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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1938
Page
2
Report from the Cotram Gun Club second shoot at the recreation reserve near the Tennis Courts. Hoysisted of Tris Shuster and others. weather and gun trouble affected scores. Expect members to perform well at Benalla on Good Friday with Alan showing his new gun.
Cobram batsmen produced erratic fielding and slow scoring as Barooga chased a 190 total. Brentnall top scored 38, Tomkins and Bourke shared bowling duties for Cobram, while Upright and Blizard led Barooga with key wickets. Final positions remained tight with Cobram failing to close the gap in a tense grand final buildup.
Attendance at the Gulpy Cup match between Cobram and Barooga drew a large crowd. Cobram, all out for 190, faced a tough reply. Cleave and Down fell early, Down to 26 for 3. Bourheas caught off Becneil, Gibbs top-scored with 16. Down held firm for Cobram with 52 not out, while Duncen, S ford, and Brentall 2 for 24 led Barooga bowlers. Barooga’s innings began cautiously but lost two early wickets, ending 64 for 3 after a varied spell of bowling.
The Tocumwal Club adjourned its annual meeting with nominations for president declined and no secretary found. Discussion noted potential affiliation with Murray League for 1938 and that the town may field only one team, with players favoring Sunday competition.
The Muckatsh Club declared a favorable annual meeting with attendance described as large and value noted. The club maintains a sound financial position with a credit balance of £40 and plans for continued activity.
The club announced its election results with officials including President W Bourke and vice presidents Jos Kennedy F Carroll J Parnell E Mills and J OMeara Secretary J Ryan delegates P Kennedy V Nunan emergencies J Parnell and Rudd confirming strong leadership for a well staffed squad.
Enthusiasm marked the Strathmerton Club annual meeting on Saturday. Forty five attended and the club decided to apply for admission to the Murray League. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £40. Officials elected: President J Vo Bowtie, Secretary J Mannes. Delegates: J Mannes, F Tuck, T O Brien. The club hopes to field four strong teams this season, stronger than any in the past decade.
An adjourned annual meeting of Cobram Football Club discusses forming a Wednesday league with Tecum sal Finley Jerfidette and Cobram. Members debate finances, player commitment, transport costs, and the need to approach other clubs while considering a Saturday team alternative.
A meeting heard that Cobram could lure Barooga players, leaving Barooga unable to field a team. The chairman warned that without training no chance of success in the Murray League, which features a high standard of football as shown by the Police match. Mr Lee proposed Cobram form a Sunday team to attract support. The Murray League's restrictions on first eighteen players moving to seconds were blamed for the trouble, with some heads admitting fault.
Health Inspector A. T Opeye filed a report to Tungemah Council for Mont hay noting funds collected and forwarded to the treasurer totaling 21/15/. Food samples sent to Government Chemist for analysis complied with regulations. Two privies at Jubilee Park, Tunzamah, require repairs while general shop and slaughter yard inspections show good cleanliness and willingness to comply with health regulations.
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