Militia formed in Cobram to defend home front
A Cobram meeting decided to form a Militia unit for home defence only. Lieutenant Parkinson outlined structure, recruitment, and training requirements, with a platoon start and a local committee to recruit. President A Missem and Secretary M J Eaton led the group, inviting local men to join.
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Cobram
Parknson
A. Missem
M. J. Eaton
G. Teague
Tungamah Shire
Lieutenant Parkinson
Parkinson
Benond
Thomas
Sporting Notes From Footscray League Training
A Melbourne daily praises Chas Merton as outstanding in Footscray League notes. Richmond signs Vernon Kelly of Finley. Cobram committee interviews coach applicants and plans report at next week's general meeting. Numurkah loses players Staggard Bryce Walsh Dudley. Arch Campbell may join Numurkah colors this season.
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Melbourne
Chas. Merton
Richmond
Vmn
Kelly
Finley
Cobram
Theresident
Numurkah
Staggard
Bryce
Walsh
Dudley
Arch
Campbell
Inigo Jones Long Range Weather Forecasts Draw Attention
Scientists clashed with Inigo Jones at the Canberra Scientific Congress as grazier support prompts government inquiry into his solar radiation cycle theories. His decades of long range forecasts are praised for potential to save Australia millions and stabilize farm life amid rising meteorological interest worldwide.
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Canberra
Queensland
Inigo Jones
Austalia
Clement Wragge
Australia
Motions by Berrigan Councillors
Crs Wagg and Caldwell call for an engineer to inspect culverts and carryout works. Crs Coldwell and Collie urge use of a truck in Colding until culverts are attended. Crs Groutsch and Bryan move to apply for Yarrawonga Berrigan road to be proclaimed a main road. Drs Reynoldson and Cruickshank seek sowing grass on Berrigan recreation reserve.
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Wagg
Caldwell
Coldwell
Collie
Groutsch and
Bryan
Yarrawonga
Berrigan Road
Reynoldson
Cruickshank
Berrigan Recreation Reserve
Two Matches Weekly To Finish Pennant By Easter
From next Monday each team plays twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays to finish the pennant season by Easter. The program lists Numurkah versus Nathalia and Tocumwal versus Cobram with results showing Tocumwal a 21 point winner.
Rainfall Continues, District Sees Burst of Rain
Weather notes show a heavy spell with 612 points in five weeks, nearing last year's total. A single Thursday night brought 170 points, while 33 points have fallen since 6 pm yesterday, and Sunday brought additional showers.
Inspectors Report Urges Cleaner Townships and Drainage
Monthly report from Inspector A T Opie for Tunguman Shire highlights rubbish dumping at Cubram Su and on Creeks fronts. Council urged use of streams and trees for drainage, notes unhealthy water around homes, and cites sanitary depot rules. Warning deemed sufficient in two cases of dirty public water usage.
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Tunguman
A. T
Opie
Dennys Lascelles Ltd
Coun
USA
Teffie
Crs
Christie
Ala
Cobram Branch Country Party Annual Meeting Reports Growth
The Cobram Country Party branch reports rising membership and healthy finances with a credit balance of £12 15s 2d and £22 in outstanding debts. M D O Dwyer elected president with A R Wadeson as secretary. meeting approves quarterly sessions and elects officers and delegates.
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M.D. O'Dwyer
A. R. Wadeson
G. Ritchie
M. M.D. O'Dwyer
O'Dwyer
E. Maidment
M. D. O'Dwyer
Lonergan
J. Lonergan
E.mundment
W. Ritchie
A. R. Watieson
L. Hamilton
R. Ross
G. O'Brien
C. Bouretues
J. Houlihan
A. Gemmell
F. Maloney
C. Bourchier
A. Wedeson
Berrigan Shire Council Names Ordinary Meeting Councillors
The ordinary meeting on Monday last listed councillors Gorman President Reynolds on Cruickshank Collie Coldwell Vagg Bryant and Groutsch.
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Gorman
Reynoldson
Cruickshank
Collie
Coldwell
Vagg
Bryant
Groutsch
Tungamah Shire Rates Rushed Amid Confusing Text
Local notice fragment outlines rate details for Tungamah Shire with scattered figures and dates. The readable items mention taxation, agri business, and governance notes, but the text is fragmented and hard to parse for specifics.
Shire correspondence on road drainage and repairs
Charles Ruwolt and Mr. Gwynne acknowledge a February letter and note the Shire Engineer will oversee work. Amos Down reports lane drainage issues due to rain, with three problem areas: a parallel branch channel, a blocked natural flow, and a new W.C. road needing raising and gravelling. Engineers prepared to fund two thirds of approved work.
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Chas. Ruwolt
Gwynne
Hhs Shire
Amos Down
Laluly
W.C
Self
T. Rhodes
Water Commission
Commission Engin
Hire at Mey Delayed by Thursday Pickup Confusion
A hiring event at Mey faced a delay as staff debated whether the scheduled pickup would occur on Thursday the 23rd. Organizers urged patience while confirming the exact date and arrangements.
Barooga Notes On Local Meeting And Errors
Fragmentary notes from Barooga record a local meeting with names such as L Dasulel and Rass in attendance. The text shows garbled passages about valuation membe and severe concerns plus references to wine friends and a suite, with unclear context and dates.
Wheatgrowers Meeting Notes and Agenda
A general meeting of wheatgrowers was held at Mechanics Institute with the president presiding. The agenda covered farming practices and upcoming conference details discussed by Mr J Gemoes and local officers in attendance.
Cobram Yard Sales Plan Amid Council Meeting
A Cobram Stock and Station Agents meeting with Northex Shire Council discussed opening sales on a Friday in March. MLA Mr J B McDonald and Minister for Public Works W Ancti attended. a 3500 pound yard opening cost was cited. A petition urged Friday sales. officials considered delaying to weekly sales, with per head charges for cattle pigs and sheep and uncertain sale terms.
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Cobram
Afermeen
Shire of
Tungumah
J.B. McDonald
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