Polling Day Hurdles in Cobram Local Election
Voter activity at the Mechanics Institute faced delays with CCTV checks and last minute arrangements. Officials including returning officer LM O'Counnor oversaw the day as candidates J J Churler and W C WGI fielded support. Final tallies show Hill leading in several divisions with a large tally in Victoria and ongoing senate results awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali
Agit Wu
O'Counnor
Perler
M.D
M.D. Ofiosce
Egents
J. J. Churler
W.C. Wgi
Hill
Fehuca
Victoria
Barnes
Country Party
General Forsvely
Tawson
Varnes
Bijutt
Pradley
Olaves
Cobram News Roundup Shows War Memorial Plans and Local Trades
The Cobram items note a public meeting at Mechanics Institute to discuss the War Memorial Hospital and its plan on view at W Adams. Also mentioned are Ko C James buying a bakery in Cobram, wheat crops facing dry conditions, and a district fruit and confectionery shop selling goods. The Cobram Football Club delegates receive the premiership pennant for 1922 and a vote on local riding candidates is planned for December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulour
Cobram
Ko C. James
Nowarkab
Mechanics’ Institute
Cobram War Memorial Hospital
W. Adame
Aghram
Forestry Department
Tocumwal
Cobran
Costa
Pete Ty
Lynette
Shepparton
Cubram
Hamil
Joan Mansfield
Cobram Bowling Club Opens 1928-29 Season With Crowds
Cobram bowling club opened the 1928-29 season on a Thursday evening with a large gathering of members visitors from outlying areas and local residents. Vice President Mr T N Harris declared the green open and praised the decoration work of Mr Byrne and the overall condition of the green as the players and club members prepared for a trophy competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reter Coul
Jack
Harris
Jerwes
Rivks
Jas Parnell
Reg Jas
Parnell
Ritchie Parnell
Maurahan
I. Wyatt
Tweedle
L'Dwyer
Jas
Grant
Hyre
Stanbury
D. Mulcahy
J McVarlane
I. Martell
Davalier
Craissey
Quick Corp
Mutcally
W. Adams
Dewhurst
Tuckscapt
Jordan
Gilmour
Pockiee
FT. Thompson
FT. Thompson Weaps, Wheldon, , Harforg. ‘Tuompson Elliot
Pletey
Horstall
Patterson
Sneehan
Open Column Notes Local Camping and Bathing Plans
The Open Column urges the Progress Association to meet before the Lunday season to choose a camping and picnic area at Scott's sand bank. It notes 60 to 100 bathers flock there and suggests cheap shelter, sanitation, and possible life saving lessons by the Education Department in Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Association
Scott's
Eocation
Cochran
H. Scott
Cobram and Shepparton Tennis Teams Split Saturday Duel
On Cobra courts Saturday the Cobram and Shepparton clubs played a mixed doubles tennis round with several tight scores. Mulcahy and Adaus defeated Wilmat and Molland 9-7 while also beating Davies 9-6 and Carter OConnell 9-5. Cleave and Tweddle beat Williams and Davies 9-3, then lost to OConnell and Carter 8-9. Cotton and Jackson defeated Davies and Williams 9-1, while Molland edged Wilmott 9-5 and Cotton and Jackson lost to OConnell and Carter 3-4.
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Cobram
Shepparton
Boom
Seta
Mulcahy
Adaus d. Wilmat
Molland
Adaus d. W ‘Mies Ue Davies
Adaus d. Carter
O'Connell
Cleave
Aed
Tweddle d. Williams
Davies
Twed
Cobram defeats Naring by 110 runs in cricket match
Cobram batted first and posted 160 runs. Naring folded to 50 all out as O Rant and C Scott took key wickets. Watron top scored with 44 and Cobram’s fielding included a fine Ainsworth catch. Down and Downs bowled well for Naring but Cobram’s 110 run win reflected a dominant performance on a hot day.
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Cobra
Naring
O ‘Rant
C. Scott
Ainsworth
Silly Widow
Cobram
Grant
Splendid
Watron
G. Neal
Downs
Seur
Plewiz
Nantes
Dookie College Report Highlights October Weather and Yields
The principal reports rain on fifteen days in October bringing annual rainfall to 2207 points. Oats and hay crops show strong growth but rust is widespread in several wheat varieties, though Major is relatively free. Oat yields exceed expectations with over 300 tons of hay on hand, silage finished, and high per acre oat yields. Lamb sales and annual sports events are noted along with wool and cheese instruction for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dookie Agricultural College
Melbourne
McLaughlin
Gordon Institute of Technology
Geelong
G. Sawers
Wheat pools and marketing shift to national and international scope
The article argues that world wheat surpluses and falling prices hurt farmers while consumers see little relief. It advocates pooling in Australia to control supply, raise values, and coordinate with Canada. Joint pools could stabilize markets and improve price fairness through coordinated exports and marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aun Walla
Australia
Canada
Mae Busch Stars in Porch of the Devil at Mechanics Institute
At the Mechanics Institute on Saturday night Mae Busch appears in the featured feminine role in Porch of the Devil. Born in Melbourne and educated there, she studied at Sacred Heart convent in New Jersey and began in musical comedies before vaudeville tours and later films as described in contemporary commentary.
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Mechanics’ Institute
Mae Busch
Miss Busch
Melbourne
Sacred Heart Convent
New Jersey
Paradise
Gale
William McLeod Reine
Wool Sales Report Shows Strong Demand For Merino Skirtings
The Austatian Estate and Mortgage Co Ltd held their fourth sale of the season on November 13 with 4600 bales of merino and crossbred wool from Riverina and Victoria. Prices for skirings were particularly high, top at 2 1/4d. per pound for select lots. Buyers remained keen, with deep competition across all sections and strong demand for comeback and crossbred clips. Dalgety and Co Ltd noted good turnout and solid clearance, while New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency reported similar activity on their season’s fourth sale. The next auctions run through December 10 and December 17 with thousands of bales showcased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austatian Estate and Mortgage Co. Ltd Rep
Gootendard
Wester Ann
Riverina
Wimmer
Natimuk
Dalgety and Co. Ltd
Demaud
Younginst and Ltd
Victoria
Lay
N.S.W
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agemy Ltd
Somei. Bales
Utc
Asi
Wimwera
Am Gippsland
Murrompidgee
Lastera
Riveria
New South Wales
Japan
Yorkshire
Market Reports a Dull Week for Central Citrus Market
The Victorian Central Citrus Association notes a slack market week with warmer weather boosting Keen Se demand but overall dull trading. Valencia sales soften due to shipments and des.ery impacts, while consignments see fewer buyers and lower prices. Some fruits like grapes show limited activity amid strict margins and weather.
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Vlgal
Rambeyres
Des.ery
Goo Payne
Prati
Victoria
Speerae Bogtr
Cobras Sale Offers Mixed Stock From Local Foundry
Sale listings show various stock items from a local foundry including Cobras, screens, doors, and related hardware. Buyers are invited to apply at Henry Teck Bastions Cobras and nearby locations for available goods and ongoing stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TrawEsk
Hen and Sons’ Foundry
Cobras
Peoete Rama Vince
Henry Teck Bastions
Water Commission Chief Warns of Peach Aphis Damage
Chairman Mr Cattanach said the Green Peach Aphis pest causes widespread destruction to peach trees and reduces canned output. He noted demand for canned peaches remains strong despite the damage and the report highlights the broader impact on production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattanach
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Flanni
Crem Ff
Dinar
Ont
Bathi Sine
Spoy
Toy Ailke Af
Forks and Ai Oeiains
Syd
Sper Fen
Penne Ind
McPherson
Callander Pty. Ltd
Corray Hranch
Jos Sealyneu
St Suthens's Church
Hlenbuatly
Juli
A.J. Douser
Neerim Road
Glenbuatly
Margaret Jane
Mra Fy Hoggard
Janes Lynch
Uarooge
Cebram
Essamisuay
Ciniiaae
LN Cobram
Fuji
Neaonlypery
Crockery Brown, Coke, and Co, Pig
The
Gig Store
Standard Insurance Company
M, J Ross
Likves
Adprshid
Anderson
Fea
Federation
Sexton Bros
Kieta
Cobram Bowling Club
Tiuk
L. Wyatt
Lotais
Tuck
Quick
Wyatt
McFarlane
Kurvot
Wm. Rivoli
Grant ‘Tyers
Downs ‘Warwood
Sexton
U Grout
Robinsop
Neal
Mabau
Fool
Ma Mecerte
Stumt
Armsworths
Seale
Scott
Hwater
G. Grant
Kubinsa
Wasa
Rishi Miller D. Haris
Thur Awild
Tote
Scotte Waters
Ritchie Neal
AL Down
Lawler
Ritchie
Waters Garrison
Cox
Yarwood
Fyres
Thomas
Miller
Burnett
Waters Aoe
E, Cox
Tune
Dookie College Report
Looden
Helees
Yoskenire
Wool Sales
Victorian Central Citrus Association
Dili
Cees
Shire of
Tungamah
Penders
Mes
Papel
Beet Et A
Aise la
Cobram War Memorial
Fils Pital
Ulla Wemier Ety
Ciuthes Shadtonh
Saatt Teteen
Siste Lember Ting
Jienst & Sees
Totary
Volrma
Egger On
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