31 at the Mechanics Institute. Yarrawonga Shire plans to borrow £17,000 for a new shire hall and offices. Community singing by the Presbyterian Girls’ Association, supper included, next Monday. Light rain fell last Thursday aiding paddock cultivation. Upcoming stock sales by Campbell and Co. at Numutkah and Katamatite. Tocumwal property and chaff-cutting plant offered for sale next week. Road works bids due July 9. A car accident near Berrigan caused injuries. Yackandandah post master Caution promoted to Seymour. Aurora Australis observed Sunday evening. Jack Dempsey to visit Haven July 20 for sparring with Heeney-Tunney promoter Rickard. Cobram Mechanics’ Institute event supports Cobram and Strathmerton clubs. Barooga Water Trust trustees re-elected. Cobram district welcomes the whistle at Grant and Stewart’s mills. Main Roads Board visit notes limited road developments. council seeks developmental works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samie
H. Tuck
Een
Tuppal
Finley
John McNabb
Cobram
EF. Morton
Cookie
Kyabram
Messrs
Campbell and Co
Numutkah
St. W. Tuce
Tocumwal
Advt
Acm
Berrigan
Barooga Road
Bruce
Berrigan- Tocumwal
F.cantion
W. Caution
Yarroweyah
Yackandandah
E Council
Omnin
Jeffieris
Darlington Point
Public Works Department
Sydney
Osbaise
Lanuls
Victoria
New South Wales
Lingineer
Queenslail Insurance Cn Sydney
Messrs .Thornycratt and Co
National Insurance Co. of New Zealand Ltd
Australian Aero Club
Shire
Electrical Contractors and Electricians’ Licensing Board of N.sw
Main Roads Board
Chambers and Bossee
Tocnmwal
Carrathool
Beritain
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Murray River
Shire of Shepparton
Victorian Roads Board
Strathmerton
Syney
Burwood
Jerilderie Street
Shires Association of N
Electrical Contractors Licensing
Shires Association of
N.S.W
Cobram Cemetery In Need Of Cleanup And Care
A reader laments neglect at Cobram cemetery critiquing overgrown grass, burrows in a fresh grave, and undermined tombstones. He calls for a cemetery trust or progress group to organize a cleanup effort and restore dignity to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Cobram
Trust Or Progress Association
Railway Returns Show June Revenue Increase
Cobram railway station officials publish June revenue returns showing a rise of 339 pounds over the same month last year. The report notes June 1427 as the reference period and highlights improved earnings compared with 1426.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Railay
Hospital Ball Aids Mooroopna Hospitalraising Efforts
A large Mooroopna Institute ball drew about 150 couples from nearby towns for the Mooroopna Hospital fundraiser. Music by McKenzie's Band Yarrawonga and lavish decorations enhanced the event, with organizers thanking promoters and assistants. The committee aims to clear about £125 and asks ticket holders to return unspent tickets to finalize the balance sheet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Mooroopna
McKenzie
Yarrawonga
J. Grant
Mesdames White
Radford
F. Stillard
Mooroopna Hospital
Man sues over shoes as wife buys elsewhere verdict for defendant
A Horsbat businessman sued H Hut for 52 shillings on shoes bought for his wife. The court ruled the wife must obtain her husband's consent to shop elsewhere, verdict went to the defendant though the judge felt Hut should pay. Nearby Victoria and Riverims lambing data note good feed and potential milk supply but warn cold weather may cause early lamb losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsbat
H. Hut
P.M
Huf
Victoria
Riverims
Mac Eres
Oasis
Numurkah and Muckatah Clash In Tight Rural Football
Numurkah beat Muckatah in a hard fought match on Numurkah ground by a small margin after leading at half and by three quarter time. Key players Eddy Little and Bitcon starred for Numurkah with Goalkickers including Bitcon Williams Eddy and Cussen. Muckatah saw contributions from O Dwyer Ross Parnell Levings Carroll and Little, with notable marks from Jno. Parnell and Bellis. Final scores listed with goals and behinds for both sides and notes on players returning from knocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay
Muckatal
Numurkah
Muckatah
Boal
Nunsurkah
Eddy
Muckutah
Behe
Nummurkah
Nuwurkah
Bitcon
Hitcon
Danckert
McKenna
Lease
O'Dwyer
Ross
Jno
Parnell
Levings
Carroll
Littl
Bitcon Gi
A. Williams
Cussen
Bellis
Wyatt
Numarkah
Numarkal
Markio
Nathalia
Ted
Colliver
Shire of Tocumwal governance notes July record
Shire council at Tocumwal records routine business from Public Works and Lands Departments. Reports consider road works contracts, aerodrome plans, insurance applications, and policing of land and rail safety. Several tenders approved for gravel resheeting. petrol pump permit granted. engineer authorized for inspections and honorary duties.
Church Notices and Local Events Highlight Cobram and Tocumwal
The issue notes Reverend appointments across Cobram and Tocumwal parishes, mentions a railway line opening from Berrigan to Finley, and reports three Tocumwal draught horses dying from suspected poisoning with police investigations ongoing and a £25 reward offered. It covers the Australian Sheepbreeders Association show in Melbourne with jubilee entries, plus Bobby Pearce the singer’s funeral at Cheltenham Cemetery and his wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lobley
Tocumwal
Melbourne
Bobby Pearce
Dac Eat
Crsepany
Cheltenham Cemetery
Tallangatta
Gallipoli
France
Caulfield Hospital
Tom Skeyhill
Australia’s Mighty Reservoir Development Report
An early report details the progress of a major water reservoir program in Australia. It notes construction phases, river systems, and local impacts while outlining the involvement of engineers and government officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muupa
Mosturer
Wyelte
Murray Iuy
Fragmented OCR Feed From Victorian Market Report
In the captured OCR fragment the text shows garbled venue references and stray phrases about market activity. It appears to describe the Victorian Centre and Market area with scattered mentions of stalls, dates, and observers, but the passage is largely incomprehensible and non-coherent.
Golf hints and farming notes clash at a rally style event
A garbled report mixes golf instruction with agricultural society notes. It mentions swing rhythm and ball contact, then shifts to Australian farming development and a Royal Agricultural Society section. Districts like Horsham Rochester and Werrackus are referenced amid prize money listings and dialect peppered details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Sonu
Australia
Royal Agrivslural Society
H. Schweiger
Berses
Society For Groups of Clydesdales
Horsham
Rochester
Werrackus ‘Pita
Duis Fea Westone
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Cobra Courier
Havamieney
Tex
Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Tunney
F. Haven
Heeney
Tnsti
Merton Dramatic Society
Dramatic Society
Barooga Water Trust
T. I. Stillard
E. A. Henderson
E A. Henderson
T. H. Sti
F, L. Pinnock
F. Y
Grant and Stewart
Four Mills
Berrigap
G. 3. Hotafall
Main Roads Board Office
Mci
CO Uram
Brys
Ust
Crockery Ete
Ait Co. Pty. Ltd
Mae Vate
Roy
Lyme Bosehea
Oy Abany Hmentersiew
Ion
Wis
Aus
An Estates and Mortgage Co Ltd
SPE
Ccn Street
AGS
Lucille
Miss Pratt
Hospital Ball
Numurkah v. Muckat
Noumurkah
Wanghou
Thut
Vaughan
Shire OF
Kerrigan
Crs
Davies
J. Howe
W. Pyle
War H
Vaganil R. Colle
Fist of
Sis Shine Ars Etteay Gring
Council
A. Ce Bryan
P. Quirk
Hetrelezis
Wise
Terrigan
Chater
Roche
Barooga
B. Stanger
R. Sheridan
Tocamwal
S. Robinette
Colle
Vage
Egineer
Collie
Coreen Boundary Road
Woperau
Hanies
Sty
Waite
Albary- Dewi Rin
Pisses
Rigtoule
Noay S
Lieare Brosey
Presbyterian Cit
Methodist Church
Koonsomoo
Cobras
Church OF
Englasti
Mr Cooke
Wartawonga
Tocumwal Bros
Victorian Central Citrus
Tullius
Lyr
GOLF
Andy
Sita Wasl
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