Local and General News Highlights from Cobram District
Mr H J Pearson will be in Colorati on Saturday at the Grand Central hotel for the Day of Days show. A sale of Wi Verses at Yarrawonga by APherson Thom and Co. is set for Tuesday in October. Optician Mr H Bolton will visit Cobram from tomorrow to Monday, consult at Mrs Donald's hotel. Strathmerton hosts 200 cattle sale by Kilpatrick M Lellan and Co on Wednesday. vendors invited. Tocumwal and Berri water schemes tested, praising engineer H W Thomas. Katamatite fete next Tuesday shows, sports, light horses, poultry and vigorous competition. concert then dance. Cobram footballers’ smoke night ends season. Frank Morris to Tatura honored with travelling rug. President J Grant presided with C Tennant and toast list, music, and recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Pearson
Grand Central Hotel
Yarrawonga
Apherson, Thom and Co
H. Bolton
Fenn and Bolton
Collins-street
Cobram
H. W. Thomas
Katamatite
Mechanics Hall
Frank Morris
Tatura
J. Grant
C. Tennant
Katamatite rail link extension and local fair features
The report covers proposed Katamatite terminal extension toward Yarra Wonga to join the Yarrawonga Oakland line, with Victorian Railways Standing Committee support. It notes the Nathalia Agricultural Society's 36th annual exhibition next Thursday, prize money, entry deadlines, and late entry terms. It also mentions wage determinations for country farriers, Commonwealth loan details, Boosey minstrel concert on Oct 14, and praise for Aussie magazine's September issue highlighting Australian art and writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tungamah
Goulburn Valley
Yarrawonga
Oakland
Victorian Railways
Nathalia Agricultural Society
G. Fairman
Farriers Wages Board
Metropolis
Boosey
P. J. .Corby
Telford
Tangarmah
Yundool
Wattville
Youanmite
Europe
Australia
Dave
Choom
Loeker
Butcher
Cobram district notices include meetings, marriage, sale and Bazaar
A Cobram meeting for irrigation advocates and the Mechanics hall gathering is planned for next Tuesday at 8. The engagement of Alms Huggard to William Kayne is announced. The Cobram Bowling Club holds its annual meeting the same night. Rev Patterson preaches in Cobram and nearby towns next Sunday. Namar cattle sale and Shorthorn breeders auction at Namar on Tuesday. A grand Bazaar in the Mechanics hall tonight through Saturday aims to fund a larger hall. Rugby motor car demo by J Babington. Durant vehicle maker ties noted and a Rugby car on show today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram League
Mechanics? Hall
Alms
W. J. Huggard
Toolamba
William Henry
H. Kayne
Cobram
Cobram Bowling Club
Mechanics’ Hall
Mr. Patterson
Tongala
Naring
Yarroweyah
Patterson
Namars Cos
Namar
Coice
Ayers
Cam
Cobram Mechanics
Hall
J. Babington
Tocumwal
Rugby Motor Car
Melbourne
Victoria
Babington
W.C. Durant
Durant
Residents urged to support Eggs for Hospital appeal
An appeal letter from W F Maher secretary asks residents of the Goulburn Valley to assist in the Annual Eggs for Hospital Appeal. The committee seeks cooperation from schoolchildren and all community sections to collect eggs for hospital use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn Valley
W. F. Maher
See Your Banker See Your Banker
The publicity drive for the Commonwealth Loan is distilled into three words See your Banker said by Chief Publicity Officer Mr Dash The Loan authorities will urge banks to advise customers to take advantage of the loan terms The closes on Wednesday 15th October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Dash
Australia
Commonwealth Eoreernest
Ates
Wattle Ball Provokes Grand Fundraising Soiree
A grand ball organized by Mr Geo Brentnall to raise funds for the Mechanics’ building fund featured a homegrown orchestra and elaborate stage decor. Despite wet weather, a large attendance enjoyed music, supper, and a staged bungalow for the musicians, with sales of the décor contributing to the appeal.
Saturday half-holiday sparks debate in Wimmera business scene
The Adver tiser notes quiet Saturday mornings and a push for the Saturday half day. A Goulburn Valley businessman argues for statewide adoption by Parliament, while others report initial drop and subsequent gains in trade. Hotel catering adapted, with no wish to revert. Ripe tomatoes appear in Cobram with plantings across nearby properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimmera
Couniry
Qne
Goulburn
Advertiser
Tobacco Culture at boi th tens JEWS ener POS Withee mates wig Ty Sens treet sf UF kus 1
Fragmented OCR narrative describes tobacco culture, social groups, and a local scene with unclear names and places. It mentions a Wester Wary, nursery, and references to beverages and atmosphere. Brisk movement through observations suggests a community setting with personal names obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indy
M-Namara
Untitled Note From Fragmented OCR Page
Fragmented readable words reference names and actions but lack clear event. The text mentions Dunny and Berrigan, a Sunday range, a secretary and a rifle in a context that suggests a report or note without coherent details or outcome.
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Poin Noril
Columbia Grafanola
Witte
Fenn and
Bolton
Opticians
Collins St
Atte Cobra
Mondse
Das
Ee Ay
V A
Ebay
W. J. Howells
The
Star Cafe
Fruiterer
Greengrocer
Ant Daan
Tee
H. M. Stuchberg
B.U.S
Numurkah, W Tn
Jordan and Longstaff
Station Street
Painicte
Ie Beatty
Chlren
Parsuytarian
Kerioy
Yartumi
Corres
Parse Tistrion
Cabrera, Nham
Rocoustruiy
Adres
Tau
Dr Qunne
W. G Dur
Barooga Street
Tunnock & Sutherland
Punt Road
Corram
Gray
John Bruce
Yareawonga
Wackich O'Rane
W. Ewart Cassidy
Brrister
L. A. Kennedy
LDS
Vinite Berrigan
Jerriderie
Gunk
Lawand Toune
New Quinan
London
Savags Bank
Rost Osrowan
James Kell
Watt
A.lf
Watt & Ferry
Cash Drapers
Tron
Officer & Smith
Puuere
Collins St. Melbourne
D. Guthrie
Te Cobra Courier
NEW Commonwealth Loan
My Geo
Brentnall
Atu
Messrs
Grentil Bros
F. Stillard
Messrs Brown, Corke
S. Donald
George Breutnall
C.H. Henderson
Cobram Deomations
Allo St St
Muinsey Nh
Bavey
Shareresen
Walthal
Atta
POLI
Cuss
Boi
Dunny
Berrigan
Mi Man
J c
Sydney
Tan
Fowler
Fowler’s
YATES
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