24 Feb 1927
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1927
Page
1
Inland goods, passengers, livestock, and miscellaneous totals show increases over the same quarter last year at Parcelsa Gonds. The report notes higher inward stock and outward stock compared with the previous year's corresponding period.
A sequence of fires around Cobram damaged McKaughests property known as Rijanz and spread toward Strethmertoo and Tocum wal. Firefighters halted the blaze near Mowee after destroying 700 feet of fencing and several acres of stubble. A second fire at W Befeman’s property started when a Ford tractor backfired, igniting a paddock and spreading toward Backhorse’s land. Local police thank residents for preventing wider losses. Auction notices announce household goods sale for P A Conner and a stock sale by J McNamara & Co. next Friday. Frank O Shea to teach dancing in Cab Row in March. and Mechanics Picnics feature Red Hot Tires and other acts. A river irrigation scheme near River Murray Countacha aims for readiness by mid-April with an estimated cost around £14,000.
Tractor demonstrations were held in Cobram and at Mr W Adaams showroom on Monday and Tuesday this week attracting many farmers. A tractor was dismantled and reassembled. staff explained procedures and answered questions highlighting the company policy of better service anticipated to attract more attendance at future schools.
A Saturday night blaze in Bergan totally destroyed the Reel Picture Theatre owned by E McGrady and the Royal Hotel leased by Tootles Ltd from McLeod. Firefighters and two men, Mr Jones and Mr Rennick, suffered facial and arm burns while stemming the flames. some valuables were saved but personal effects were looted. Three arrests followed, with one defendant sentenced to nine months.
The Cobram Tennis Club reports its local member tournament began two fortnights ago with Wednesday and Saturday matches. Afternoon tea is supplied daily. results show many close sets and early rounds completed, including Edwards beating Hamilton 1-4 and Hindson defeating Scott 7-0.
The report notes top scorers Eptbosiest eyredom and Cofram with 19, and Yarra wonga at 67. Jack Maher’s exceptional bowling restrained Cobrem, while Downs claimed 6 for 14 aiding Varrawenga’s performance. Spence and other players are mentioned amid a tightly contested innings with several run-outs and stumps.
Katamatite won the match by 1 innings and 21 runs at Urber Brstion grounds after a strong first innings showing and solid support from E Wood 68 and HL Sidebottom with the ball. Nunmrtal opened with a shaky fielding spell, while Sinclair and Ride starred with bowling. Katamatite secured the season title of Premiers.
Large crowd gathered at the Yarroweyah racecourse for a Saturday meeting promoted by the Yaroweyak Club. The program featured six races with notable performances by top horses, including Poacher who won the Welter Handicap easily and Pencilier in the rising Handicap. Entries were strong, with improvements to booths and hospitality noted by attendees.
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