Rust fears grip farmers amid excess rain and public works layoffs
The district reports rust appearing in crops as heavy rains persist and warns a return to warm dry weather is needed. In Finley 125 Water Conservation workers are dismissed, with broader job losses noted in the Victorian Commission. Cobram rainfall for 1939 reaches record levels, while revenue at Cobram station falls in October due to reduced heat from nearby shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit. P. Taylor
Nsw
Cobram
Naranghi
Berrigan
Cape
Garbage Service Recommendation Before Tunge Mashire Council
At the last council meeting the Health Inspector recommended a planned garbage service as a definite improvement and almost essential from a public health standpoint. The report highlights advantages and community benefits cited by the inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tungemash
Ty PLC
Berrigan Shire Council Minutes Report Council Actions
Ordinary meeting notes from Berrigan Shire Council with attendance of J Gorman president and others. Reports include bush fire brigade captain lists and drainage road works requests for Tocumwal and Lalaby, plus discussions on cemetery land, a proposed metalled road, and Mulwala canal drainage effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tervigan Shire
J. Gorman
G. Cruickshank
A. Reynoldson
R. Collie
E. Coldwell
H.wagg
J. Ball
J. Bryant
Boomancomans Bush Fire Brigade
C.W.A. Tocumwal
Groutsch
J. Murdoch
Tocumwal
Hill Street
W.o
Lalaby
Berrigan Channel
Mulwala Canal
Farmers Rally at Finley Over Minimum Wheat Price
About 350 farmers from Finley and nearby districts packed the Finley meeting to protest Federal Government plans and demand a minimum price of 3/10 per bushel with a 2/6 advance. Speakers urged constitutional action and direct measures if the government fails to guarantee production costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Cobram
Farmers and Settlers Association
H. Glowrey
Mair
Bendigo
W. Pyle
Wheat Board
McPherson
Pyle
Tamblin
Japan
J. Gemmell
F. Cullen
Vic
W G
N S. W
Hamblin
Victoria
Ns.w
Dunstan
Hiew
Vic. State Wheat Board
Australian Board
Victorian
Australia
A. Dawes
S. A
Wig
Cobram Special Sheep Sale Shows High Demand and Prices
Cobram Municipal yards drew buyers from multiple districts as 3000 quality sheep went under the hammer. Prices stayed strong with crossbred ewes and ewe lambs selling well. notable bids included T Harris for 120 merino cross ewes. A Cobram Monthly Slick Sale is planned for December 7 with expectations of a good yarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennys
Lascelles
Eid
Cobra
Scombe
Norhilia
Yarrawens Turoa
Benalla
Dvisie
Kun
Marnargoon
Strathméllon
Incatfordon
Cobram
Ri Cere
T Harris
McCormack
Sire Ewes
N. Harris
Othes
Ewe Lambs
Eiessprey
H P Roe
Plessa
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Morrison and
Teure
High Street
Comram
Noruresh
Nethalla
Uildings
Colline Street
Melbourne
Wr Newman
Bank Street
Rose
I! Bread and Pastry
Dennys, Lascelles
ST Cobram
Newmarset
B. T, Goulding
Stan Duke Wholesale Butcher
Tatura
CHU
England
Samm. M
Sud
Re. V. Williams
Methodish Church
Koonoomoc
Stathmerton
Crookes Hull
Pressyterian Church
Yarroweyah Noring
Olwen Lewis
Numurkah
J. C. Foyster
W.tuttle
Punt Road
Cobram Co
Phone
Cobram 167
Yarawonga
Boomanoomana Red Gum
W. F. Lee
Russell
Red Gum
Barooga
G. Hamilton
Willis Lee
Yarroweyah
Powell’s
Diamond Jewellers
Shepparton
B. Weiss
Saddler
W. Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
S88
Ebrary Souris
Enis
Cobram Rail
Berrigan Shire Council
Corres
Ence
Chas. Ruwolt
Yarramundee
Winenep
F. and S. Association
Wartins
Ws. Webb
Mked
Redrem
Mr Dawe
Atkinson
Dawes
Mer Lilley
V.W.G
WGA
River
Vna
Riverina
Lethbridge
Mila
Commonwealth
Menzits
Country Party
Facm
Sporting Mates
Wea Brawne
Lip Dere Council
Hem Te Mortgstees
Smepparton Special Sale
Jaston
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