Local and General News Briefs From Cobram and District
The Berrigan Shire Council holds its next monthly meeting Monday the 14th. Harvest Festival services at Yarroweyah Presbyterian Church are Sunday at 3 and 7.30 pm led by Rev. W. H. Patterson with visiting singers. February’s five Mondays noted. five Sundays in certain years last occurred in 28-year cycles, including 1936. Tocumwal Talkies feature “Cricket” with stars like Don Bradman. Tobacco grower reports tea‑plant leaves up to 3 ft by 22 in. share growing on H. Hay property. Methodist Church postpones Monday festival attraction due to bad roads. more notice to follow. St Margaret’s Cobra elected officers. rector’s warden J. Gregory. church wardens Calman and Knight. vestrymen listed. secretary and treasurer re‑elected. Cobram thunderstorm caused a possible electric wire fault in Punt Road near McPherson Callander’s. lights fused. 25 points logged at local office during the downpour. farmers welcome the water. The sun eclipse began Monday at 5.36 pm, max at 6.43 pm. clouds hid view though some glimpses seen. A partial lunar eclipse is forecast for Tuesday, 22 March.
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Berrigan Shire
Yarroweyah Presbyterian Church
W. H. Patterson
Tocumwal
Mary Nolen
Don Bradmen
W. Woodfal
C. Grimmett
Waatta
R. Withe
H. Hay
Methodist
Shepparton
St. Margaret's Church
Cobra
Doug Bia
Bowers
Gregory
Calman and
Knuight
H. Phillips
L. G. Hamilton
B. Blyth
G. Cotton
K. Carmichael
W. R. Denson
A. Plancke
Victoria
Paver
Cobras
Tobacco Growers Meet In Cobram As Farm Tour Highlights Crops
A Cobram meeting of tobacco growers is announced with the Mechanics' Institute inviting new members. Statistics forecast Australia wheat at 173 million bushels for 1931 32 while wool rises to 950 million pounds. The Better Farming Train’s 34th tour visits Cobram on March 17 with demonstrations on pasture improvement rotational grazing and diverse cattle breeds including Jersey Shorthorn Ayrshire Red Poll Freisan and Guernsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Mechanics’ Institute
Australia
Inet
Kilpat
Mechanics’ Institute
Mechanics‘ Institute
Melbourne
Department of Agriculture
Railways Commissioners
Goulburn Y
Cobram
R. J. de Coury Talbot
Jersey
Guernsey
Goulburn Valley
Local Briefs From Barooga to Benalla and Back
District news covers the Junior Tennis Association results at Barooga where Strathmerton edged Boornsoomana and Cobram three games apiece. A 51 year old Mrs Rebecca Charles fractured her thigh after a fall, with fears for her recovery. Water shortages worry residents as top-ups dwindle and tanker deliveries begin. A thunderstorm at J J La’s property in Borramine South sparked several fires along a fence, burning about 20 acres of grain. At Benalla General Sessions Edward Anderson faced charges of obtaining funds from Nancy Dunstan, while population statistics from the Commonwealth reveal birth rates across five districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. la
Borramine South
Besters
Benalla
Poster
Edward Anderson
Nancy Dunstan
Yarre
Local notes on recoveries transfers and public notices
Mr A Gale recovers enough to return to Cobram from Mooroopna Hospital. Postmaster L O’Connor leaves for Sydney with acting postmaster A O’Brien. Vic Methodist Church conference sees Rev R W Little reassigned to Yackandandah and others moved to Katamatite Beechworth Numarket and Cobram home mission. Barooga worker T Stanger injured at Waterworks pump station recovers. serious eye and facial burns feared initially. Cobram court notes praise for Senior Constable Allen and local officials as he departs 22nd. Lipton estate sale and gifts to working mothers reported. D W Albert wins Cambridge scholarship. Aristide Bilan dies. Patrick Connell honored for 32 years in Yarrawonga local government service. Sydney Harbour Bridge invitation issue discussed by under-secretary with Mr Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.gale
Mooroopna Hospital
Cobram
L. O'Connor
Sydney
A. O'Brien
Victorian Methodist Church
Cond
Melbourne
R. W Little
Covram
Yackandandah
Arthur Boquest
Chaston
Katamatite
Fletcher
Numarket
Beechworth
Gribble
Barooga
Allen
W. BE. Cassidy
Alles
Groves
O'Gr
W. Adams
London
Thomas Lipton
Glasgow
D. W. Albert
D. J. Albert
Berrigam
Cambridge University
Bngland
New South Wales
Cambridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Hay
Ball
Lends and Works
Cobram Mechanics' Institute committee meeting notes
The Cobram Mechanics' Institute monthly committee meeting discussed hall suitability for an act, rebated hires for a Royal Blind Entertainers concert, and financials. February income from pictures totalled £46 with £30 in expenditure, leaving a profit. dance nights yielded about £14, overdraft stood at £2,225, and plans to pursue outstanding payments were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. White
Robinson
Allrgs
L.A. Kennedy
Donald
Keef
Downil
Hoyt's Theatres
Biosape
Gising
D. Jackam
Kennedy
L. A. Kennedy
Hild Dages
Donald Theaety
Fragmented notes recount sport and social items in a crowded page
A garbled OCR passage mixes sports results and social notes with scattered names and events. It references a mass, a meeting, and various individuals such as Sue, Puck Beane, and Iohn Gawess, with hints of races, golf, and local happenings. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse but conveys a busy community page atmosphere.
Scouts Muster Shows Coastal Rally Ahead of Parade
The report notes preparations for a seaside event with community groups and leaders including Varrewonge and Deming Uadeces. It mentions concerts and civic activities as part of the lead up to the main gathering, with emphasis on youth and public safety.
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Vine Si Rabe Jr
Pepares
Taving
the Bulletin
Straias
Treet
Hoara
Susie Berrigan
Jerilderie
Mee McPhereen
Callender
Cobran
Gent
New Seapon
Eaton's Building
Barooga Hotel
A. J. Allen
England
Melbourne Tire
Yarrawonga
Nomur
Brighton
W. G. Jordan Station Street
Punt Road
Joel
NY Mercy
Drapers
Nest Noor
Church OF England
Holy Communion
Methodist Church
Keemeemos
Strathmerton
Varsbyterian Church
Cobram ‘Varroweyah
He Cebrery Courier Ravaugenep
Pomusnep
Twoessay Monsen
Thursbat
District News
Boomanoomana
Rebecca Charles
Charles
Commonwealth Secbacion
Gibika
Fietak
Patrick Connnell
Legislative Council
Harris
Cleary
M.L A
Messrs Hancock
Jenkina
Municipal Association of Victoria
Connell
Yarrawonge
Archdale Pacsstn
Alfeira
Berra
A RB Wadesall
Ela Comrushow Dench
L. Kenedy
Jackson
L. Kennedy
T. Harris
Caretaker
Ictures
Shepparton Dairymen's Association
Bob Smith
Selene
Tor Ile Fawoss
Thince Bande
Lamtey
Neil
Nanenis
Iohn Gawess
Perias
Aviva
Hstag
Scout Swisi
Mleowee
Cobyan
Lord Baden Power
Ape Grase
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