14 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
1
An auxiliary catalog style notice promotes summer sports gear and related apparel. It mentions various fabrics and items such as flannel trousers and striped hosiery, urging readers to purchase. The fragmentary text hints at a sale or promotional event but lacks clear dates or organizers.
Kennedy Father Ella Sisters of Merry Nurse Hamilton Mrs Strachan and all heads send thanks for letters cards Gorai tris and personal expressions of sympathy in recent bereavement. Appreciation notes request acknowledgment and gratitude. Also mentions stock sale items and a Cobram house for application with assorted foundry tools and equipment listed.
A fragmented local item notes a screening of Ben Hur at the Medanics Institute on a Thursday night and mentions related community events. Also referenced are streetlight upgrades at Finley, a hotel license transfer in Cobram, stock entries planned by aleisis J. McNamara and Co, and various regional notices including a February auction and a tractor demonstration by W Adams McCormick-Deering agent.
Last week Cochran Golf Club members visited the home of Mr and Mrs E A Henderson to bid them farewell as they leave the district. Henderson served as club president last season and organized a fine tournament. Speakers praised the couple, presenting a crystal jug and goblets as a token of esteem. The Hendersons expressed regret at leaving Cobram and hoped to return for future tournaments. They plan to relocate to Gunnedale for a new home and wished the club continued success.
At the annual Rave Club meeting in Cobram four horses fell in the Handicap Hack Rave. Master J McLaughlin suffered concussion, F Duncan a broken collar bone, Walker was shocked. McLaughlin died Monday after surgery. The boy, youngest son of Mr and Mrs A McLaughlin, was interred at St James. Cobram residents offered condolences to the family.
An obituary from Cobram notes the death of John O Connor at age 87 at his residence 505. A respected local bullock driver born in Zilmore, he spent his youth there and lived a long life with illness confined to the last six months. Funeral Monday afternoon preceded to the local cemetery with a large cortege.
Royal Blind Entertainers make their third Victorian visit to Cobram at Mechanics Hall on February 20. The program features Blind Artists Harris violinist Reginald Hii bow, cornetist Charles Bennett tenor and pianist, plus Marionette show and Syd Feyat Woods comedians. Proceeds go to the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Melbourne St Kilda Road. Tickets at Rice's news agency. local arrangements by Constable C H Staubary.
Cobram suffers a second defeat at Tallygaroopna as home side wins by three games in a mixed results afternoon. Scores feature Adams, Cleave Ford and Byrose, and Darlow with Pelletier with several 9 7 and 9 5 outcomes amid walk overs and mixed doubles results.
At Muckatah Turf Club a big crowd attended the day with visitors from nearby towns and racing men from the Riverina. Pat Parnell served as president, Jus Kennedy efficiently handled secretarial duties, and officials ran the program smoothly despite an accident in the Hack Race. Gate receipts topped 41.0, with lively betting, prominent stalls, and a full slate of races including the Hack, Pony, and Handicap events.
The Cobram Turf Club annual meeting closed Wednesday in poor weather. Attendance, like Muckatah, was strong with many travelers from nearby towns and visitors from the sister state. Gate receipts reached £10 as racing pleased backers despite scratches. President Kennedy, secretary O'Dwyer, and committee ran a smooth program. Orr hosted the licensed publican booth and local ladies ran a well patronised afternoon tea and luncheon. Race results include Tartarian Haswreap and Masnicar Foxy Race with close finishes and strong betting, reflecting lively local interest.
Berrigan Shire Council met on Monday with Councillors Leing gn Crs Cothe Pye BL Vig Ply lu D. Atkeu and G. Wimuuekay Way present. A notice from MLA R. J. Ball was received about Jay River matters. A. W. Ingpsy Figley requested information. the board referred several items to the Water Board and discussed water supply, road works, and land drainage proposals including a plan to sap water back from a property near Wermatta road and to attend to roads between Crawley and Illa.
In a cricket SUMCBAAL fixture at the Cobeats ground, Kal delivered a strong innings showcasing top batting for Sumu. Regular bowlers struggled as several players, including Hira and McNamara, claimed wickets with notable fielding. despite late resistance, key batsmen fell to disciplined bowling and the home side edged to a tense finish.
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