Presbyterian Church Cuba Lem Naring Three Pm Cobram Seven Thirty
Church schedule notes a 3pm service at Presbyterian Church in Cuba Lem and an evening event at 7 30 pm in Cobram with Patterson listed among attendees or speakers.
10 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1931
Page
1
Church schedule notes a 3pm service at Presbyterian Church in Cuba Lem and an evening event at 7 30 pm in Cobram with Patterson listed among attendees or speakers.
Local news item lists upcoming entertainments and community notices in Cobram. Includes a grand St Joseph's School pupil entertainment on December 15, a Presbyterian Sunday School anniversary at Scots Church, forms for wheat pools and market access, and a Mechanics Institute bazaar next Saturday. Also mentions film showings at Tocumwal Talkies featuring Grace Moore Marion Davies and Chaplin, plus a Captain Ornstein publicity visit, and notes on Australian publications and a Forests Commission letter.
A public meeting is called for a bazaar at the Mechanical Institute forum on Wednesday. Bern Agricultural Society judged thirteen crops with an average yield near 36 bushels per acre. Awards listed for Open and Union classes feature multiple growers and estates.
Friday evening a seven year old girl sustained a severe wound to the right arm after falling on a barred wire while climbing a fence. Dr Kennedy treated the wound with several stitches. Former Cobram residents Mr and Mrs A W de at are holidaying in town. Eddie, long-time teller at the Cobram National Bank branch, was popular and succeeded by Mr K Car Michael. Mr R J O Malloe, once assistant postmaster, transferred to Kyabram to resume duties. Ray, a obliging official, was farewelled by a large circle of friends and presented with a suitcase. His successors are Mr A O'Brien of Kyabram and Mr W L Moss, standing for the United Country Party and on the Central Council of the UCP, also vice-president of the Win growers' Association. Moss, a returned soldier, is active in farming and campaign. Moss will publish policy in Cobram materials as the electorate conversation continues.
In a quiet weekend district note from Yarrangow a angung contest held by the Strathmerton Cri Club saw Davis of Tanalle win the event with a second place for a teammate. The day featured subdued sport and largely calm community activity.
In the Berrigan Shire Council election held Saturday, five newcomers won seats. Longtime member W Pyle lost his bid, with Cr J D Davies defeated in Tocumwal and retiring members in C riding also unseated. New officials include Burwood, H H Martin, E J G Scoullar, and Groutsch amid partial vote tallies by riding.
The Strathmerton Dramatic Company performed The Lady of the Fog at Mechanic Institute Cobram to aid Mesropoa Hoapits and St Margaret's Church. Despite a small crowd, the cast delivered a strong comedy with performances by A Stoneman John Smith J Farrell and others plus Miss Flora Fotheringay and Miss Ponting.
Nominations have been received for the Federal election with 220 candidates across 72 divisions. Echuca MP will address locals at 7 pm tomorrow in Cobsaw Mechanics Institute. Riverina voters learned Mr Chas Hardy will contest a Senate seat, aiming to benefit the United Country Party statewide.
Mr Galloway Stewart visited Cobram on a Friday afternoon to address electors at the Mechanics Institute. He spoke on national debt, protection, and the need for a strong primary industry base, urging production growth, fair taxation reform, and readiness to defend Australia. Cassidy questioned if a Companies Government was desirable.
A Cobram Mechanics Institute meeting records committee discussions, motions, and attendees. The chaotic transcript notes voting items, remarks by Mr Jackson and Mr Owen, and references to powers and fees. It documents an old local governance style session with names, dates, and proposals for coal and administrative actions.
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