Woolgrower tensions and fair outcomes at regional show
The Shepparton Show revenues fell by £57 9s 0d from last year as wool sale margins shifted. Melbourne wool prices averaged 10 19d per lb, with bale averages around 1302 pounds. Local concerns included rail transport costs, marketing practices described as near fraudulent, and a Cobram Scouts event at Mechanics Institute with a new flag gift. Mechanics Institute dances plus a threat of snakes along the lower Murray were also noted. A Commonwealth bounty for wheat at 4s 1d per bushel for 1931 32 was announced, with a state office handling claims and cheques issued from the Commonwealth sub-treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Malveny
Commonwealth Markets Department
Commonwealth Sub-Treasury
Return visit of Mr Walte and ex-resident Keating
Personal notes say Mr C Walte foctaes besites of the Grand Central Hotel Cob ram paid a return visit on Tuesday. Another ex-resident Mr M Keating was in town dating the week. A well known Waan district resident died recently in the reba district, with parents of four years. His father selected the farm now occupied by Mr Robert Bigger. He had lived with his brother Robert form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Walte Foctaes Besites
Grand Central Hotel
Cobram
Waan
Reba
Hie
Robert Bigger
Robert Form
Pineapples as Remedy in Diphtheria Treatment
A fragment notes pineapples as a remedy for sore throats and diphtheria with mention of ice and a vague year reference. The readable text emphasizes fruit use in historical health advice and an unclear statistic about 67 mentions or actions last year.
Cobram Packing Shed Gains in Local Citrus Industry
Visitors learn Cobram hosts an up to date packing shed for citrus fruit under the Murray Valley brand. The Cobram Packing Co Ltd charges about 1s 9¾d per case for cave and packing, with 41 000 cases packed last season and a rise expected this year. The shed’s washing and grading boosts value by about 2d per case, while most fruit sold under the standard pack attracts higher prices in Sydney and Melbourne. Grower cooperation and bringing fruit to the shed are urged to sustain the district’s main industry and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Goulburn
Murray Valley
Cobram Fruit Packing Co. Pty. Ltd
Waneger
LP. Edwards
Cobrag
Murrabit
Cobrem
Cave
Melbourne
Olive Se Sui
Sydney
Krowers
Gamesos
Peculiar Pig Born with Trunk in Queensland Slaughter Yard
A pig at Everald slaughter yard in Queensland was born with a trunk like an elephant protruding from its forehead and an odd upper jaw with three tusks. The animal’s lower jaw etc. remains malformed. The text suggests unusual features and potential Guinness-like records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everald
Queensland
Gra Baa
Severe Rainstorms Hit Cobram District After Heat
Severe rainstorms swept the Cobram district with thunder and heavy downpours. By 2 p.m. about 80 points fell, with a further strong shower at 7 p.m. through Monday morning totaling 234 points at the focal post office. Local notes report 261 points at Tocumwal and 270 at Clare Bros Kaowoomoo, while Mr Lacher’s property recorded 300 points. Boomanootians Barooge saw 200 points and Numurkah 84 points. Crop damage occurred from hail along with the rain, including 150 acres at A all Cobram East flattened, affecting wheat and hay in Boosey Burramine Yarrawooge Savernake. Humid heat preceded the storm, also felt on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Focal
Tocumwal
Clare Bros
Kaowoomoo
Lacher
Boomanootians
Barooge
Numurkah
Bailstom
Railway Returns Show Wool Dispatch In 1930 31 Cobram
Figures supplied by Cobram railway officials detail wool received and dispatched for 1930 and 1931. The record notes increases over 1930 with 889 bales and 102 bags in 1930 totaling 133 tons and 2 qrs, while 1931 lists 1244 bales 178 bags totaling 183 tons and 2 qrs, indicating growth in throughput.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Methodist Sale of Gifts At Cobram Church Event
The annual Sale of Gifts at Cobram Methodist Church took place Saturday afternoon and evening at the Mechanical Institute. Stalls offered goods of various kinds while games drew patrons. Brigadier Bourchier planned to open the event but could not attend. Rev. Little led the organization and activities, with the aim of a healthy profit. stallholders included Mesdames Maitiodule Edwards Quick Ritchie Eaton and others for produce fancy and refreshments.
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Aia
Cobram Methodist
Mechanical Institute
Brigadier Bourchier
Sally
Little
Maitiodule
Edwards
Mra P. Quick
Moses McEwan
K. Tez
M. Ritchie
de Pauline
R. Eaton
Mise
M Quick
Davenport
Arthur
Neville
Deason
Jordan
Col Tom's Resolve and Early War Thoughts Echoed
Fragmentary notes recall Col Tom’s vow to lead from the front and not send others where he would not go, as Victorian troops prepared for the South African War. The piece mentions high egg exports from Australia, a discussion on motor vehicle penalties under the Transport Act, and a local postal stamp blunder in Sydney during letter delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Parker ¢ Melsory
Wees
Sydney
Parc
Revic
Ashton
Hodge
Vale
Yaung
R. Thomas Cr. Cowper
Yarray
Ponsford Sets Victoria Century Record In Adelaide Test
W H Ponsford cracked 134 runs against South Australia at Adelaide to log his 24th Victorian century, surpassing W W Armstrong’s 23 centuries. Phar Lap begins journey to America, New Zealand, and Mexico with a £20,000 Agua Caliente Handicap ahead, while Melbourne Cup Day draws large crowds at Flemington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
South Australia
Adelsice
W. H. Ponsford
W. W. Armstrong
N.S.W
A. G. Fairtex
Accrington Cricket Club
Bngland
Flemington
Tt In
Footscray Hill
Easton
England
Australia
Om Gee-Gees
Phar Lap
America
Wonder Horse
Spencer Street
Sydney
Wellington
N.Z
New Zealand
Agua Caliente
Mexico
Phar
Close Fishery Notice for Murray River Tocumwal Area
Gazetteed November 6 1931 closes waters of Murray River Tocumwal area from December 1 1931 to September 30 1932 to fishing by any method except one rod and line or hand line with limited lines. Includes Denison county Tocumwal parish waters up to 413 miles upstream and 5 miles downstream from the punt crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Tocumwal
Murray River
Tocumwal Close Gshery
Punt Crossing
Golf Hint Shows Wooden Clubs Favor Women
A printed golf tip notes women tend to be weaker with iron shots but fare better with wooden clubs due to length and spring. It cites timing and follow through for score impact, suggesting that in ordinary rounds this could add up to six strokes and advising playing the ball back to allow a longer follow through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Cobram Tennis Club Mixed Doubles Winners Named
In Cobram District Tennis Association play Cobram at home to Barooga on Saturday with wins by Mtr L A Kennedy and Miss H Jackson. Stanyer and teammates posted 6 2 6 3 victories. Cobram also defeated Koomoomo on the weekend with Jachma Weim Strachan Milne Belle 94 and other pairings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Tennis Club
Mtr
L. A Kennedy
H. Jackson
Boomancomani
Barooga
Eeene
Bellis
Stanyer
Mags
Stanyer Pepais
von Crawley
J. Cullen
Gal Seoard
Ea Bella
T. Barter
Bstanyer
Miters
G. Jordan
Allen
Cobram
Koomoomoo
Sstter
F. Jachma
C Weim
Strachan
BS. da. Milne
B. QiBelle
Damgtice
J. Bewtt
Ac Fanate
Boncten Ee Oer
Nest
Arst
Katematite
Berooger
Cobram East Edges Barooga in Low-Scoring Cricket Clash
Cobram East defeated Barooga as W. Wilton and J. A. Russell led the bowling for Barooga. Cobram East were bowled out for a low total but restricted Barooga to a modest score, with W. Wilton taking crucial wickets and A. Brentnall contributing with ball and bat in a tight, run-short match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosraw East
BaRcoss
Cobram East
Barooga
Cobram Fast
W. Wilton
J. A Russell
Brentnall
W Nicholson
Bo Alston
A. Gray O
Kinshaw
Uaroage Crawley
Trundler
Gray
Crates J. Clements
Crawley Mulcahy
Crawley W. McGowan
Crawley
Ff Ram
Mulcahy
Ceuchey
J. A. Russell
A. Brentnall
Alsou
Gray DB
Lysek
Tungamah Shire Council Plan for Gravel Work and Repairs
Local council outlines budget and schedules for road and culvert repairs. Notes include proposed gravel surfacing on multiple roads, footbridge repairs, culvert installations, and drainage improvements. References to engineers, nearby towns, and funding decisions.
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Gq. Ie
Alun Leetharr, Wederer — Allen
Carvveng Ead Waiue
KYMAC
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Cesw
Syivils Block Remedies
Yoonghuabant Weel Press
AWC
Kia ST_ MELBOURNE
Weal
Methodist Church
Keonoomesam
Strathmerton
Presbyterian Church
Cobram Courier
Eeras
Iensa
Shepparton
Yarrawonga
Oaklands
Nelbourne
Ber
Tocumwst
Reginald Deany
Lower Murray
F.C. Deakins
Maree Growers Defence Committee
Deakins
Boy Scouts
Mechanics' Instituts
Cobram Orchestra
Cobram Scouts
A. R. Wadeson
Mesdames Strachan and
Keefe
M. Keating
Sing Fae
Ly ‘the Rambler
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Congam Vy. Strathwmtos
Strathmetin
Lorenz
Guthrie
Cham Babidge
Callie
Rigg
Tilutes
de Attar
St. Kilda
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V.C.A
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Ge Snick
C. Scott
Bob Watson
Sreatamaektos
J. Reynoinvon
Moms R. Riley
Grees J. Ryan
Quick
Green
Collie
Scott H. Guthrie
Conrase C. Scott
Lorene L. Butt
Ryan Cleve
Reynoldaen
Lorens Gres
Lorenz ‘Minos
Patterson
Rea ‘M. Collie
Guthrie W. Quick
Guthrie C. Babidge
Ryan Watson
H. Scott
Ibw
Rye Sundhee
J. Rran
J Lorene
H. Guthne
Dior
RK. Biles
Comram East
BR. Alston
E. Mulcahy
McGowan
Wilton [ Crawler
E Lynch
Witton
Ay Gray
Ruseetl I McDonald
J. A. Rumel
G. Rourke
Runwell
Tse. Alen
Cama
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A. Gemmell
Lynch
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Wilton W. Me Taggart
Roase
Wilton
A. Barrington
Tor Ld
Insings
R. Alson
Wilton EB. Malcahy
Wilton A. Barrington
Russell
Ty Wilton R. Crawley
Wilton A. Gray
Clements
Brentoall G. Bourke
Rumeil
Wilton J. McDonald
Breacual I. Allen
Gemmell
Nickolson J. Gemmell
McTaggart
Nickolson Sundries
Bewiing
Brentaall
Nickolsom
Rowling
Alstom
L. Murkinshaw
Pot Cats
J. Russell
Alcorm
b'G_ Bourke
D. Lack
G. Bourke
Crews Dey
Mulcabr
McTagpart
Mra G. Bloomfeld
Leeton
Tia
Tungamah Shire Council
Bigin Tegra
Suvey Beliaie Tse
Ceria Tia Ee
Eigines
Kaconaine Wegen
Salman
Ising
Dugat
Patas
Gatter
Ky Health
P. Ryan
Cohiam
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Weiner Cay
Amberinas
Lele
McCarty
Tate
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