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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1926
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes from an agricultural society report show incomplete lines and mistyped phrases. The readable bits reference a society event or meeting in Coler with agricultural topics and items to address, but specifics are obscured by text errors.
Cobram and Yarroweyah residents hear of local sales and hospital fundraiser as Wheat Group methods and town events are outlined. Constable warns about car and motorcycle lights as preparations for a school performance at Joseph's Hall proceed with scenic effects and dances.
A brief notice from the family thanks relatives and friends for Condolences and acts of kindness received during a recent bereavement.
A terse fragment mentions PheCobram Courier Merisuaseae 1888 and Trmereau Gaaxixes THUR334 CEASER N26 in a dated context, suggesting a historical note or record of events or listings with limited readable details.
The Cobram State School reports top pupils by grade with names such as Tom Butt Nina Albert Jordan and Norman Jordan. Merit certificates go to Freda Mes Jen Neaie McIlroy Kina Ear An Sylvia Weber Jurian. Parents are urged to support progression to secondary education and pursue diverse classes to broaden opportunities.
The Commonwealth Electoral Officer Mr S Irwin reports notices sent to electors in Victoria who failed to vote in recent referendums. Some defaulters supply satisfactory explanations, others have replies deemed unsuitable, and some have not replied. Penalties up to £2 for failure to vote and up to £2 additional for nonresponse may lead to court action.
A Church of England bazaar at Mo on Saturday drew strong support with most foods and items sold. Stalls featured Fancy Menscenes Chesterfield and Markey, Predace Gregory, Sweets by Mrs Stanbury and Miss Pratt, ice cream by several helpers, and a toy tree centerpiece. Organizers thank helpers and donors as outstanding gifts bring total takings to about 120 pounds.
The Enkeaia Tennis Club hosted a Wednesday event with multiple doubles matches. Notable results include Mulcahy and Middleton defeating Grover and Atkinson 9 0 while Jackson and Tuck beat Groves and Atkinson 9 5.
The Big Moving Theatre company led by J. C. Williamson and Mr Prince will perform in Cobram on Friday night with a full Metropolitan cast. They erect a large canvas theatre with complete lighting and effects and expect a full house before moving to Strathmerton for another performance.
In August the Minister for Lands Mr Downward, advised by the Closer Settlement Board, set up three committees to review applications to write off all or part of interest debts for soldier settlers facing adverse circumstances. Of 2679 applications from returned soldiers in dry areas, 1244 have been dealt with, cancelling debts totaling £253,207. Individual cancellations range from a few pounds to £500, averaging £228 per applicant. Committees will finish reviewing outstanding cases and inform settlers of their new liability reductions.
A large crowd gathered at Katamatite Sunday amid extreme heat and wind. Attendees included Col Bour Penmacal and others from the Hospital Management, with noted figures from England and Scotland, as well as local representatives, all present at the event.
The Tungamah Shire Council meets with President Dr Ford and councilors present to discuss warder approval for the England club room, land alienation for a Katandra water reserve, soldier settlement support, road works at Katamatite, and inter-shire road projects. Reports include pure foods health and weights inspectors, shire engineer notes on drains and bridges, and finance and rate collections.
Fragmentary text mentions cricket, a contract, and multiple personal names as part of a scattered local status update. It references teams, venues, and individuals such as Cleve and Lang with many garbled words and missing context.
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