23 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary church notice lists St Margaret's Cobham and St Aidan events. Morning prayer at 7.30, Holy Communion at 8, Evensong and sermon at 7.30. Rev. Douciss Wake is rector. Presbyterian note appears garbled with Patterson listed.
Local residents report a kangaroo at Cobram station last week, and rare war social appearances noted in recent years. Campbell and Co announce plans to yard SU sheep for Cobham stock sale on Thursday April 20. Further details available in the adjacent ad section. A small earthquake rattled the North Eastern districts, brick dwellings reported minor tremors. D O Dwyer forwards telegram from Hon Bailey. Six manure district farmer events completed with promises of immediate action. A motor truck owned by Frank Stillard on Mulala Road was destroyed by fire while loading wood. driver Mr Stillard escaped unharmed. Returned soldiers will showcase at the Cobras Mechanics’ social at Parish Hall. The sacred film The Life of Christ to be shown at Parish Hall on April 28. it is color-tinted and described with accompanying scripture readings by Caxon Williamson. Local politics note E C Hill, Nagambie, leaves Labor to oppose the current member in next Educaster election, supporting financial rehabilitation plans.
The item describes a policy of truthful advertising tied to pre winter price revisions at Gilpin's stores with towels and striped weave fabrics. It also covers social news from Yarrawonga about a governor's visit, a large Returned Soldiers' League meeting, Campbell and Co horse sale results at Numarkeb, and local political comments on the Country Party's future.
Mr W Ellis a former Cobram postmaster is holidaying in Cobram renewing friendships. Bob Buncle and Jack Mulcahy with E J and D Mulcahy are also spending a few days here. Constable Naylon, stationed at Cobram, left recently to take up duties in Mogronona.
Mrs Daniel Kennedy, aged 71, died suddenly at Pine Grove Cobra on Sunday morning from heart failure after a lingering illness. She and her husband lived in the district for years as early pioneer residents born Kilmore. She leaves a large family including James, Thomas, Meggie Keane of New Zealand, Kate Messenny Finley, Lizzie Schutt, Emelds, Jack (deceased), Joseph, Lucy Sister Dolores, Lawrence, Mary Verouies, and others. The Cobras Cemetery funeral was conducted by Rev Father Ryen with Mr J T McBerlane arranging.
The Merrey and Katandra Football Leagues finalize fixture and pay per match rates as clubs gear up for the season. A lively presentation of cricket and football crossovers follows with praise for Cobrem and Strathmerton teams and remarks from club president Mr Yuudden and captain Bob Watson.
Following the sitc results at Nomorksh Trotting Club Gxtave held Saturday last, several horses posted varying placings in handicap events. Notable performances include Stylish Allie and Minnie's Trip among contenders, with detailed times and distances listed for each race segment.
Cobram beat Nuwa rkab by 62 runs at Strathmerton after a hard three day match. Jim Grant top scored with 50 and 97, then took four for eight in the final session. Dickson and Watson starred with the ball, while Cleave kept wickets and McNamara contributed in the field as Cobram defended a tricky target.
A Canberra memo outlines Australian pork export issues and costs for frozen pork to the United Kingdom. It notes expenses from export works to Smithfield Market London, overseas charges, freight, and exchange rates. It argues frozen pork offers better prospects than cured bacon due to market tastes and refrigeration, with best prices for 6–100 lb dressed weights and a uniform pig type.
Delegates gathered at Cobram Mechanics Institute to form a local football association later named the Murray Football League. Discussions covered membership, affiliated clubs Tocumwal Strathmerton Mucketon and Benalla districts, social costs, appointed secretary and local umpires, with a view to a second meeting for final rules.
The Tecumwel Football Club under Mrs J Bagh as president and Mrs teens secretary plans to enter the Norte Football League with high expectations. Moi interest centers on new players led by Stuart Rossell of Barroga as the standout recruit for a challenging season.
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