Cobram Local News Highlights and Council Meeting Notice
Tar spraying on the metal road from the foundry to Pullar’s corset continues with a twelve man gang. Ber rigan Shire Council meets next Monday June 12 to receive road work tenders for Barooga district. A tree accident destroyed a horse and cart after a falling tree struck it. Cobram Scout Band reformed as a junior brass band with W Wilson as bandmaster and C Clarke as president. A June 9 dance at the C of E Guild Hall and a large Cobram tennis club ball drew hundreds. Grape juice processing in Echuca yields 000 gallons from 30 barrels, pasteurised at 140 degrees. The Cobram committee praised for arranging competitions, with C Clarke, D P Simpson, and J Brown winning sheeping and other events at the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrigan
Barooga
Cobram
W. Wilson
C. Clarke
K. Markey
C. of E. Guild Hall
State Savings Bank of Victoria opens Cobram branch
A new State Savings Bank of Victoria and Peoples Bank branch opens in Cobram. Details outline deposit options and monthly balances, with the bank offering 2 pounds per week savings on certain accounts and general government deposits. The notice mentions account transfers, deposits, and service hours, reflecting a public banking advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the State Savings Bank OF Victoria
the Peoples Bank
Stet Savings Bank
Cobram
Venice
Niber Payne
Stolen motor boat recovered near Tocumwal bridge
A motor boat owned by Mr H Wise was stolen near the Tocumwal bridge and recovered several miles downstream on a snag. The intruders could not start the engine and damaged the hull and engine. Police are guarding a proposed link with the Yallourn electricity scheme. Jerilderie Shire Council has been told the bulk supply price would be too high, possibly prompting a public statement from the council to clarify the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wise
Seouties
Perrigen
Jerilderle
Yallourn
Berrigan
Jerliderle
Tocumwal
Finley
Jerildere
Vic
Berrigen Shire
Guardian
Kitchen tea honors Miss G Tuck at Strathmerton
From Our Correspondent Strathmerton reports a kitchen tea for Miss G Tuck last Friday week. Guests included Miss M Maloney who plans three months at Kimily McPherson College of Domestic Economy. Gifts came from the Tennis and Football Clubs. A major hay stack fire at The Sandhills involved volunteers but was contained. Weather brings rain and hints of hard winter roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynoldson
Gunn
Guthrie
Marie
Lonergan
Kennedy
M. Maloney
Railway Hotel
Kimily McPherson
Ray
Transfer notice and violent accident report fragment
The text notes Peter Murphy receiving a transfer from National Bank at Sale to Cobram branch. It also describes Peter Garrett injured by a bullock at Cobram slaughteryard, requiring stitches after a gate kick. Other items mention police staffing, a lottery director term ending, and a quirky family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Murphy
The
National Bank
Cobram
T. N. Harris
Peter Garrett
Garrett
P. A Nally
Melbourne
T! Af Constable Draper
Constable Nally
Cobram and Strathmerton edge in tight Cobram Ground clash
In a spirited Cobram Ground duel Strathmerton and Cobram played a fast even game with several lead changes and a late rally. Cobram won 4 11 to 5 7 as King and O'Brien led scoring while Strathmerton’s Smith and Tuck organized attacks and were unlucky to lose by a narrow margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Strathmerton
Olsing
Florence
Maroons
F. Tuck
J. O'Brien
Pell
Bebridge
King
Scott Nicely
Y Smith
G Ryan
Strachan
O' Beirne King
Tuck
Basil Smith
Inter
McMillan
Smith
Babidge
T. O'Brien
Strathy
Quick
Watson
Butt
Sims
Patterson
Cench
Jim O'Brien
McGifford
Scott
Charity Match Reveals NSW Team Defeats Victorian Side
A Cobram ground charity match saw the New South Wales club squad defeat the Victorian team decisively. Gate takings reached £20 11s with donations totaling £19 for hospital funds. NSW players impressed with vim and determination, while Victorians showed lack of effort and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
New South
Cobram
Ald Moorooppa Hospital
N.S.W
Douglas
Ceeds
Unclear regional football fixtures and results list
A fragmented OCR of May to June schedule notes shows teams including Strathmerton Berrigan Tocumwal Nathalia and Muckatah with byes listed. Mentions potential matches Tocumwal Strathmerton Finley Berrigan Cobram Nathalia and Barooga with uncertain venues and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalie
Nowarkah
Tocumwal
Cobram Sorthmerton Muctatah Berrigan Finley
Strathmenon
Berrigan Avurkah
Finley
Naulalu Yo Wal
Barooga
Cobnaitt
Auay
Berrigan
Cobrarn
Muckatah
Barcoge
Nathalia
Nanutkah
I d
Barooy Cobrey
Tieumwel
Mecksun
Groud Af
Clube Ans
Draw for Murray League Reveals Eighteen Deters
Fragmented report recounts Murray League draw with eighteen entrants or rounds. Mentions Tocumwal Issey Cobhran Finley Jerils and Cobear byes. Describes fare disputes and past service by David M Co with two daily trains and dividend history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocusiwal
Beregas
Geri
Finley
Cobear
Issey
Cobhran
Tocumwal
Pinley Peee
Jerils
Ee Escoad
Cobram Gymkhana Details and Results Noted
A garbled report outlines Cobram Gymkhana events with scattered names and results. It mentions Cox, Paterson, and local hosts, with references to Ladies’ events and various prize listings, though many phrases are unreadable.
Unclear Lottery Politics and Local Debates Surface
Fragmentary notes describe lottery funding, government duties, and community reactions. Mentions large sums, subscribers, and a contentious coastal issue with crowd reactions and a judge. The text is garbled but signals civic finance, elections, and public sentiment.
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seimesiNg
Uoders Wits
Au Aids Fae
Ayr
JHE
WicPherson
Callander Pty. Ltd
Bethunl
Brown, Corke & Co. Pty. Ltd
the Bargain Centre
Brown Corkes& Co
Travellers’ Hotel
Jit Maury & Cubram
Swanston ST
Sors Blau
Juvne Cetitras
Cobram Bakery
Joe Breda
Sanlin Bos
Ity
Feno and
Bolton Opticians
Collins St
Sol
Mons
Gonifort
Church OF England
St. Margaret's
Trinity Sunday
Hoensong
Thessay
St. Barnabas
Thunday
Corpus Christi
Pe. A.B. Brown
Methodist Church
Keonoomon
Brrathinenton Cobras
A. C
M. Maslin
Ilarooga Hospital
Cobrain Hospital
Hoptienga Tweasway Mouyinga
Thursdat
C.R B
Pullar
Berrigan Shire Council
W. Turvey
R. D. Genring
Echaca
Rutherglen
Frit Drinks
Cobram Tennis Club
Eli
Ger* Yasoni
CL T.C
D. P. Simpson
Nomurkah
J. Brown
Tocamwal
Bourke
F. i Aa
Alle. Cooch, Grevral Mamagat
Marino
Ueione
Sauare
Vietoriam
Ratimey Statens
Dalrery
Jole Vio
Henry Geary
ACO. Pty, Ltd
Collins Bt
Eney Merry & CO. Pty Ltd
Collins Strut
Melbowran ‘Pleas Fareara Me
Parricadory
District News
Qan
Whidsdon
Aes
Conkam Depeat Strathmerton
Collie
Rourke
Ming
B. Smith
Red and Blacks
Ose
Jack Parnell
Ephadia
Mackateh
Matt O'Dwyer
Deherty
Verrigen
Essily
Chum
Curtis Scott
J. Smith
Drumantire
G.V.A
Whittaker
Victoria Hotel
S.W Wicked
Bruce
R. Sandy
Watsoo
Horseman
Heavey
Anl Bryce
Hisvey
Taylor
Tas
Sueil
Ted
Beind
Stovy
Sual
Scors
Victoria
W. Bruce
Jarratt
C. Sandy
Pisnnle
Baker
Little
O'Brien
Burke
Bry
Muriateb
Natalia
Murkab
Barooge
Berigam
Dignt
Attridgs
Cobram Hotel
McLaughlin
Babidy
C. Beames
Monjie
P. Metisch
Colombine
Tonm
C. Bubidge
F Babidge
S. Woods
M. McLaughlin
A. McKenzie
A. Keamanalgo
Sinai
F. Babidge
W. McLaughlin
W. McCormack
Whi
Mooroopna Hospital
Mumurkah
Muskutel Strathmerton
v_ Harooga
Cato Nathalis
Tocumwa
Berrigas
Aiey
M. Wyne
Deniliguin
Cispp
Bchucs
Weniliquin
D.avid M. Co
Tuo Busivem
Rua Sahew
Cobram’s Gymkhi
Tg Teese
Capricaen
Stagies
R Balin
Mra
Miss Wu
Mira Lutive
Rene
Puese Ware
Jobuag
Unescuey
Numurkel
Pastuya
Gustigles
Atrayiua
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