29 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
1
Church notices list service details led by Rev. W. M. Patterson at the Presbyterian Church. The entry notes time and location with brief scheduling details for parishioners.
Messais Nuwan Hros purchases Mr Thos Hutier's property at Muckateh. The Canberra hotels bailout leads to a government action on public entertainments. Highlights include the Regent Theatre talkie conversion, a football gala at Yarroweyah, and a charity fete in Cobram. Auctions, engagements, fire brigade works, enrolment drives, film screenings, and postal regulations wrap the latest notices.
At weekly meeting the Shepparton Borough Council backed deputations to the Country Roads Board urging declaration of the Seymour Tocumwal road as a state highway. The chairman signalled possible extension of state status to Benalla westward via Shepparton. The mayor proposed consulting neighboring shires. The move aims to improve travel for Riverina traffic en route to Melbourne, with supporters arguing the road's completion would benefit travelers.
The Victoria Church movement designates September as Church Month to revive interest and strengthen local Presbyterian support. Cobram and nearby congregations expect broad acceptance and plan weekly services at 7 30 pm with future special services and a welcome from the Board of Management.
The Lalalty S.S. Anniversary is set for Sunday with Rev. Bleicher preaching at 3 oclock and Rev. Spencer at 7:40 for evening prizes. Miss Simpson wins a twelve month scholarship to Teachers Training College Sydney. Farewell for Miss Simpson planned at Lalalty Church Tuesday. Miss Mavis Jordan wins first prize in United Aborigine Messenger essay contest. Local youths earn certificates from Lalalty S.S. and Young People's Safety of the Methodist Church of NSW.
Cobram Agricultural Society meeting updates discuss judges for poultry fruit needlework and citrus sections and tax exemption for low admission. Collectors named for Melbourne Town Katunga Namurkab Cobram East and other districts. ground steward appointed. show rules include stand fees and council concession requests. Mentions of horses, breeders, and Sydney Kidman influence in cattle movements.
Cobram beat Numurkah in a windy Strathmerton oval clash with Cobram leading 11 goals 14 behinds to 1 11 at half and finishing 13 14 to 3 1 behinds. Key players included Sharp, Watson, Crozier, Babidge and Nicholls, while Nichel and Lease provided strong defense as Cobram moved forward and Numurkah fought back with behinds late in the game. The GV Association finals schedule was outlined with Cobram, Nathalia, and other teams set to compete in upcoming matches.
An old farming note stresses transmission from engine to draft bar and stresses wheel lug choice. It argues long lugs aid soft ground but waste power lifting the tractor, while short lugs reduce slip but may fail in hard ground. Overloading motors wastes fuel unless using Cross kerosene for better starting and idle.
Agricultural society notes and advertisements reference a past year, promoting a meeting and showcasing a tie for a Royal Show entrant. The item mentions tests, results, and a weekly tally of forthcoming agricultural events and associations.
The readable portion notes a central police matter and a discussion with a person named J mosey and Mr Heagestr. It references timing, a trip to a central location, and a pursuit of satisfaction through a talkie visit, but many details are garbled.
Unclear OCR text mentions names and dates but lacks coherent event or details. No verifiable individuals, organizations, or places are clearly identified to assemble a factual summary.
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