15 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
1
Weather records show extreme heat with 102 degrees and a cool change expected. reports include fire brigade activity, a mistaken alarm at a dwelling, and rising tobacco leaf losses due to blue mold. Social events feature a concert plan at Warroogosah with Pauline Binchey and notable performers, plus tobacco and freight notes and local incidents at Gorman’s Big Store Yarrawonga.
Former residents of the Boomn oomana district visit from Ungarie. Senior Constable Fowles of Nathilia passes a practical promotion exam. Engagement announced between Melon Hosel and Eric Lawrence of Boonagong Tocumwal. Moulder named stipendiary steward to West Australian Turf Club. N J Attis transfers to mans tr of Commercial Bank Sydney at Berrigan. New township of This is a new township on the Wyslong Lake Cargellico railway near Sydney. D J Reilly, former Railway Hotel licensee at Nugorksh, dies at Bleak Hose Hotel Albert Park. Andrew Gore, 52, killed in quarry explosion. several injured. J Smith to leave Yarroweyah State School for Melbourne University studies. Wedding of Eileen Gorman and James J. O'Brien in St Patrick's with ceremony by Rev Dr Harpe. Honeymoon at Windsor. future home 114 North Road Gardenvale.
The Railways Department resumes the popular Reso Cours tour to acquaint visitors with the state's primary and secondary industries. One Melbourne departure is planned for Sunday April 15 with a return that afternoon. The route includes Camperdown Teravg Warrnambool Metino Casterton Mt Gambier Ararat Daylesford and Salbostas at a cost of £14 10. The fare covers first and second class travel in a hotel like train with sleeper, dining, observation cars, wireless and staff services.
Senior Constable Naughtin charged Naztarrio Merrym last week at Tetore Court with riding a bicycle on Hagen Street Tatura after dark without a light. Witnesses testified he appeared to be moving with speed and the officer noted no illumination on the bike.
Cobram and Tocumwal battled to a drawn Alf match as Brown and Howell led dominating bowling. Cobram’s Butt Scott Watson Cleave and Murphy battled well while Tocumwal’s Smith Rendall Lukies and Snell resisted with tight lines in a long first innings. Barooga and Katamatite also fought to draw as Bendall and Wilton led for Barooga with Katamatite’s Lukies and Mead showing steady strikes.
The Finley owned horse Reg Stone added another victory by winning the Flying Handicap at Cobram races last Wednesday. Carrying 41 and a short priced favourite, the horse now has 25 starts for 17 wins and four seconds with four previous replacements, marking an excellent race record.
The Evening Standard questions Crawford and Bradman moves, with talk of his possible transfer to South Australia and Badcock’s move there. In duck shooting, the 1934 season opens amid swamps and lagoons like Doodle’s and Reedy Lake Burramine, promising fair sport. Archbisho Duhig denounces family decay and modern temptations in a Brisbane pastoral address. Association asks club ladies to host afternoon tea at watch grounds.
Finley declared at 221 for 4 after Barooga won the toss and bowled first. Wilton led Finley with 89 and Snell contributed 41 as Eagle, Goodwin and others claimed wickets. Barooga finished 5 down for 155 at stumps, with Gordon Smith unbeaten on not out and Ryan, Olsen, and the tail not far behind.
The report lists revenue figures at the Coy y station with inward goods, stock, and miscellaneous items. It notes passenger, goods, and inward traffic changes, plus taxes and tolls, with a focus on NSW transport finances and station earnings during the period.
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