19 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
1
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Robert Bob Colommint who died July 17 1927. Our lips cannot speak how we loved you and our hearts cannot tell what to say. God above knows how we have missed you since the day you were called away. Inserted by his sorrowing parents and brothers.
The fragment notes an item dated 1888 and mentions Fre Cobram Courter Evraguenan with a July 1928 reference, suggesting a historical notice or archival entry. The readable portion centers on the event or record tied to that name and date.
Local events include Cobram Golf Club ball on August 23 and Fire Brigade Ball on August 24. W.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase winner Namera with Nyangay and Oral Treaty behind. Spinsters' ball planning meeting set for Cobram Tennis Club on July 24. Stock sale at Strathmerton advertised for August 25. Prohibition on pigs entering Victoria rescinded while NSW remains restricted. Various agricultural notices, sports results, and community updates across Cobram, Strathmerton, and district.
D B O Connor’s company brings the comedy A Little Bit of Fluff to the Mechanics Institute on Friday July 20. The show, a London and New York hit, tours Victoria and New South Wales before Melbourne in December. Box plan available at Mr B Rice’s.
The Cobram Cobram branch meeting of the Teachers Union discussed a flat rate salary system, class for class, with head teachers paid more than assistants of the same class. Members debated government plans to delay annual increments as a form of taxation and questioned its legality. Mr Hughes of Barooga offered figures on NSW school salaries and will present a talk at the August meeting.
Messrs Campbell and Co report a busy Namur sale with about 100 sheep and 50 cattle yarded. Sheep included high quality weavers and a 100 percent lambs line, with lambs to 36s 3d and fat lambs to 29s 6d. Cattle, especially young stock, fetched strong prices from £7 10s to £12 15s for fat bullocks and about £9 12s for cows with calves. Names of buyers listed.
A chaotic snippet jokes about flappers striking against modern dance styles as old time dancing regains appeal. The piece references Seymour Railway Inn and a scene with a veteran actor seeking attendants outside a cinema, mentioning a court arbitration and a playful social clash between evolving dance forms.
A hard fought football match saw Cobram defeat Wangitau as both sides exchanged scoring bursts. Key players included Harris with multiple goals and Sharpe Eaton and Bourke contributing in attack while Cobram's defense led by McPherson and Rourke held firm against late pushes.
Numturkah defeated Strathmerton by six goals at the fat ground with 18 1 to 12 behinds, while Clute and Harris starred for the locals. Wyatt Pinchbeck Gralsin and Nash contributed goals as Holden refereed a timely finish and Hocking eyes a return to top form.
The article recounts a Shepparton farm tale where a tame sheep fed on grain and rain sprouted wheat on its back. A horse later browsed the green crop, and the story notes the intent to harvest and feed the hay, with nearby film listings and a railway freight protest by local councils.
A garbled note from Victorian Central Citrus Association members requests sustained market support and signals ongoing concerns with branding and distribution. The text references Melbourne, Wales and Leamers, and urges restraint while calling for steady action.
A wedding notice from Cobram reports the marriage of Ernest Maughien and Meg Dixao at Cobram. The groom’s parents, relatives, and attendees are listed with a small reception note and a breakfast gathering following the ceremony.
The Australian air service reports a cumulative flight total reaching 7 51 miles since inception. The update notes passenger and freight milestones and mentions fatal accident statistics during the early phase of operation.
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