Cobram and Shepparton News Highlights From Local Meetings and Weather
A weather and community update from Shepparton and Cobram covers storm damage to orchards, school notices, and club events. Reports include Mathers Club results at Cobram State School, Haroon World Trust meeting notes, Cobram Bowling Club scheduling, and Shire notices. Wool market trends, electric line extensions to Yarrawonga, tobacco buying in Shepparton, and upcoming council elections are noted. Rainfall for the week and month details affect crops, with totals and regional impacts outlined.
Obituaries from Mooroopna and Tungamah district deaths
Multiple notices record deaths in the Mooroopna and Tungamah region. William Dunhany, aged 78, died at Mooroopna Hospital after illness, leaving a widow and family. Samuel Davenport, 69, died in Wagge after returning from Violet Town. he had moved through several properties and was related to Mr W. Davenport. Mrs H K Stewart, aged elder, died at her residence Highfed Lalanv after a short illness, with burial at Cobram Cemetery. Patrick Ryan, longtime Tungamah Shire officer and resident since youth, died at Tungamah from heart failure. he leaves a grown family and his funeral proceeded to Tungamah Cemetery. burial services conducted by local clergy. numerous floral tributes noted.
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Wagge
Pers
Samuel Davenport
Violet Town
Vatroweyah
Konnomo
W. Chariton
Davenport
W. Daveourt
Koonooneo
Lalanv
Rev. Maitland
Berrigan
Keo
Blair
Jean
John
J. T. McFarlane
Tungagah
Patrick Ryan
Tungamab
Corlewis
Geelong
Lungamah
Tunxamah
Local notices and obituaries from Cobram and district
Sunday gifts at Boo manoomapa Presbyterian Church for Miss E Collie precede her wedding to Mr J Reynolds on Wednesday. Jon Blyth of Cobram dies July 18 leaving £4,419 real estate and £1,018 personal estate to wife and children by will dated July 2, 1925. A A Donaldson to stand for A Riding in Berrigan Shire elections. Inspector M C Clark departs Goulburn Valley police. S Ramay takes over. H W Uliver to retire end of year from Corio Shire Council. Mr Oliver, long-serving municipal officer, previously Yarrewonge Shire engineer and secretary.
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Boomanoomapa
Jon Blyth
Cobram
H. W Uiver
Corio Shire
Oliver
Corio
Yarrewonge
North Veerswonge
Soares Ginthat Swimming Feats Delayed by Performer
A note from a Soares event explains that the swimming feats could not be performed due to the fault of a member of the Jobme troupe Persone at Colne Stow. The present performer is now available through the secretary Mr 1. Q. Megiltes.
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Soares
Jobme
Colne Stow
Oh Prise Mosey
Meretary
Q. Megiltes
Cricket Association Reform At Weting Field Meeting
Annual cricket reform proposal outlines new league with Tocumwal Finley Berrigan Cillian and Thnoge as contenders. One day matches three rounds finals by Pune system with a shield trophy. Barooge CC elects B Allen president and D Stewart secretary. Selection and social committees named. Gate receipts compare 1933 1934 with Cobram Strathmerton and Nomorkah results. gross totals and tax details listed.
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Wmeeting
Fldeleew
The
Cricket Association
Tocumwal
Finley
Berrigan
Cillian
Pom Wells
Ward
Pesident
M. Corbin
Pune
Ahield
Barooge Cricket Club
B Allen
D Stewart
J Russell
G Bret
W. Wilton
F Lee
L. Hiley
P. Lynch
G Hughes
A. Brentoall
Finland
Tocomwal
Strathmerton
Nomorkah
Cobram
O Donohue Sets World Snooker Break Record at Griffith
Marking at Kooyoo Street billiard room Griffith Mr B J O Donohue achieved a perfect 147 break in a match. His opponent failed the bail on the 61st visit as O Donohue cleared the table with fifteen consecutive blacks alternating with reds then the colours.
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B J. O'Donohue
Kooyoo Street
Griffith
O'Donohue
Cycling Centenary Tour to pass through Shepparton
The British flag cyclists compete in the Centenary 1100 road race passing through Shepparton on Wednesday October 24. The seven stage event starts October 20 in Melbourne, covering 1105 miles with divisions Handicap and Championship decided by points and times respectively, featuring riders from Australia and New Zealand.
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Cowa
Shepparton
Melbourne
Ballarat-Bendigo
Bendigo-Rushworth
Mooroopna
Bensica
Wangaratta
Wangeratta
Buffalo-Omeo
Omeo
Lakes Botrance-Sale
Isle-Mirboo
North Melbourne
Ideey Myer
Australisc
New Zealand
Messrs
Hescent
Orge
Sed
Cobram Station Revenue Falls in September Compared to Last Year
Revenue at Cobram railway station for September shows a decrease of £379 from the same month last year. Factoring in lower goods and outward stock revenue, the drop reflects softer freight activity and related services.
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Cobram
Wool Sale Report from Wool Sales, Younghusband Ltd
Wool sales report reveals a difficult selection of fine fleeces from Riverina growers. Quality from well bred lines, particularly from Deniliquin NSW, drew top demand. Top price reached 16d for a Steam Plain clip in excellent condition. fleece averages around 13s 6d.
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Younghusband Ltd
Riverina
Japan
France
Deniliquin
New South Wales
Visit of illuminated van Capt. S. Orostein in Cobram
The illuminated van of Captain S. Orostein returns to Cobram on 30 October with updated features. It will be on view during its stay, broadcasting wireless music and showing educational and entertaining moving pictures. A new picture program and samples will be distributed. attendance is free, and residents are urged to inspect the van.
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S. Orostein
Cobram
Capt
Ornstein
Railway Sleepers Purchases Shrink and Move to Authorized Depots
Over the past eighteen months the New South Wales Railway Department bought unusually large quantities of sleepers across the state for a major re sleepering program. Now purchases will be tested for future needs at about 116000 monthly, five percent above normal but thirty five percent lower than earlier peak. Sleeper cutters are warned that future inspections or purchases will only occur at authorised depots and from holders of new identity cards issued after October 1. Applications should go to the timber inspector of the district.
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N.S.W. Railway Department
Commissior Railways
Railways Department
Origin of Sea Bathing Revealed in Historical Notes
As warm weather returns, thousands will sea bathe, but few know its origin. In the late 19th century saw sea bathing rise as a fashionable craze in Europe. France popularized seaside pastime by 1812 with Dieppe scenes. officials and directors promoted the habit amid curious displays and social rituals.
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Tssbiou
France
Dieppe
Berhers
Berryville council report on contract and renovations notes
A council engineer reports on current contracts, proposed tractor work, and renovations at Tocuina, with discussions of bids, approvals, and potential suppliers. It mentions steeple repairs, power, road work, and changes to property use affecting local agreements and schedules.
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Uli
Psavemide
Italy
Ragneil
Uselal Tatar Avin
Tocu
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