Local Cobram Items Cover Bachelors Meeting and Stock Sales
Notices invite applications for the dayman post in Berrigan Shire. A bachelors meeting at Cobram Tennis Club pavilion discusses a potential bachelors ball. Local stock sales are advertised with firms Campbell and Co. and Kilpatrick Mclellan.
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Dayman
Shire of
Berrigan
Fuller
Cobram Tennis Club
Bolton
Opticians
Collins Street
Melbourne
Cobram
Cobram Hotel
Local grounds pay controversy swirls over match day costs
A rambling editorial laments fees for grounds, timekeepers, and players at Warrawee and nearby venues. It cites Melbin and Manfred as models, mentions gold posts, betting, and travel to Tally, with calls for clubs to fund stadium costs and secure proper facilities for games and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Percy
Warrawee
Melbin
Manfred
Bobby
Lewis
Flemingtondon
Ana
Hootell
Shepparton
CBORAM Bowling Club Meeting Notes and Finances
A CBORAM bowling club meeting at the Mechanics Institute discussed finances and the need for higher membership fees. Members urged self-support for the sport and thanked the Nigger Minstrels for raising 23 pounds for club funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
W. E. Cassidy
McTaggart
Lummas
W. Ritchie
Jas, Grant
Jas. Parnell
P. Parnell
N. Thomas
T. N. Hartis
E. Danaher
Ritchie
National Bank
Attye Sport
Leach
Nigger Minstrels
Katamatite Name Origin Tied to Railways Hotel
The article discusses how the name Katamatite arose from a hotel or hotels that influenced a northern town's name. It mentions Tangamad and a Boosey Creek, linking the origin to the local railway station name. This reflects historical place-name origins tied to early railway and hotel activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic. Railways
Tangamad
Boosey
Cobram Golf Club Ladies Day Results and Awards
A Ladies Day at Cobram Golf Club featured the Mises Nicholas winning the Canadian Foursomes and Mrs O Connor taking the 9 Rales Stroke Competition. Prizes include trophies donated by May J Henderson and Mrs Scott, with full results listing pairings and scores for both events.
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Mises Nicholas
O'Connor
Canaqun
May J. Henderson
Nicholas
Anderson
Nicholson
Marshall
Griffith Artis
Miss Bowles
Blyth
H. Jackson
Creed
Hoggs Strome Commsration
Mra
Scott
Kson
Eaton
Radford
White
Collie
J. Grant
Coldwell
Kennedy
Edwards
G. Grant
Miss Brownless
Boys Over Seas Trip Invites 100 Young Australians
The Young Australia League invites 100 boys aged 14 to 17 to tour the United States and Canada. This fifth such tour follows expeditions in 1912 1915 1924 and 1925 including a 140 boy voyage through France Italy Switzerland and Belgium. League officers fund their own travel and costs while maintaining supervision for safety. An official booklet Boys See America with the Young Australia League is free on request from Perth or Sydney headquarters.
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Young Australia League
Commonwealth
United States
Canada
League
America
Europe
France
Italy
Switzerland
Belgium
Perth
Western Australia
New South Wales
Sydney
Railway Returns Show May Decline At Cobram Station
Officials report a revenue drop of £572 for May compared with the previous year. Rice growers in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Areas face unsatisfactory conditions and difficulty selling produce despite production meeting Australian consumption. Reports from Griffith note large payments and high yields per acre, while expert pronouncements on longevity spark debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Murrumbidgee
Australia
Griffith
Opewen
Foe Rice
Strathmerton Wins Stifling Muckatah In Low-Scoring Match
Strathmerton, aided by the wind, built a three goal lead and held off a late Muckatah push to win 9 goals 7 behinds to 7 goals 7 behinds. Prominent for Strathmerton were Munros, Nelson, Guthrie, Lorenz, Reynolds, A Muir and Thomas. Muckatah stars included Ross, Levings, O Dwyer, Parnell, Belliswood and Howells.
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Strathmerton Vy Muckat IF
Strathmerton
Muckatel
Muckatah
Strathnerton
Muckateh
Munros
Nelson
Guthrie
Lorenz
Reynoldson
A. Muir
Thomas
Muckateah
Ross
Levings
O'Dwyer
Parnell
Belliswud
Howells
Numerkan Vy
Tallygaroorna
Numurkah
Tallygaroopna
Bitcon
Cussen
Nicholls
Nathalia
Wanghau
Power Kerosene Bulk Distribution Expands in Cobram
The Shell Company of Australia Ltd will launch bulk distribution of Cross kerosene at Cobram on the 26th, offering farmers significant savings and improved service. A typical 600 acre farmer using 1800 gallons yearly would save about £2 10s, reflecting broader moves to bulk fuel for rural industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Shell
Shell Company of Australia Ltd
Cobram
Australia
Umge Tramsport
Astor Radio Set Promises Clear Reception and Tested Quality
The Astor radio set showcases a modern Neutrodyne design with a Hazeltine license, claiming strong reception of interstate stations with simple tuning. Each unit is built in a fine cabinet, tested, logged, and guaranteed for superior performance before sale, urging readers to inspect the stor before buying.
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Thalte Tawedis
Astor
Hazeltine Corporation of America
Obituary for Mrs McParland Pioneer Resident of Barooga
The death occurred in sr. Kilda on Stanhiy tust of Meg Patrick McFarland a pioneer and former Barooga district resident aged s years Born in Geelong she came to Barooga in early life and resided on Barooga station which her husband Mattick McFarland ran until his death Afterward she lived with family in the metropolis The remains were brought to Cochraw by rail and laid beside her husband in Barooga cemetery with Rev W H Patterson officiating and funeral arrangements by Mr T McFarlane
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McParland
Sr. Kilda
Stanhiy
Barooga
Meg Patrick ‘McFarland
Judy
Geelong
Baroog
Mattick’ McFarland
Ap Barooga
Jae
Dease
Mrs McFarland
Metropolis
Cochraw
W. H. Patterson
T. McFarlane
Cobram Club Ball Draws Visitors Despite Poor Roads
About 11 couples attended the Cobram Tennis Club annual ball on a Wednesday night last week despite bad roads. Guests from neighboring towns enjoyed artificial peach décor, and McKenzie's Vasey wonga band played dance music with frequent encores. The supper room, led by Miss S Adams, offered appetising viands, and gum tip decorations brightened the hall. The floor stayed in good order and the event was praised as a success with no dull moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Tennis Club
McKenzie
Vaseywonga
Toom
S. Adams
Stock Sale At Katamatite Reports Strong Demand
Messrs Campbell and Co report a successful Monday stock sale at Katamatite with 1,50 sheep and 50 mixed cattle yarded and many lots sold at solid prices. Prices ranged for ewe weaners to 31 shillings 10 pence, fat cows to 9 shillings 10 pence, yearling crossbreds to 25 shillings, and fat steers to 12 pounds. bidding remained keen despite some slack moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Campbell and Co
Katamatite
Zandstooth
Ry Cobram
Douyers
Doookie College and local harvest notes on wheat and orchards
A fragmentary report from Doookie College discusses agricultural activity, wheat acreage, and general farm outputs. It mentions acres of wheat, fruit and vegetable plots, and seasonal work, with scattered notes on weather and cultivation. The legible items reference workers, planning, and school involvement in agrarian tasks.
Retiring Director Honored as District School Pay Rise Discussed
The district meeting praised Mr Tate, retiring director of education, for his valued service to teachers and the state. The council resolved to press for immediate wage increases for promoted teachers and to highlight improvements in the region's education system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sragh
Liuse
Tate
Gomtburn
Teacharr
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McPierson, Callander Pty. Ltd
COBRA
Glawi
AIDIS
Wya i Bros
A. A. Lees
Judeon and Estes
Tocumwal
Australian Estates and Mortgage Co Ltd
Lucille
Miss Pratt
Punt Road
Rechstors Af Cobram
D. Mulcahy
Tuebran Courier
Tupespot Meanires
Messrs Campbell and Co
Tongamah Shire
F. Hildred
Jerilderie P.P
Jerilderie
A. Glenn
Kilpatrick, Mclellan and Co. Pty. Ltd
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd
Yarrawonga
Rutherglen
Corowa
Murray
Hume Dam
Bungowannal
Mechanics Pictures
Adolphe Menjou
Alice Joyce
Michael Arlen
Zane Grey
Jack Holt
Raymond Hatton
Arielle Marchel
Mulwal
Yarrawooga
Cobramites
Hamilton Coldwell
Council of Agricultural Education
Agricultural Societies
Victoria
The
Cobram Agricultural Society
J. Coldwell
Cboram Bowling Club
Cobram Golf Club
Worowoff
Cobram Juniors
Mulwala
Dookie College
Agriewkindl Gillee
Cunenmin
Glikas
Harley
Talifias
Victorian Central Citrus Associa Ice
Carey
Gary Byes
Syabey
Sydmeytt
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