Cobram Local News Highlights and Events
Cobram and district notes report a week of social activities, sport results, and local appointments. A five mile road race was won by A Levings with 50 sec handicap. W. R. Birks named principal of Roseworthy Agricultural College. Lambing and wandering dogs threaten landowners as rain remains light. Cobram Tennis Club ball planned for June 6 with Ryan’s orchestra. High Steppers and The Blue Streak to be shown at Mechanics Institute. Cobram Football Club to elect captain and vice captain. Miss G Benhesa travels world on foot, while J S Harbison farewell social set for June 2 at Mechanics Hall Numurksh. Movement for a Saturday half-holiday gains traction.
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Grant Sand’ Stewart
Cobram
Goulburn Valley
Cobre Cycle Club
A. Levings
J- Levings
J. Moller
W. R. Birks
Dookie Agricultural College
Roseworthy Agricultural College
South Australia
Golf Club
Leslie Ellis
Pepit
Cobramaml Warraweyah
Cobram Tennis Club
Mechanics Institute
Ryan
Mechanics’ Institute
Merv Astor
Lloyd Hughes
Almed
Richard Talmadge
Mechnics’ Institute
Guthrie
Australis
G. Benhesa
Hong Kong
McKes
Dy J
Harbison
Mechanics Hall
Numurksh
A. Stringer
Victorian Central Citrus Association Market Report
The VCCA market report from Melbourne week notes forward citrus conditions, with oranges and mandarins moving slowly as supply strains the market. Prices for Navels range from 8s to 16s, mandarins 15s to 18s, and standard oranges lower. lemons offered at £12 10s per ton with kerosene cases and freight paid by the manufacturer.
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V.C.C.A
Melbourne
New South Wales
Victoria
Spencer Street
Recliner
Cobram Tennis Club Hears Pavilion Plans And Debentures
A Cobram Tennis Club meeting at Mechanics Hall discussed the forthcoming annual ball and pavilion plans. J T McFarlane proposed a pavilion costing up to £200, financed by £6 debentures at 6 percent interest, with a finance and building committee appointed. A further meeting was urged to consider new courts and review the building committee’s report. Additionally Constable Joseph Lewis, on relieving duty in Strathmerton, returned to Shepparton after a fall injury to the chin while rabbit shooting with a firm.
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Cobram_ Tennis Club
Mechanics” Hall
Bil Hindson
S Adams
D. Adams
D. Nixon
B. Mitterick
V. Sheehan
A. Ross
Mr. Ross
E. Weathall
A. Pratt
J. Jackson
H. Jackson
McLean
Morris
Rad Quick
Messrs Adams
Tuckford
RB. Quick
Slesve
Lahore
R. Adams
E. Edwards
Messrs Tuck
Ly F
Edwards
Cleave
Messrs Quick
Joseph Lewis
Shepparton
Strathwerton
Bereta
Evith
Cobram Annual Ball at Cobram Church a success
Splendid preparations marked the annual ball hosted by the Cobram Church. Neighbors from nearby towns attended as the event featured a gala stage end supper tables with iceland pop ples balloons and music by the W's Jaze Band delivering encores. The ladies provided a sumptuous supper and novelties kept guests entertained, contributing to a well ordered and highly praised evening.
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Armnal Bal
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Pestrom
Eteras
Jaze Band
Mechanics Instate annual meeting outlines officers and funding
At the Mechanics Instate annual meeting presiding president W Me and officers were elected including Carroll as president and C Sinclair as treasurer. Funds were sought for a new floor estimated at £100, and reports note a £60 balance with broader financial discussions. The text also references a BBC style broadcast and hospital funding updates, plus a dramatic overseas maritime tale.
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Mechanics’ Instate
W. Me
Sachin Ie Tance
Offiders
Carroll
Coombes
C. Sinclair
Treaster
H. Sidebottom
J. Hughes
Messers W, Fead
T. Wright
J. Stoddart
J. Edddy
Cobram Triumph Over Nathalia In Turbulent Match
Cobram travelled to Nathalia buoyant after beating Numarket but faced a tougher test. Nathalia led early, Cobram rallied with goals by Collins and Smith, and Watson and Grinter starred in a frantic final term as Nathalia edged Cobram 7 goals 11 behinds to 5 goals 19 behinds.
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Nathalia
Numarket
Amith
Cobram Eich
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Ders Cobram
Nethalia
Nathalie
Cobram
Garry
Howells
Roberts
Callins
Smalsh
Eaton
Tero
Natalia
Collins
Colling
G. Grinter
Smith
Cubram
Wyatt
Grinter
Atvack
Hindson
Watson
Ha Ty
Rourke
R. Watson
Searle Se ‘Wured
Henry
Snaccurate
Nathalis
Nathalia i
Walsh
Wat- Son
Cobra Rush
Esa
Rathalia Iy
Cazi
Nathalisy
Sciires
Muckatah Triumph Over Strong Strathagerton Side
Muckatah defeated Strathagerton on their home ground as 6 5 to 3 7 in a lively match. Natharkall booted 3 9 for Cobram in a mixed performance with Gull praised for senior debut and Cobram aiming to bolster forward strength while Cobram’s Hindson departure looms in June.
Cobram Football Club Meeting Discusses Insurance and Fees
Cobram Football Club held a meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Monday night with vice captain J. Grant presiding. Attendance was fair as the club discussed previous minutes, thanked Drs. Kennedy for past services, and considered subsidising accident funds via a 1 shilling motor car charge. An insurance representative outlined policies for players, with the club subsidising 10 shillings for players who take out cover. Players are asked to attend practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Cobram
Mechanics' Institute
J. Grant
Messrs Jennings
D. Ryans
Sey
Grant
Clab
W. Shdfort
Shadforth
Wards
Erroneous beliefs about wheat co operatives and farmers
A fragmented discussion notes farmers wary of wheat marketing co operatives and price expectations. It covers perceived barriers, cooperative potential, and compares Canada, Australia, and the United States in seeking cooperative success and farmer gains amid market manipulation and distrust.
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Canada
BumMsels
Guy
Papi Dineities
We Ladies Journel May number and True Love Stories
Publications received announce the May issue of We Ladies Journel featuring fashion plates, clothing ideas, patterns, and home crafts. It also highlights True Love Stories with stories like Profiteers of Folly and My Unknown Husband, promising romance and personal insights.
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Bend
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