Engagement Announced in Cobram District
The notice reports the engagement of Ann Collie of Alexdale to David Black of Port Melbourne. Also listed are Cobram stock sale details with yardage of fifty mixed sheep and 26 cattle on July 2, various notices on cash-only petrol and accessories from July 1, optician Mr Bolton's Cobram visit June 28 and 30, Old Time dance preparations, Plymouth price cut to £250, and local memorial service for Mrs Ada Lummas with condolences to Fred Lummas and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
M. Collie
Alexdale
Yvartroweyah
David Black
Port Melbourne
Messrs
J. McNamara
Mesars Bros. Wich
Cobram
Bolton
Fen and Bolton, Opticians
Collins Street
Melbourne
Mechanics’ Institute
Knowles
Grand Central Hotel
Methodist Church
Ada Lummas
Gribble
Lummas
Fred Lummas
Community Dance at Mr Collie’s Residence
A social gathering at Mr R A Collie’s spacious residence featured cards and dancing with music by Mc L Lefly. Vocal items were performed by Messrs Doyle and guests enjoyed supper prepared by Mesdames R A Collie and E H Coldwell before continuing dancing into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menoomens Church
R. A. Collie
Mc L. Lefly
Messrs Doyle
Mesdames
E. H. Coldwell
Death of Alexander Robertson known as Sport at 50
Alexander David Robertson called Sport, age 50, died of heart failure early Friday. He had worked for the office four years and was described as genial and quiet. The funeral was held Saturday at Cobram Cemetery with Rev. C F Gribble conducting. He leaves a father, brother and sister. Mortuary arrangements were by J T McFarlane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander David Robertson
Cobram
C.F. Gribble
J. T. McFarlane
Commonwealth Loan details announced by Federal Treasurer
The Commonwealth Loan of 10,000,000 was announced by Federal Treasurer E Theodore. It bears 6 percent interest, matures 15 November 1938, and can be subscribed at par. Applications may be lodged at banks or money order offices across Australia with options for full payment or 10 percent deposit plus flexible instalment payments. Proceeds fund Commonwealth and State public works. In initial days £74,010 was subscribed by 1,113 subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
E Theodore
Australia
National Debt Commission
Trusteca
Fire destroys Tatara Agricultural Society building
From the Tatara Agricultural Society precinct near Finley the building was gutted by a Monday afternoon fire. A large gathering of farmers and landowners from West Deniliquin Balranald Toumes Blighs Cores Berrigan Jerilderie Finley discussed a proposed water scheme for the basin from Berrigan west through Finley to Deniliquin and toward the Balranald railway line. Delegates passed resolutions urging the NSW Government to pursue the plan and seek official action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ime i Recretary
Tatara Agricultural Society
Nbowgrounds
Western
Riverina
New South Wales
Mucktah Footballers Hold Annual Ball at Yar toweyah Hall
About 50 couples danced at the Mucktah footballers annual ball held Wednesday evening in Yar toweyah Hall. Gervacolli's orchestra provided music and drew encores. The event was organized by president Jos Kennedy and secretary L Lovergan with red and black streamers decorating the hall and dancing continuing into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yartoweyah Hall
Gervacolli
Jos. Kennedy
L. Lovergan
Sever
Marriage of Stella Frances to Albert Hodgson at Scots Church Melbourne
Stella Frances eldest daughter of Cobram residents wed Albert Hodgson youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Hodgson at Scots Church Melbourne on Wednesday June 11. Rev B T Buntine officiated. The bride wore ivory frock with cape effect and diamente train, tulle veil, orange blossom, and a bouquet of white azaleas and orchids. Bridesmaids wore embossed georgette gowns. trainbearer Olive Just wore white georgette. Best man was B Paton, groomsman R Adams. Reception at Hotel Windsor with lavish attire and gifts noted. The Hodgsons reside at East Kew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Frances
W. Ms
Cobram
Albert Aude
C. Hodgson
Windoo Crescent
Surray Hills
Scot's Church
Melbourne
B. T. Buntine
Doreen Adams
Bride
Lorna Bouchier
Carvid
Olive Just
B. Paton
R. Adams
Hotel Windsor
Adams
Marys
Hodgson
East Kew
Small Packets to Carry Articles Liable to Customs Duty
The International postal system introduces a new class called Small Packets effective July 1 1930 for sending small merchandise items including gifts between countries. Each packet requires a customs declaration from the sender and must be posted at a post office. Postage is 2 3 4d per 2 oss with a minimum. participating nations include the United Kingdom Germany Hungary and the Netherlands among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Postal Service
Postal Union Congress
London
Commonwealth
Vacdip Sheep Dip Promises High Wool Quality and Health
Vacdip a preparation from Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd. is used to jet sheep. It forms a stable emulsion with water, delivering arsenical compounds to kill maggots after ingestion and aid healing. Wool value rises as the wool becomes softer and more marketable, improving yield for flocks in various regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd
Queens
Dairy farmers urged pasture up-dressing and testing to beat rivals
Victorian senior grader Mr W A Herkes told the NSW Dairy Factory Managers and Secretaries' Association that Australian dairies must invest in pasture development and cow testing to compete with Denmark and New Zealand. He argued higher prices and stabilising schemes justify costs, noting New Zealand's larger pasture base and herd size as a benchmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
New Zealand
Department of Markets and Transport
W. A. Herkes
N.S.W
Sydney
Daiy
Herkes
Australia
Commonwealth
Tocumwal and Cobram clash in tight Tocumwal win
A sizzling Tocumwal Cobram match ended with Tocumwal rallying from deficits as Sharpe and de Able starred for Tocumwal while Cobram fought back with Howell and Spence. Cobram led at halftime but Tocumwal surged late to seal the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocumwal
Townwal
Atl
Cobram
Tiatters
Beng Acused
Miller
Cobras
Howell
Sharpe
Lu Ever
Lawlor
Virreteuen
Avert
de Able
Aaixer
Smith
Balidge
Collie
Ceer Pinnock
Tuck
Watson
Colliver
Badi
Tucumwal
Haynes
Sheahan
Albert
Carr
Tocumwwal
Spence
Curray
Sutic’ey
Hever
Spencean Mansell
Quis
Scott
Curam
Sarn
Cobra Fullowayi Uy
Axl Howells
Sharju
Umwal
Bistaut
Helole Wasson
Thompson
U Lawlor
Colliger
Wai
O'Dwyer
F. Howell
Sandy
Wnh
Howells
Sheabao
Mansell
Behins
Babidge
F. Howells
Pinguck
Alberto Spence
Alberts
Navy
Spe
Brown
Ryan
Colliver Tonal
Colliver Albert
DeAble
Arl
Tocumwal Nad
Gannon
Sheehan
Att
Scone
Tecumwal
Tecumwal Eppeacet
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Wasily
Rterson, Callander Pty. Ltd
The
Orcs and Co. Pty, Ltd
Hox
Sinsillil Savings Bank of Australia
Mae Ees
Ua Demonstrais
Gordon Anderson
Eadershid
Commonwealth Loan
Bankes
Saviome
Edward G. Theodore
Commonwealth Treasury
Canberra
F.C.T
W. Bethune
Lane's Motors Pty. Ltd
Plymouth
Fuller
Henry Tuck
Cobham Tennis Club
Harford
Tatura
J. Jackson
R. A. Adams
Kipling
Darwin
Orient
Fee Australis
Boomanoomana News
Hodgson—Adams
Portal Union
Ine
Aeeis
Austria
Belgium
Breall
Ceacho- Free City of Danzig
Eam Dutch Indies
Germany
Holland
Hungary
Juzo-Sievia
Republic Om Leben
Wigsa
Petsie
Roomenl
Tertory Saat
Saimerl Mr
Syis
United Kingdom
Vedtes
America
Rew Zaam
Thins
Nehue
Sania Enna
Benall
Sevreti
Dewsiths
Mokoso
Central
Roch
Wate Wade
Ane
Natalia
Nutiese
Fane
Sahat Viegne Thales
Liew
Phen
Cuben
Asueiess
Tomeyal
Jaud Molina
Uae
Hany
Ty Weir
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