Third MVDL Inspection of the Snowy Project
Mr G V Lawrence of the Murray War Development League announces the third annual inspection trip to the Snowy Mountains irrigation and power project. Starting March 17 from Albury, five days will cover dam, power station, road and tunnel works with stops at Yarrangobilly, Cooma, Charlotte Pass, and back. A meeting of the Murray Murrumbidgee Development Committee will also occur during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. V. Lawrence
Murray War Development League
Snowy Mountains
Albury
Yarrangobilly
Cooma
Charlotte Pass
W. Hudson
Snowy
Eucumbene
Tumut
Murray-Murrumbidgee
New Players Eye April Debut as Numurkah Tabs Murray League Return
In early preparations for April 18, Richmond Seconds recruit Ray Jackson and Yarra Wonga recruit W Kelly join a keen sub committee led by President W Quick to arrange practice matches. Coach Frank Davies invites intending players to ground on select weeknights. Stan Finn, ex Lemnos scorer of about 90 goals, joins the forward zone. Numurkah to play in Murray League again. draw coming next week. For sale Whippet Utility £75 offers, Cobram 242.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Quick
Ray Jackson
Richmond
W. Kelly
Yarrawonga
Frank Davies
Stan Finn
Stan
Lemnos
Numurkah
Ring Cobram
Local council notes and land matters in Tungamah district
Country Fire Authority correspondence and land issues include lease discussions with G R Symons and a land purchase by E M Ford. Tungamah Football Club granted Jubilee Park use for 1953 with required pavilion repairs by the club. Various notices cover stump burning, pipe supply, church culvert work, and street stalls approvals. Road complaints prompt council inspections and co operation with engineers for immediate drainage and road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Fire Authority
Out of Lands and Survey
G. R. Symons
E. M. Ford
Howell
Tungamah Football Club
Jubilee Park
Shire
J. A. Campbell
Corowa
Cobram
Campbell
A. Breadon
Cobram Fibrous Plaster Works
Yarroweyah Presbyterian Church
Cobram Methodist Ladies’ Guild
Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild
Fire Brigade
CWA Group Leaders Elected At Yarroweyah Conference
Mrs J Henderson of Katanga elected president with Mrs Menzies as secretary. Fourteen branches attended including Cobram Katunga Katandra North Nathalia Kata matite Numurkah Naring Invergordon Strathmerton Tocumwal Waaia Wanghau Youanmite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henderson
Katanga
CWA Central Murray Group
Menzies
Yarroweyah
Cobram
Katunga
Katandra North
Nathalia
Katamatite
Numurkah
Naring
Invergordon
Strathmerton
Tocumwal
Waaia
Wanghau
Youanmite
Tree Planting on Wilbur Street Sparks Council Debate
Mr M L Denson wrote to Tungamah Shire Council last Monday from Cobram asking if guards could be supplied for young trees and if the applicant could remove an existing fence in Wilbur Street to protect them. Residents decided to cooperate and allow fence removal to aid planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Denson
Tungamah
Cobram
Berrigan Defeats Cobram in Semi Final Narrowly
In Yarrawonga on a perfect day the semi final of the pennant competition ended with Berrigan edging Cobram by 64 to 62 points. Reynoldson and Davis starred for Berrigan while Grant and Dixon fought to keep Cobram level before a late score swung the result. Jerilderie defeated Yarrawonga in the other semi, with final set for Finley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacks
Berrigan
Yarrawonga
Grant
Dixon
Cobram
J. Davis
Kitty
Reynoldson
Anderson
George
Grigg
Fairley
Lee
Barclay
Bush
Ednie
Gregory
Bosanko
Stanger
McLeod
McLaren
Edwards
Bray
Kendall
Dalgleish
Davis
Jerilderie
Finley
Wyatt
Shire Clerk Reports Staff Leave and Loan Approvals
The shire clerk Mr W H Rodgers reported staff leave cleared for J C McLaren one week from 16/2/53 W H Rodgers two weeks from 16/2/53 M Powell two weeks from 23/2/53 A E Close two weeks from 23/2/53 R C Daley one week from 2/3/53 J Bird two days Leave to be cleared by E A Davis from 16/3/53 and L W J Barclay from 26/3/53 Staff matters B Scriven began as impounding officer from 16/2/53. loan of £3350 for council residences approved with repayments over 10 years by half yearly £206 2/4. Application amended. Loan of £5000 for council residences fire stations from Commonwealth Savings Bank approved with Governor's approval and treasurer's consent. proposed resolution sets terms including 4 12/6 percent interest and instalments. approval by council. Coronation prayer quotes from Dean Roscoe Wilson with creed line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Rodgers
J. C. McLaren
M. Powell
A. E. Close
R. C. Daley
J. Bird
E. A. Davis
L. W. J. Barclay
B. Scriven
Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Common Wealth Savings Bank of
Aust
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Allis Chalmers
Holland & Bourke
Carmel Musika
Mookarn Street
United Pai Maraltone and
BLADE
Walker
Paul Louvres
Braemar Kero
Animal Health Service
Ring Numurkah
Atte
Fla Widdows
Holdenson & Nielson Fresh Food Pty. Ltd
A. Difilippo
Station Street
Younghusband Limited
Shepparton
the State Assurance CO. Ltd
F. QO. Wright
Wed
Cobram Pig Sale
MVDL
Lawrence
C. J. Garrett
High Street
Cotram
Furniture Clearing Sale
Punt Road
H. T. Paterson
Phillips
Numurkah Stock Sale
Younghusband Ltd
McNamara
Echuca
Heart of
Moama
Acc
John McNamara
Echuca) Pty. Ltd
Benalla
SHARP
Ace. R. Horsburgh
A. Hankin
Ace
Warren
Davies Bros
George Robinson & Son
J. Inglis
Pine Lodge
E. W. Battye
Katandra
I. W. Batey
Yabba North— Council
C. Hammond
Devenish
E. C. Lidgerwood
St. James
Dayman
Co. T. Roberts
Yarra Wonga
Roberts
E. M. Blackshaw
Henderson
Central Murray Group
Wilbur
Pennant
O'Reilly
Brich
RSL
T. P. Grigg
Dean Roscoe Wilson
Les Waack
E. Watters
JG Crosby
Sanitary Plumber Station
Dalgery AND COMPANY \1y
Nisk Insurance
N. Gilmour
Ma L. Jenkins
P.O. Box
H. Paterson
SALE
Weil
Wool Brokers, Stock and [A
R. R. Ridgeway Stock and Statio In
Main Street Cobr
New Zealand
H. V. McKay
CRUMP
Coopers Shearing Mactini
Rudduck
Piz Rat
Intercontinental Packer Pty) Ltd
Mayfair Products
Rinn
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