How the rad Were Spent Cobram Holiday Scenes
Cobram residents and visitors spent holidays in varied ways. The Tennis Tournament drew many players and onlookers while the bowling green attracted crowds for “yelling a bowl.” A record number camped along the Murray river forests with over a hundred in various spots. The best fish haul recorded by Cobram party M Scott W Quick A Quick H Brentnall and W Stillard with 24 fish. McN Heron and party landed four fish spinning before Christmas. F Maloney and visitor Goldstein enjoyed a motor boat trip to Echuca. Christmas Boxing nights saw dances at Yarroweyah Cobram and a New Year’s Eve photophone program and a St Joseph’s Hall dance drawing large crowds.
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Murray
M Scott
W. Quick
A. Quick
H. Brentnall
W. Stillard
Cobram Tennis Club
Yarroweyah
St. Joseph's Hall
Mooroopna Hospital Receives Sleeper Heaters' Consistent Donations
In the Cobram forest sleeper hewers have consistently donated to Mooroopna Hospital for five years. About £100 has been forwarded to secretary R. Denson. In 1936 £17 went to maintenance, and £2 5s to the building appeal, totaling £41 12s 10d for 1936 and 1937.
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Moooopna Hospital
R. Denson
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Cobram Turf Club Secretary Resigns After 17 Years
Cobram Turf Club at its annual meeting disclosed a £71 profit from the races with £64 donated to Mechanics Institute funds and £100 fixed deposit. Mr M D O Dwyer resigned after 17 years as secretary. Mr J A Millerick appointed for one year. President A R Wadeson praised co operation. Officers and committee listed.
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M. D. O'Dwyer
Cobram Turf Club
Mechanics’ Institute
J. A.millerick
O'Dwyer
A. R. Wadeson
Wadeson
Messia T. Harris
J. Cotten
F. Colgan
T. Harris
J. J. O'Dwyer
N.ed
R.A. Steward
A. O'Brien
Nedra
J. Millerick
Millerick
Fr. Ellis
Cobram Club Events and Clubroom Matters
Cobram fares and prize figures listed for Novice ip 6, Handicap Trial Stakes 10, Handicap Trot 13, Flying Handicap 10. Discussion on scaling the Cup to 40 pounds opposed by meeting. second prize money increased. Boothes sale left to president and secretary. sympathy sent to Mr A Dunleavy. O'Dwyer praised. he became honorary member. extensive remarks salute the club and its efforts. Cycling ride statistics highlight Nicholson's 291 miles in late November and high monthly averages. long mileage totals push toward 57,000 miles by year end.
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Cobram
Colgan
Mucksah
Nicholson's Epic Ride In Marathon World Record Fight
Ossie Nichol son of Australia and Reni Menzies of France contended for the world’s continuous cycling record, starting January 1 and finishing December list. Both broke the 12 months record on September 30, with Nichol son leading early by 1200 miles and Menzies narrowing the gap to 58 miles. W. Greaves England held the prior mark at 45 363 miles. Greaves later raised it to 48 398 miles in 1936 with a leap year day boost.
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Ossie Nicholson
Australia
Reni Menzies
France
W. Greaves
England
Mariies
Huber Opperman
Marcus Jean
Nicholesn
A. A. Humbles
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