Patchy Showers Mark Cobram Area Weather Afloat
Weather notes report patchy showers last week with Yerroweyah Cobram eight points Berooga 23 points and Boosey District about 40 points. Dookie saw the heaviest rainfall while further frosts appear this week. Local council items include a Cobram Railway Station staffing decision and debates on a Jubilee Show in 1938 and cattle pen upgrades. Cobram Football Club faces budgeting and player attendance concerns amid renovations at the school.
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Yerroweyah
Cobram
Berooga
Boosey District
Dookie
Cobram Court Hears Premises and Vehicle Offences
The Cobram Court of Petty Sessions met Monday before Mr Williams P.M. Jock O Meara fined £5 for having the bar door open and patrons on licensed premises. Others, including Martin Short Leo Lonfergan and more, fined £1 to £3 for after hours or on premises offenses. Frank Denahy £2 for faulty brakes on a motor truck. H R Crawley £4 for failing to eradicate Red Scale on citrus trees.
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Cobram
Williams P.M
Jock O'Meara
Katamatite
Houran O'Meara
Martin Short
Leo Lonfergan
Martin O'Dwyer
Bert Budd
Henry Bock
Pioneer John Allert Dies After Long Ketema- Ute Residency
The death occurred on Friday of pioneer resident Mr John Allert aged 81. He settled in Ketema-Ute in 1817 and farmed for much of that period, aiding neighbors. The funeral was held Saturday at Humurkah Cemetery. He is survived by a widow and children John Grace Ruby and Willem.
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Ketema- Ute
John Allert
Humurkah
John
Grace
Lear
Ruby
J. Mills
Willem
Geelong
William Rowe dies suddenly at Katanga aged 57
William Rowe known as Billie to cricketers died of heart failure at Katanga on Friday. A respected district figure and prize poultry exhibitor, he assisted in many local activities. He was interred at Numurkah Cemetery on Saturday in a funeral cortege of 83 cars, survived by his widow and four children.
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Katanga
William Rowe
ganUeman
Grinter and Cobram Station Worksite Accidents Reported
As a result of an incident Mrs Grinter, wife of H F Grinter of Sandmount, suffered a fractured rib. Mr K Dowling began duties as shed hand at the Cobram car railway station last week. Mr A Stanton, the Cobram postmaster, started his duties recently.
Revival of Show Rules and Prizes From Local Committee
The meeting revived show rules and prizes including new cups for high points and ring events. Exhibits in pony classes to be measured in ring. champion sash for harness horse. district hack class radius set to 12 miles. new light horseman and rescue race with £1 and 10s prizes. Trotting first prizes up by £1 and 10s. dog prizes on scale. best utility ribbon for poultry. motor exhibit rule to parade around ring or lose site.
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Wee
J. Smith
Bacchus ‘Marah
Asveloy
Geldart
Murray Valley
Corowa
Harnes
C. White
Rundle
C.W.A
H. Row
A D
Giant Murray cod revealed as perch clan giant
Scientists note the Murray cod Maccullochalla macquariensis is a huge perch member with ova counts from 83000 to 245000 in a 50 pound specimen, highlighting long understood depletion concerns among anglers and authorities.
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Piscatrial
Ashton Bros Circus Returns to Cobram for 100th Year
The Ashton Bros circus brings a two ring show to Cobram with a large white safety wired tent and a whirlwind program. Performances feature Wheeling Wheelers trick cyclists boxing ponies and Li Ti Lum Chinese acrobats. Modern seating and half price for children are advertised with tickets available on show day.
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Ashton Bros
Australia
Cobram
Dale
Railways S Class Loco Motives Impress Public Interest
The first Victorian Railways streamlined locomotive, a Pacific S class, drew wide public fascination after early test runs. Built at Newport Workshops about ten years ago, it became a pride of Victoria's railmen and the Sydney Limited service between Melbourne and Albury adopted its speed and efficiency after extensive trials.
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Victorian Railways
Newport
Victoria
Pacific
Sydney
Melbourne
Albury
Thumb injury leads to amputation after treatments in Melbourne
District records report Mr Herold Barrass suffered a severe thumb injury in a soap accident and after initial hope of saving it, underwent several operations culminating in amputation. In Tocumwal Police Court Vincent Hayes and others were fined or imprisoned for varying terms. Picola and Yulee districts saw heavy rain, aiding crops, while a new grand hall construction faced setbacks and strong attendance at its opening event.
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Herold Barrass
Melbourne
Tocumwal
Messrs Hearn
Stefanson
Vincent James Hayes
Leslie Robert Edwards
Norman James
Thomas Neil Whitford
Edward Allen
Icola
Picola
Yulee
Partis Tarly
Metssrs
T. Tutue and
Remarkable escape at baseshop raises safety questions
Mr Lew Cussen narrowly avoided injury when a loaded gun discharged near his boot in a baseshop. Pellets grazed his pants and would have caused serious harm if the weapon had been higher. Cussen and 12 fellow shooters praised by witnesses. In another note Soldiers Memorial Gardens show strong progress with garden layout, grass sod, shade trees, and fencing expansion to integrate the new area with a safer, communal space.
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Lew Cussen
Soldiers’ Memorial
Arenal Gardens
Finley Appointment and Local Religious Vocations
Mr J W Stewart of the W C and LC becomes Section Engineer at Finlay succeeding Mr T Wilson after an enthusiastic Progress Association meeting. July sees Stephen Howe join the religious life as Brother Lest Joseph at Mittagong. Lealie Howe joins Christian Brothers at Strathfield, now Brother Isadore. Mary and Carmel Howe become Sisters Mary Augustine and Mary Matilda with postings at Flemington and Rosanna.
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J. W. Stewart
T. Wilson
Finlay
Progress Association
Stephen Howe
S. Howe
Fairview
Marist Brothers
Mittagong
Lest
Joseph
Lealie
Christian Brothers Order
Strathfield
Isadore
Mary
Cermel Howe
Mary Augustine
Mary Matilda
Flemington
Carmel
Rosanna
Berrigan Race Meeting Praised By Steward report
In a SD.R.A. report of the Berrigan races last week the stipendiary steward praised the secretary for organising a smooth meeting. He commended the president for his duties as officer and judge and noted the honorary officials fulfilled their roles well. The meeting featured good fields, fine weather, and strong attendance.
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Sd.r.a
Berrigan
P. J. Bar Jey
A. E. Macpherson
Berrigar
Fragmented OCR notes on a fatal incident
The readable fragments describe a fatal injury after an incident involving a person named Lee and a person referred to as Micah USA. No clear dates or locations are provided. The text is highly garbled and cannot confirm the event specifics or the responsible parties.
Commission on Banking Law Passed by Federal Parliament
The Federal Parliament passed the banking law after early debate in Gate. Experts warn high costs may impact financial institutions and consumer loans in the immediate period following enactment.
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Early Gate
Cobway stock yards proposal eyed for marked livestock sales
A plan by RK Kilputrie and colleagues to establish Cobway yards for marked stock quotes a central auction site. The proposal outlines yard fees, producer access, and a cooperative system with agents to boost prices and streamline sales across multiple species including sheep cattle and pigs.
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Mantiiy Dily
Saleya
Kilputrie
Uate
Cera
Smithy’s Plane Crashes Near Stelm Island Cliff
News reports a plane incident near Stelm Island Cliff involving V Smithy. Observation notes indicate strong winds and a possible landing attempt resulting in damage and uncertainty about injuries. Local authorities and emergency services responded to the scene Wednesday.
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Gilman
John Applathorn
A.N.P. Society
C. A Elliott
A. W. Sneddon
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Ceanen Maange
Senchit Shratory
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Malourne
Collins Street
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Shepperton
Tobias & LL Newton
M. A Munt
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Ane
Church OF England
St. Margaret's
Sookam
Wac
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Prebsyterian Church
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W. H. Patterson
Methodiat Church
Ashton Bros.’n Circus
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New Zealand
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Unites Kingdom
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U.S.A
Bram Railway Station
Cobram Raiway
Nathalia Agricultural Society
Yarrawonge
Young Farmers’ Club
Nathana
Cobram Football Club
Cobram State School
MR John Allert
MR William Rowe
Rao D
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Railway News
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Finley
Micah USA
Lee
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Ved Enerinn
Commission On Banking
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