04 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
1
Readable fragments reference a person name and a date 1688 with another repeated line and an odd percentage 155 percent on a Thursday in April. The text appears as damaged OCR and lacks a clear report or outcome.
The Tungamah Shire Council holds a monthly meeting while Cobram Turf Club weighs an appeal at Cobram. A stock sale offers 2000 sheep and 500 cattle. The Scout social at Church of England St. Guild Hall is postponed to April 10. Rain persisted through yesterday, delaying registrations and events. A dance at Mechanics Hall supported Cobram Agricultural Society funds. Gobram golf club and football club annual meetings are planned with reports and reforms on the agenda. A horse Pambe dies at 15, owner loss noted. An aero plane visit by Astor representatives occurred at Cobram. Obituary for Mrs Annie Hewitt noted. Yarrawonga Bowls Club tournament results and various local races at Barooga and surrounding venues reported with multiple winners and near-similar finishes.
Cobram Eleven defeats town players in a low scoring match with 129 for nine and 161 total by the town side. Watson dominates with multiple wickets and fine bowling figures, while Cobram batters resist. A district fixture with scattered dismissals and notable bowling from Watson and Hurst.
State Executive Council proclaims April 5 as the Petrol Pumps Act 1928 operation date and approves regulations on petrol pumps tanks pipes and appliances. Must ensure fire and explosion precautions include no engine running during fueling no smoking and drivers powering off engines, with buckets and sand available. Portable tanks stay on supplier premises and only temporary roadside transfer allowed. Only authorized staff may operate pump connections and disconnections and fuel drawn through properly constructed drains.
The Chevrolet six emerges after four years of development and extensive testing. A new £1,000,000 factory was built to smooth production, with 1,250,000 units made in 1925 and daily output at 3,000, aiming for 7,000. Fire orders for immediate delivery exist, with seven months lead time at full capacity. Gordon Anderson is the top agent.
Messrs J McNamara and Co report a very successful sale at Cobram on the 27th ultimo. A large yarding of sheep and fair cattle sale drew local and interstate buyers from Finley Tocumwal Nathalia Shepparton and Yarrawonga. Prices were satisfactory with 287 xbred wethers, 295 408 xbred weaners, and 250 xbred ewes among the top results. The Cobram Estate lease sale on 28th March drew 1000 people and was won by Colin G. Brown of Chatsworth Park Arcadia at one guinea per acre. A full stock clearing sale followed with 4000 head sold and prices including Hereford cattle and farm plant, led by Pens of Hereford cows at £11 7/9 and £12 5/-, plus other implements. The record lists numerous buyers and contributing agents.
Wealth loses from blowfly damage in Australia prompt chemists to develop a lasting antiseptic oil named Defiance Blowfly. Unlike washes that emulsify, it remains active on wounds when wet, aiding healing and repelling flies. Sheep breeders praise its preventative and wound dressing uses, though claims come from breeders testing the product.
Victorian Central Citrus Association market report notes ongoing trading in Victoria and border regions. Valencias and lemons show mixed quality with several grades listed. prices quoted for different sizes and conditions reflect market softness and selective demand.
The Caleys and Daredevil Bell plan a sensational farewell show in Cotta on Monday April 0. Bell will be tied, hoisted to a pole, and challenged to escape with a 50 donation to a hospital if he fails. The act follows a recent stunning escape featuring the renowned escapologist. The Caleys invite all, noting their show includes engaging questions and a spirit cabinet.
The late Jiamy Nur say, a popular Riverina aborigine who died near Narandera te penly, was widely known across New South Wales. He was photographed on the Mar- Hington Fomkt bridge during the Press Delegation’s visit, marking his notable prominence in regional memory.
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