31 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
1
A State Savings Bank branch opens in Cobram Thewe offering deposits from 1 pound to 20 pounds with 2 shillings interest. Officials warn new customers that balances and accounts may be subject to audit and restrictions during early days of operation.
The Tepgamah Shire Council meets next Monday as Tungamah Shire discusses local matters. Cobram Junior Brass Band offers a trophy for regular attendees and punctual practice with notable improvement. A September 7 Berrigan show catalog is available via the Courier office with copies from Secretary R Wardrup.
A district council meeting of the G W Tobacco Growers Association is set for Nemurkeh on Monday September 4 to discuss the tobacco salon export prospects and plans for next tobacco buyers visits. The article notes rain from Sunday to Tuesday with 59 points total, aiding crops but needing more rain. Yarrawonga reportedly saw little rain while Cookie and Shepparton had significant falls. An incident at Morocco West station involved a car wheel detaching and the axle dragging in a creek.
The district report covers the annual B.C. vail last Wednesday with about a hundred couples, including visitors from Tocumwal and nearby centers. It notes a log fire, good supper, Kerrigan Orchestra encores, and a Welcome Barooga RC Ball sign. Also details the September 6 school picnic sports at Batooga with horse and varied races, crafts, and donor names, plus extensive lists of stewards and officials.
Announcement of the engagement of Tess daughter of Mreod Mra A. J. Bligh to William Quirk son of Mr and Mrs E. Quirk of Woodlands Tocumwal Mrs Bowe formerly of Cobtem dies in Mooroupos Hospital leaving a family of sons and daughters The Protestant Churches Football Association loses its President W A Rendall who plans to move for a Bank of Australasia appointment in the country.
A Monday evening benefit concert for the Presbyterian Church drew regional performers who presented a varied program. Duets by Mesdames Bitcon and Campbell won the Gist prize at Kyabram, with numerous solos, recitations, and encores showcasing local talent and strong accompaniment by Miss H Coylett.
Messrs J McNamara and Campbell and Sons report a successful horse sale at Numurbak last Wednesday yarding 70 head and selling over £1. The market drew strong local and distant buyers with prices strong for various ages including a 5 year old at £41 and aged geldings selling up to £33 10s. Fresh aged mares ranged £25 to £31 and unbroken geldings rose to £9 10s. Best harness horses achieved £14 and saddle horses similar. Next sale at Numurbak will be advertised.
The current Life issue features John Barrymore reflecting on lawn care publicity stunts and acting refusals. It previews stories on The Romance of the Railway and Norman Comptell among crocodiles plus a profile of a famous criminalist. A Sydney note mentions Greenling, winner of two WA races, retiring after earning over 10000.
Cobram led 1 goal 11 behinds at half and survived a late ground brawl as Muckatah caused stoppages. K Crozier of Cobram broke a leg in the third quarter. multiple players featured for Cobram and Muckatah with Scott, Garrett, J Smith, and Hocking among standouts. The clash ends with Cobram ahead in a high contact contest and a league meeting to decide penalties.
A garbled NCR-style clipping notes a rifle shooting event in September with mentions of teams or players such as Parker and Sheppard, and references to organizations HPL and YGawr NOS Bre. The text is fragmentary but suggests competition underway with notable participants and potential official outlets.
Saturday matches feature Cobram Muckatah with standout Marking by Basti and Jack. Nathanael and Rudd reported for rough play with protest lodged by Muckatah. Peter Garrett shows improved form though a fault in staying behind his man. Umpire cautions and a meeting set for Monday to address Cobram Muckatah protest.
The report notes the passing of Mr J McNurris and mentions a champion named Ulie Rambler. It references a GuiTell Sydney event and a second NSW performance, highlighting ongoing sport activity in Australia.
Fragmentary text mentions teams and events with garbled names. No clear persons organizations or locations are readable to form a factual summary or a proper headline.
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