Thorsdat 1981 Cobram News Roundup Hits Mechanics Institute
Local gathering at the Mechanics Institute on Tuesday 26 May plans to hear delegates report from the Melbourne convention of the All For Australia League. Cobram branch records show sixty one members enrolled and discuss Open Exchange and Redaction of increased Invisible Taxation. A severe electrical storm and heavy rain caused crop damage around Cobram Yarrowonga area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
All For Australis League
Mechanics’ Institute
Messrs
Géromell and Mackay
Melbourne
John McNamara
Yarrenouge
P. H. Lock
Waldarra
Wangaratta
Ovens River
BR. W. K. Johnson Esq
Essendon
Yarrawonga
Nixon
W. Johnses
All For Australia League
Wrs
Mir A. Gemmell
L. G. Hamilton
W. G
Dng
Australian Whet Market Dispute and Economic Notes
Notes from Everywhere report Australia objects to an international whet market proposal. Australian egg shipments last season reached 7,000,000 overseas. Customs revenue to April was £9,001,220 below estimates. NSW savers seek passbook discounts. Victorian electricity finances show a £13,672 deficit. NSW to Victoria under vehicle registration anomaly to be fixed. Prime Minister Sculfin aims for economic conference. Rabbit skin trade rises with winter. Lang plan endorsed by Labor groups. Industry shifts to Victoria expected. Wheat area in Brance down 800,000 acres. New stamps feature Australian fauna. King’s head stamps to remain in use. Amendments to Justices Amendment Act set one-day limits for small claims. Marriage can now be within one room at Canberra boarding houses. A Gazette notice repeats an ambiguous pipe ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America Farm Board
Australia
New South Wales Savings Books
Victorian State Electricity Commission
Decsie
Victoria
Ew South Wales
Sculfin
Mawient
State Labor Party
Showa
Conpe
Ile
N.S.W
Tessitate of Agriculture
Belgily
Canberra
Notable Australian Politicians in Victorian Senate Appointment
The article discusses figures such as M. L. A. George and Thomas Brennan in connection with politics and law. It notes Brennan's long journalism career, attendance record, and role in the Victorian government. It mentions an appointment to the Senate following Pompey Elliott's death, with Dr Adrian Kennedy involved in related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morind Bipy
Swi
Weerawonga
Adrian Kennedy
Michael
M.L.A
Qoe
Australia
Ola George
Thomas Cornelius Brennan
Gabor
Houses of Parliament
Veesney
Pompey Biliott
Lost Sheep Believed Dead After Alpine Search
A party seeking the missing Gorman Bros Merino flock near the King River head and Rose River region concludes most of the 4800 sheep perished in the rugged South Alpine hills. Scattered remains and bones were found amid dense undergrowth, with live ewes sighted and reports of thousands likely gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King River
Chessant
Messrs Gorman Bros
If McCormick
Wangeratts
King and
Rose Rivers
Staverie
wWerino
McCormick
Pioneering Mrs Mary Dick Dies in Cobram Community
Mary Dick, aged 87, a respected Cochran district pioneer, died in a Melbourne hospital after pleurisy. Widow of Hugh Dick, she helped build Cobram homestead known as Cobras and supported the Sutherland Presbyterian Homes, Scots Church Cobram, and local charities. Her children Jeena, Claude, John, Belle, and Craig survive her. Interred beside her husband at Cattem Cemetery after a large turnout of locals and tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dick
Melbourne
Restau
Hedri
Janes Campbell
Bunbartha
Hugh Dick
Cobram
Cobras
Jeena
Tuthill
Claude
Bakley
Geelong
John
Belle
Mrl Matt
Queensland
Craig
Sutherland Presbyterian Homes
Scots’ Church
Cobram Fire Brigade
Atu
Taig
Cattemn
Numurkab
Sheppartoo
Toogamab
Yerrawonga
Patterson
Messrs
C. Campbell
I. Campbell
Cripps
L. A. Kewardy
James Campbell
D. Jackson
J. T. McFarlane
The Field of Sport Opens Season With Matches
The field prepares for the season with opening matches on Saturday May 30. Muckatsh versus Katentra draws local interest on the ground as Moray Football League squads train, while Cobtam and Strathy travel to Southmerton for a warm up match to ready for next week’s games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mawuare
Hubert Oppernin Dominates Four Days Cycling Race
Australian champion Hubert Oppernin led a strong field of 40 riders from France Belgium and Italy in a Paris four days race. He won four days completing two perfect days while Fatty Lamab and other notable cyclists earned notable placings. He took all stages on two days with consistent top finishes and narrowly beat Guish for a second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Oppernin
Continent
Minnies miniature golf venture folds after losses
Mr A G Barlow leased the Melbourne Town Hall lower hall for a miniature golf course paying £537 for twenty weeks. He terminated the tenancy and closed the course. At a council meeting on Monday 11 January Dr E L Morton recommended a rebate of £60 to Barlow, noting a total loss of £748 on the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Barlow
Melbourne
Les
E.L Morton
Sioving Yiat
Barlow
Cobram Pennant Fixture and Open Fourball Details
Cobram will face Tocumwal in the next pennant game on Saturday May 30 at the Cobram links. The secretary D Paterson has programs for the open fourball event to be held on the Cobram links on King’s Birthday Monday in June. A remarkable endurance golf feat from Brisbane to Adelaide is planned by a returning Australian soldier known as Mr X, backed by major firms, with his own car and manager accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobra
Tocumwal
Cobram Lynks
Paterson
Bristrane
Adelaide
Wtr
Anid
Galf
England
America
Australia
Mr X
Cit
Sydney
Riverina secession drive and economic notes
Petitions circulating in Riverina urge secession from Victoria to join Vittoria, arguing long-term gains through Melbourne as a livestock market and lower freight costs. Statements criticize Sydney and New South Wales dominance as hindering prosperity, while local reports mention varied daily commerce and unsettling price impacts on farmers amid an economic lull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverina
Vittoria
Melbourne
Australia
Victoria
Sydney
Tocumwil
Sale Reports at Numurkali Horse Sale Draw Strong Attendance
Campbell Co and Blackers Co report a marked rise in value at Numurkali on Tuesday May 1 with about 80 horses forward and strong metropolitan and local bidding. Top price 36/10 for a six year old gelding. five year old geldings 25 to 29. five year old mares 24/10 to 29. two and three year olds sold up to 24. ponies and inferior sorts from 1 to 43/10. Messrs J McNamara and Co announce a large sale at Nugwurksh yards last Friday yarding 2,000 sheep and 90 cattle with most stock sold at very satisfactory prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megsie Campbell and Co
Nutsurkab
Jue. Walker
Yarrawonga
C. Ball
Bremen
Hse
Ball
Ross
Campbell Co
Blackers Co
Vgluey
Numurkali
J. McNamara
Cobram R C Ball and Wernesias Tie Festive Event
A report from Cobram describes a local ball night with 300 attendees and a high attendance fee. The committee reduced charges to 3 shillings to accommodate guests. Performers included H F Repisny J McLewd Astin A Milies plus McStillard as MC, with supper and a lively program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuvarkil
Kavawalite
Var Wonga
Dublin
Breas
Tee Auuin Fonings
Cout
Lee
Dupina
J McLewd
Astin
A. Milies
Jakupious
Mr Stillard
District News on Wheat Prices at Savetacke Me
District notes report wheat pricing and handling details in Savetacke Maine. Gchairman of the Wneaigray Corporation discusses a second payment per bushel while Mr Gibsin notes substantial bushel totals in Victoria. The meeting reflects rising prices and stronger demand through late May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wpitatioe
Wheate
Savetacke
Wneaigray Corporation
Gibsin Mat
Tnt
Vitoria
V C C A Report Market Prices and Supplies
The VCCA reports mixed market activity with early week sales and price easing. Notable selections include Valencia oranges and Lemons with varied quality. mandarins and grapes show steady demand, while supply arrivals lag in some districts and overall stock clears slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heme Council
Eta
Guyeis
Burials and Hospital Funds Listed for Bates Station Family
A local notice recounts the burial of Lance grazier at Bates Station and details subscriptions to a hospital fund totaling £1. It notes proceeds split between hospital care and promoters, with two hospital tickets issued for comfort. The report mentions Mrs W H Vanderbilt, a senator’s wife and leading figure, as mother of twins born four weeks earlier and references X ray checks and doctors’ statements about the twins’ health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris
Fugland
Arthur Stabley
Treacurer
Dou Hospril
Weiting
Euian
Beeai Duce
Su Ve
Total Sun
Ospitale
Woutsu
W. H. Vanderbilt
Liz
Vanderbilt
Senate
Sirs Vanier ‘Bilt
Ann Col
Iyv
Steen
Wesaerbite
Tyre
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the State Savings Bank OF
Victokia
the People's Bank
State Savings Bank
Stile Savings Baik Way
Saladors
Sune
Hig Ufice
Mivosleds Steekay
Subeighs
Canary Gyuannte
Mambis
Metin
Wonnigay Sls
Iit
McPherson, Callander Pty. Ltdd
Shepparton
Numuckeh
Tatura
Kyabram
Ater
Brows, Corie and Co. Pty. By
Mercantile Mutual
Queen Street
Cobram Fruit Packing CO Pty
Tel, Cobram 1
Standard Insurance Company
M. J. Ross
Koyuoonos ‘Strathmneriou
Vresbyterian Church
Setandersy
Prauias
Captain Careless
Mechanics’ Pictores
Allan and Co
A.B
Benjo) Paterson
Grees
Jack O'Hagan
Nsw
Csbivet
Asc
Degal
N.3.w
Merjorie Quinn
Duke Leamer
Hynest Osborne Ses
the Townshend
Ter Lindsay
Peel Bey Patereou
Ratia
Lesalty
F. Merriman
William Farrer
Pye
Dookie Agregitutal College
Pai
Wardell
Putije
Enother Coluain
London
Byite, Halk
Sue
Brand
Council of the Shepparton Agticur
Sural Locksty
Phe Rembler
GOLF
Martin Bros. Sports Depot
Glomeier
Mortlake
Privary
Aujodiciduel
District News
Savernar
V.C.C.A. Report
Lance
Bates Station
Sasket
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