Irrigators Hear Talk on Maintenance and Water Supply
At the M V Irrigators meeting Mr Dunne noted delays due to bringing a bulldozer and excavator from other districts and possible trench collapses at No 6. He proposed a concrete wall but officials warned erosion could keep water flow uncertain while seeking priority outfalls and ongoing reservoir work.
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Dunne
Tatura
Mr. Dunne
No. 6
Yarrawonga
Green Swamp
Batey
Lukie
Cobram 100 cycling race draws 200 riders from four states
The 1953 Cobram 100 on Saturday August 8 attracts 200 professional cyclists from four states. Five local youths Bob Shadforth Tom Markey Terry Sumner Max Crosby and Sam Kuschert compete with radio coverage from Seymour leaving at 11am and reaching Cobram about 3:30pm. Local fundraising continues with many donations listed and organisers seeking further contributions.
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Bob Shadforth
Tom Markey
Terry Sumner
Max Crosby
Sam Kuschert
Cobram
Seymour
Methodist Church Services Bulletin
Sunday August 2 services listed by location with Rev J H Newnham and Rev Wm Eliis. Cobram Strathmerton Yarraweyah all have morning or evening services and Sunday school hours noted.
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Cobram
J. H. Newnham
Strathmerton
Wm. Eliis
Yarroweyah S.S
Former Cobram Resident Inscribes Hamilton Honor Roll
George Brentnall, a former Cobram resident and noted musician and composer, was chosen to inscribe the City of Hamilton Roll of Honor for 1939 45. The book, calf skinned in dark blue with gold trim, holds about 1000 names in Brentnalls copperplate. The work will be placed in Hamilton as part of a cabinet and table display for permanent public viewing.
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George Brentnall
Cobram
City of
Brentnall
Messrs
C. E
A. E
A. A. Brentnall
Hamilton “Spectator
City of Hamilton
University
Education Department
Hamilton
Bowling Club Notes Aug 21 meeting and social event
The bowling club resumes after winter recess with an annual meeting scheduled for August 21 and a social evening at the showgrounds pavilion on Saturday next. Trophies from club competitions will be presented, and a new electric roller has been ordered to ensure the green is in top condition for the season.
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Showgrounds
Torgannah Lagoon Irrigators Meet
The chairman welcomed landowners and river water users invited to form a united front. Mr Ferguson outlined the need for controlled water use in lagoons and creeks. The committee was re elected for the coming year and diversions officer Harris was elected. Allocation was raised to 550 acres and discussion covered licensing and Flood water disposal.
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Murray
Mr. Ferguson
Ferguson
Messrs
Sutton and Gardner
Harris
Sutton
Fisher
Mr. Moore
Dr. Jordan
Winter Sprays for Apples and Pears Recommend Oil Treatment
J D F Black of the Victorian Department of Agriculture advises a July winter oil spray of 5 gallons per 100 gallons for apples and pears to combat woolly aphis and bryobia mite. Delaying to late August allows overwintering mite eggs to hatch, lowering effectiveness.
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J. D. F. Black
Victorian Department of Agriculture
Katamatite Rifle Shooters Tie For Weekend Handicap
Three shooters tied in a 600 yards handicap at Katamatite and will shoot off to decide the winter trophy. S Connelly won outright the seven shot Captain's trophy with 32 4 35 in the 600 yards handicap. Other scores listed include Currey and Backman among top totals.
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Katamatite
S. Connelly
P. Keegan
S- Connelly
R. Currey
T. Backman
G Longmuir
M. Sidebottom
R. Mills
K. Longmuir
L. Lukies
J. Mills
Chilgower
Improved on sale Improved on sale
A new nitrogen fertiliser Urea is now on the Australian market. It is favored by southern vegetable growers and offers a gradual nitrogen release, unlike sulphate of ammonia which releases nitrogen too quickly for citrus. Urea contains 46 percent nitrogen and can be used as a foliage spray or dissolved in irrigation water for even distribution.
Notable Paintings in 1953 Travelling Exhibition
A 1953 travelling exhibition featuring landscape paintings by English and Australian artists opens at Mechanics Hall from August 20 to 23. The show includes works such as Land of the Golden Fleece and Olinda Landscape by Sir Arthur Streeton Hans Heysen and Max Meldrum among 38 pieces. A visiting lecturer opens the event August 20 at 8 p.m. talks follow for schools. An illustrated catalogue priced at 1 shilling is available. admission is free.
Cobram Hospital annual appeal donations listed
Donations totaling 1524 pounds 10 shillings 4 pence are reported for Cobram Hospital with names and amounts from E L Yencken Co Pty Ltd Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co L H Lukies R Walker and Yaroweyah RSL plus gifts in kind. Collectors are asked to return receipts to treasurer J W Westh and more donations are invited via the secretary or Punt road Cobram. The oranges lemons and grapefruit drive begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Hospital
E. L. Yencken & Co. Pty. Ltd
Melbourne
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co
L. H. Lukies
Katamatite
R. Walker Barooga
Yaroweyah R.S.L
J. W. Westh
Punt Road
Cobram
J. M. Bourke
Rodger William
Motor Cyclist Fined At Albury Court
Jack Quinane of Cobram was fined seven pounds for speeding on a motorcycle in Albury. Police said Quinane traveled at 45 miles an hour in Young Street.
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Albury Court of
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Cobram Plaster Works
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