Local and General News Highlights at Cobram and District
October 31 1929 Cobram and Yarrawobga markets feature sheep sales and cattle offers. Barooga parish hall planning meeting set for Monday. Katamatite Hospital fundraiser dance rescheduled to November 13 with Gervason’s orchestra. Tennis club events, poultry wins at Cobram Show, and an accident at Cobram station reported alongside road prohibitions and a large Numurkah Katunga tennis match.
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Katamatite Hospital
Gervason
Farmers Field Day at State Farm Rutherglen
The annual Farmers Field Day at the State Experimental Farm Rutherglen will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Superintendent H A Mullett will lead demonstrations of 16 years of experiments including wheat oats pastures and subterranean clover. Afternoon tea will follow at 4.30 p.m. Residents of Rutherglen and nearby districts are invited.
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Rutherglea
H. A. Mullett
Rutherglen
Joybell Troubadours at Cobram Mechanics Institute
The Joybell Troubadours return to Cobram Mechanics Institute on Wednesday evening led by the Hawaiian Italian Band. The varied program features singing dancing comedy and first class music on Hawaiian and Italian instruments played by real Hawaiians and Italians. Admission details include free for ladies and boxed seats at Mr Rice's agency with reserve or front at 3/9 and 2/- for children. back seats available at the hall door.
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Kathalia
Strathmerton
Tve
Joybells Hawaii Troubadours
Cobram Mechanics’ Institute
Rice
Cobram Cycle Club Reform and New Year Sports Plan
A Cobram Cycle Club meeting chaired by Mr W Shadforth Senior re elected president. Mr H Wilson sec retary and Mr J Derry treasurer. The club will hold annual sports on New Year’s Day and draw up a program next Monday. A road race for trophies is set for Wednesday afternoon with weekly races on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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W. Shadfort
Gill
W. Shadforth
Senr
H. Wilson
J. Derry Treaster
Travelling Salesmen Draw Mixed Reactions From Towns
The piece notes daily influx of vans and travelers selling goods door to door. Locals discuss prices and value, while some doubt the fairness of rates and the impact on local businesses. The fragment references the Vicar and police or military figures amid unsettled opinions.
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Holbrook
Coariey
Katamatite Narrowly Edges Inglis In Rifle Match
A tight rifle contest at Katamatite Saturday ends with Katamatite beating Inglis Katandra by a single point. Both teams must shoot off against Sutherland's side to determine the cup holder for the year. Final scores incomplete with Keante listed.
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Inglis
Katandra
Katawd Ra
Sutherland
Keante
Cobram and Numurkah Draw In Fogged Cobram Clash
Cobram declared at 170 for seven with Watson 22 and Grant 17 plus Hirst 38. Numurkah fought back to94, led by Wearne 51 and Shaw 4, but darkness halted play with 12 runs for 4 wickets. Strathmerton beat Numurkah on 100 in reply, while Katamatite and Numurkah Fire Brigade had wins on the day.
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Cobram
Numurkali
Brounl
Numurkaly
Numurkah
Wearne
Shaw
Wade
Watson
Grant
Hirt
Witton
Quick
Litet Sud Quick
Yarrowegal
Strathmerton
G. O'Brien
Atdeanet
Wool sales in Geelong district auction prices rise
The article notes Dalgety and multiple districts in New South Wales and Gippsland region holding wool auctions with improved prices and strong demand. Buyers gathered in Geelong and neighboring areas with prices showing gains over previous sales, aided by solid market conditions and renewed trade activity.
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South Wales
Riverna Ney
Gippsall
Essierg
Wes
Tee
Susan
Gs Aj
Munro
Abe
Citrus market report and local notices from Victorian paper
Market reps report limited supplies of lemons mandarins and commons with firmer prices. Navels and grapefruits show variable counts and specials. local district outlook notes heavy apple and pear crops, lighter plums, good cherries, frost damage in some citrus groves, and rest needs. Shire council meeting Monday Cobram bowling club Friday 8pm, race dates February in Goulburn Valley, Shepparton choral society Arcadians show November 13–15, Ballarat coursing club request for Dowling Forest venue, and Numurkah livestock sale results with strong buyer interest.
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VC C.A
Harcourt
Murray
Shepparton Choral Society
the Arcadians
Shepparton
Halpin's
Appeals for road safety and vehicle rules
A plea from Mr H E Braue of the cooperative urging stricter road use rules. The notice emphasizes danger at bends and corners, calls for regulated driving signals, and notes concern over vehicles entering main roads. It discusses inquiries into traffic behavior and mentions overseas supply expectations for Australian farmers.
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Tina
Comets
Kime
Wray P Lacy
H. E. Braue
Co-Operative
Western Australis
Sousiders
Inteligens
Ai Ztvil
Wocal Australian Farmers
Nist
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