Local News Briefs From Cobram Area
Cobram district reports hay cutting underway with good returns. Upcoming events include a committee meeting of the Cobram Agricultural Society at Mechanics Institute tonight and the Boo Manomona Fire Brigade annual meeting at Boomanoomana School on Friday. Tenders invited for road contracts by Tun gamah Shire Council and for Corons Boomaroomana rail service options. Madame Teitelblatt reopens clearing sale of drapery and footwear in Cobram. Miss Joan Mansfield promotes summer fashions at Cobram Hotel on 7th 6th and 9th instant. First woman doctor in Wangaratta Dr Bybil J Hawkins appointed medical officer at Wangaratta District Hospital. A 115 acre 25 perches land parcel near Cobram and Barooga offered for sale by auction at Cobram Median Institute on November 12 with citrus acreage and lamb-raising suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cob‘eam Agricultural Society
Mechanics’ Institute
Boomenoomana
Boomanoomena Fire Brigade
Boomanoomana
Tungamah
Madame Teitelblatt
Punt Road
Cobram
Corons-Boomaroomana
Joan Mansfield
High Street
Shepparton
Cobram Hotel
J. W. Holst
Melbourne Stock Exchange
Great Britain
Australia
Wangaratta
Bybil J. Hawkins
Cobram Median Institute
Murray River
H.tack
Aucioneet
Murray District
Tennis match at Boomanoomana beats Boosey in weekend play
Boomanoomana visitors won by 13 games with mixed doubles results led by Toohey Crawley and Browne. In Laptes Dovalles section Miss Crawley and Mrs Dana her defeated Miss Young and Mrs Browne, while Muckatah Tennis Club held a nine member tournament culminating in final by Heard and Little over Ross and Lonergan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muckatah ‘Tennis Cub
E. Little
H. MacKenzie
D. J. Parnell
S. Wilson
J. Ross
L. Lonergan
D. J. Little
M. Henry
T. Heard
D. E. Little
H. Little
D. G. Nunan
T. Galagher
Cobram Bowling Club Opens 1927-28 Season
The Cobram Bowling Club opened its 1927-28 season on Thursday evening with strong attendance. President W E Cassidy spoke on member enthusiasm and invited non members to join. Mrs Cassidy and Mars Thomas led off the jack and first bowl. A tournament won by R Quick’s rink from J Grant’s senior. A next tournament for a trophy donated by P R Quick will run through to November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Cassidy
R. Quick
J. Grant
P. R. Quick
Cobram ANA Branch Hears Board Visit and National Insurance Plan
A Cobram Branch of the ANA held a special meeting on Tuesday night to welcome the Board. Mr A Staples praised the branch’s numbers and finances, urged support for federal national insurance covering sickness, invalidity, maternity, and old age, and outlined proposed weekly payments. A membership drive was launched with a district canvassing committee, and Staples thanked the branch for its efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
A.N.A
A. Staples
Victoria
Staples
O'Connor
T. Byrne
Australia
Cobraw Grand Concert for Cobram Tennis Club
At the Mechanics Institute Cobraw a grand concert will be held on Wednesday 6 November to aid the Cobram Tennis Club. Metropolitan artists engaged. Prices 3s and 2s. The following are race results from the Waggerendall Sports held last Saturday. Sheffield Handicap J J McLaughlin 10 yards 1 P McBean y yde 2. Bike race 2 miles J L Gibbs 150 yds 1 J Hoda 320 yds 2 140 yds 1 L Green 110 yds 2 E Campbell 240 yds 3. Vedic has sailed from Liverpool with 636 settlers for Australia. Lieut-Commissioner Unsworth with Army officers in charge. 200 farm youths aboard from English Farm Colony. Salvation Army Migration Dept invites help offers at 123 Exhibition Street Melbourne. Vessel due in Melbourne about 27 November.
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Mechanics’ Institute
Cobraw
Cobram
Sheffield
J. J. McLaughlin
P. McBean
J. L. Gibbs
J. Hoda
L. Green
E. Campbell
Liverpool
Australia
Unsworth
O.B
Salvation Army Immigration Department
Exhibition Street
Melbourne
Cobram defeat Katamatite by 49 runs in cricket clash
Cobram batted first reaching 139 aided by Dr. Coombs Hindson and Donald. Wilton led Cobram with 76, aided by G Grant and others. Bob Watson took four wickets for 14. In Strathmerton match Strathmerton bowled for 101, Lockwood 34, Lorenz 14, with Pateman four for 25 and Tyres four for 54.
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Cobram
Dr. Coombs
Hindson
Donald
Our
Grant
Watson
Sinclair
Wilton
G. Grant
Chanceless
Cleve
Melbourne
Bob Watson
George
Raramatire
Watson Berry
Watson Sidebottom
Grant Dr. Coombs
Clere
Hindeon
Downs Barnes
Kilgour
Grant Williams
H Stodart
R. Watson
Downs
Naring
Strathmerton
Strathmerrton
E. Lockwood
Nearing
Conversion Loan Encourages Renewals by 1927 Holders
Official estimates show about 410000 Commonwealth loan investors. Conversion aims to cover remaining wartime debt totaling £36,000,000 after prior reductions, with renewals urged for 1927 43% and 4 percent loans. Subscriptions and conversions can be lodged at banks, savings banks, or post offices, promising security, high yield, and easy negotiability.
Yarrawonga-Oaklands Railway Bridge to Begin Soon
Announcement from the chief engineer notes construction on the Yarrawonga to Oaklands border railway will start within 15 months. A new Murray River bridge at Yarrawonga will carry the line, with NSW track laying to follow as bridge work progresses. The River Murray Commission cannot begin the weir now, so the bridge proceeds independently, start before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Perrin
Border
Yarrawonga
Oaklands
Murray
New South Wales
Railways Construction Branch
Board of Land and Works
River Murray Commission
Victorian Railways report shows vast 1926 27 operations
The Auditor General notes wind up of wheat pool accounts delays as 1920 21 harvest unsettled. The British motor show forecast adds 200 000 cars to use next year, creating 90 000 jobs and about 2 000 000 in taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Fuel and Oil for Overlanders Across Australia
The Vacuum Oil Company Pty Ltd has built an extensive network to support cross continental travel by car and plane. Depots and agents coast to coast supply Plume Motor Spirit and Gargoyle Mobil Oil to motorists aviators and teams, with logistics spanning Perth Broome Derby and remote outposts using camels, wagons, trucks, and even ferries. The system enables rapid resupply for record attempts and pioneering surveys across North South East and West routes.
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Australia
Central
Round
Te Vacuum Oil Company Pty
Overlanders
Perhays
Brinsmead
Melbourne
Darwin
Alan Cobham
Logland
Ead Point
Western Australia
Broome
Derby
Perth
West Australian Arc
Valencia orange supply exceeds demand in Sydney market report
Victorian Central Citrus Association notes Valencia oranges were well ahead of requirements this week while a weak Sydney market tone contributed. Navel crop nearly finished but market remains dull with a possible improvement if bright weather persists. Price ranges are listed for Navel and Valencia fruit with standard, district, and lemontypes showing varied declines and modest gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Soldiers' Rey adves and the Great Industrial Changes
Fragmentary OCR describes soldiers, mill workers, and factory grand tour scenes. References to Commonwesiit patriation, weaving, and industrial leaders, with mentions of August events, a fire, and state visits. Specifics are unclear due to garbled text, but notes a government official visit to British mills and the impact on production and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeling
Saltore
Glen Cone
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ROALD
Vatenwertien Bank of Austalia
Chlile
Toiss Pratt
Ile
B. L. Rice, Vlurdeecoser, Newsagent, & Fancy Goodsealer, Cobram
Australian Estates and Mortgage Co. Ltd
Spence
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JA. Millerick
Gooper
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Boosey
Dovares
M. Toohey
J. Crawley
P Flynn
J. Browne
Jack Cullen
W. Wilton
Jack Browne
J. Flyon
J. Cullen
F. Dansher
Joe Browne
J. Ryan
R. Laffy
Danaher
Browne
L. Danaher
T. Noland
T. O'Dwyer
P. Ready
J. Flynn
P. Anil
TL. Laffylotto
BR. O'Dever
T. Ryen
E. Danaher
P. Flynn
T. Nolan
T. Danaher
Muckatah Club
Cobram Bowling Club
ANA
Cricket
Sinclair G. Grant
V. Cleve
Charles
Sideborton
A. Downs
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Dr. Coombe
C. Scott
Bottom
Berry
Hindaon
Ir. Coombe
Stoddart
Ory
Cobre
Lockwood
Pateman
Tyres
Tuck
Tomi
D. Pateman
W. Tyres
B. Thomas
W. Sexton
Nanino
Harris
Guthrie
D. Thoums
Lorenz
Farrall
Lorens
Reynalde
Lorena E. Thomas
B. Millar
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J. Reynolds
E. Thomas
Lorena
R. Ritchie
McLeod
B. Cos
Hi Bassett
W. Santon
Sue
G. &. McLeod
M. Guthrie
Yarrawonga-Oaklands Railway
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Vacuumi Oil Company
Plume Motor Spirit
Gargoyle Mobil Oil
Victorian Central Citrus Association
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