Harvest Festival Services and Local Updates in Cobram
The Cobram Courier notes changes in Harvest Festival services by Yarroweyall Presbyterian Church with morning Scots' Church Cotram service at 10 am and no evening service. It reports peach shipments of 3 UK cases, 4,500 cases loaded on Saturday, and rainfall totals of 60 points for Thursday and Wednesday plus 238 points for the past three months. It mentions irrigation plans for the Victorian scheme, Alf Broadway’s company shows, and a conference trip for Mr O Dwyer with membership secretary appointment, plus concerns over fodder weed in Albury NS.W. and related local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarroweyall Presbyterian Church
Cotram
O'Dwyer
Ballarat
Wadesos
Gaameain
Ns.w. Albury
Fall From Railway Bridge Injures Two Men
On a Sunday near Wattawonge a man fell from a new Murvey River railway bridge while crossing with B. Marti and J. Carter. A rough path forced men to one side. Mantz tripped and suffered internal and head injuries, taken to Bowpion for treatment.
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B. Marti
J. Carter
Murvey River
Oaklands
Wattawonge
Munts
Martin
Mantz
Bowpion
Candidate Declares Intent If Victorian Redistribution Passes
The speaker addresses rumors about contesting a new seat if redistribution abolishes Echuca and creates a wider division of Todi from Campaspe to Upper Murray. He states his home would be inside the new electorate and argues Echuca should retain its name rather than Indi.
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Lodi
Echuca
Indi
Todi
Campaspe
Upper Murray
Local Notes From Barooga and Nearby Areas
A sequence of brief notices reports injuries including Mr Joseph Keamny fracturing his right ankle near Barooga and Mr Archie Browning's car collision with hospitalization at Yarrawonga. Also noted are health issues such as Mr E Mulcahy's appendicitis operation at Mooroopna Hospital and probate activities for Patrick Michiel Parnell. The 40 relatives of Mr and Mrs James Hay celebrated their golden wedding with toasts and best wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Keamny
Barooga
W J. Hutchinson
M.hsa
India
Haa
U. P
England
Patrick Michiel Parnell
Cobram
James Hay
Renetage
Ringham
Ethel
D. Miller
Albury
Myrtle
W. Baker
Germany
Christie
St. Kilda
Messrs
Les
Bert
Boomancomana
Wilfred
Strathmerton
Mesers
Clifford
Death of Bean Marks a Notable Community Event
The community mourns Bean as news of the death spreads. Local officials and neighbors extend condolences while reflecting on Bean's contributions and the impact of the loss on gatherings and daily life. Funeral arrangements are forthcoming, with services expected to honor Bean’s memory.
Picnic Abandoned and Local Notices Amid Weather and News
Picnic canceled due to boisterous weather with plans to hold a later event. A man named James Alex or Thifget Nexhip, Albanian share farmer, aged 35 to 40, was killed instantly after being struck by a morning train. A long list of contracts closes at 11.30 am Monday April 6. Berrigan Progress Association discusses Berriquin Irrigation Scheme offices to be located in Berrigan with a subcommittee appointed. Footwear range from McPherson Callander’s Cobram advertised, including bargain prices of a dozen shoes at 10/6. Harvest Thanksgiving services held at Scots' Church Cobram with a social evening in the Sunday School. Rail service improvements enable Melbourne day trips with revised daily schedules from Numarkek to Seymour and back. A swimmer at Kialla found a peculiar fish with legs and a long tail. Goulburn Valley Show dates announced for Cobram, Yarrawonga, Nathalia, Tatura, Numarkeh, Murchison, Shepparton, Kynbarn, Dookie, Euroa with October/November listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alex
Thifget Nexhip
Goulburn Valley
Cobram
Yarrawonga
Nathalia
Tatura
Numarkeh
Murchison
Shepparton
Kynbram
Dookie
Euroa
Move to Reduce Excise on Australian Grown Tobacco
The Federal Country Party may cut the excise duty on tobacco manufactured wholly from Australian leaf by 1d per lb. A sub committee including Mesere J McEwes, Thompson, and Abbot has been appointed to develop a suitable rate variation plan. A reduction of 1d per lb is highly probable in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Country Party
Mesere J McEwes
Thompson and Abbot
Berriquin Irrigation Project First Sod Ceremony Planned
The 21 638 000 plan for the Berriquin irrigation scheme runs from Yarrawongs weir to a wide area to be developed at Eaton and Deniliquin. It is seen as the key link in the irrigation system with work to begin on the New South Wales side of the Lower Murray. The first sod ceremony is to be performed by the Premier this Saturday. total project cost around 1 200 000 pounds with specifications detailed in the announcement.
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Berriquin
Yarrawongs
Eaton
Deniliquin
New South Wales
Marrey
Baroog
Snell
Heal
Ward
Wilts
Clements
Wells
Barooga
Bott
Levee Bank
Wilton Meanwhie
Fleck
Allen
Crosse
Brenton
Wilton
Negri
Lee
Tbe
Barnett
Brentoall
Ketunge
Dewn
Wren
Rons
Cobram Moor Cycle Club Faces Cobram East Challenge
A late season cricket report details Cobram Moor Cycle Club clashing with Cobram East as Cobram’s batsmen chase a target after Bourke’s 147 and Waugh’s 325 set up a dramatic chase. Barooga and Katamatite umpiring teams are noted, with key performances from Bourke, Collie, and Wilton shaping a tight finish.
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Sim
Barooga
Wonghou
Katamatite
James
Tocumwal
Local Sports Roundup and Cobram Cobram Flags Victory
In a Cobram district meet entries include Angus Simin Connell and Jack Esse with Frank Boot among competitors. The program notes a Boys junior event and an impending Aug 4 5 meet at Aptute deit with athletes from Cobram and Footscray.
Total term Bowling. Cobram Eas. Yat Tanings 66 Gripa Cup
Cobram East and Tocumwa faced tight play with 66 top scorer Gripa Cup and Ridge 23 M Bourke 14 delivering solid innings. Dr Thomas led bowling with notable overs and wickets as Sumurkas and Finlay contributed.
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K. Brows
Cobram Eas
Cobram East Numarsaa
East
Cade
Ridge
M. Bourke
Thomas Ws
Ice Jess
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Rand
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Cipus
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Prudential Assurance CO. Ltd
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Melbourne
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Obram Herless
Obram Reeles
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AKEMY
Hocking
Eaglebawk
Serwice
Saveuys
T. N. Harris Family
Bank Street
L. J. Rose
Marty
Violin Tultiun
Alice McPherson
Blxice
Shim Merherson
Murphy Street
Pho
H. Tuck Stack
Victoria
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F Station Street
Ua Punt Road
Tim
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G. Kennedy
de Lacy
O'Donnell
Harvey
Holmes
Ellis
Rohan Strathmertos
Bullough
Methodist Church
Kousomoo Strathmertoo Cobra
Rev. W. HE
Fire Brigade
Muckatab F.C
Obram
Pullat
Cobram Irrigation League
Reed
McEwen
Broadway
Cobram Amusement
Alf Broadway
Rice’s
Country Party
A. Kennedy
Wearie
Svadson Sered
Comram Oe
Amnly
Brown, Corke
Gceneral Merchants
E. Mulcahy
Mooroopna Hospital
Mabel Beamont Harper
Nomurkah
Malwala
Yarrawonge
Archie Browning
Browning
YarraWonga Hospital
Mie
Edward Mana
Bean
Shire of
Tangumab
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Mooday
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M. Collie
J. Hunt
G. Bourke
J. Hocking
Sab
Rielly
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Wis
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Jack Faber
J. Bourke Rielly
J Bourke
J. Bourke
Hust
Tomikins
Watson Jock
Faber
Murph
Moorecroft
J. Bourke Jnr
Murpy
T. Bourke
Dowse
A. Geffery
Ji Fahey
Cleave A. Walters
W. Bourke
Byquest
Hunt aMurphy
Watoon
Cove Downe
Cleave
Barooga v
Katanga
Peterms T. Bett
Impace M. Bourke
Lifes
R. Headly
Brooks Bowree
Thomas Gemmell
Thomas Hi Bem
J. Brooks
Angus Simin Connell
Frank Boot
Aeersg
Foutha
Gao Tec Apt
Annee Jonior
Jack Esse
Sogia
Berrigan Tyson
Ray la Fey
Getaties Oge
Bob Kate Fee
Mer
O'Baen
Wile Prior
Israew Dananer
Benton S Sen Zi Rassed
Tae D
Mac Harns
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Riddle
Fumnie
McFarlane Essaby
Attrage
Cobramuz
Susie Coben
Tae Lucas
Cora Bowers
Cunsiie
Cobram Oowiers Cid
Pennant
Pedorsia Hood
Tocumwa
Sivatou
K. Sandy So
Patersoo
Numurkas
A. Mornm
Hediey
Bert N. Finlay
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