04 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1932
Page
1
A funeral remembrance for Ray Millett who died February 4 1929 at Suproopas Hospital aged 6 years 2 months. Messages from his mother father and siblings express enduring love and sorrow.
Church notices list service times for the Church of England Cobram Kveuwng and the Methodist Kronoomey Sursthuter branch with 7 30 and 11 o clock services. Presbyterian Church Yaroweraly mentions 4 Couram aLean Spin and 7 90 pau with Rev Patterson.
February 4 1932 edition line shows a newspaper item with a lone heading and date. The readable text provides no clear event or outcome beyond the issue date and a string that appears to be a title or byline.
Community notices report a Thursday morning reception for Fr Ellin and Fr Ryan at St Joseph's Hall, with invitations for carers and a Cobram club spectacle. Updates include a withdrawn Wednesday rail service between Cobras and Strathwoneton, a Mechanics Institute meeting deciding April’s annual gathering, and temporary licenses for out of state drivers. A pirate film program funds the Mechanics Institute and Mooroopan Hospital, with a post-film dance planned. high week temperatures peaked around 110 degrees with a beach season surge in use.
District reports drying stakes shift wild ducks to laghons along the river. Harvest finished as farmers await rain and plan rowing. Roads damaged by drought and traffic. In Shepparton and Ardmona 30 000 cases of Williams Bow Chretien pears bound for London from coaling chambers at 510 950 cases daily. First 6000 cases depart February 6 aboard the Jervis Bry. J Aird heads Water Commission office in Shepparton with H B Lincoln and F M Reed and A G Strickland from Agriculture to probe a mysterious orchard disease. Estimates show 28 000 to 40 000 trees, peaches and citrus, destroyed. farmers alarmed. Preliminary talks held with fruit growers N Falichet, J Young and N Riley as the inquiry team begins field work. It is understood peaches have been damaged by the suspected disease, with recommendations to be issued soon.
A fire at Mr Ho Vagg’s property near Mowat Gwooue, thirteen miles from Yartawenga, damaged grass and entered Mrs C Burson’s property. Constable Marshall and Muiwila investigated, finding no clear cause though likely ignition from a discarded lighted cigarette or pipe. One man was detained briefly at the police station before release.
A fire at Spence's Royal Mail Hotel in Mondyn Yarrawonga confined to wooden bedrooms and a rear loft. Town hall caretaker Mr E Bradshaw used a hose until the brigade arrived. Taxation Department seeks properties list from Yarrawonga Shoe Council for a proposed review. Council notes appeals on rates and enlists court ruling.
A Cobram district Scout Rally under County Council auspices drew public turnout disappointment. Troops from Berrigan and Numurkah competed in relays, long and high jumps, tug of war, and various races with Cobram taking aggregate honors. Evening events featured dances at Me Mecinan Institute with Cobram Orchestra providing music and a light supper.
The Mulwala post office site baring indicates a fire set by the same man linked to Ned Kelly’s armor incident. The court cautions against leniency, noting Parliament allows fines up to £200 or two years imprisonment for rioting and related offenses.
Reports from Cobram show Cobram Cricket Club and Cobram Racing Club sharing a busy schedule. Details cover Four Men Hose and Reel results, turf club race entries, weights, and notices of upcoming country week fixtures at Numurkah and surrounding venues.
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