26 Jul 1934
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
1
Fragmentary notes mention Cobram Hare Stout and Com ing Meeting in September. References to Souliveint Sheed Pent Soeromen and Chul's Ball imply social events linked to a football club. Hospital and Soviet references appear as stray fragments without clear context.
Local news covers rain records and social events at Cobram and Yarrawonga. Tenders invited for town works at Tungamah and Barooga Berrigan road development. A Mooroopna Hospital fundraiser set a Mechanics Institute night with an open air theatre wood-chop and a postal ballot for Barooga Water Trust trustees. Cobram Association meeting ends for lack of quorum. Tobacco growers discuss mould prevention and plant disposal at a Victorian conference with calls for similar legislation in the state.
A Cafe Chantant at Mechanics' Institute benefited Scots' Church Cobram with hostesses including Mesdames Adams McFadyen Dick Patterson and others. A sheep judging contest for Mooroopna Hospital raised over £8 with live weight 117 lbs and dressed weight 56 lbs 5 ozs. The Cobram Fire Brigade annual ball at the Mechanics' Institute drew about 1000 attendees, featuring Gervasoni's Orchestra, an auto tray supper, and a late finish, expecting to boost brigade funds.
Mr Kennedy Stewart is making satisfactory progress toward recovery after an operation. Congratulations to Mr Reg Avams for qualifying as a member of the Federal Institute of Accountants and earning the A.F.I.A degree. The death of Mrs Keith Callander, widow of the late Mr William Callander and former proprietor of the Courier, occurred on the date indicated.
The death of Mr John Blyth aged 72 occurred suddenly at his residence Dhingra on Wednesday of last week. He was the second son of the late Mr John Blyth, lived in Cobram district twenty years, educated at Horton College Tasmania, and managed properties for his father before purchasing his present home. The remains were cremated in Melbourne. He leaves a son and a daughter with four sons Iris Mrs Ricard Thomson Heyfield Gippsland George Alan Brien and a brother Mr William Blyth who died in London recently.
A public meeting in Mooroop Hospital precinct elected R Denson as a life governor nominee under A R Wadeson’s presidency. Harris was appointed, with a hospital ball planned for Wednesday night and door keepers named. A separate committee met to assist with preparations. life governor applications were discussed for 1932.
The article notes Australia's prominent Davis Cup singles wins featuring Crawton and McGrah, marking a standout moment as the nation earns world attention. It references a record sequence from John O Groats to broader European spots, underlining a notable sporting achievement.
Don Bradman again proved his greatness by a stellar fourth Test at Leeds. He and Hradman and Ponsford built a record second wicket stand, redefining the world record and thrilling cricket fans. Australia appeared set to win on Tuesday but weather ruined their chance, leaving the fifth Test at the Oval in late August as a keen next chapter.
At 75 years old Richard T. P. Tearne achieved a remarkable bowling feat in England. Playing for Pershore he took 10 wickets in an innings without a run being scored, seven overs yielding five runs to the other side as Pershore bowled out the opposition for no runs. Tearne now lives at Asquith near Hornsby Sydney and was well known in Yarrawonga district decades ago for his cricket interest and Mercury stall reporting.
Riverina Golf Association expands with Tocumwal Moama Matiouta and Wakool affiliating. The region reports 1770 men and 1717 associate golfers. 16 clubs operate full 18 holes. Tocumwal defeats Cobram in Goulburn Valley pennant 3–2. Fowles tops stroke with 71 net.
Report outlines a visit by Optic.an to Cob.a and Cot as t bvelborre, noting a proposed tour of Cob.a with August 18 and 2b dates and mentioning local miners and mining activity around the Gapsted area near the Wangaratta road. It also records a mining incident where Ray wend Barter and Stanley George suffocated in a rubble collapse at Myrtleford and Gapseed districts, with bodies recovered hours later.
Shell Company London office releases a portable reference on the England Australia air route. It contains detailed landing ground plans including size facilities and weather, with aerodrome connections. Free issue to Shell Carnet holders and part of a broader Eastern Hemisphere flying routes series.
A tight match saw Nathalia edge Cobram by three points after leading most of the game while playing shorthanded the last two quarters due to injuries. Key performances came from Nathalia’s stars along with steady work from Wickhem, Stewart, and McKierar as Cobram’s Watson and Quick produced late efforts and multiple scoring bursts.
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