Cobram News: Weighbridge Keeper Appointed and Fire Alarm
At Cobram Farmers Weighbridge Company meeting L Burkinabew was named weighbridge keeper for the season after five applicants. A rubbish fire at Mrs Lyons pharmacy caused brief excitement. The Cobram Mechanics’ committee plans a 600 seat supper room beside the hall. The Shire of Tangamah council meets Monday. Bush fire brigades across the district prepared gear. Cobram re-formed its brigade. Special anniversary services and a nature lecture by Rev. Blake are planned at Cobram Methodist Church. Wheat crop judging results announced with Dundee wheat yielding up to 13 bushels per acre. leading growers listed and seed advice given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Farmers Weighbridge Company
L. Burkinabew
K. Lyons
Mechanics’ Committee Bi
Sand
Cobram
Edgar Blake
Shepparton
Blake
Tropics
F. Mathews
A. and . Society
G. P. Cruickshank
Dundee
R Bond
A. Way
C. Fox
Dunde
Moulton Bros
A. Edale
W. Thornton
E Mudge Jnr
Ford
Millog
Denden
Ratinje
Babin
Cotram Progress Association Meeting At Mechanics Institute
A Cotram Progress Association meeting is set for 4 p m Friday November 20 at the Mechanics Institute with a large attendance desired. The Cobram Football Club held a community meeting at Mechanics Institute with prizes donated by G Bergin and a dance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotram Progress Association
Mechanics Institute
Cobram
Mechanics’ Institute
D. Mulcahy
H. Gould
J. King
Tressee
S. H. Scott
KR. Strachan
K Crozier
Local Notices and Personal Moves in Berrigan and Tocumwal
In brief notes, Mr F J OConnor leaves Berrigan stores to manage a large co operative in Terang. Mr A Arnest transfers from Tocumwal to Melbourne. Engagement announced for Mary McFerlave of Mulwala to Owen Lawh Tocumwal. A serious accident occurs when Mr Frank Patten’s horse bolted, hospitalised. Deaths include Robert Leonard Presto aged 20 in Corowa and Mrs Barron of Naring district, with funeral at Corona Cemetery.
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F. J. O'Connor
Berrigan
Terang
Mary
W. M'Ferlave
Boyalville
Mulwala
Owen
Thos. Lawh Tocumwal
Adinst
Ianper
Iver
Matkamaugh North
Frank Patten
Following & Lais
Say
St Austin
Robert Leonard Presto
Corowa
Naring
Mrane Barron
Robert Barron
South Aus
Meta
Corona
Ee Fs Little
Alice
Mire T
Hohort
Went
Sydney Racecourse Foundation and a Cricket Controversy
A historical note recalls the first Australian racecourse in Sydney established in 1805 by military officers led by Captain Jun. It also covers a cricket clash between Barooga and Berrigan, where a disputed rule incident led to apologies from The Advocate for questioning the teams' sportsmanship.
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Sydney
New South Wales Copa
Junatove
Bligh
Macarthur
Anthony Fenn Kemp
Dutrey
Berrigan
Advocate
Courier
Burkinshaw
Barooga
Goldsman
Baroogs
Baroogs Fs
Barooge
Merrigan
Hostor
Cobram Barooga clash highlights tight cricket action
In a sunlit regional match Cobram and Barooga produced a high tempo contest with Brown excelling for Cobram and Hunt, Watson, and Wingrove taking key wickets. Barooga chased but fell short as Cobram posted 77 and defended it amid tight bowling.
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Harooga
Longins
Leon
Cobram
Cleave McKenzie
Dawns
Watson
Scott
Nowlers
Itound
Brown
Bowen
Haunt
Ner
Wingrove
Herrin
Ba‘oiga
Harkinshaw
Barouge
Bob Watson
Hunt
McKenzie
Dawson
C. Scott
V. Cleave
Barnett
Rev. McKenzie
A. Downs
R. Watson
J. Bowen
Clements
J. Hunt
M. Collie
Low
A. Wyatt
G. Tomkins
W. Mitchell
Downs
J. Clements
Hallstrom era advances refrigeration in Australia
The piece profiles Edward John Hallstrom of Sydney as inventor and maker of semi automatic kerosene powered refrigerators. It notes their simple double-rood operation, low weekly running cost, lifetime durability, and wide adoption in Australia and Pacific regions. It highlights health and food savings from modern refrigeration aiding households and rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jue &Y
Edward
John Hallstrom
Sydney
Australia
Hallstrom
Inventuc Asnd
Australis
Pacifc Islands
New Commonwealth Loan Offers Investments for Public Works
The new Commonwealth loan of 7,500,000 pounds targets public works with investment options from 1000 pounds upward. Issue price is 92 pounds 15 shillings, term 14 years, and interest escapes state income tax. Early applications urged for both large and small investors.
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Torreadytty
Fragmented Notes Sketch Unclear Press Snippet
A heavily garbled OCR excerpt mentions farmers, plants, pests, and water plans. Readable items include references to Victoria era terms, trucks, and equipment, plus scattered names and places, but the overall piece is too fractured to extract a clear event or outcome.
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Sone Oto
Eycelleit
McPherson, Callander Pty. Ltd
Cobram Bran Phone
Bethune’s Melray Stores
Cobram 53
Bedrock
Jim
Josie
Tre Longwerson
Geof
Ana
AMP
Societ
Melbourne
Collins Street
Car Market Stree
Wyndham Steget
Tobias
A. Hunt
Ristrict
HW Pownall
Victor
Brown, Corke
Ceneral
Seaall Goods
York
T. N. Harris Family
Dank Street
Privets
Church OF England
Colrma
Pource
Ee Aevs
Edgar B. Blake
Sheppado
Vreshythrian Church
Nevin Yarroweyah
Cobra
W.H. Patterson
OUK Advertisers
Meeting of Progress Association
St. Joseph's
Ashram’ Courier Revasuisns
Tangamah Shire Council
Council of the Shire of
Tangamah
Prapere Bush Fire Brigade
Cobram Bush Fire Brigade
Deakin Shire
Prisd
Victorian Electricity Commission
Tocumwel
Tocumwal
Pew
Y.A L. Tours
Blue Mountains
Canberra
Tasmania
Young Australia Line
National Park
Russell Fells
Mt. Wellogton
New Norfolk
Hbirt
Launceston
Lavender Farm
Devenport
Burnie
Hobart
J. J. Wignall
Young Australia League
Flinders Street
A. Arnest
New Zealand L. and M. Coy, Ltd
Brisbane
Stetet
Ne Vuiskirtsut
Cobran
Numark
Rarooga Vy Cobram
Sereegay
Turkey
Finnley
Fairley
Ryan
Cook
Wells
Abe
Victorias Provincial Press Association
W. Richmond
Channel Workers Farm Association
Channel Workers
Mount Gwynne
H Buxton
W. Cotton
Ben
Brennan
Penue
F. Matthews
Deniliquin
Jerilderie
Finley
Deniliquio
Mathoura
Albury
Maral
Kellow
Atenilers
Conwell
Melbourme Wool Ay
Roo
Pala
P.M
Amin
Victuriad
Slicial Way
Tauletwy
Algay
Fu Mayen
Origun
Cony
Thay
Biglani
Victoria
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