Cobram May Fair and local transport news
Cobram Mechanics Institute hosts a May Fair on Friday and Saturday with stalls, cartoons, dancing and teatime suppers. A new daily coach service from Barooga to Melbourne via Mulwala starts, with fares from 25d to 45d return. Freight reductions on wire shipments are announced by Railways Commissioners for three ton consignments. Lang ministry dismissal and election plans for Carons electorate feature in broader regional notices.
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H. Bolton
Feen and Bolton
Opticians
Melbourne
Cobram
Cobram Mechanics’ Institute
Railways Commissioners
L. W. Roche Motors
F. R. Biggs
Yarrawonga
Barooga
Mulwala
Cobram Passegers
Wyatt Bros
Barooge
Barooge Hotel
Parer's
Sydney
Lang
Commonwealth
T Carons
R. T. Ball
Stewart Creed
Country Party
Lyons
Gover
Justice McTiernan
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District News discusses health, football plans and dances
The district reports a diphtheria decline with no new cases lately. The Barooga Football Club aims for a strong season and confirms a dance next Friday despite a fair conflict. The note outlines winter dances with the Berrigan Orchestra and lists farm costs per acre for Ringwood district and a separate budget for Tait’s farming setup.
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Baroogatball Club
Janke Goera
Eucie
Berrigan Orchestra
Tocumwal Debate Reignites Third Rail Feasibility
In Tocumwal the third rail proposal lingers amid railway deficits. Victoria would capture most traffic, leaving NSW trains unprofitable. A possible exit is selling the line to Victoria to expand the rail to the required point. A note on mice plaguing crops and a Victoria motor lorry with a trailer carrying two gigs is also mentioned.
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Tocumwal
Victoria
New South Wales
N.S.W
Border
Guardian
Ani Ope
Petersons Honored at Farewell Social in Bertigan
Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs J Ryan a social celebrated Mr and Mrs Peterson of Bertigan. Mr Peterson, Nangunia School headmaster for twenty years, is transferred to Osborne Well. Mrs Peterson received a bouquet from the youngest pupil. A gold pencil and note were given, and Mr J Ryan spoke of the guest’s good work. Dancing and music followed with Auld Lang Syne to close.
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J. Ryap
Peterson
Bertigan
Nangunia School
Osborne Well
Sea Mpholi Gs
Peat
J. Ryan
Hbonor
William W Cleave Burial in Cobram Cemetery
Obituary notes the death of William Walter Cleave at 76 from heart failure on Sunday. A Cobram district resident for fourteen years the Kyeton native leaves four sons William Andrew Charles and Victor plus nephews Jus and John Cleave. Burial occurred Monday at Cobram Cemetery with Rev Blake officiating.
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William W. Cleavett
William Walter Cleave
Cobram
Kyuetou
Koonoomoo
Tuere Tosius
Rev
Blake
Cleave
William
Shoreham
Andrew
Black Rock
Charles
Death of Thomas O'Brien 87 in Boosey district
Thomas O'Brien, aged 87, longtime Boosey resident since 1872, died after years of illness. Born in Ireland, he arrived in Victoria sixty years ago, first settling Kilmore, later Boosey. Remains buried at Cobram Cemetery with local clergy and family attending. Survived by Mary, Michael, and Nellie. brothers Cop and John O'Brien of Moonee Ponds. Mortuary arrangements by T J Connelly of Benalla.
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Boosey
Thomas O'Brien
County Liwrick
Ireland
Victoria
Kilmore
Moonee Ponds
Melbourne
T. J. Connelly
Benalla
Notes from Everywhere and Ailing Elephants in Nyngan
A performing elephant valued at £1000, owned by Perry Bros. Circus, died in Nyngan N S W after swallowing a poisoned mouse in lucerne feed. Fears rise for another elephant. The rest of the long clipping includes varied notes on judges, phone tech, and public meetings with many garbled phrases.
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Perry Bros. Circus
Nyngan
N.S.W
Lucerne
Otother
Alleged Sheep Theft Trial At Shepparton General
In Yabba near Thomas Bailey’s property, William Cranston and David Cranston faced charges for stealing six sheep and an ram. The judge found Roy Cranston not guilty on the first count and dismissed the case against him. David Cranston was convicted on multiple counts and sentenced to four years with hard labor.
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Yabba
Thomas P. Bailey
William’ Roy C Ranston
David We
Shepparton
William Roy Crapston
Oster
Roy Cranston
David Peon Cranston
Thomas Pee Perty
Cobram Branch Reopens After Paterson Injury Absence
Mr D Paterson, injured during Easter travel with his wife and family at a level crossing, resumes duties at the Cobram branch Bat telasia. In his absence Mr McKensie has relieved him. Captain G J C Dyett has been appointed to the Australian War I board, vacancy from General Sir John Monashi's death. The Hon Richard Kilpatrick attends church.
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D. Paterson
Cobram
Battelasia
McKensie
G. J.C. Dyett
Istelstio
Man Ba
Sir John Monashi
Richard Kilpatrick
Victorian State Elections Report Tilted By Labour Surge
The Victorian State elections were held Saturday with Labour defeating the Liberal and Country forces in four seats while ministers faced setbacks. Key figures include Mr Coyle, McEwen, Bailey, Hogan, Dr. Shiels, Senator Lawson, Mr Busan, Mr Slater, Mr Burnett, Mr Brownbill, Mr Thorotoy, and Mr MeKe. The United Australia Party appeared set for a majority, with talks of a new ministry under Sir Stanley Argyle and potential Country Party representation. The Ministry's composition remained uncertain as counting concluded.
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Labour
Labour Central Executive
Cob Tom
Govliuny Valley
Coyle
UAB
Warsors
McEwen
UC i
Bailey
Hogan
Cable
Lainls
Shieils
Castlemaine - Kyneton
Sey
HS Cow
Lawson
Icwrey
Quyeo
A. L. Busan
Slater
Dundas
U AP
Burnett
Fray
St. Kilda
James McLachlan
Ballarat
Lybo
Elestorate
Ralph Hjoril
Drakefort
Essendon
Real
Oakleigh
Mendigo
A. Cook
Brownbill
Geelong
U.A.P
Assembly
Sotery
Thorotoy
Hayes
Mrbourne
C. Bastow
Worthaggi
MeKe
Wontheggi
D. J White
Sir Walhalla
Sir Stanley Argyle
United Australty Party
le Reg
Sir ‘Stanley Argyle
Caste Country Party
Country Party
Stanley Argyle
Menzies
M.L.A
Madarras
M L
Lanis
Allan
Dunstan
Education
My. Manifold
M.la
Jones
Inimal
Harcky Cohen
All.c
Legislative Assembly
Pensington
Kent Hughes
Maktby
Hincrary
Legislative Council
Currie
Chasdler
Harris
Fragmented OCR Tale of Tennis Pace and Welsh Contests
A garbled OCR passage recounts a tennis scene with references to Crawford, Valley, and multiple players amid unclear timing. It hints at matches, pacing, and a coach or observer, but lacks coherent details or outcomes. The fragment mentions May, June dates, and several names as part of a chaotic sports snapshot.
Annual RC Cobram Ball at Terps with the My One band
A Wednesday event at Terps featured dancing and music by the My One band. Notable attendees included Messrs Weiss and Cy assisting committee. the crowd enjoyed old-time dances while wives favored the selection. The Greene Orchestra provided the music under the stage arrangement, delivering a popular performance with strong attendance.
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Cobram
Terps
Chrysany
Hues and Greene
Cess
Ri Aneimg
Ant Spe
Abe
Crate Rowers Rally in British Isles Contest
British rowing team shows resilience as the crew faces a tense race on home waters. Key rowers drive pace, with a focus on stamina and coordination to press ahead against a strong international challenge.
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