10 Dec 1953
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1953
Page
1
A letter from MrsRoss Creighton hon secretary praises the Cobram branch of the CWA and the paper for improved issues. The editor expresses gratitude to officers and members and reaffirms the aim to serve the town and district with local interests in focus.
Mr Norman E Phillips of Cobram announces the engagement of his daughter Barbara Dilys to Robert Lloyd, fourth son of Mrs Lindsay and the late Mr Robert Lindsay of Nari Loka Picola.
On December 4 Brian died in an accident and is remembered as a beloved brother of Rosalie and cherished foster son of Mr and Mrs J Stanger of Barooga N S W aged 17. A precious one from us is gone and a voice we love is stilled.
In loving memory notices detail Nell Ritchie who died December 9 1952 and Catherine Houlihan who died December 9 1951. Entries note family inserts and express enduring love from relatives including Peg Jack and grandsons.
In loving memory of Catherine who died December 9 1951. Ever remembered by her husband James.
The Cobram sausage case involving Sulphur Dioxide preservative levels was re heard. Judge G S Catlow dismissed the prosecution finding Rigby's shop had taken reasonable precautions and a competent manager oversaw production despite earlier concerns.
Cyclist Tom Markey led a strong showing by local riders at the Cobram Wheelrace, winning the pursuit handicap and scratch race while placing high in the half mile derby. Terry Sumner edged Markey for a finalist spot in the match race derby, with Max Crosby taking a late victory. Midweek races and upcoming open carnivals are noted as Tom Markey, Jerry Summer, and Col. Cornish prepare to compete.
Cobram dismissed Strathmerton for 88 and 21, then scored 112 in their first innings to secure an outright victory. Finley beat Barooga on the first innings. Scores arrived too late for publication. At Yarroweyah Kata Matite was defeated on the first innings.
A Cobram men’s four, CasSid y, Bruce Grant, Don Walsh and Barry Rourke, won the Riverina Tournament at Deniliquin, going undefeated as about forty teams from Moulamein Hay Mathoura Ber rigan Echuca Finley Deniliquin Barham Balranald and others competed.
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