Forthcoming Events From Local Advertisers
A list of upcoming events including a meeting of the Mechanics Institute and a Ball at Narroweych Hospital. Agricultural Society and Lobram Tennis Club also plan gatherings. A Presentation Ball at Baroog and a Kitchen Tea at St Josephs Hall feature in the schedule.
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Aumnui Meeting
Mechanics' Institute
Narroweych Hospital
Uaumual
Agricultural Society
Lobram Tennis Club
To—Presentation
Baroog
St. Joseph's
Cobram events mix in May with balls sales and civic works
Local Cobram notes detail a hospital ball on May 19 and a town dance with Cobram Sawn Jenis Cilib and Tocumwal orchestra, plus a barooga cricket premiership celebration on May 26. Town council contemplates a municipal site, while street bitumen work begins with the Roads Board advancing main streets and a bridge approach.
Miss M Parnell Opens Cobram Hair Salon
Ladies of Cobram and district learn Miss M Parnell has opened a hairdressing salon next to F McArdle tutterer. Services include permanent waving setting and shampooing by Miss Parnell who has 12 months experience at Ruffins Melbourne. Cattle released from Cobram pound after wires cut. Senior Constable Beames questions suspect. Cobram Agricultural Society annual meeting set for Thursday 7.30 pm with accounts and officer elections. Cobram Mechanics' Institute meeting planned for 8 pm Monday 18th May. all interested invited.
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Cobram and
M. Parnell
Premiss
F. McArdle
Tutterer
Miss Parnell
Ruffins
Black Court
Melbourne
Cobram
Beames
Cobram Agricultural Society
Cobram Mechanics’ Institute
Insitute
P.m
Cobram district notices and local changes
Tractor backfire injures Cobram East resident Jack Ryan breaking his right arm during the Katamatite Cobram match. J McCluskey strains ligaments in right leg. Colin Hovenden, longtime Cobram district resident, dies in Queensland. Nancy Edwards of Moonee Ponds and Curtis Scott of Cobram announce their engagement. Wonthaggi Constable McKenzie assists senior constable Beames at Cobram Police Station. Hon Dr Harris receives Knight Commander of the British Empire, congratulations Sir John.
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Jack Ryan
Cobram East
J. McCluskey
Queensland
Colin
W. Hovenden
Cobram
Nancy
Edwards
Maribyrnong Road
Moonee Ponds
Curtis
S. H. Scott
Riverview
McKenzie
Wonthaggi
Beames
Cobraim
Harris
Obituary of George Ernest How of Cobram
The death occurred on Thursday of 49 year old George Ernest How native of Omen. Eldest son of Mrs and the late Samuel Rowe, he moved with his family to Yarroweyah North then to Cobram where he ran a butcher business. After two years of ill health his remains were interred at Cobram cemetery with burial read by Rev Williams. Sympathy to the widow and three sons and four daughters.
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George Ernest
Omen
Samuel Rowe
Rowe
Yarroweyah North
Cobram
Williams
When Is Moto Not a Motto at Cobram Station
A Cobram station debate questions the Victorian Railways motto Efficiency as staff courtesy remains but handling is lacking. Readers suggest a goods porter could justify the motto and improve local service, expressing cautious optimism if such a porter is provided.
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Victorian Railways
Cobram
Debts Adjustment Bill Criticised by Shire Councillor
Dr. T. F. Batey condemned the Farmers Debts Adjustment legislation at a Shire Council meeting last week calling it legalised robbery. The council discussed arrears, water charges, and a suggestion to accept a small in‑the‑pound payment in arrears in one matter.
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Cobram
Tungumab
Gemmell
Gemtell
Cobram Progress
T. F. Batey
Mettior
Cobram Police Court proceedings heard Tuesday last
The Cobram Court of Petty Session sat with Mr Williams P M. Cases included failure to return number plates by John Sime and recovery of fees for infectious disease treatment at Mooroopna Hospital involving Maurice O Kane and his wife. Tyres of Katamatite faced £20 charges. Licences granted for second hand dealer's licences to W Shadforth Macfarlane Gordon Anderson. Jordan Bros licence held over as act restricts licences to individuals.
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Cobram
Petty Les
Williams P.M
John Sime
Maurice O'Kane
Katamatite
Shire of
Tungamah
Mooroopna Hospital
Tyres
Macfarlane
W. Shadforth
Gordon Anderson
Jordan Bros
Corowa District Declined as Drought Area
The Corowa Board met last Tuesday and declined to declare the Corowa district a drought area. Officials noted no current drought conditions though some stock owners fed hand, and the Barooga Pastoral Company had sought drought status to access fodder rates. Directors Marshall and Patey moved to inform the District Veterinary Officer of the decision.
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Corowg Pi
R. W. Lindeman
Disinet Veterinary
Cootamundra
Stors
Lindeman
Corowa
Barooga
Yot
Gorman
Drr
Patey
Dirs. Marshall and
Algae Concern at Yarrawonga Weir Storage
River Murray Commission at Yarrawonga discusses algae infestation from submerged grass and foliage in Hume Reservoir. Experts say algae may recur after impoundment but fade over time. cost sharing for past treatments agreed among Commonwealth and states, with future treatment on the states. Residents urge removal of timber submerged by the weir to prevent decay and future problems.
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River Murray
Yarrawonga
Mr Paterson
Hume Reservoir
Commonwealth
Victoria
South Australia
New South Wales
Berrigan Shire Council plans bitumen for Chanter Street
At a council meeting the Main Roads Board was asked to treat Chanter Street Berrigan with bitumen and to purchase a three furrow tractor plough and a scarifier grader funded over three years. Other items include road works in Finley Tocumwal and Tocumwal division, electors roll preparations, and improvements to local drainage and parking areas.
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Berrigan
Tooumwal Frogrew
Main Roads Board
Chanter Street
Tiwee
General Fund
Crs. Scoullar
J. Ball
Y. Groutech
H. Vass
E. Coldwell
A. Colle
W. Pyle
E. Way
Griffith
Abbott
Te Finley
Filey
Funney Progress Association
Finley
Finley Football Club
Recreation Ground
Finley Progress Association
Tocumwal
Emily Khan
Barooga
Progress Association
Green Hills
Min Road
Sexton Bros. Kieta
Public Health
R. J. Barrett
Thennis
P.O
Memorial Hall
Drs. Pyle
Way
G. Horsfall
Demliquin Street
Morris
Aliny Steel
Tocrumwal
Masonic Hall
Colle
Stillard and Powies
ColdWell’s Lane
Mlr
Lond
Quinate
Aroogy
Tabor Whivkls Wayne
Balijuech
Robertson
Strick’s Corner
Watson's Corner
Keough
Coldwell
Direction Board
Mulwela Road
Mauish Roads Board
Coldwall
High Road
Barcom
P. McMahon
Crs
Collie and Caldwell
Middle Bridge
Baronga
Growteck
Ay We Erants
H Pee Ae
Waaiata Maori Choir Visits Lobram in Musical Treaty
The Waaiata Maori Choir performed at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday afternoon in Lobram, illustrating Maori lore through singing and dance. Nine members represented the island groups with traditional costumes, movements, and chants, ending with a stirring Haka and a solo by Maki Maki Waskary.
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Waaiata Maori
Lobram
Peking
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Navy Blay
Lasia Uorteouts
Vantzen
Lind
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Nap
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Wyndham Street
Shepparton
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Newton
Fels Tepe
Victorlass
Church OF England
St. Margaret's
Cobramt
M. H.C
W. Williams
Methodist Church
Kounoouwo
Struthmerton
Mr Grylls
Prebsyterian Church
Yarroweyah
Naring
Spm Cobram
Pam
W. H. Patterson
Poiantiay Ganalet
Ramiamed
K. Lyons
Cobram Football Club
Te Agai W
Attwlou Wa
Yarroweyah Hospital
Ball
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Lampaign
Tungamaly
Witendanos
Barooga Cricket Club
Srd.ca
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Upwnu
Cobram + sawn Jenis Cilib
Shepparton Collegians
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Country Roids Board
Mr GE. Rowe
Moto
SHIRE
P.P. Board
Barooga Pastoral CO
Yare
Wonga
Berrigan Shire Council
Chanter Gan
AAAS
Amon
Ina To-Tay
Our Fathers
Acros
Ocean
New Zealand
Australia
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Sore
England
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Lute
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Tashoir
Henmenon
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