11 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1932
Page
1
A local church notice announces a service at Varromayah on Nering Avenue hosted by Rev. Patterson in the evening. The fragment mentions a vehicle or event at 1 pm and references Strathuierton Evcueanoe in connection with the church gathering.
Local debate over bulk wheat handling emerges as a political issue in Victoria. Reports note rising interest among growers while other items cover fruit juice sales at metropolitan stalls, upcoming wool sales, postal delivery changes, and a string of local civic matters including freight reductions, wheat bounty tax rulings, alga concerns in Murray River water, and proposed river basin land clearing costs.
The death of Mr Martin Dockaty, a public figure and agent for Rosuirkab and Waughos districts, was reported last week. Mr James Grant has been appointed as Commissioner in his place following Dockaty's passing.
Cobram Turf Club postponed all races due to rain from yesterday until next Wednesday February 17. Proceeds aid Moeroopua Hospital and local Blind Auxiliary, with the charity effort unaffected for the subsequent Wednesday meeting.
District reports 194,924 bags of wheat moved to Finley station this season, with 46 bags burnt at night to curb mice damage. Mice reportedly attack seed wheat and hay stacks while road repairs proceed on the Victorian side of the river Tocumwal, including graveling and bitumen to prevent washouts. High Road bridges to be repaired and extended by the Victorian Public Works Department.
The Shepparton Agricultural Society and Ballarat Society decide to enrol volunteers for spring emergencies if slaughtermen strike occurs at the freezing works. They seek a conference with district parliamentary representatives and Cabinet members to establish inland killing at Shepparton.
Campbell and Co advise of 160 step and 30 head of cattle at Numurkah stock sale with good breed ing ewes and about 400 lambs. J McNamara and Co note fair yarding of sheep and cattle, keen demand, and listed prices for fat wethers, crossbred store lambs, cows, steers, and springing heifers. Next sale listed for Friday February 201h. Land sale for 549 acres near Yarrowegal Station also announced.
A large reception at St. Joseph's Hall celebrated Rev Fr Ellis's return after a year abroad and sent off Rev Fr Ryan. speakers praised Ellis's travels and the community's unity, with Ellis recounting impressions of the United States and Canada, including Ford and Swift plants, Am erican industry, and prohibition-era crime notes.
A Cobram gathering lauded Fr Ryan for twelve months of parish service. Speakers praised his work with the congregation and noted strong town spirit and cooperation. Fr Ellis welcomed home, and gifts and toasts followed with musical and elocution items marking a memorable departure.
Proclamation aims to restrict duck shooting to specified days and quotas while reporting a forthcoming Dookie horse race where public betting may reach £30 to £41. Branding becomes compulsory after March for all registered Australian horses. Phar Lap’s Mexico racehorse debut is noted with jockey W. Phillott guiding him in the Agua Caliente Handicap.
Cobram chased a narrow win at Strathmarton after a gritty finish. Ryan top-scored with 47 as Guthrie and Butt shone with the ball, Butt taking 4 for 12 and Watson 4 for 36 to secure a six-run victory in a tense last-wicket finish.
Fragmented notes recount a Tobacco Growers meeting with scattered references to individuals, places, and actions. Mentions include organizers, attendees, and local figures, with partial lines about discussions and scheduling. The text is highly garbled and interleaved with unrelated terms and noise.
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