Cobram Community Notes and Upcoming Local Events
Local notices report Mr H Bolton visiting Feon and Bolton on June 20 and 23 with consultations at the Caen Hotel. G A Hardwicke and Allen's rep plan a district visit around June 28. The Mackatah Football Club annual Ball is set for August 12 at the Mechanic Institute Cobram with Gervaats Orchestra. A Cobram Racecourse Reserve board was formed, listing members. An ad for Brown Corke & Co promises reduced goods and bargains. Rain last Thursday brought steady cotton rainfall through the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesintah Fostheliers
Mackatah
Mechanica’ Institute
Cobram
Gervaats Orchestra
Bis Cousse
Brown Corke & Co
P D E O Hanlon Seeks Goulburn Valley Electorate Candidacy
P. D. E. O'Hanlon announces candidacy for the vacancy in the Goulburn Valley Electorate caused by Brigadier Bourchier's resignation. He asks for votes and promises to address all centers on issues affecting welfare and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourchier
Queen
North
P. D. E. O'Hanlon
Shire of Tungamah Contracts Elevate Road Works
The Shire Secretary Beirne Hall announces contracts for forming, gravelling and culverts on the south road near Wousreng. Public works officials detail improvements under the jurisdiction of the Shire of Tungamah.
Golden Wedding Celebrated by McLeods of Strathmerton
Mr and Mrs Donald McLeod marked their golden wedding on Wednesday evening at their Strathmerton home. The couple, married in Numarkeh Methodist Church by Rev. Dr. Plockhart, have deep roots in Isle of Skye, Gestong, Beaufort, and Strathmerton. Their family includes twenty one grandchildren and children Mrs Condon, Donald, John Douglas, Dougall, Kenneth Blots Colin, Jaggie, Jee, Lachlan, plus others, all attending the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McLeod
Strathmerton
McLeod
Numarkeh
Plockhart
Co Mer
Bum
Condon
Brighton
Donald
Balmoral
John Douglas
Lachlan
Local notices from Cobram era feature deaths and unions
Archive snippet notes Michael Whyte O Kane left estate to widow and realty items, while Cobram resident Michael Cronin is mentioned. Deaths, engagements, and hospital updates include Master P McPherson at Listeux Hospital and a birth engagement for Mary Veronica Clondara Neill. Returning Officer R V Stubbs named for Goulburn Valley Division amid a quiet wedding at St Chersh and a hospital hip fracture case at St Vincent's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cob ‘Ram
Michael Cronin
Mar Sydney
P. McPherson
Fo McPherson
Hertgee
Listeux Hospital
R. V. J. Stubbs
Shepparton
Ted
Goulburn Valley
J. B. Byass
Miss Dora Larsen Found Dead After Ill Health
The body of Miss Dora Larsen aged 52 was found in a frost of Mr. Wry Cosgrove South on Friday afternoon. Miss Larsen had been in ill health and was staying with Mrs. Berry. A burial bed had been prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Larsen
Wry
Cosgrove South
Miss Larsen
Mrs Berry
W Adams and Son Sale Offers Cobram Shoppers Eight Day Event
The Cobram firm W Adams and Son Pty Ltd advertises a sales event starting Saturday June 20 inviting housewives to compare prices. It claims goods can be bought as cheaply in Cobram as other towns and highlights a large stock for eight days only with extensive price lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Adams and Son Pty. Ltd
Cobram
W. Adams and Son Y. Lid
W. Adal
Strathmerton Golf Club Hosts Commal Ball Night
Strathmerton Golf Club plans a ball on Tuesday with a Wheeler’s Orchestra led by Suepparton providing music. The ladies committee offers a savoury supper. Admission is 5 shillings for gents and 2 shillings for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathmerton Hall
Strathmerton Golf Club
Wheeler
Shessahmerton Golf Club
Suepparton
Katamatite Sets Plan for Local Sports Meeting
At Katamatite a meeting decided to hold a sports event to raise funds. A September date was set. Mr H Sidebottom was elected president and Dr R Milla Hiner Egerton were named secretary and organizer with a drawn up programme and officials appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katamatite
H. Sidebottom
R. Millahiner Hamper Idem Brah Egerton
Local A and H Beckett Elects G Cruickshank President
Mr G Cruickshank was elected President of the local A and H Beckett on Friday last for the sixth successive term. Members praised his tact and ability in steering the association and agreed to a continuation in the office. Secretary Mr R Wi was reappointed for the twentieth time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Cruickshank
H. Beckett
R. Wi
Accused for Lee Street brief case in Yarrawonga
A Yarrawonga case involves a defendant charged over a Lee Street incident. Police allege a theft and related offenses, with court dates set to determine charges and potential penalties.
Cobrain Cycle Club Junior and Handicap Races Notice
On the 21st instant the Cobrain Cycle Club will run a five mile junior race and a ten mile handicap race. The junior winner advances to the territorial trial at Shepparton on a later date. The first race starts at 2 o'clock with the second at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobrain Cycle Club
Shepparton
Hee South Alteman Offered Brisbane Position
Officials in Sydney sought a post for Hee South Alteman in Brisbane but were unable to place him. The Brisbane offer proved tempting, prompting his short, likely move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Sydney
Football Scores and Local Club Notes From the Region
Strathmerton defeated Motra 9 goals 15 behinds to 7 behinds in the Motra competition. A rugby football club formed at Finley with T Mallon president G Mottershead secretary and P Mallon treasurer. At Berrigan locals plan to form a team to play Bourke and Narro mine combinations. A charity match from Merray Leagues will be held Monday 29 June at Tocumwal for Mooroopna Hospital with 30 best teams and umpire C Scott of Cobram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Messrs T Mallon
G. Mottershead
P. Mallon
Berrigan
Bourke
Narro
Plein Furry It
Tocumwal
Mooroopna Hospital
C. Scott
Cobram
Kilgour and Mille Win Men's Canadian Foursome
The Men's Canadian Foursome was won by B Kilgour and D Mille with scores 266. Holman and K E Willcox finished second with 106. Weate and H Batey posted 100 28 72. Ladies Foursomes saw Mrs Jones and Mrs Lawrence as wingers. Tain and Lawrence posted 78 32 46. Mr Priest and Mrs Collery 67 4 53. The Men’s Foursomes on Saturday were won by Laidlaw with R and J Laidlaw 102 7 3 73 and Bren 2 2 5 2 G. Lewin and A oa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Kilgour
D. Mille
EB. Kilgour
D. Millar
Holman
KE. Willcox
Weate
H. Batey
Jones
Mrs Lawrence
Lawrence
Roberts
Miss Caird
Mr Priest
Collery
Messrs’ Laidlaw
J. Laidlaw
Bren
Lewin
A. Oa
Cobram Club Plans Gymkhana and Golf Ball date changes
Cobram Club announces Gymkhana programs for June 29 and notes fret round of the Men’s Club Championship for Sunday and a proposed Junior Championship for players with handicap 23 and over. A Golf Ball is set for August 4 with Echuca Swastika Orchestra. Ladies 9 holes handicap results list Mrs Macleod and Miss McFarlane among top players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Golf Committee
Echuca Swastika Orchestra
Joseph
Macleod
G. McFarlane
Barnett
G. Walters
Mra W
Lore
Es Eaeies
Rossiter
Miss Davis
Crates Walters
P. BR. Puller
J. McFarlane
Borlowing
G Walters Mei
Unclear Transcript Fragments from Melbourne Conspiracy Case
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an evidence session before General Gensions in Melbourne. The text names a mid reform bank official and a witness Botchew responding to questions by Mr Qeumen during lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid Reform
Bank Oficil
Melbourne
Qeumen
Fastest Land Speed Record Set in Australia on Motorcycle
The fastest land speed officially recorded in Australia was achieved last week in New South Wales by L Tobbin on a Norton Danioy machine, averaging high speeds over a quarter mile stretch between Liver and Camden. Officials seek international recognition from France for this 600 c.c class run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New South Wales
L. Tobbin
Norton-Danioy
Liver
Camden
Sydney
France
P. Anderson
Selick Beach
W. B. Thompson
Canberra
Henge
Henne
Tobbin
Berrigan Council approves road and footpath works
Council accepts R Cookson’s £4 contract for clearing on the Baroogs road and approves kerb and gutter work in Cuanter Street for £300. It orders footpath improvements in Tocumwal area to reduce flooding and notes notifiable diseases, including typhoid, near the town with investigations ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Harvie
Council Meriing
Wwe North
Barooge-Cobrain High Road
R. Cookson
Herper Teenc
Ba Jon
Lawasrawl Hag Dees
Sears
Kaime Dogg
Mamalong Hotel
Berigan
Lave
Hetrelezis
O. Gilpin
Berrigan
Apa
Cuanter Street
Berrigen
Ffor
Sugdegend Hy
Tocumwal
API
Tocumwma
Shire
Cement Theft Incident At Cannery Yard Reported
A man removed ten bags of cement from a Shepparton cannery yard claiming he had permission after a tense exchange with a worker. The stranger claimed to have spoken with the boss and was allowed to take the cement, then drove away in a motor truck.
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A. McPherson & Son Pty. Ltd
Iles Pewan Awe Amascen Fine T Biee de Peas
J. P. O'Reilly's Pharmacy
T. P. O'Reilly
Senate
Sethunes
Melray
Numurkah
Vere
Queensland
Warton
Aheerless
Obram Harless Aeery
Aeery
Hurch
England
UCHRE
Cobrem ‘East State School
Alent Valve Wireless A.C. Fue Aan
Alossew
Pune
Po'ReliIf's
Woceshaet Bubibition
Cobras ‘Brasch
Country Women's Association
Campbellm Cobram
T. P. O'Reilly's
Ball Mechanics’ Institute
Gerrascus
L. Lowergan Jolnt
J. Eyans Lees
Church OF England
Margaret’s
W. Williams
Methodist Church
Keoneomon ‘Strathmerton
W. K. McKenzie
W. B. Pattareon
OUR
Cobeam
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Sasons
Opy
Ross Bros
PueCebran Courier Revanuienen
Peainenay Tess
Mom
Vinit
Optician
H. Bolton
Feon and
Bolton, As
Satan
Bolton
Caan
G. A. Hardwicke
and Allen
Bethune
P, McFarlane
Weld
Diatrict Feremene
Gobeum Foundry
Dows
Allan
Bethage
Cobram Mechanics’ Institute
Iran
Hall
D. O'Dwysr
L. G. Hamilton
Shire OF
Tungamah
Country BaAne Board
C. H. Lyom
Beirne Hall
D. McLeod
Arc Ceees
Michael Whyte O'Kane
A ‘Tangamah
Jwidow
Sea
Seleeern Owen
Thowes James
Yn James Coonerty
Mary Veronica
W. Adams
Metropolis
St. ‘Vincent's Hospital
Association of Southern
St Chersh
Ned
W. Adams & Son
C. Sale
Satr Mae En Bee
Yarrawonga
Lee Stbie
Motra
Rae Gola
Xkatamatite Club
Strathmerton Club
Cobram Club
Berrigan Council
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