Local and General News Sept 14 1933 Cobram sales and events
Buyers alerted to Namara and Co sale at Cobram with 200 head of sheep and mixed cattle. Meccanics Institute aims hosting a tete, palais de danse, wood chop and stalls. Namurkah sale planned Sept 22 with 100 tet lambs and 1000 store sheep plus 300 cattle. Weather and crops discussed. riverina rains seen as beneficial though yields lower. Funeral be ll from Cobram district notes attendance and remarks on social events and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs J Mev Namara Om Co
Cobraw
Mechanics’ I Ostitute
Menste J. McNamara
Namurconjunction Ind Co, Pty. Ltd
Melbourne
Namurkah
Waterways and Wheat Trade Items in Victoria and NSW
Engineer in Charge reports gradual opening of Hume Weir valves as Kiewa River flows rise, predicting no flood beyond 13 ft at Albury. Melbourne Corn Exchange notes a sixpence per bag wheat levy on non new corn sacks. aims to protect overseas sales and reduce sack losses. Victorian Minister of Works discusses Murray waters agreement amendments with NSW, proposing weirs at Yarrawonga, Maude, Redbank, and Barrages at Murray mouth, plus a concrete bridge over Hume dam spillway. multi-government talks require negotiation.
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Hume
Kiewa
Albury
Melbourne Corn Exchange
Aes
Etlog
New South Wales
Sydney
Yarrawonga
Murray
Maude
Redbank
Murrumbidgee
South Australia
Hume Dam
Commonwealth
Junior final injury and mishap at Jerilderie Cobram match
In a Jerilderie Cobram junior final a player Mr W Keele severely injured his hand while playing. Lola Harris, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W Harris, burned arms after falling on a stave. Ritch Crozier suffered a leg fracture and may be unable to resume duties at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Keele
Lola
Harris
Ritch Crozier
District News Highlights Roads and Visits
Flood waters hinder river bank access delaying fencing work on the high road. Berrigan Council plans a track for "C" riding to maintain gravel roads, and a new truck purchase marks progressive management. Former residents Mr Boswell and Mr Scrivens revisited the district renewing old friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrigan Council
Suuntillors
J Boswell
Scrivens
Koonoomoo Annual Picnic Preparations Underway
Preparations are well in hand for the Koonoomoo Annual Picnic to be held on Wednesday September 20. School collectors have been active in surrounding districts and express gratitude for interest and support. The Koonoomoo school is receiving needed repairs and a new paint job. Students pursue thrift and aim for State Savings Bank framed certificates for 75 percent deposits. Mr BE Jones visits his parents with family. Miss K Teitz of the hospital staff is on holidays with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koonoomoo
State Savings Bank
BE. Jones
Ola Ieodihipa
Miss K. Teitz
Hospitel
Og Bet
End Mee
Yarrawonga show sells stalls at strong prices
The forthcoming Verrawonge show privileges sold for satisfactory prices. The publicat's booth fetched £92 won by Mr Dumber of Post Office Hotel St Kilda. The fruit and jelly stall went to Mr Smith of Bethus Marsh. Corriedale Merino cross ewes bred by Withers Brom sold at Sea as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumber
Post Office
St. Kilda
Smith
Bethus Marsh
Mesa, Withers Brom
Obituary of William Heffernan Pioneer of Boomancomana District
Expressions of regret filled the district at the death of 76 year old William Heffernan who died of heart failure after a brief illness. A Katunga area farmer and early settler of Boomancomana, he served on Berrigan Shire Council and Cobram Agricultural Society, and was a Barooga race course trustee. He leaves three sons Martin Patrick William and was buried at Tatura cemetery after services by Rev Fr O Connell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Heffernan
Lisieux Hospital
Heffernan
Kilmore
Tatura
Katung
Katunge
Heffernap
Martin
Walla
Patrick Henry
William
Boomanoowana
Berrigan
H. Vogg
Gwynne
Vagg
Collie
Cobram Agricultural Society
Barooga Racecourse
Fr. O'Connell
Nicholson attacks world cycling records in early 1900s report
The report notes O Nicholson’s bid to surpass the world 3n,ll'T tiles mark after eight months and 24.014 miles, with England’s leader at 44,55 miles giving Australia a 100 mile lead. He also aims to beat the consecutive centuries record of 208, with 24? centuries completed so far and ongoing riding sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Nicholson
Nicholson
Katamatite Shooting Meets Result in Medal Event
Shepperton team missed Katamatite trip due to influenza. Katamatite hosted V.A.A. medal trials over 300 yards won by Keith Currie with 49 of 50. Final scores show Currie 49. Lean 40. Priest 46. Rowan 45. Jones 44. Mille 44. Currie 45. Ashton 39. Sidebottom 39 with additional club trophy scores racing high among Lean Rowan Sidebottom Cure Mills Priest Jones Ashton and Currie in varied yardage rounds.
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Shepperton
Nuwurah
College
Inglis
Katandra
Sutherland's
Katamatite
Keith Currie
K. Currie
Lean
Priest
H. Rowan
J. Jones
J .Mille
R Currie
J. Ashton
HH Sidebottom
A. HL. Lean
R. Curs
Cure
J. Mills
Ashton
Crosbie leads as club championship advances to second round
The club championship moved to the second round on Sunday with T A Crosbie in a strong position holding an eight stroke lead. Notable scores include Grumble 71 74, K Canmichael 78 1199, E J y 78 31, A Suffard 89 86 123, Barnett 150 177, FM Quick 85 94 162, and G Cotton 96 99 185. The eight holes event saw M St Hd and D V u vie for top spots as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Crosbie
Wads Grumble
Fe K. Ca
Nichael
A. Suffard
DV. Pateron Barnett
FM Quick
G Cotton
Sundey
M. St Hd
G. Cotton J. Kewie
Tobacco Industry Data Valey Cro Notable Output Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe tobacco industry data in the Ovens Valley including mentions of Wharowly and Myrilefurd. It notes grower outputs around 10 tons and varying seed-related details with references to payments in local currency and last year’s figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vehéo
Tevansd
Ovens Valley
Vaneen
Cobram Agricultural Society Committee Meeting Minutes
A Cobram Agricultural Society committee meeting reviewed apologies from several members and accepted them. Space was granted for Synthetic Renu Products to exhibit at the show. boxing tones will be brought again, and a ramp near the sheep yards was proposed for loading cattle. Suggestions included procuring sleepers, pushing show night arrangements, and planning an annual programme with a chop event. A working bee was scheduled for next Tuesday, and thanks were given for pine posts and sand donations aiding building improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. McCormack
Don Jeavy
Perkin
G. and W. Ritchie
Millerick
Melbourne
Harry Johns
Waveson
Denson
Vance
Erete
Denso
Colgan and Cox
T. Harris
W. Harris
Mc B. Hay
FE. Cox
Berrigan Triumph Over Nathalia In Tight Semi Final
Berrigan defeated Nathalia in a vigorous semi final at the Teounne round in front of a crowd around £44 to £43. Key players included Busch and Reonaldan Calman for Berrigan, while Nathalia relied on Jarrai, Nugent, and McPherson as the match swung end to end with rapid scoring and standout forward plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narhelia
Herrigan
Vallal
Boriwarids
Lali Wiver
Mets
Nko
Fle Ton Bucks
Betriyar Wile
Berrigan
Busch
Reonaldan Calman
Umtttes All Avies
Ashe
Paswne
Roche Marker
Brest
Qculmiah Sentir
Wyles Ginter
M. Ryan
Pesttiur
Martin Dasher
Busch Resienie
Horne
Navbain
Jarrajt
Watkin
Pennell
Bar Solie
Nesey
Cameron Auasuy
Ox Busch
Wit
D. Helesning
Eddie
Delahunty
McPherson
Natalia
Rod
Fi Price
Bey Rigst
Wawa
Qocas
Ryayark
LC Borke Sesuiea
Bruce
Roarty Dolitack
Lertsun
D. Hotes
Bey Cope
Agealiy Sue
Kone Gov
Marti
Jarrat
Wool Prices and Outlook From Senator Guthrie Visit
Senator Guthrie visiting the Riverina says widespread rains and rising wool values brighten Australia’s outlook. He warns against inflated top prices and notes that average prices, once adjusted for scouring and charges, sit near production costs. Wool, meat, and butter exports face volume shrinkage this year despite price gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Riverina
Albury
Austr
Australia
Commonwealth
Seaboard
Phillips Talkies Move Show to Strathaerten Fete
Tobhine ab Strathaerten reports Mechanics Institute in Cobram is engaged for the C of E fete so Phillips' Talkies will not be shown there on Saturday night They have decided to show at Strathaerten instead to align with the event schedule
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobhine Ab
Strathaerten
Mechanics’ Institute
Phillips
Cobram
Messrs
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Sorat Tieihele
Mary Flannel
Cobram Branch
Church OF England
St. Margaret's
Sa.m
A. Brittows
Methodist Church
Koonoomeo Strathmenon Cohen
A. C. Boguest
Yaksbytahtan Church
Iy Vlats
Yarrowes Aly SS
A. R. Wadeson
Bruny Nugarluze
Parkery Jarlay
Tae
Eaglehawk
Travellers’ Hotel
Swanston ST
MN Pail
Anderson
Comexists
Ales GiLtor Roy
Corporation
Methonrre
Tirstr
Metin Midelsett & Co
Ander Busse
Banpke St
Mel
Bethune's
Bushell's
Herbert Adams Pty Ltd
the State Savings Bank OF Victoria
the Peoples Bank
Yings Bank
Thorn
Nals
Chargt
Alex
Cooch
Mandsilica
Ellenberh Street
Bom
Ty c Cobram P
Rane
Tor Weld
Melbourne Town Hall
Women + Association
Country Womens Association of
Victori
Strathmerton
C. of K
Jeruigas
Tee Courier
Namerkab
G. C. Bartlett
Yarreweysh Hospital
Tocumwal
Shepparton
Mooroopna
Maber Gecretary
Maloney
Board of Management
Jock Smith
M. Stokes
Gervesour
Hume Weir
Wistrict News
Barooga
Yarroweyah
NTH
iBy
Tobacco Industry
Valey Cro
Nathalia
Berrigee
Roche
Natale
Asogel Hoek
Robertson
E Beeker
Singie
Orimter
Weil
Gutada
Bertigen Uc
Senator Guthrie
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