Weather notes and public notices on elections and fire safety
Light showers in the district and a Cobam total of 20 points. Iain on Friday 18 points. Mt Gwynne saw heavy rain totaling 170 points. Nominations close Tuesday 22 September for the extraordinary election in the North West Riding to fill a vacancy after Dr Christie’s retirement. Berigan landholders urged to make 12 ft fire breaks. bush fire brigades asked to inspect equipment. The season’s lengthening drought risk noted. Eligibility for a particular position includes those under 16 and specific academic certificates. applications available from the Secretary.
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Cob.am
Mt. Gwynne
North-West
Christie
Berrigan
Cancellation of Sydney Show causes LAS deficit reveal
The LAS reports a deficit of £28,402 after the Sydney Royal Easter Show cancellation and notes a claim for compensation from the Federal Government. A Special House Sale in Numurkah on Thursday September 1 by J McNamara and Campbell & Samy aims to attract Melbourne buyers for a large yarding.
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Sydney
Numurkah
J. McNamara& Co
Campbell & Samy
Melbourne
Unreserved Furniture and Land Clearings Announced
Campbell and Co to conduct unreserved sale for Mrs Rowe at Station Steel Cobham on Saturday 26 September at 1.30 pm including horses, stock and furniture. Kilpatrick McLellan to hold land and clearing sale near Cobram on 19 inst with 170 acres and 50 acres of crop, unreserved sale with liberal terms and inspection urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell & Co
Katamatite
Wonn D. Caird
Satuday
Kilpatrick McLellan & Co. Pty Ltd
Cobram
F. T. Bunnett
A. C. Jack Eddy On Leave From Duty
Personal notes confirm A. C. Jack Eddy was home on leave during the weekend, reflecting a brief homecoming from duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C
Jack Eddy
District News Rider Injured While Trucking Cattle
A district news article reports a rider sustaining a fractured right arm below the elbow while trucking cattle. The incident involved two bullocks and occurred during field work.
Soldier returns to Berlin chooses doors in war hospital
A wounded soldier travels through a hospital set with doors labeled Officers and Troops then Seriously Wounded and Slightly Wounded. He ends up choosing Non-Party Members and reenters the treaty scene.
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Berlin
Christmas Mails Urged For Early Post To British Isles
The Deputy Director urges readers to post Christmas mail to friends and relatives in the British Isles as early as October 1. Parcels should be well packed and addresses clearly written on the wrapper. Gift parcels to civilians must not exceed 5 lb in weight and no more than 2 lb of any one foodstuff may be enclosed. A Customs Declaration is required and contents details must be given. Overseas packets must be handed at a Post Office counter. Special Small Packet Service offers lower rates for parcels not exceeding 2 lb.
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Posts and Telegraphs
Ts. N. Partington
Eaders
Skke
British Isles
Australis
Pallee Department
Wedery
Inchi Bold Urges Inquiry Into Licensing Law and Social Evils
Melbourne legislative debate centers on an impartial inquiry into licensing administration. P. P. Inchbold warns of social evils including prostitution near camps and vagrancy arrests. He urges civil authorities to act, protect soldiers, and rehabilitate wayward youths through moral and mental institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Council
P. P. Inchbol
ELC
Water charges debate stalls irrigation rate relief
A formed Mu wurray Valley Irrigation Board deputation urged a 1.6 shillings per acre foot water rate reduction. Minister Old rejected any favorable reply, citing wartime conditions and uneven efficiency among irrigators, while farmers argued labor, fertiliser, fencing, and cost pressures eroded profits and demanded relief to sustain the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muwurray Valley
Old
J. McDona LA
Gemmell
Mar
Katandra
Hea Mb
Moss
Cobram
Katamend Katunga
Mr Moss
Enson
Mose
John Baris
Dunstan
Water Commission
Fpimichbold
Liston
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Mechanics’ Institute
Robert Pregton
Cheyenne
Criterion Cafe
Telokon
Cobram’harmady
Xatharine
R. Lyons
Morrisons& Teare
High Street
Nathala
Natonal Mutual
Collins Street
Mr Newman
Vists Cobram
J. Stanyer
Plumber & Tins Uith
Barooga
Alderton's
Punt Road
Shepparton
Hoa. Agen
W. Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
GE Rowe
W. Mothers
J. J. Kelly
Boss
Dennys, Lascelles
Wool Brokers
SAL
Newmarket
G. Ritchie
Dalgety & Company Limited
Out
Victoria
Wool & Stock
Dalgety
Dalgety and Company Ltd
Bourke Street
Mell
A. McGauchie
Masonic Hall
L. Hall
Tocumwal
Murray Pine
A. Gordon Gutteridge
Hoskins and Davey
H. V. Trench
M.v.ls
Civ
Ontour
T. R. Nossiter
Phony
G. Anderson
ICAL
Hir
G. &. Benshall, Chemist
Clarendon
Malveren
J. M. Goodman
Green Grocery
Miss Maidment
COBRA
Church OF England
H.C
Rev
McBeugall Forsyth
Borongs
North-West Riding
N.5
Palsore
Tenues
Sec
Caird’s Estate Clearing Sale
L. Bunnett
J. Mulcahy
Grocer
Batisfaction
Ewart Cassidy
Lua
District News
TION
P. P. Inchbold
Uci
Uae
Suocia Bv
Uiney
Astralis
Vic‘aris
Malbourne
Lada
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