Cobram News Roundup of December Sales and Local Events
Cobram reports December sales postponement by J McNamara & Co with next auction January 1. A public meeting for the blind auxiliary is set at 8 pm in the Mechanics Institute. A memorial service for Mrs K Stewart is planned at Scots Church Cobram with a morning service at 11. Also notes cold November day with rain and snow elsewhere, benefiting orchard thrips control. Campbell and Co amass large yarding at Numurkah sale with 2000 sheep and 100 horses sold. Council elections see multiple nominations in Berrigan Shire riding C and A with four candidates. three seats available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Inpliture
K. Stewart
W. H Patterson
Scots’ Church
Cobram
Crown
Measra Campbell and Co
Numurkah
Riverina
Ketamatite
Nomurkab
Berrigan
D. T. Boyd
R. A. Collie
Boomance
Gwynne
Ryan
Lalally
Davies
Tocumwal
Pinnock
Messi
Scoullar
Way
Aitken
Pyle
Masera Burwood
Howard Martin
Uual
Woolbrokers Report Prices in Melbourne Week Ended 21 November 1931
The Melbourne wool market saw greasy wool fetch an average of 384 pence per pound or 13 pounds 8 shillings 5 pence per bale, with bales averaging 310.23 pounds. The report notes industry disarray in New South Wales under the Lang regime influencing H Thompson and Sons to move brickmaking operations from Tocumwal to Colac, targeting 90 000 bricks weekly. A Deniliquin police court case involved drover William Scott charged with drunkenness. magistrate dismissed the case citing lack of disturbance and property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
New South Wales
Messrs
H. Thompson and Sons
Tocumwal
Riverina
The
Millions Club
Australia
Arabia
Peru
India
Deniliquin
Win
Scott
Crispe Street
Dewiliquin
Mra Pat
Boy Scouts Rally at Yarrawonga Showgrounds
Murray Valley County Council of the Boy Scouts Association held its rally at the Yarrawonga Showgrounds on Saturday. Kalamatite troop did not participate due to transport issues. A shield was awarded and will be held by Numuckeh for 12 months. Results list Kumurkah Cobrat Yarrawonga Firevlighting Ning Nuwariah Cobram and Cobram again in various events. Obstacle Race results Yarrawonga Nuturkat Cobra with Numurkah leading scoring totals by Numurkah 1774 Yarrawarga 158 Cobram 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Valley County
Boy Scouts’ Association
Yarrawonga
Numuckeh
Mr Game
Victoria
Boy Scouts
Sanders
Nuwariah
Cobram
Citrus Market Report Highlights Slow Sales and Price Variations
The market manager reports slow citrus fruit sales due to wet cold weather. Navel prices are steady with consignments urged to avoid delays to preserve fruit condition. Grapefruit supplies are normal with unchanged prices, and lemon demand remains weak with plans to stimulate sales in early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Citrus Council
Kitchen-Kerr
Nowreppe
South Australia
Connie
Commons
S.A
Fragmentary Notes on British Law and Commonwealth
The text mentions the British Army and topics across rivers and ashore or afloat. It cites both Houses of the True Fatie and the Police Offences law relating to wearancy and consorting reputed thieves and vagrants. It concludes with references to the reverse and expedditere feteras of the Commonwealth.
Notable Melbournes Examinations Highlight Young Pianist
The Melbourne Music Examination Board praised Miss Beryl Haton of Drumcondra Geelong for passing inter-Grade III pianoforte. She is ten, daughter of Mr Eaton, and part of the Merriman family noted for recent losses in Ulupna West district. Burial service read by Rev Byatt at Yalea Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Melbourne Music Examination Board
Geelong
Beryl Haton
Beach Parade
Drumcondra
Percy Jones
Me Eaton
Messismes
J. Bet
Ulupaa Weal
Zachariah Merrimay
Victoria
Yandoit
Mertinian
N.S.W
Wan
Nsw
Goulburn
Ulopas
Merriman
Messra Walter
Jorge
Ulupna West
Frederick
Percy
Lasaly
Belle
Ulupua West
Mary
Les Heard
Lalalty
Yalea
Byatt
Nasmurkab
Land Purchase Dispute Leads to Court Order and Account
In Bruco Court Justice Mann ordered an action to account after McGifford and partners claimed £ and interest from vendors O Brien and Breen over a 320 acre Yarroweyah purchase agreed at £14 an acre. The vendors retained funds after rescission while the court considered repayment of deposits and purchase money under a 1926 contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Mann
Bruco
Ith
Samuel McGifford
Sutton Street
Behuca East
Patrick Deane
Namur
William Ewart Cassity
Cobram
McGifford
Margaret Mary O' Brie
Rankin's Springs
N.S.W
Bridget Agnes Breen
Beaconsfield Parade
Albert Park
Yerroweyah
Nnd
Caimed
Justice Mauis
Justice Jes
Raspeet
Emnat Des
Walsh
P. Nunes
Norman Wes
Messra Morristy and
Deane
Nowmerkah
Hassett Ayures Aba
District News Katamatite Subscriptions Aid Mooroopna Hospital
A Katamatite district list shows residents pledging subscriptions to Mooroopna Hospital with many names and small contributions. Farmers report busy bay cutting amid widespread self sown crop growth. Gymkhana planned for January in hall lands with dances and novelty events. A Christmas program includes a tree and children performances in parish hall with nominal admission. adults’ dance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Committee
Miung
As Hall Lands
Liu
American methods influence Bendigo fruit trade tour
Mr Graham Hall of a Bendigo fruit merchants group returned from England and America praising American marketing methods. He noted centralized packing, standardized brands, careful handling, and shipboard supervision improving efficiency. He contrasted Victoria’s exposure to speculators with American control from London agencies, and highlighted Washington Wenatchee apple results and Vancouver orange quality concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Hall
Reading
Frm
Bendigo
England
America
Hall
Victoria
Harl
London
Belgium
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Washington
Wenatchee Valley
Columbia River
Australia
Vancouver
Borderer asks to curb cat Bert rather than destroy it
A landlady quarrels with a border over a nocturnal cat Bert keeping them awake. The border hints at euthanizing the cat, but stops short, suggesting only that the animal be tamed. The exchange ends with the landlady maintaining dignity and resisting drastic action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Getti
Fragmentary Question and Answer Exchange in School Paper
The text shows a fragmented student quiz with questions about a premier and government form. Answers appear jumbled, mentioning Victoria and a site, reflecting incomplete OCR reading and unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W
Victoria
Letters to the Editor on Royal Institute for the Blind meeting
A correspondent laments poor turnout for a Thursday meeting by the Royal Institute for The Blind. He urges clearer aims and notes the society will change collector practices to prevent imposters while raising funds for aid. He hopes for a larger attendance at Monday’s gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H Patterson
Cruelty Case Shocks Launceston Court
Harold Barrett Davey aged 11 thirties was charged with assaulting his wife 17. They married two months earlier in the north eastern district. He forced her from a car stripped her and assaulted her with a feather duster causing bruises. She reached her parents in Launceston. Davey received two months imprisonment with hard labour amid applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Launceston
Tasmania
Harold Barrett Davey
Davey
Tvey
Quotations on Ruin and Reform From 19th Century Figures
A provocative snippet gathers remarks from William Pitt Wilberforce Grey Wellington Disraeli Queen Adelaide and Shaftesbury about doom ruin and upheaval. It links their warnings to a broader view of enduring national distress and failed prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook
Kilpatrick
MLC
Thomas
England
Willam Pitt
Usl
Wilberforce
Lord Grey
Duke of
Wellingtoh
Ruia
Disraeli
Queen Adelaide
Marie Antoinette
Lord Shaftesbury
Sydney Sufferings Amid Unemployment and Decline
A Guodagai Independent sketch portrays Sydney in a ten day downturn with empty shops, queues for pic shows, and widespread unemployment. Tax pressures and droughts spur hardship as many workers seek soup kitchens while crowds gather outside parks and betting dens. The piece notes losses possibly totaling thousands of pounds and a city waiting for government aid to relieve the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J.S
Sydney
Hyde
Belmore Parks
Cricket Update From Harvest Games
Fragmentary notes mention cricket association events and players in a harvest games context. No clear names, dates, teams, or outcomes are readable.
Incoherent Racing Notes Highlight Lap Record Details
Fragmented OCR text appears from a horse or car race report with mentions of laps, past laps, times, and placements. Names and places are garbled, but references to lap counts, a track, and a measured pace suggest a summary of race progress and potential records.
Waol Sales and Market Report From Rag Week
Fragmented report describes values and bidding for bale lots, with references to regional districts, buyers and prices. Mentions lines of trade, unloading points, and market activity tied to rag or textile sales with quoted figures and expected outcomes for a week.
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Brownkorke Se? Ptee
Cikaw Cov
Farah
Cary Weems Av
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Iachkin
CO. Pty. Ltd
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Fe Paipouel
Naanety Ari Alltoey Finkhart
Raton, Tallene O8iy Freie
Amd Wala
Kymac Sheed MP
Prudential Co
Ptinem Nf Rik
Jayok
Htuck
Young Husbands
King ST
Prively
Kensington
Church OF England
Margaret's
A. Conme
Eresaong Na
Douglas Blake
Cobram Courter Eeramttanen
Popitseen Teousvar Moaxisos
Messrs J. McNamara & Co
Focal
Ilarold Lloyd
Charlie Murray
Joseph Santley
Boy Scouts’ News
V.C.C.A. Report
Kyabram
Ake Pany
Ender
District News
Mooroopna Hospital
Messra J. Duffy
Telford
Jno
Eddy Sod
M. P. O'Dwyer
Glech
Patrick Y Dwyer
Jas. Doyle
W. Ryan
Jus. Hughes
H. Sidebottom
C. Bollard
Sear
P. Mahony
M. J. O'Dwyer
R. Counell
T. O'Meara
Ted. Wright
A Bond
P. Quinane
J. Hopkins
Des, Larkin
J. Cosbell
Jerry Gleeson
Jao
O'Meara
F. Greevor
E. Seccull
O'Dwyer
Friend
Barooga and District
Lessons From
U.S.A
de Ruy
Cricket
Jenuers
Alstouthamens
Willy the
Ivriel
Roarpiet
Adams Amd
Jee
Iden
Terris Haserp
Vaud
Ais
Waol Sales
Dalgety Abs
Alstrcufe
Cacaioguly
Ube Evenner
Hayes Gully
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