Conversion Services at St. Paul Cobram on Sunday
In Cobram St. Margaret's plans conversion services at St. Paul with an 8 am Holy Eucharist and 11 am Eucharist, followed by 7:20 pm Evensong. Rector Colin G Burgess of the Methodist Church oversees arrangements. The note also thanks friends and relatives for support during a recent bereavement, with special thanks to Dr O'Shannessy and Mrs Thos Stanyer.
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St. Margaret's
Cobram
St. Paul
Colin G. Burgess
J. Owens
Barodga
O’shannessy
Thos. Stanyer
Nurse Required for Surgery Job in Cobram
Nurse position available with surgery experience preferred. Apply with references to Dr W Schubert at High Street Cobram. Phone 236.
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W. Schubert
High Street
Cobram
Cobram District Hospital invites honorary medical officers
Cobram District Hospital invites registered practitioners to apply for additional appointment as Honorary Medical Officers and Dentists. Applicants must send credentials to the Secretary-Manager before 31 January 1953.
Obituary for Benjamin Rollston
The death occurred at his fate with friends noting a ready sense of humor. He predeceased a 1938 relative and leaves one son, J. Owens, Barcags, and four grandchildren Jean Amy Clare Jessie, plus three granddaughters. The funeral was held December 31 at Barooga Cemetery with ECanen White of Tocumwal officiating at the graveside.
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Soming
Bestra J. Owens
Barcags
Rand
Jean
Amy
Clare
Jessie
Barooga
Ecanen White
Tocumwal
Cobram Overhauls Strathmerton After 18 All Out Start
Strathmerton were bowled out for 18 in the opening day of Cobram v Strathmerton as Frank Davies took 7 for 9 and Koopman 3 for 9. Cobram replied with 149 led by Davies 61 Hanna 24 Smart 18 and D McKenzie 16. Earn your living in the Murray Valley. Then join the Murray Valley Development League.
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Cobram
Murray Valley
Murray Valley Development League
Cobram Cyclists Dominate Carnival Races 1953
Cobram Cycling Club held its first Sunday carnival of 1953 with strong local turnout and fast racing. Wangaratta riders failed to arrive before events ended, while Cobram swept most major prizes except the junior handicap. Notable sprints featured Bob Shadforth, Arthur Hollands, and Col Cornish amid tense nerves from Cobram youngsters.
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Cobram Cycling Club
Wangaratta Club
Cobram
Corona
Terry Sumner
Bob Shadforth
Arthur Hollands
Col. Cornish
Corowa
Shadforth
Hollands
Cornish
Cyclists Shine as Gladys Downie Dominates Derby Race
Australian one mile champion Gladys Downie wins the Ladies Derby without loss of a point while Dot Hollands is runner up. Cornish defeats Cornish in a tight junior match race as Max Crosby recovers to win the four mile scratch. Several heats and dashes showcase local youth racing with Skys crowd favoring the junior events.
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Cornish
B. Evans
Corowa
Arthur Hollands
Shadforth
Max Crosby
Gladys Downie
Dot Hollands
Anthony Dewan
Jim Cornish
A. Hollands
T. Markey
J. Crawford
D. Hilet
R. Shadforth
J. Shanahan
C. Cornish
S. Kuschart
H. Shadforth
M. Crosby
A. Dewan
J. Cornish
Beryl Downie
R. Weygood
Albury to House MV Coaches HQ Move
Directors decide to shift Murray Valley Coaches offices and workshops to Albury next month to place top management closer to operations and to promote decentralisation away from capital cities. The plan reflects faith in the Murray Valley’s development and benefits for the region.
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Murray Valley
Albury
Eibeey
Swan Hill
Murra Coaches
Valley
Yarroweyah Scout Group Seeks Growth and Support
A Yarroweyah scout group formed in September has only a cub pack so far. It invites all local residents to attend a meeting at Yarroweyah Hall on Friday January 30 at 8 15 p.m. to reorganize and secure financial backing for future growth and a scout master and assistant.
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Yarroweyah
Halo tops Standish field at Flemington New Year's Day
Flying Halo ridden by Reid again carries 9.4 and wins the Standish Handicap at Flemington after a late surge. New Britain, Deccan, and Fabius loom as major dangers with Caulfield and Adelaide form cited. Other contenders include Society Belle, Planetarium, Laur ie Hus sar, and Richarm among a large group vying for the mile and a quarter prize.
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Flying Halo
Flemington
New Britain
Caulfield
Deccan
Fabius
Society Belle
Laurie Hussar
Eclair
Adelaide
Royal Radiant
Lverock
Murray Valley Development League Bequest Offer Encourages Support
A notice invites readers to contribute to the Murray Valley Development League, suggesting that a bequest would aid the league while urging immediate gifts to join in the community effort and celebrate Australia Day activities.
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Murray Valley Development League
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Cobram Agricultural Services
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Planetarium
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XPERT
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