Combined Christmas Service in Cobram Strathmerton Area
A combined service will be held at 10 a.m. with participation from Methodist, Anglican, Presbyterian churches in Keonoomoo Strathmerton Cobram and Yarroweyal. Rev Patterson and Rev Watchent are listed among the clergy officiating.
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Strathmerton
Cobram
Bra
Ratamatne
Watchent
Presbyterian cHukca
Naring Iam
Yarroweyal
Cobram Ia
Pam
Kalden Chrletauan
Patterson
Scots’ Church
Gribble
Courier Christmas Schedule 1930 1931
The Courier will not publish on Thursday January 1 1931. The last 1930 issue appears December 11 with copy due December 23. The first 1931 issue will be published January 8. The note thanks readers and wishes a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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Courier
Postal Arrangements at Cobram Post Office
Cobram Post Office will be closed all day on Christmas. On Boxing Day the office opens early for telegrams and dramps from 6am to 10am, with mail delivery over the counter from 2.15pm to 2.45pm. On Saturday December 27 open 4am to 10am, mails closed at 10, no mail delivery. New Year’s Day same as Boxing Day.
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HE Cobram
Aum
Death notice for Joby Francis Sippy at Boouta
Joby Francis Sippy aged 72 years died on December 6 at Boouta. Beloved husband of Mare and father to Mary Richard Josephine Mary Emma Ann Hecvasch Toseyihi Kil e Max Stratford Ursula Mrs W Hives Nathieea Mrs J Hicks ton Veter and Leo. Funeral details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sippy
Boouta
Frmmmuna
Joby Francis
Busta of Mare
Mary
Richard
Josephine Mlervmaed
Ann Hecvasch
Toseyihi
Kile
Max Statford
Ursula
W. Hives
Nathieea
J. Hickston
Veter
Leo
Cobram Local News Highlights and Yuletide Events
Cobram notes report annual Cobram Turf Club meeting at Mechanics Institute on Monday 22 December. Services and Christmas events announced at Methodist Presbyterian and Scots churches with Christmas tree by St Josephs. local shops promote local shopping. Weather records show 208 points rainfall at post office gauge and 189 points at Heffernans with 90 at Collies amid storms. R.S.S.L.A. dance in Mechanics Institute raised funds for distressed soldiers. Cobram Orchestra provided music and a front line themed programme. crowd enjoyed old wartime songs and supper as social push continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Turf Club
Mechanics’ Institute At & P.m
W. Heffernan
R. Collie
Cobram
R.S.S.L.A
Mechanics’ Institute
W.G. Mackay
H. R.theras
Muckatsh Turf Club Annal Meeting and Cobram Christmas Events
The Muckatsh Turf Club annal meeting is set for Saturday night in the race course rooms. Christmas services at St. Margaret’s Cobram start with a 9:00 am Holy Communion and include special hymns. A Grand Concert at the Mechanics Institute raises funds for Cobram Scouts with scene sketches and local artists. admission is 2/ 1/ and 1/ for the raffle. Miss Crawford is honored by the Boomanda Presbyterian Ladies Guild for her years of work at Boomana school before departing. A fatal shooting occurred at Katanga when Trevor Gunn, 22, found dead in a shed. it appears the gun discharged accidentally. The Mechanics’ committee aims to restore film prices to 1/6. next week’s pictures are advertised separately. A Christmas Tree event for Cobram East School children featured Father Christmas and musical performances at Cobram Station with praises for the teacher and committee. J McNamara & Co report strong yarding of sheep and cattle at Numurkah, with prices noted across multiple lots. The next Numurkah sale is scheduled for Friday 5 January 1931.
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Cobram
Mechanics’ Institute
Katanga
Trevor Gunn
W. Gunn
Katunge
Hawks
Cobram East State School
Cobram Station
S. Sivans
A. Barrington
F. Ryan
Messrs
J. McNamara
B.L. Cross
Tragic drowning at Casey's farm near Finley
Mrs Thomas Masters, about 38, drowned her three month old son and herself in a dam on Casey's farm ten miles from Finley on Monday afternoon. The father was away at Miss Maude Stubbs funeral in Finley. A 12 year old daughter found a note and the bodies were later recovered.
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Thomas Mesters
Casey
Finley
Maude Stubbs
Masters
London College of Music Examinations At Cobram
Results from Cobram held Monday and Tuesday for the London College of Music examiners Mr Finiater. St Josephs Convent pupils include Teachers Diploma practical portion Miss Emma Hamihan and Licentiate Diplomas Mary Lonergan Emily Keamy. Violin Intermediate Vincent Parnell. Senior Grade Glenys Coldwell Marjorie Harris Lyla James. Advanced Intermediate Mildred Hell Gladys Cox Athol Morehouse honours. Junior Hasel Nizon Moss Hughes honours. Miss Morris pupils Yarrototer mediates Woreen Klews.
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London College of Music
Cobram
Finiater
St. Joseph's Convent
Emma Hamihan
Mary Lonergan
Emily Keamy
Vincent Parnell
Supus
McFadyen
Glenys Coldwell
Marjorie Harris
Lyla James
Mildred Hell
Gladys Cox
Athol Morehouse
Hasel Nizon
Moss Hughes
Miss Morris
Yarro- Toter Mediates
Woreen Klews
Head on crash near Finley injures four on road
On Sunday evening a head on collision on the Finley Tocumwal road four miles from Finley injured and killed several people. Canon Williamson and his wife with Geoffrey Taylor were in one car while Athol McLellan Nell Wells K Bethbrick Maude Stubbs were in another.
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Finley-Tocumwal
Finley
Canon Wil.iamson
Tocumwal
Geoffrey Taylor
Athol McLellan
Nell Wells
Piney
K. Benbeics
Bank of New South Wales
K. Bethbrick
Canon Williamson
Moroopua Hospital
Williamson
C. Druitt
de Lacy
Eddy
Miss Wells
Me McLellan
Pollution of the Murray Spurs Alarm in Victoria
The assistant engineer of the Victorian Public Health Department, E A Hepburn, completed a survey of areas draining into the Murray and issued a report alarming in tone. He highlights filthy conditions along tributaries from Towong to the Murray, with Echuca discharging offensive matter and towns lacking proper sewerage. He urges lawn sewerage as the full fix and suggests cheaper treatment for smaller towns, stressing the need for health inspectors.
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Victorian Public Health Department
E. A. Hepburn
Murray
Shepparton
Stephorn
Towong
Cohuua
Elmore
Numurkab
Campaspe
Numurkeb
Hepburn
Echuca
Murray Tributanes
Victoria
Feport
Remarkable Assertions by London Press on Historic Change
London newspapers comment on a historic change with strong claims across sections. Analysts highlight bold shifts in policy and public opinion amid a volatile political climate shaping the transition.
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London
Tocumwal Cycle Club to Stage 65 Mile Boxing Day Race
The Tocumwal Cycle Club will run a 65 mile open road race on Boxing Day from Tocumwal through Finley to Berrigan and Cobram back to Tocumwal. The event follows the cycling calendar with regional routes and challenging open-road conditions.
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Tocumwal
Regatta at Shepparton Hosts New Year Rowing and Speedboat Events
On New Year’s Day the second annual regatta will be held on Lake Shepparton with a programme of rowing swimming and outboard motor speedboat racing. The event features ladies crews from Bendingo Preston and Albert Park and promises exciting aquaplaning plus free hot water for picnickers.
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Shepparton
Aig
Bendigo
Preston
Albert Park
Barooga C of E Gymkhana Officials Named
Barooga C of E Gymkhana dated Wednesday 14 January 1931 appoints officials for horse events including judges Messie Hicks and J J O Dwyer and starter team Messrs Hy Whitty Cullen with clerk of course Mr J Lafty and scales Mr W J Heffercan. Children and motor event stewards and protest stewards listed with multiple named members.
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Gymbana
Messie J. Hicks
J. J. O'Dwyer
Hy, Whitty
J. J. Cullen
J. Lafty
W. J. Heffercan
L. Danaher
H. Rove
R. Lefty
The Winning Bets Act Passes NSW Assembly
The Winning Bets Act received all parliamentary approval and starts Saturday 20th Inst. The tax on two pence in the pound applies to all winning bets including stakes and is enforceable at law for horse, pony and wheeling meetings on or off course. Sydney trainer F Gahan plans to race in Melbourne citing the tax as the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W. Legislative Assembly
F. Gahan
Sydney
Melbourne
Gahan
England
India
South Africa
Ireland
Miniature golf craze spreads as Cobram club contemplates course
The Cobram Lawn Tennis Club plans a miniature golf course on a vacant site to boost patron enjoyment. A Tocumwal syndicate aims to build a links opposite Tattersall's Hotel with a planned opening within a week. The writer notes empty urban spaces increasingly host minsies while questioning long term viability.
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Attunes Ceanis
Cobram Lawn
Tocumwal
Tattersall’s
Mmped
Orgesisation
Cobram
Velie 4 special meeting elects President and sets policy
Berrigan Shire Council held a Velie 4 special meeting to elect Dr J. Mowe as President and approve an allowance of £425, trimming the previous year's sum. Councillors praised leadership, discussed boundary work, road specs, water supply issues, and bush fire control while plans for the Tocumwal-Deniliquin area proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leerigin’ Shire Council
Crs J. Aitken
EB Way
J. Howe
Jod. Davies
G Pincock
D. T. Boyd
R. Collie
J. Mowe Wan
Wes
Cr Howe
Pleasire
Crs
Wagg
Pyle
Greggers
Met
Cr Aitken Sac
Lic Couneil
Aitken
Loring Cr. Pyle
Ralepsyer
Tucum
Verevtar
Vaila
PMAG
Albury- Deniliquin Road
Tocumwal Branch
Riverina
Development League
Tocumwal-Deniliquin
Conargo
Draybon
Larkin
M.R.B. Wittig
J. Brown
Tocumwal
Asket
Vattersilsine
Lie
J. Babington
Tucumyal
Sam Veal
Berrigan
Barooga Trust
Fry
Derrigan
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Savage
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Lee Commonwealth of State
Cudcie
Lamaco
Shyyaats
NLW Zealans Loan and M.A. Co. Ltd., Laat Pma Dotane
Ba Phuny
WWE
Ncpherson, Callander
Lh House of Quality
Whenpelsa
Somurkan
Tatura
Kyabram
Brewer Corke and Co. Pty. Ltd
Dyas Yavinas Bank
Pram
Church OF England
Cobran
Korat D Tkar
Ceremep Trexspay
Cobi
St. Joseph's School
Father Christmas
Muckatsh Turf Club
St. Margaret's Church
Wll
Sa.m
Booma- Presbyterian Church
Ladies Guild
Miss Crawford
Boomancamena School
Mechanics’ Committee
Music Examinations
Cas
Cricket
West Indies
Jack Ryder
Iley-On-Lake
Barooga C
E. Gymkhana
Berrigan Shire Council
CR. J. Howe
Tyne
Ieee
Pete
Waynes
General Bate
Cweal
Reougl
Davies
Lane
Chwamses Hower
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