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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1953
Page
2
On Sunday Cobram Barooga Golf Club held a Canadian foursomes won by J Wiltshire and Mrs S R Johnson with a net 63. A Brentnall won the stroke event with a net 72. Scores list includes many pairings and net results.
Inclement weather last Wednesday did not stop Cuoham associates from a successful gymkhana. Winners include Mrs Bailey in 18 Holes Scratch and 18 Holes Stroke net 67. Miss Bate St. net 33. Mrs Wilton net 34 for Best 9 Holes In. Team event won by Mrs Day, Mrs Gedye and Mrs Wilton with 220 net. Top scratch scores: Bailey 87 Wilton 90 Day 96 Fanning 96 Gedye 97 Gorman 98. 18 holes stroke leaders: Bailey 87-20-67 Wilton 90-20-70 Fanning 96-25-71 Gedye 97-24-73 Bate 104-36-68 Grant 100-26-74 Johnson 102-30-72 Wright 112-36-76 Marxson 111-36-78 Allen 107-30-77. Fifty-two players took out cards.
New York City churchmen propose drive-in churches on roads near beaches and resorts. Reverend Wilson Prock says worshippers may arrive in bathing costumes or jackets, with mothers and children welcomed and services heard via microphones. Tape recordings will provide organ and choir music where needed.
Mrs. A. Dewan hosted a lively Cobram Mechanics Hall At Home on Friday night with many residents and visitors attending. Carl Gervasoni's band provided dancing music and a lavish ballet supper followed, prompting a memorable evening with a parade of guests in bright gowns and elegant outfits.
Attractive pamphlet from the Central Planning Authority explains regional planning, voluntary committees, and resource surveys for better living. It outlines steps toward forward planning and how residents can participate, with free copies from the Secretary at Treasury Place Melbourne.
Cobram Post Office will offer a new 10d air letter form renamed Aerogramme to align with a Universal Postal Union decision. The Postmaster-General Mr Anthony announced a design change to the impressed 10d stamp in conjunction with the update.
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