Grants for road maintenance and construction listed
A local record from the Shire of Tungamah details grants allocated by the Country Roads Board. The list covers federal grants for numerous roads with the shire’s contributions in parentheses, plus federal aid and main road maintenance fund allocations across Benalla, Cobram, Katamatite, Yarroweyah, Tungamah, and related corridors.
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Shire of
Tungamah
Country Roads Board
Federal Aid
Boweya Road
Katandra Estate
Wanghau-Youanmite
Invergordon
Yarroweyah-Tocumwal
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Cobram
Nathalia
Tomato Trials Push Victorian Variety Selection
The tomato industry in Victoria shows strong growth with about 2,000,000 cases produced last season and 2,700,000 the season before. The Victorian Department of Agriculture conducts trials of selections hybrids and world varieties to improve yields across districts. Imported new varieties have not yet replaced local types due to district performance variation.
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Victoria
Victorian Department of Agriculture
Banks Roused by Strange Gunshot Incident
In a tense exchange, a man recounts a shooting near a bank, saying the bullet hit his head and travelled "into space" as onlookers react with concern and questions about medical extraction.
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Banks
Numurkah Railway Union Endorsements At Meeting
At the Numurkah sub-branch monthly meeting the union carried resolutions supporting nationalisation of trading banks and advising the Prime Minister. Members pledge full backing for Trades Hall Disputes Committee actions on Metal Trades rise. They also back formation of ALP Industrial groups.
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A.L.P
BOYS AND BOYHOOD IN A NATION OF CHANGE
A humorous and affectionate portrait of boys as perpetual motion machines of energy and mischief. The essay celebrates their boundless activity, natural curiosity, and impact on family life and culture, noting their resilience and the role they play in society.
First Melbourne Wool Sale Averages Set for Wool Prices
Melbourne Woolbrokers report the first Melbourne sale series on September 15 16 17 with greasy wool averaging 31 62d per lb 41 15 per bale and an average bale weight of 316 87 lbs
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Melbourne
Shire Rate Collections Reported For September Meeting
The shire rate collector Mr. F E Bartlett reported the month's collections to the council. Central Riding £16 11s 5d North-west £8 6s 6d South-west £46 2s 3d Southern Riding £8 7s 6d.
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F. E. Bartlett
North-west
South-west
Southern
Cobram Courier Office Address Fragment
Fragmentary note lists a Courier Office location in Cobram with street address and business name, from the Raysia Daily publication.
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raysia_ Daily, Pty. Ltd
Mildura
Courier
Station Street
Cobram
Cobram Club Notes Prevail at Yarrawonga Knock-Out
Numurkah Blues fell to Mulwala in the Yarrawonga knock-out final but both sides earned trophies. Reds meet Blues in MVWEB A semi final with the winner facing Cobram in the Numurkah final on October 4. Cobram plans a prep match against local boys Sunday and a ball closes the year on October 1.
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Cobram Club
Yarrawonga
Numurkah Blues
Mulwala
Numurkah Reds
M.V.W.E.B.A
Cobram
Numurkah
Breeding Better Wheats Highlighted at Werribee Farm Field Day
Victoria’s wheat breeding program shows 82 percent of 1946 sowings from Weribee origins. The Minister notes new varieties Insignia and Diadem from Mallee and Longerenong stations, with ongoing work on disease resistant lines including flag smut. A field day on September 26 will showcase crossbreds and nursery testing.
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Ware Research
Victoria
Department of Agriculture
W. G. McKenzie
M.L.A
Werribee
Mallee
Wimmera
Mallee Research Station
Longerenong
Cobram dispersal sale yields high cattle prices
The Ceebee dispersal sale at Cobram on September 4 for Mr. C Brooks drew many buyers. Top price 80 guineas for a group of cows or heifers, with Maneroo Sunspot sold to Mr. C Bunn. Other notable prices included Latine Ria at 75 guineas and calves selling from 2 6 5 to 10.
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Kilpatrick McLellan & Co. Pty. Ltd
Numurkah
Gippsland and Northern
Melbourne
Cobram
C. Brooks
Manéroo
C. Bunn
Burnside
Eas
Messrs
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