14 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1935
Page
1
A concert and dance event is scheduled for February 19 at Strathmere. A second dance appears February 20 in St Joseph's Hall, inviting community attendance.
A Thursday issue dated February 14, 1938 reports local notices and brief items from the town. It cites small events and community notes with names and places typical of a regional newspaper of the era.
Local residents discuss a public meeting to argue for extending power lines from Yarrawonga. Cobram Motor Cycle Club plans a Deniliquin day trip on Sunday next, February 7. Local events include euchre prizes at Cooram Fire Brigade and optician visits at Cooram Hotel on February 10 and 18. Weather notes report a thunderstorm with heavy rainfall Saturday, Cobram East total 1.20 inches, February total 6 inches. An incident reports a metal fragment from a power-house flywheel causing minor damage near Na WourkAb on Monday evening.
The Murray Valley Route introduces long distance ice cooled coaches linking Albury Corowa Yarrawonga Cobram Echuca Kerang and Swan Hill with direct Sydney service. Electric ice chamber cools interiors to about 30 degrees below outside heat, boosting comfort in heat waves. Booking agents include NSW Victorian and SA Tourist Bureaus.
The report notes a motor cycle fall leaving Mr Jack Houlihan with a severely cut arm needing stitches. Bruce Simpson, son of D P Simpson of Numurkah, earned his third year diploma of agriculture at Dookie College examiners. Sister Mary Martha of Tocumwal marked her golden jubilee after 20 years there, while Sister Mary Aquin received a gift on transfer to Henty after 15 years. Vere Sheehan is recovering from an appendicitis operation at St Ann's Yarrawooga. Brigadier-General Bourchier led UCP nomination for Goulburn Valley seat. Mr R Mills of Katamatite was lone nominee for North-West Tiund election, elected for Tuogemah Shire Council. An afternoon farewell for Mrs Brown was held at the Church of Eagles on Thursday February 5 with many friends attending.
A regional cricket match ends in a draw after low scoring and strong bowling from Cobram and Strathmerton. Cobram's Cobram East fighters, led by McNamara and O'Brien, held Strathmerton to modest totals, while Stathammerton’s bowlers Watson and Hunt kept the chase tight. The day features lengthy innings with several retirements and notable fielding from both sides.
The report details a rough cricket match where Holdy and Barcogs shared wickets amid a tight contest. West’s bowlers, led by Gown and Deoes, delivered disciplined spells as Scandtoning and Bewe contributed with key breakthroughs.
A Cobram Turf Club committee meeting discussed receipts of £125 with £13 expected and expenses around £133. Members criticized ticket sales, urged one seller, and considered lowering stakes. Debate touched on NE DRA salaries, star ters at country meetings, and honoring the secretary with a £1 honorarium.
In a tense contest, Gatton faces an uncertain path as Wells 0: Gatton, with key players limited by an early setback. Unclear details follow, but the match outcome hinges on adjustments and bench contributions.
A scattered report outlines council correspondence and upcoming work. It mentions state election timing, road and bridge maintenance, river works, property and rates matters, and plans for sewer and drainage repairs plus a pending deputation to the Municipal Association.
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