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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
1
Local and general news items cover the annual Strathmerton R C ball set for August 26, upcoming dances at Yarroweyah for Mooroopna hospital appeal, job ads for Berrigan electric scheme, land sale by H Tuck, and a grand August Katamatite R C ball. Also noted are fund contributions for Mooroopna hospital, film listings, civic appointments, and calls for improved Cobram streets and a new public meeting on improving rates and roads.
Community announcements cover a fine of activities in Cobram and district. A social event aids C of E funds next Wednesday at the Cobram Mechanics hall and The Finley Show on September 16. A hare-shooting gathering is planned at Mr Tuck's office. Dr Frank S Coombs begins practice in Beekmae Katamatite replacing Dr Stahle. A Cobram Choral Society forms under conductor Mr G E Tonkin and secretary Mr C White with 30 plus members and a 2/6 fee. The Yukon film at Mechanics Pictures next Saturday night aims to attract patrons. Cobram Golf Club hosts lessons by pro Scott before his departure for Bogey. The Goulburn Valley Presbytery assigns ministers to Cobram for the manse sale. Rainfall report shows moderate totals with dam needs. Lambing advances with good feed and stock conditions. The June Women Magazine issue from Gordon and Gotch features beauty, culture, fashions and fiction. Weldon’s and Weldon’s Bazaar provide clothing for women and children. Cobram football club holds open races and points events next Saturday with a gold medal prize from W B Lang. Eclipse motor garage in Beck Street Katamatite, run by K E Peters, offers repairs, magnetos, battery charging and car hires, with agency for several car brands and bikes. Tractor class to be held at Dookie Agricultural College August 18–28 with demonstrations, lectures and stock judging, plus tractor design and care discussions. Victoria-centered lectures are planned with resident college staff and visiting experts.
The Alston Estate Cobram plans a pure bred Jersey cattle sale next October. A Strathmerton hall dance raises funds for St Aidan's Church next Wednesday. An all star cast film night in Cobram next Tuesday screens A self made with Cobram Mechanics and The Sawdust Trail. The Gazette notes a humor monthly 68 pages with jokes. Chateau Tabilk estate near 12200 acres bought by Reg Purbrick, possession in October. Yarrawonga Big Store funds The Grove with £100 yearly pledge for 10 years if locals match. Municipal councils reject unemployment work funds unless matched. Rail quarry delays prompt strong ministerial representations. Public meetings discuss shire boundary moves Tongamax Cobramaga Katamatite. Immigration and tax notices urge income returns and federal land tax filings by August. Citrus crop预计 700000 cases. Farell estate in Preston died May 25. Shepparton school medicals show good health overall. Rumors of Burrantine residents seeking annexation to Taogamah Shire. Campbell and Co offer 3411 sheep and 200 cattle at Numburkah sale next Wednesday. Rabbits and eradiation jokes in Mercury. Public meeting opposes moving Shire Council to Cobram Katamatite. Corona power plant restrictions cut lighting hours daily. Corowa transmission line urged to speed delivery.
The Hawick will case resumed with caveat by Jean Viive Edwick withdrawn. Probate granted to Equity Trustees Co for Edwick estate valued at £15,925. Morley stated no opposition to probate in New South Wales. Edwick estate details list legatees and specific bequests, with complex family ties and a large total value.
Fragmented OCR text discusses farmers and factories with scattered mentions of Altay, Whales Drm, and Boss, plus references to engines, secondary industries, and trade. The readable content is incomplete and inconsistent, offering no clear event or outcome to summarize.
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