Derby contenders vie at Flemington home course
Bronton, owned by Victorian studmaster E A Underwood and trained by R Sinclair, seeks Derby glory at home. He chased Hydrogen to the line at the Valley, while Channel Rise, Montana and Hydrogen loom as main threats with Forest Beau and Consider in the field. Great Gilbert and a late-trim finish add depth to the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronton
E. A. Underwood
R. Sinclair
Flemington
the Valley
Hydrogen
Channel Rise
Montana
Forest Beau
Sydney
Consider
Gilbert
Trizami
Burwood
Delta For Mackinnon Stakes Shows Weight Advantage
Delta, the premier weight-for-age horse in Australia, is favored to win the L. K. Mackinnon Stakes. He faces stiff challenge from Grey Boots Elleshlie Morse Code and Iron Duke but should hold them at equal weights. The race often signals Melbourne Cup form, with Akbar the New Zealander to watch after a Cox Plate run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta
Australia
Akbar
Merry Scout Dominates Cantala Stakes Prospect
Merry Scout’s runaway mile Phoenix Handicap win shines as a likely contender for the Cantala Stakes at the same distance. Laurie Hussar, fresh from a Toorak third and Caulfield Cup fourth, holds weight advantage at 8.10 and could run well. Epsom winner Davey Jones, plus Oversight and Achilles from the Toorak frame, are shown as potential challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Scout
Laurie Hussar
Epsom
Davey Jones
Achilles
Cellar Master Poised To Win Maribyrnong Plate
Cellar Master unbeaten from South Australia appears likely to win the Maribyrnong Plate after a narrow win at The Valley over Levity while conceding weight. Stablemate Romany Star may provide the stiffest challenge at level weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Levity
Romany Star
Cobram Bowling Club Sets Closing Date for Associates
The associates' committee announces November 6 as the closing date for intending associate members to become financial. With a limit of 40 associates and preference given to members' wives, a failing list exists and the committee must finalize membership by November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Bowling Club
Strathmerton Triumphs Over Cobram In Pennant Bout
Strathmerton defeated Cobram 11 to 6 in the pennant at Telinis last Saturday. Cobram to send men Ron Wright Reg Woods F Wallace Jim Woods R Jones Tom Hamilton next Saturday for the Barooga match at Cobram. Emergencies J Meather D Janetaki. Ladies include Mrs Wright Miss Woo Miss Winter Miss Henderson with emergency Miss Hutchinson.
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Strathmerton
Cobram
Barooga
Ron Wright
Reg Woods
F. Wallace
Jim Woods
R. Jones
Tom Hamilton
J. Meather
D. Janetaki
Mrs Wright
Miss Woo
Miss Winter
Miss Henderson
Miss Hutchinson
Golf Katamatite Club Sees Successful Season
Competition results show Kilgour Barfield Mulquinney and Murray topping 6 Card aggregates and handicaps across Men and Ladies events. Sunday play had no results due to insufficient cards. Trophies will be presented at the annual ball on Friday November 2, with President Jack Murray praised for leadership and optimism for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Katamatite Club
E. W. Kilgour
W. Barfield
K. Mulquiney
E. Kilgour
C. Kilgour
Nciates
J. Murray
C. Church E. Taylor
Istes
C. Church
E. Taylor
Jack
Hay storage guidance urged for drought fodder reserves
An officer stated district officers report farmers store fodder as silage and meadow hay during a favorable season. G B Rayner notes some loss in green forage value is inevitable but quality hay can be stored with proper site, stacking, and weather protection using hay sheds, galvanised coverings, or tarpaulins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Rayner
Loddon
Cobram
Department
Rayner
Soil Conservationist Appointed for Berrigan
Mr J A Lawson announced by the Minister for Conservation that Mr Phillips has been appointed as soil conservationist for Berrigan. He will take up duty permanently at month end, be based at Berrigan, and provide extension work and advice to landholders on erosion and soil conservation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lawson
Murray
Nsw
Weir
Mr Phillips
Berrigan
Phillips
APHIS ON TOMATOES
Tomato supervisor Mr C R Webb of Shepparton warns that green aphis can severely damage newly planted tomato crops unless control measures are used. He recommends 2 percent DDT or 0.2 percent BHC dust or 0.1 percent DDT emulsion as spray to protect plants.
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C. R. Webb
Shepparton
Thrilling Cycling At Showgrounds In Cobram
Cobram showgrounds drew record turnout for a club racing day with 33 riders across 14 events in under two hours. Axel Joscht and Colin Cornish dominated, Joscht winning multiple heats and a special match race, while 16-year-old Del Cornish showed promise under Arthur Dewan’s guidance. Next Sunday promises more events with strong local interest and added features including women’s cycling and massed-field races.
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Cobram Showgrounds
Axel Joscht
Colin Cornish
Joscht
Kevin Shadforth
Col Cornish
del Cornish
Cobram
Arthur Dewan
Colin
Gerald Steward
J. Healey
T. Markey
R. Crawford
C. Cornish
G. Steward
A. Hollands
N. West
A. Joscht
A. Dewan
P. Munyard
R. Shadforth
M. Boag
T. Sumner
K. Shadforth
G.’Steward
M. Rooks
L. Downie
G. Downie
K. Hicks
T. Beer
G. Stewart
J. Gunn
J. Stewart
C. Fawcett
P. Hollands
J. Bunele
J. Crawford
D. Rowe
Val Millsteed
Gladys Downie
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H. B. Croft
Districts
KIA
ORA
Ross Street
Tatura
W. A. McTaggart
Nishi
J. Sperling
Newmarket
Commonwealth Fertiliser CO
Insurance & Thrift Coy
Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Coy
R. R. Ridgeway
Main Street Cobram
Phone 265
All Bears
New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co
R.L. Bulldos
Crump Broadcasters
Coopers
Rudduck
Ce National Mutual Life Assurance
Norwich Union Fire Insurance
Victor Leggo & Farmers Ltd
New Zealand Insurance Co
Dennys, Lascelles Louted
R. Hobson
Younghusband Limited
Numurkah
Young Husband Limited
Bronton Achetor
Ormond
Delta For Mackinnon Stakes
Victorian
Department of Agriculture
Punt Road Cobeam
Aphis
V. W. Jones
Anderson
State Electricity Lianot and Contractors Licensing Committee
N.S.W
J. L. Vigar
Numurearh
Cobray
Younghusband
R. R. Ridgwr
New Zealand
Loan & MA. A
R.R. Ridgeway
Cobeam
Sydney Staf
William
Bank Street
Novormbey
Dennys, Lascelles CO
Dennys
Lasce Les Limit
Melbourne
COMME
LSU
John W. West
Punt Road
Valle Ant
VOGUE
Mettes
Longmuir Bros
Generai
TED
Fordson
Fenn & Bolton
Opticians
Collins Street
Conrance
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