Visit of Tobacco Buyer to Cobram for local purchase
Local notes report Mr Turner, buyer for British American Tobacco Co., visiting Cobram district to arrange purchases. Saturday sees delivery horses and carts damaged in a driver injury. Weather in October shows extreme temperatures with recent hot spell and a thunderstorm bringing rain and hail. Cobram State School news notes a Mothers Club picnic planned for show grounds, traycloth competition winner Miss Parnell of Cobram, and Monica Ryan painting permanent ase school.
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Mr Turner
Buver
Anstailn Penaces Co
Wil
Comblertin
Shepperton
Cobramt
Ree Delivery
Cobram
Sud
Mrl
J Rose
Sunda
Cobram State School
Mothers’ Club
L. F. Edwards
Parnell
Monica Ryan
Canon Willainson to retire as Tocumwal secretary to Riverina Fund
Canon Willainson rector of Tocumwal and secretary to the Bishop of Riverina Fund for 12 years will retire at year end to devote his full time to parish duties. The death occurred suddenly at Becalla of Mr Laurence J Corboy aged 69. He was a Kiwa ru native who lived at Bevalla 45 years and ran for Indi seat years ago as a Labour candidate. Survived by four daughters and three sons, his wife predeceased him. He was brother of the late M A Corboy, proprietor of the Moire Independent Tuogamah. Mr W White of Invergordon, re elected senior vice president of the Country Hospitals Association, was congratulated by Moorcopa Hospital Board as one of the ablest in the association. He noted Mooroona Hospital was the second largest in the association. The death occurred at Narrameda of Mr John Brice Beard, solicitor. Beard was well known at Tocumwal, Cobram and districts and practiced in Tocumwal before the war, volunteered for service and served in France. After his return the presale at Tocumwal continued until about 1924 before he went to Marrandere.
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Canon Willainson
Tocumwal
Riverina
Becalla
Laurence J. Corboy
Kiuwre
Bevalla
Indi
M. A. Corboy
Moire
Tuogamah
W. White
White
Moorooona Hospital
Narrandera
John Brice Beard
Beard
Cobram
France
Marrandere
Obituary and Social Notes From East Kew and Cobyum
Residents mourn former long time Cobyum settler Mrs William Tuck who died at 15 years old at 30 Oswin Street East Kew. Verbal reminiscences recall early Cobyum days and local efforts for the ice industry. In another note, about one hundred friends gathered at the Royal Victoria Hotel for Miss A Gedye kitchen tea before her marriage to Mr C Babidge. Speeches by W McClelland and others offered best wishes and thanks for contributions from Mrs Whittaker and Miss Headley. The evening featured dancing and musical items by local performers.
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Tuary
William Tuck
Oswin
East Kew
Lee
A. Gedye
Royal Victoria Hotel
C. Babidge
W. McClelland
Beridge
Babidge
Messrs
Burkinshaw
Crawley
W. McCormack
Gedge
Whittaker
Miss Headley
C. Whiar
Lennon
Garrod
Bruce wins best and fairest medal in Berrigan football season
At a season start dinner at the Federal Hotel Murray League president Mr O Dwyer presented a gold medal to W Bruce jun for the best and fairest player as voted by officiating umpires. McPherson of Numurkah praised Bruce while he pledged to aim for the best in every match and team practice drew mixed responses. A Newbury betting record saw a single backer place 10 on the double Mill tock and Knight of Monaster and Grew £1606 10s, about 3 212 to 1, with no other backers.
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Castleton
Berrigan
W. Bruce
Bill
Federal Hotel
O' Dwyer
Bruce
McPherson
Numurkah Club
Arecora Brusa
Newbury
Saturtay
Knight
Monaster
Barooga vs Cobram at home ends in draw amid teA celebration
Barooga and Cobram battled to a draw after a day of varied scoring. Barooga's Burkinshaw and Wilton opened cautiously against Fowles and Murphy, with Brentnall and Nicholson starring in a lively middle order. Cobram's bowlers Fowles and Murphy limited Barooga to a modest total as Collie, Watson, and Beames offered solid resistance before light prevented a finish. Cobram ended the day 3 for 22 chasing a light lead, with Brentwall hot with 2 for 5 off overs. The Barooga ladies provided fine afternoon tea and the Cobram president praised their hospitality.
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Barooga
Cobram
Burkinshaw
Wilton
Fowles
Murphy
Smith
Brentnail
Barnett
Nicholson
Cleve
Brentnall
Scott
Watson
Beames
T Collie
Starlings Gather in Grand Evening Sky Display
A summer sign shows as flocks of starlings gather for roosts at dusk. The birds, traveling 100 to 500 strong, form circles and birdlike formations as they settle in a tree canopy. The piece notes their social nature, the choreographed air show, and mentions origins in Corowa district and Quat Quatta with a nod to local Free Press records.
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Corona 'S Free Press
Australia
Belogs
Corowa
England
Quat Quatta
St. John's Church
Free Press
Strong
Murray River
Cobram
C.C
Angry Woman Letter to Blaxland Shire Council Cites Tax, Rights
An extract from a Portland woman’s rate notice letter to Blaxland Shire Council mocks taxation rules and authority while advocating women’s rights and class critique. It references slavery, democracy, and calls for reform, with absurd digressions about domestic labor and race. The letter ends with a dubious anecdote about royalty at a shop.
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Blaxland
Portland
Jehovah
Blackfellows
Films in Colours and the German push for patent rights
A Liverpool chemist claims a wildflower derived film colorant doubles colour depth on cinema emulsions with minimal cost. Demonstrations show affordable extended projection and easier lighting. Goebbels seeks rights as the invention promises transparency for garments and clearer images in darkness.
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Liverpool
GreMany Sxnea Ricurs
New South Wales Hospitals Advocate Expanded Empire Lottery
The New South Wales Hospitals Association conference approved a scheme to extend the lottery across the Empire. It urged Cabinet interrntr iguration of a 1010 pound prize fund with a 61st prize of 1000 pounds, and multiple major prizes, proposing tickets at 1 pound each. President J. J. Kenna backed the plan, saying it could run once or twice yearly.
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New South Wales Hospitals’ Association Conference
Empire
Weaver
Heath
Zum
J. J. Kenna
Yarrawonga Weir Cost Talks Amid River Projects
The planned conference in Canberra will review the Yarrawonga weir cost sharing among the Commonwealth, Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia. The meeting will also discuss a Murray mouth barrage in South Australia and two Murrumbidgee River weirs in New South Wales replacing earlier jocks.
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Tut
Commonwealth
Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
Caoberra
Yarrawonga
Hume
Canberra
Murray
Murrumbidgee River
Centenary Air Race Poised Kingsford Smith Eyes London to Australia Run
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith may compete in next year’s London to Australia air race amid Victorian Centenary celebrations. Donor Sir MacPherson Robertson pledges £15,000 prize money and demands a plane capable of 260 to 270 miles per hour. Current record holder Percival Guild proves 150 mph, eight to nine days span. The project has Melbourne backing and widespread international interest.
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Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
Sir Charles
Sir MacPherson Robertson
Charles
Percival
Melbourne
Downy Mildew in Tobacco Dominates Plant Disease Notes
A detailed report describes Downy Mildew or Blue Mold affecting tobacco, explaining how the fungal infection spreads via airborne spores, the impact on young and mature plants, and the roles of weather, timing, and field practices in disease development. It outlines management considerations including seed-bed care, thinning, transplanting, and sanitation to reduce spread and economic loss.
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Torus
Bremer
Intervae
Beboro
Wielay
USA
Amd
Vagos
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Mr J. Clough
Liesl Donan
Bushell
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Younghust and Wool Press
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Norfolk
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Goebbels
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Bean
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Kildepee
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