11 Dec 1952
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
1
The family of the late Mr Geo Strachan thanks friends and relatives for cards letters telegrams and personal expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement. Special thanks to Dr Kennedy and Rey Scott.
Cobram Blacks edged Finley Greens in a tight match for 4 points apiece after rinks results 9 20 24 10 and 19 20. Cobram Golds lost all three rinks to Finley Golds, while upcoming games set Cobram Blacks to Jerilderie and Tocumwal, with team selections listed and post office departure times.
Last Saturday Numurkah beat Cobram Blues in strong wind with erratic play. The Golds were to play Nathalia but the match was cancelled due to Nathalia lacking a team. A girls day tournament yielded Stanhope pair Mrs Richards and Mrs Butler as A Grade winners, with Mrs Brown and Mrs Wright taking B Grade. A social night is planned for Tuesday at the Showgrounds pavilion.
The page lists MV selections for several race meetings with horse names and placing bets. It shows top picks like Moreland Stakes and Avella in first places, along with other event bets across hurdles and handicaps, including Sun Kist Findon and Rocket Gun in leading positions.
An Apprenticeship under excellent conditions to be entered after a probation period with chances of quick promotion on completion of indenture. Applications to be made to the Manager, Courier Office, Station St., Cobram. Published by New Sunraysia Daily Pty, Ltd.
Bernard Wicksteed describes North Borneo longhouses as vast communal homes housing up to 90 families nearly half a mile long. Guests are greeted with a ritual of drinks at every door, elaborate dances, and a social crawl-like reception. Rice wine tuk causes mild inebriation, followed by a morning report of sleep, amid a houseful of animals and a strict fines system enforced by the chief.
El Tovar the Moonee Valley mile winner seeks another victory at this course, with Jack Purtell to ride for trainer E. J. Wilmott. The field includes Jovial Lad, Rocket Gun, Beau Reverie, Dupont, Arnside, Palatial, Fashion King, and Milford among others, with Winlake and Glen Yarra among contenders for the heavy six furlong race.
Cobram declared at 6 for 125 with Davies 41 and McKenzie 28 starring as Katamatite faltered. Koopman 3/6 and Davies 6/11 spearheaded Cobram bowling in low-scoring innings on a tall grass field nicknamed the jungle. Cobram won by 171 runs. Cobram 1st Innings 92, 2nd Innings 124. Katamatite 1st Innings 27, 2nd Innings 20.
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