Cobram notices and events headline read
Local news item lists church slogan emphasis and public mood. Methodist Church Cobram promotes goodwill and steady business. Cobrami Cycle Club announces road race and a social event LisCobram Diggers Ball. Forests Commission seeks experienced timber workers for felling fire killed timber in West Gippsland with details from Yarrawonga Forest Officer or Cobram Police Station.
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Cobrami Cycle Club
LisCobram Diggers
Ball. Ee
Forests Commission
West Gippsland
Yarrawonga
Cobram
Rate Report Gate Totals From The Central and Regions
The Rate Collector reported gate collections for Central £12/14/4 North-West £194/19/1 South-West £48/15/ Southern £5/5/ totaling £201/14/4.
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F. Bartlett
Central
Southern
Australian Mobile School of Mechanisation to Reach Empire
The ALF plans a new unit, the 1st Australian Mobile School of Mechanisation, the Empire's first. It will include instructors, a travelling classroom with sound film gear, diagrams, models, and textbooks to raise motor vehicle handling skills across divisions. Three officers and drivers will conduct demonstrations, with instructional films and a movie camera for on site productions. Six Royal Australian Air Force recruiting trains are operating nationwide, with two in Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia and Western Australia, plus two more in New South Wales next month. This week 48 pupil pilots began initial training, exceeding the normal monthly intake.
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ALF
Australian Mobile School of Mechanisation
Empire
Fim
Tore
Army Uute
Royal Australian Air Force
Australia
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
New South ‘Wales
Yarrawonga Show Grounds Inspected for Military Camp Site
Yarrawonga area proclaimed a native game sanctuary by NSW proclamation in the Gazette. Brigadier James and Staff Sergeant Gray inspected the Yarrawonga Show Grounds to assess suitability for a military camp, noting building measurements, water supply, drainage, and training capacity.
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Yarrawonga
James
Gray
Yar Mwonga
Personal Notes From Cobram and Surrounds Highlight Local Sendoffs
Private J Chant of the ALF reports good health in Gars Palestine and praises Cobram friends including XN Brown and B Barrett. Engagements surround Marjorie Harris Cobram to Stanley Reid Johnson Rose Park Benalla and Marion Beynon to Albert George Jordan. Local figures contest Wimmera seat for ALP as Aileen Wyatt and Mona Gibbs suffer injuries from accidents.
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Cobrem
ALF
Gars
Palestine
XN. Brown
B. Barrett
Jack
Pope
Statians
Marjorie
T. N. Harris
Cobram
Stanley Reid Johnson
Marion
A. D. Beynon
Albert George
William Jordan
Will It Rain Activity on the Sum
Fragmentary note mentions rainfall on sunny southern area and a weather-related event. The text is incomplete but suggests coordination of rain activity with a forecast, without clear names, dates, or outcomes.
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Tha Ver
Street hawkers nuisance sparks Cobram by law debate
Council hears concerns over street hawkers as shopkeepers allege unfair competition. Members discuss whether Cobram has a proclaimed by law and consider extending rules to all shire towns. Debate ends with postponement for a month to verify by law status.
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Cobram
Peters
Dr. Gemmell
Mr Peters
Health Inspector's troubling Cobram street channels report
The Cobram health inspector cites deplorable street channel conditions in Cobram and notes the removal of the Shire Furphy task from Katamatite depot. The report reveals inspections of premises across the Shire and confirms missing water furphy from Katamatite Depot. Police notified about the unloaned cart.
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Tungamah Council
Cobram
Melbourne Observatory
Cobram Comfort Fund Report and Upcoming Ball
The Cobram fund reports 6 pairs of socks 2 pairs of mittens 3 scarves a cap and 1 neck muff. The Cobram ladies committee presents £59 3 and the committee £15. A £3 8 11 raise from the Ball funds the event to be held Wednesday next deeming it an outstanding bill to uphold the committee’s reputation. Te bank’s orchestra is engaged and a hem and turkey supper will be served. Double ticket price is 7/8.
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Cobram Comfort Fund
A. Wedeson
Cobram Fund
Cobram Ladies
Teban
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle In Film Debut
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers co star in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle, a musical that traces the famed dance duo who defined early 20th century modern dancing. Notable numbers include the Castle Walk and the Texas Tommy as they mirror the original pair’s influence.
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Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Venon
Irene Castle
Robert E. Lee
Action Astaire
Miss Rogers
Vernon
One Castle
McEwen to address Cobram electors at Mechanics Institute
At 230 pm on Saturday September 7 Mr J McEwen Minister for External Affairs will speak to Cobram electors at the Mechanics Institute. He will also address listeners on 3SR Friday evening prior to the election. Campaigning has begun by Messrs Nolan and Dr Harbison the U C and Independent candidates.
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J. McEwen
Cobram
Mechanics’ Institute
3SR
Messrs Nolan
Harbison
U.C
Campagn D. V. R. Ross
Station Street
Cob- Vem
Cycling Road Race Sees Breaks After Outward Sprint
Ten riders competed in a 15 mile road race on Saturday. On the outward run the 145 milers caught the 230 bunch five miles out, and the 3.45 riders followed after.
Ungamah Shire Council Present Tangemeh Meeting
The Tangemeh council session notes the presence of the Ungamah Shire Council. Officials discuss local matters and community concerns during the meeting.
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Tangemeh
Cobram Shire Council Minutes Reflect Public Works and Rail Debates
Council notes items on road repairs and widening, railway service reductions and proposed restorations, hospital records access, and land development. Discussions cover fuel cost increases, power and cable inquiries, and requests to government ministers for timely action on wheat and barley payments, rail service restoration, and road improvements in the Vic region.
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Victoria
PMG
Jeter
Gemmell
PW i
Co Commission
Fas Wep
C.amatite
E. Gawne
Stone Crossing
Herridge
Victorian Fao
Coun
Cobram Ievice
Cor
Onic
Cobram
Trafic
Deps
Lands & Survey
Melbourning
Parish Vicums
N. C. Bott
J. Beattie
Tungams
Counclls
Famine West State School
Mulquiney's
Grevelee Weiter
Anc
Shire of Dim‘Boole
Syine
Commonwealth
Gommametl
Ier Counnell
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Harold Martindale
M. M. Nolan
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