Local Fashion Show and Community Notices Highlight Cobram Week
June 16, 1977 edition notes Miss Lynette Mepsteld of Shepparton showcasing winter frocks at Cochran Hotel June 20–22. Local items include citrus irrigation concerns in Cobram, a Clutch of England Rectory fundraiser ball with Ryan's Jazz Band, a Cooram Tennis Club meeting, and complaints about stone throwing. Also adverts for Weldon's children's fashions and a cinema program at Mechanics Hall featuring Riders of Mystery Lost Lady and a comedy.
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Joan Mepsteld
Lynette
Shepparton
Cochran Hotel
Kirkby
Cobram
Clutch of England
Cobram Mechanics’ Institute
Ryan
Damble
Les Gd
Cooram Tennis Club
Mechanics Hall
Teliow
Messrs Foun and
Bolton Opticians
Cains Street
Melbourne
Arizona
Bob Merrinvill
Bill Cody
Jerry Jones
Sheriff Arles
Daugher
Helen
Sheriff's Posse
Gether
Gibbins ploughs and farming implements promoted locally
Local agent M D O'Dwyer presents the Gibbins range including the latest tractor ploughs and following-ploughs. Emphasizing independent tyne action and ground adjustments, the firm touts reduced prices and high demand across Australian farming centers. Chaffcutters and other equipment are also available with quoted prices and special terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.D. O'Deryer
Gibbins
Australia
Commonwealth
Gibbins Co
M. D
Agricultural show planning and judge shortages noted
A conference on fallow judging and bull registration is planned with the Dairy Committee Improvement Association in Melbourne on July 13. The society will join Town and Country Union efforts to reduce term lengths affecting agricultural tools duties. The Royal Show prize list is being prepared and seeks additions, notably in culinary and fancy work sections, via committee members or assistant secretary Mr Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Dairy Committee Improvement Association
Melbourne
Town and Country Union
Arsistant
Hamilton
London College of Music Candidates Graduated on June 9
The London College of Music held at Cobrem announced successful candidates across multiple classes on Thursday June 9. Names include Marjane Simpson Mrs McFadyen Eva Hughes Heather Jackson Gwendoline Pye and others with a long list of associates advanced and elementary diplomas.
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London College of Music
Cobrem
A.L.C.M
Marjane * Simpson
McFadyen
Eva Hughes
Heather Jackson
Gwendoline Pye
Margaret Bist
M. Mortis
Bre Morehouse
Elsie Col
Cob ram Cycle Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Cob ram Cycle Club met on Thursday 6th with Mr H Wilson in the chair and a fair attendance. Minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed. The balance sheet showed a profit of 642 159 for last season. Officers and committees were named for racing, ball arrangements, road races, patrons and stewards. A committee was formed to arrange the annual ball and the secretary was instructed to write to the Cob ram Fire Mission to hold a cycle race.
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Cobram Cycle'Club
H. Wilsom
Mrombere
Rex
Messrs
Shadforth End
W. Shadforth
Shedforth Snd Ross
Conmesroxp
Esce
W. Kayne
Ross
H. Kange
P. Stratos
R. Donald
J. McNabb
J. Grant Jon
F.thomsou
G. Anderson
G. Lawler
Sungaman Shire Council Deliberations On Local Projects
Council considers negotiating with Rodney and Shepparton for a share in Dookie quarry and investigates rail and road access. Reports on contractor transfers and officer remuneration are deferred to the next meeting. Requests include water reserves for a school plantation, sale of Katandra acreage, and support for country railway issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormesporlench
Rodney and Shepparton
Dookie
Railway Department
Nuinatksh
Tungaueh Road
Thomas Brown
Public Works Department
Lands Department
Ceres
Katandra
Munidipal Association
Council
Forests Commission
Rifle Club Association
State Electricity Commission
Bepalla
Yarrawonga
Australian Railways Union
Tocumwal
Murray Bridge
Country Railway Users League
Country Railway
Vasrawonge
Cornell
Benilla
Mulquiney
Gherang Gravels Co
Geelong
Pratt Wilders
Rail
St. James State School
Coubell
Gadl
Meee Anderson
Gobrum
Tesn
Taogsaut ‘Football Club
Cunninghan
Nis
J.H Fraser
Youenmite
Yongnai
Local Shire Proceedings Note Various Permits And Financials
The minutes record applications for petrol pump and food vendor permits approved subject to conditions, plus a resignation accepted for Tongamah health officer. It notes dog fees collected, rates paid into the treasury, and arrears by district. Road works and gazettal plans include Katamatite to Nunsa corner and four additional stretches. General business covers road drainage, boundary inspections, and maintenance tasks across South West and North West ridings.
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Franz
Chase Woods
Toogamah
J. C. Spaven
St James
Johnston
R.S.A
Tungamah
Lee
WM Roach
Albury
D Gillespie
Yousumite
Willgoose's
Stafford
Tongamah
Tongamal
White
Cobram
P Ryan
Central
North West
South West
South Riding
CRB
Nunsa’s Corner
Yabba
Lake Bowen
P.O
Griffin's Tank
Yabba North
Ford's Corner
No. 3
St. James
O'Connor
Put
Dunne’s
Batey
Enginger
Namirkeh
Shire
Boundary
Namarkeh
Oliver—Pipss
West Riding
jJobes
Wadeson
Acbook
Collie’s
Mulquinney
Katamatite
Gilmour's Bridge
Mainrod No
Nomurkab-Tungawal Wilby Road
Barnett
Dip Bridge
Naring
Duobnibalane
Numurkah-Too
Tallygaroopna Defeats Cobram In Tight AFL Style Match
Tallygaroopna beat Cobram 6 goals 11 behinds to 3 goals 9 behinds in a hard fought game at Tallygaroopna ground. Noble and Babidge starred for Tally with multiple goals while Wyatt, Smith and Watson for Cobram provided late resistance. A quirky third quarter goal awarded after a ball passed through the posts sparked discussion among officials.
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Tallygaroopua
Cobram
Tallygeroopou
Wyatt
B. Watson
Smith
Grinter
Searle
Watson
Harry
Ryan
Strack Smith
Hail
Cobrai
Babidge
Wally
Reins
Waist
Hall
Neale
Grop
Lowe
Noble
Tally
Tallygeroopna
Eaton
Maskell
Jeffer
C. Watson
Walsh
Cobrem
Thes
Definds
Ford
Kerr
McCrae
Rev
Molds
Tullygaroopan
R. Watson
Herry
Toobey Bros
Thowson
Lawler
Scott
Ay Cobram
Frank Ford
Tallygaroxona
Mortis Tooke
Thomson
Coberam
Muckatah
Basil Smith
Dookie Agricultural College May Report
The Principal notes persistent rain over May recording 1.5 inches total with the season opening delayed. Sowing of wheat began early May and progressed. total cropped area 462 acres including 260 acres oats 17 acres wheat 22 acres peas and canola 10 acres peas. Light showers aided germination of oats and peas and the first wheat paddock. Bluestone and formalin treated elderation wheat seed bed using dry then rainy periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Agricustural College
Mooroopna Hospital Jubilee Appeal Seeks Donations
A letter to readers from Woor Maher secretary urges residents of the Mooroopna district to contribute to private donations and entertainments for the hospital. The campaign targets £2050 by end of June 1927 to meet liabilities, with payments via local collecting committee or direct to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosra
Wdhout
Maher
Victorian Citrus Market Report Shows Cautious Demand
Victorian Central Citrus Association reports a quiet week with most Navel and Common Oranges cleared. Lemons sold steadily, mandarins in good demand when fully colored, and prices listed for Warel Oranges and Common Oranges with value expectations for the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Central Citrus Associate Market Report
B. Branson
V.C.C.A
Sket
Melbourne
Warel
Vietoris
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Cochran Courier
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Moses
Cibbons
Appial
Radford
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Anne
Cobram Cycle Club
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W. Eatips
Pers
R. Jennings
Messrs Wilson
Shadforth
J. Bracey
G. Lawter
Sungaman Shire Council
Liab
Stuckatlee Nathalie
Cobrain
Tallyreroopna
Dookie Agricultural College
Mooroopna Hospital
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