Private Pumper Plea Sparks State Water Debate
A letter argues against steep water charges by the State Water Commission for irrigation pumps on the Murray. It compares Victoria and New South Wales policies, urging fair fees and support for private progress, and calls for parliamentary action to curb perceived overreach by state agencies.
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Argus
Murray Ot
Murray River
Mesara
Krown
Cochrane
Cartin
W. Thixsa
McFadyes
H. Tuck
United
Stivers and Water Commission
Wister Commission
Murray
Victoria
New South Wales
Nuea
Esiel
Deaths in Yarroweyah and Rococon stir local grief
Local news records the deaths of Harry Tilton aged 11 years and 1 month after diphtheria and pneumonia, and Mrs Brayle at Rococon near 80 years. Both burials occurred in Culrran and Cobra cemeteries. The note also covers community reactions, a council funding dispute over Taronga embankment works, a successful school exam result praised for Mr Millar, a dog-poisoning incident in Cubram, and a planned entertainment by Mr Ad Cree with a moving pictures program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton
Yarroweyah
Harry
Culrran
Prilay
Mrt
Brayle
Mra W. Prayl
Rococon
Cobra
Suratay
Banoona
Roan
Goeman
Berriganshire
Taronga Huidges
Cust
Garman
Byles
Yeeily
Mysia
MIT
Mon Millar
Mardialau Soley
Echulars
Acre
Millar
Buen School
Don Pormortwe
Streste
Cubram
Means Taylor
McFadyen
Grant
Bullen
Gedye
Jackwan
Eaton
Jonera
Ad Cree
Beoteh
Jennie Cros
Cree
Lauder
Australia
Ani Hones
Yule
O-Oight
Benefit Tall To Aid Mr Parker At Victoria Hall
Local interest grows for a concert and dance to aid Mr Parker who recently underwent hospital surgery. Led by W Tuck and Geo Thussell, committee members report strong attendance and generous ticket sales. Refreshments by ladies, hall and piano loaned, event set for next Wednesday night at Hiketa hall with tickets 4d per couple. Agriculture Society notes financials and rule amendments. Sovian Ladies Wattle Club hosts an invitation dance at Madinmion Hall with high attendance and praise for organizers.
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Benerm Bate
Vitoria Hall
Bo Parker
Mooroapna Hospital
Wind
W. Tuck
Geo. Thussell
Trong
Russell
Hiketa
Sovian
Misa Tulle
Mire Beothurtia
Ma Bo Eaton
Goo Tussell
Here There and Everywhere Rain Sale and Charity Events
A pained mixed notice details a village sale by Guthrie Brothers and a fundraiser at the Boosey North school point with concerts and auctions. It notes tender invitations, a byvote item, and a civic meeting schedule including a musical program by Miss Temli of Numurkah. A charity supper and a town plot sale are also advertised with time and place references.
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Balk
Aupper
Tooses
Boosey North
Meelorres
Cuba
Wit and
Cancer
Temli
Numurkah
Yarrawonga News Highlights Local Prices and Events
The region faced price declines for a bread brand. farmers expect higher chaff profits amid drought. Drought impacts crop quality from across the border. The Hope picnic near Crowe Way drew strong turnout and a generous brass band donation to Caren hospital funds. Yarrawonga Mulwala community efforts noted as bridge planks wear and patchwork persist.
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Ford Ant
Crowe Way
Conowa Brass Band
Actus
Colin Pounie
Yarrawonga
Mulwala
Round and About Notes From Toewraagialconn and Melbourne
Round and About reports events in Toewraagialconn and Melbourne with buyers, sales, and local notices. Items include horse and cattle sales, a gold medal for Miss Steer in Cubram Fancy work, drought impacts on HX sheep, Shire rate collector figures, community anniversaries, and various local incidents and auctions across Nhill, Numurkob, and nearby towns.
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Mears Campbell
Numurkob
Melbourne
Nhill
Mies Breer
Wayfarer
Lanngte
Touanmite
Atea
Oteattia
Watnes
Thurway Neat
James Pyre
Berrigan
Flnley
Public Guild Display Impresses Town at Wechanges Hall
The first public appearance of the Girls Guild attracted a large audience who praised Miss West and Miss C. for leadership. Members showcased graceful marching and recitations, with song and dance numbers, earning praise for poise and development. The event highlighted social and physical gains, with plans for future development and a new hall site proposal receiving support.
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Plutl
Wrkags
Lecke
Juan
Kari Forster
Chaarmun
Mcbedyen
Mire
Marks
Gumby
Missea
Ile
Lin
Chalit
Chtsmingig
Mins BE Katou
Mises
Mary
Avery
Cape of
Bey
Minnie Taylor
Mbusher Ray
Alice
Mmuidel Apglaur
Maclellan
Mesilares Clarke
Mcbedyra
AL EL Hons
Mosers
Girunt
FCP Kasurige
Th. Banke
Chemben
K. Marker Bomottt Tank Aly
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Jacxgreat YA
She Grand General Hotel
Leonard Gedye
Artiple
Wises
Spirita
W. Ball
Cobrem
Selater Inkeed Valley
Cobram
Innwaiting Rowins
Punt-Rd
Hank
T. J. Burt
Mcdonald Street
Numurkaa
Hornley
Jacob Weickhardt
Taok
Globes
Allendale
Moolart
Cohuma
Cobram Dispensary
Streel
J. S. Wilson
Wilson
Poat
Alfred Rundle
Wyndham Street
Shepparton
Coaten
Viet— Cobbram
Grant Central Hotel
Numukkah
AL Mulville
J. E. Crapp
Russell Sievert
Denin Reery
Idem
Tueaday
Woelnomlay
Fiat
Gerald Davies
Fiano
Vielis
Getler
Tress
Paowesson Davin, Sr
Archibald G. Tuphill
Terminus
Punt Roal
Kaitamatitewn Weidseliage Am Mga
David Tunnock
Punt Road
Couram
Supreme Court of New South Wale
Varrowrrah
Deter
Marty
ML Tilton
Wolf and
Mantle
Te Gobran Gonrien
Bitapucmne
Commas Agricuntuian Society
Aito
Cothran
Cleary
Mesara Guthrie Brothers
General Commission
Cotirain
Bluey Parton Ahuw
Thaet
Etre Melien Toalay
Ke Byass
Ulu Victoria Hotel
Culm
Om A
Coquestasoest
Tungsmah
Tricks
Andina Uniti
Ives
Melo
Goulburn Valley
Ceaders
Portornaes
Travellel Allover Australesia
Elian Liubie
Mechantes Hall
TV Ae
A. Pord
Lh Peacer
North Euston
Campbell
Shegparton
Guck
Ato
Lollers
Reynterain
McCurne
Givulbur
Johnson McCanh
Armah
Nathalie
United Kingdom
Lona
Mre Cochrane
Cookie
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Michael Shelley
Willining
Murray i
Shelley
Williame
Moser
Ant T. Coptis
Messrs
J MrsNamara
Cy Ree
Hanrahan
W. McPadren
MC OF Brien
W. Bailie
Meare J, Hivett
J. O'Brien
W Nolan
C. Waleh
J. Howihan
Girie’ Guild
Ifr W. Kilgour
Reemmert Hh
Katapatite Mechanicy Hall
Lond
H.C. Moore
Fecms
Emtertauemert
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