Soldier settlers protest expected land valuations and rents
At a Strathmerton public meeting, Murray Valley soldier settlers condemn government plans to raise land valuations and rents. They say settlers face increased charges despite six years on blocks and seek clarity from MPs Moss and Swinburne on interim leases and valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathmerton
Soldier Settlers
Murray Valley
Soldi Settlement Commission
1. A. Swinburne M.lc
North East
G. C. Moss
M.L.A
Cobram Show Set To Impress With New Pig Section
Cobram Show organizers plan two days of ground work next Tuesday for the event. President Jas Cox praises early cattle display signals and anticipates a record year with boxing acts by Harry Johns and many sideshows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Jas. Cox
Harry Johns
Cox
Seven Days Road Race through Cobram to Melbourne
Competitors in the seven days road race from Sydney to Melbourne are due to pass Cobram about 11 a.m. tomorrow. They will cover 972 miles to reach Melbourne. The field includes two New Zealand riders, eight Italians, three Tasmanians, 11 New South Wales riders, one South Australian and 27 Victorians. The route goes via Jerilderie Finley Tocumwal Corowa and on to Wangaratta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Cobram
New Zealand
New South Wales
Jerilderie
Finley
Tocumwal
Corowa
Wangaratta
Council Debates Outside Staff Appointments And Truck Hire
The council weighs control over temporary staff and plant hires for the outside workforce. Debate centers on engineer authority, council oversight, and a proposed delay until the next meeting. Concerns include a Katamatite truck, costs, and the need for a foreman to supervise operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
Council
Campbell
N. Jordan
Lukies
Mead
Jordan
Cornish
Frize
Radcliffe
C.R.B
Browning
Thengineer
Shire
Table Tennis Grand Final Ends with Tocumwal Victory
Tocumwal team K Carr K Johnson and P Carr defeated Rambers D Spence L Jen kens and J Ashenault by 15 games to 5 rubbers 12 games in the grand final at the Showgrounds Pavilion last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Showgrounds
Tocumwal
K. Carr
K. Johnson
P. Carr
Rambers
D. ¥. Spence
L. Jenkens
J. Ashenault
Cobram Estate to extend housing streets plan in Wadeson area
Cobram Shire Council hears the Victorian Housing Commission signal approval for the next Cobram Estate stage on Wadeson street. The proposal seeks to include Wadeson street works in Christie Avenue and Gemmell street, tied to the drainage scheme. Administration costs total about £1800, with a decision postponed for engineer assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Housing Commission
Cobram Shire Council
Cobram Estate
Wadeson Street
Christie Avenue
Gemmell Street
Cobram
Cornish
Frice
Gregory
Radcliffe
Associates Golf Results Highlight Mrs Wilton Wins
Mrs Wilton won the A grade on a count back from Mrs West with a nett 66. Mrs Cooper took the B grade with a nett 65. A stroke event on Sunday saw Mrs Wilton again win the A grade with a nett 169 while Mrs Wiltshire captured the B division with a nett 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
West
Cooper
Wiltshire
Methodist and church services notices from Cobram and surrounding towns
Schedule lists early morning and evening worship at Cobram Strathmerton and Yarroweyah churches. Includes anniversaries at Katamatite with a high tea and concert. Birth notice for Shannon Kelvin Gerard in Cobram and death notice for Angus Alexander McInnes aged 72 with family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarroweyah
Scot's Church
Cobram
N. E. Phillips
Neil Scott
Reford Carr
Yarrawonga
Shannon
Kennedy
Tom
Marie
Kelvin Gerard
In Memoriam Messages for James Haley and William James Johnson
In memory notices for James Haley dated September 16 1952 and multiple notices for William James Johnson dated September 13 1953. Messages from Doug and Jean. G Johnson. Mabel. Don and Neil. Noni and Keith. Shirley Marlene and Bob. Roma Bern. Yvonne Bernard Suzanne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haley
James
Dad
Doug
Jean
Johnson
William James
R.L.P
Bill
Mabel
Rip
Don
Neil
Noni
Keith
R.sp
Shirley
Marlene
Bob
Roma
Bern
Pop
R.lp
Yvonne
Bernard
Suzanne
Upcoming Show Dates Across Towns This Fall
Events announced list performances in Corowa Albury Yarrawonga Berrigan Wangaratta Nathalia Cobram Shepparton Dookie Numurkah Tatura with dates from September to November. Jimey leads a September 6 show while others run September 14 through 16 in Corowa and Albury and October shows cover towns including Yarrawonga October 2 and 4 in Berrigan Wangaratta October 8 9 Nathalia October 9 Cobram October 12 Shepparton October 14 15 16 Dookie October 20 Numurkah October 30 and a November 6 stop at Tatura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimey
Corowa
Albury
Yarrawonga
Berrigan
Wangaratta
Nathalia
Cobram
Shepparton
Dookie
Numurkah
Tatura
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Melba
Margaret Lockwood
Michael Wilding
Orson Wells
Rock Hudson
Julia Adams
Technicolor
Main Street
Maples
Courier” Office
Cobram Hotel
Cobram Show
David Brown
Desire
P.T.O
P.m
Macfarlane
Market Street
Scarlett Panufnck
Ndrzej Panufick
Poland
Britain
London
Louie
Methodist Church
W. K. Bartlett
Scots Presbyterian Church
Memoriam
Holland & Bourke
Modern 1
Allis Chalmers
Holland & Bolak
Station Street
Pris
Cobram Agricultural
Telephone Cobram
Barry Boufki
Vacuum Oil CO
Anderson Steel Farm Ii
Consolidated
NEW Holland Balers
Chuck Gates
Office
Fenn & Boltoi
Opticians
Collins Street
Melni
Lam
Bric
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