21 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1929
Page
1
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Grant Bros sell Corella orchard at Cobram to Tl Rog of Shepparton. Clearing sale planned at Kildonan between Berrigan and Cobram. Cobram Tennis Club meeting postponed due to rain. Wreck weather reports and a Strathmerton store change as Brown Corke Co. sale ends. Wool and cattle sales planned, and local auctions by McNamara and Co. Strathmerton and Cobram Mechanics Institute screen Mr Wu with Lon Chaney. Induction at St. Margaret’s Cobram. railway visit to Kalinga station. Duck season opens with modest bag reported amid wild birds from pre opening shooting.
A Cobram opening night features Witio the ene and only Wirths Circus with Betty Arcona performing the fearless world famous feats. Mile. Galoare Hoyer dances the Thousand Feathers, Claudia Alba showcases strength, and a vast troupe presents elephants, bears, and aerial acts. Also noted are regional notices on agriculture and local court actions, including plover protection and fishery warnings.
A visiting party led by Sir William McPherson met Cobram and Nathalia irrigation delegates to press for full Hume Reservoir capacity, Yarrawonga weir completion, and channel works. Discussions urged nationalizing irrigation, expanding country population, and boosting primary and secondary industries while noting prior water conservation gains and plans for Katandra and Tungamah needs. The group then traveled to Shepparton after tea at the Cobram Hotel.
A letter explains the objects of an Angling Club including fish protection, pollution prevention, stocking streams, promoting better legislation, and aiding members with travel and tackle costs. It also outlines club outing norms and a sample set of rules stressing fair conduct, no poaching, and returning fish with care. The correspondent notes practical guidance from Charles Stewart, secretary of the Alexandra district Angling Club.
Rain delayed the Yarroweyah Race Club meeting though the track was clean and racing lively. Variety of events featured close finishes led by Sultry in the Varrower Handicap, with Doraus and Nalopher among notable runners. officials maintained smooth operations and public booths served luncheon as spectators enjoyed a warm outing.
Owing to rain only half the association matches were completed with Ghnit defeating Manikanangh. Faets won two sets as Park team prepared to travel to Tallygaroom. Cobram, Strathmerton, Katina, Sbryparr and Kaarimba clubs reported limited play under stricter local rules.
Reports show passengers parcels goods live stock and miscellaneous totals at the Cobre railway station with items organized by category reflecting the day’s traffic and revenue. The notice lists counts for each category to summarize the station’s activity.
Fragmented church notice lists vendors and services. An auction item advertises property or timber for sale with price details and contact references. Local business notices hint at joinery and iron mongery offerings and a name appears at the end.
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