21 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1932
Page
1
A list of upcoming social events includes the WPitbactre Panty and Dance, Sandmonst rance Ladies meeting, Criterion Hoke dey Service, and Mechanical Hall gatherings. The 27 Cobtea Fire Brigade hosts a Grand Ball as a major fundraising affair with community turnout anticipated.
The Cobram Courier references Kerameramma 1388 and Poutume Teemwar Messixas with an April date but misprinted THURSDAT APRIL 31 18. The fragmentary line hints at a local notice or names list rather than a full event.
Cobram Post Office will close early on Anzac Day with limited afternoon mail service. A Cobram stock sale is set for Thursday April 28 with 1000 sheep, Hoes ofea and weavers among consignments. Victorian electoral rolls show about 30 600 more enrolments than in November 1929. The Hogan Ministry was defeated by 29 to 25 votes. elections set for May 14. Pipe tobacco prices rise due to federal duty changes. The Tungamab Shire plans May 1 vehicle restrictions on shire roads. penalties up to £20. Anzac Day service at Mechanics Institute includes a district soldiers march and tolling of the fire bell. Public holiday declared. hotels and licenced premises to close. Rainfall of 55 points began Saturday morning and rose to 104 points by Sunday. farming will benefit but tobacco curing hindered. A Grand Ball on April 27 aims to raise funds for the fire brigade and town needs with dances and supper.
Easter Sunday the Rector dedicated two brass vases and two altar lights for Barooge sanctuary funded by the congregation. Anzac Service led by Captain Chaplain Williamson will be held in the Parish Hall at 3 pm on Sunday next, 24 April. Parish Hall social planned to celebrate cricket premiership with cup presentation. Shire Council jokes arise over proposal to buy a bull for the common with mixed opinions on the price and practicality.
At a smusl meeting delegates backed elevating league umpire support and the admission of Berri Finley and Mockatah into the League. A president and secretary were chosen, with financials showing a profit of £21 9s 1d. Delegates discussed joining Katandra Association or Murray and opposed admitting Fisley and Berrigan clubs due to travel distance.
A reader letter defends Cobram Orchestra, correcting timing and pricing for dances at Hall funds and St. Josephs Hall. Weiss argues performances ran 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. or 2 a.m., with fees quoted as £3, £4 for ball and dance events, and counters claims by W Shadforth of Cobram Fire Brigade.
The Rev. A. C. Boquest has finished at Queen's College Melbourne and is assigned to Cobram Strathmerton and Koonoomoo churches. Bad roads delayed Strathmerton greetings but Cobram and Koonoomoo welcomed him Sunday. Sister Bessie of Home Mission begins deputation work in Cobram Circuit next Sunday with meetings at Koonoomoo Strathmerton and Cobram.
A Barooga Parish Hall gathering heard Hospital Board members and hospital secretary Mr Moher outline Mooroopna Hospital’s growth over 56 years. Attendance pledged support for ongoing improvements and to address an outstanding debt while detailing patient totals, staff, and facilities upgrades.
Residents attend an administrative gathering debating hospital support and relief steps. The chair and secretary discuss funding options, including a projected tax or insurance solution, to prevent unemployment and ensure continued services.
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