03 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
1
A vintage notice details office hours from 10 to 3 and deposit terms. It lists small deposits from one shilling to two thousand pounds, monthly minimum balances, and draws attention to deposits stock bearing 3 1 4 percent interest with some guaranteed security by the Crown. It mentions withdrawals by demand and general bank guarantees with a dated, formal tone.
In memory of a father who died August 7 1932 never forgotten by his children Micheal and family. lines express enduring love and daily remembrance from a son and grandchildren in a concise memorial note.
Mr Wai Bethune named local agent for Herbert Adams Melbourne rich cakes with prices from 1d per 1b and Saturday specials. Train delay due to a turntable accident at Cobram, passengers to Strathmerton via motor car. Cobram couple Mr and Mrs Barter celebrate golden wedding with family gathering and dances. Tobacco in Cobram district estimated 50 tons graded, quality improving. Agricultural activity includes seedbed preparation and sand road hauling. Public and sporting bodies meeting planned at Mechanics Institute on August 14 with community representatives listed.
A tobacco buyer will fly into Cobram next Friday inviting district growers to bring cured leaf to Cobram railway station for inspection. Mr A Gilmour has been appointed representative for McPhail Anderson and Co Melbourne to track pigs and cattle from Cobram and Saari. A Cobram Agricultural Society street sale by the ladies' committee yielded a £5 profit despite poor weather. The billiard tournament at B Rices saloon continues with eight more matches to be played. Rainfall reports show July total 133 points, seven months to date 0/1 points, easing anxiety about the season.
Mr George Fowler of the Numarkeh Agricultural Society suffers eye injury in a Melbourne street accident and is recovering in hospital. Cobram School worker F Howells receives a tendered position, and Cobram Post Office staff Frank moves to Shepparton. A Daysdale fire destroys Mr William McFadyen store though its fire safe preserved ledgers. A Boys Life-saving talk in London features Sir Henry Jackson urging Australia to seize Antarctic whaling prospects.
The Strathmerton fancy dress ball in aid of the Church of England raised about £15 with visitors from surrounding towns. Prize winners included The Rudd Family and Chinese Mandarin. Farmers welcomed light rain bringing fresh green growth though roads remain muddy. A local well-known sportsman may soon leave, with his cheerful presence missed by cricket and community alike.
John McCawber aged 40 survived severe burns after his bush camp fire in Mooroopna area. Constable Pollard reported hopes for recovery. The Shepparton Co operative Butter Factory Co Ltd plans a new modern plant in Wynd Street to produce up to 50 tons weekly, with completion expected by late November. The existing factory has operated since 1894 and annual cream payments in the district amount to about £108,000 over recent years.
On August 1 the event schedule for several games including August 1 ingtie vs Ksinmatie and Weewsrkeb vs Ingits faced delays. Notable scores listed include Kauai Mumarksh at 19 and Shorves. Matches in the broader fairground competition were postponed Saturday due to severe heat and rainfall.
Elisebeth Powell stands out as a versatile writer in current Australian media, contributing across multiple outlets. Her work spans features, columns, and cultural commentary, highlighting a broad range of topics in contemporary Australian journalism.
Frank’s noms led a Can berra to Sydney 19 miles in 9 hours 42 minutes 57 seconds, plus 200 miles in 10 hours 14 minutes, and Sydney to Newcastle to Sydney 218 miles in 11:52, all on Saturday. Amnott clocked 29 miles in the Ormond pro handicap. Hubert Iman trains in Western Australia for Kalgoorlie to Perth, aiming to beat the 1654-hour express train time as a prelude to Land’s End John O’Groats next year. Western Australian ride slated September 1–2.
Cobrem beat Katamatite with Carmichael Kilgour Mulcahy Mills Pallard Rawson Pater standoff and Stillard in the match. M Stillard set a course record with 37 for 9 holes. Cobrem advance to face Shepparton sub division winners in the semi finals.
At the Tanfotan course Winocka the Australian horse easily defeated Huey. Huey carried 7.7 against the winner's 5.8. Both began even. Winocka led early, Huey challenged late, but jockey Britt steadied the reins as Winocka sped clear. Time for five furlongs was 1.028, two-fifths slower than the track record set a decade ago.
In a regretful letter Mr Collins urges agitation for ratification of the original NSW Victoria agreement by state and federal parliaments. He notes the Yarrawonga and Bungowannah weir was not provided for in the Murray Water Agreement and should be Victoria’s constructing authority.
Wild bullocks escaped from stock yards on Saturday morning and roamed the railway track for hours near Newmarket station. Officials attempted to corral them along the line toward the main Derby line, causing delays to the 13 am train toward Droiteetown.
A rain soaked field saw Cobram defeat Berrigan in a hard fought match. Cobram dominated late quarters with strong back and centre play while Berrigan attacked early and kept pace through goals from Stewart and Delahunty. Cobram’s Crozier Hocking and Crozier repeatedly set up scores as the locals pressed, but Berrigan replied with several goals and controlled stretches before Cobram pulled ahead.
Cobram edged the Muckateh side 0 by 24 points as Muckateh’s Nathaly Cobram and Maz led with multiple scores. Strathover, Teac hant, and Barnes featured for Cobram while Straphbcerton and Muckaree also contributed, shaping a high tempo Cone Bex clash witnessed by about 193 spectators.
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