09 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1928
Page
1
Local and general news item notes a wide distribution of pink skin ointment through chemists on Thursday February 9 1926. The column then surveys student exams, hunting and stock sales, and public notices including rail inspections and vermin destruction dates in Victoria.
A rain postponement led to a Stra werton venue where Strathmerton won the toss and limited Cobram to 128 for five. Wilton retired, Clea 28 and Grant 21 contributed for Cobram. Strathmerton replied with 70 all out, Guthrie and Wilton featuring in the bowling with multiple wickets.
Cobram defeated Numurkah Fire Brigade by 171 to 86 on the Numurkah ground. Cobram opened with steady batting led by Cleve who made 40 with seven fours, and Dan Aher returned after five years, contributing a six. Jim Grant blasted early in the innings with three fours. For Fire Brigade, Watson took three for 30 and Wilton claimed four for 17 as Cobram batsmen built a solid total and dominated the match. The Fire Brigade’s fielding and bowling struggled to contain Cobram’s batting.
A hard fought cricket contest saw Strathmeron and Wunghnu above par, with Waoghaou and Rating opening innings to 148 for 5 with Ley falling short of a century by 15. Lomby's side chased and posted 162, Guthrie adding a steady contribution as the last pair fell short, Pope the final bowler.
Church notices from Cobram Strathmerton and Katamatite regions outline service times and clergy. A report notes the 2 shillings 6 pence weekly rise in the New South Wales Federal basic wage, estimating about £1,250,000 annually in gains.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names such as J Lorena Laeke Ryan Reynolds Fahey and J Gidion with stray numbers. The paste lacks coherent events or context to form a complete report.
Handicaps listed for the Muckatan Turf Clits annual meeting with races including Novelty Pony, Handicap Hack, and Flying Handicap. Entries feature Beascribe, Dapper, Westlopin, Lady Anthony, Master Tober, Novel Print, and many others across multiple event categories.
Cobram Tuesday buyers from Finley To cumwal Yarrawonga Numurkal and Strathmerton attended the largest yarding in 12 months with 550 sheep sold and over 2000 exchanged hands. Principal sales included multiple lots of crossbred ewes and lambs with prices from 13s 3d to 17s and rams at £2 2s, with consignments for several local firms.
The Tungamah Shire Council held its monthly meeting Monday with officials including President Crs Kelly Ford Woods Sampsutt Stokes Whitmore and Bates present to discuss Marmonitems. Items included proposed rates and notices, district road works, civil and health reports, school rates, and permissions for tree removal culverts and pole installations as well as tenders and railway inspections.
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