Local and General News from Barooga and Cobram
Reports from Barooga include a public auction of Royal Victoria Hotel furniture in Cobram by A R Wadeson, and an old time dance and Comforts Fund event. A hare shoot raised funds amid light hare yields, while land lease tenders close for 257 acres of Roy Dunleavy’s estate. The Welfare League debates raffles and Red Cross funding, with a new joint committee to review contributions. A Concert Party under Mr Meredith plans a Soldiers Comforts Fund revue as a fundraising drive.
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Roy Dunleavy
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Meredith
Soldiers Comforts Fund
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Red Cross Ball Proves A Carnival Success For Charity
The Red Cross Ball featured white streamers, a lively carnival mood after supper, and novelty prizes like squeakers and whistles. Debutantes appeared escorted by partners, greeted by applause, with flowers presented by Dorothy Ryan. Music by Ryan's Band accompanied a supper praised for culinary excellence and efficient organization. An Oyster Bar drew attendees.
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Semel
Ryan
Esch
Dorothy Ryan
Gemmell
A. Gemmell
Associates Championship Cobram Golf Club Final Round Winner
The final round at Cobram Golf Club saw Mrs A O'Brien win with rounds of 78 80 82 to total 240. Mims J Barnett finished second with 93 86 84 for 253, and Miss J McFarlane totaled 90 50 9 268 in the Associates Championship.
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Cobram Golf ‘Club
A. O'Brien
Mims J. Barnett
J. McFarlane
G. McFarlane
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J. Barnett
M. Haris
Maga
P. Biratoe
Searexacron Tourna
Light Horse Troop Calls for Enlistments After 22 Recruits
Tocumwal Light Horse Troop reports 22 members enlisted for overseas service and urges immediate recruitment for home defence. Men aged 25 to 45 are eligible, and interested individuals should contact Lieut. Groutsch promptly to help complete the unit in the least delay.
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Tocumwal
Dobrem
Yerroweysh
Lieut
Groutsch
Cobram Progress AssociationDiscusses Brick Area and Local Plans
The Cobram Progress Association met Monday with President Cassidy presiding. Discussion centered on Dr Gemmell's brick area proposal for Cobram's Main and High streets, with members opposing the plan and considering deputations to the Council.
Spring Signs In Wattles River Blossoms In Victoria
Excerpt from the 1028 issue of the Victorian Railway Magazine praises Citrus Growers Cobram district for railway and refreshment services support. It warns August rains are crucial to farmers, notes weak citizen attendance at Progress Association meetings, and cites local figures including President W E Cassidy and MP Dan.
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Victorian Railway Magazine
Cobram
Cubam
Progress Association
W. E. Cassidy
Australians in Palestine: discipline and duty amid siege
The report praises Australian troops under Lieutenant General Blamey in Palestine, noting their discipline, resilience, and integration with British forces. It highlights long sea voyages, camps along roads, and the enduring reputation of the Light Horse while acknowledging dependence on allied support and the challenges of environment and duty.
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Australia
Asuetion
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Brown
Dusu
Tommy
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