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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
1
The PheGobram Courier dated Thursday July 31, 1330 presents a brief aerontiaman reference and year 1884. It reads as a fragmentary historical item with no clear event or outcome detailed.
Local notes report Barors FC game on Friday August 1 and a clash of events including the Cobram Mechanics Institute annual meeting on August 1. Tailors advertise made to measure suits from 66 6d while election date changes affect Shire of Tongash. Rainfall totals and crop prospects update farmers with 40 points over weekend and 104 points for the month. A grand concert in Cobram Mechanics Hall is planned with Melbourne artists for the Cobram Methodist Club. The Studio Murder Mystery film screens with Huntingtower comedy as part of Saturday program.
The Men's Clay Cian yio sip starts Saturday in August with no qualifying round. Matches include Grant versus Berry and multiple pairings. Several players unable to play should notify the secretary. During the Shepparton Golf Club championship on Wednesday July 25, a player caused disruption with cheating comments.
Names of participants and rounds listed for a tournament stage with numerous entries and byes. The text records pairs and individuals advancing or marked as byes, referencing several Messrs and Mesdames in a chilled sequence.
A Shell Company publication promotes Profitable Fruit Spraying an Australian guide on orchard pests. It covers codlin moth and woolly aphid, life histories, spray methods, pump maintenance, sanitation, and seasonal spray calendars for effective fruit production.
A fragmented sermon notes a king at St Marys and Father Godwin reflecting on churchgoers. It contrasts the fine dress latecomers wear with their self unaware reception and labels another character as a ruthless salesman figure.
The Rev. Patini FB O Looney Coan was killed in a timbering accident on July 17 while watching sleeper cutting. A felled tree struck him as he stood closer to the undercutting area. despite rapid medical aid he died the same night. O Looney had arrived in Australia in 1924 and was beloved across denominations.
A Cuoram Agricultural Society committee met on Tuesday evening 25th inst at Mechanics' Institute. Members present included P. McCormast president S. C. Gregmy D. V. W. H Riteme F. Colgan and others with L. G. Haw ilton as secretary. Discussion covered prizes, donations and prize schedules for the forthcoming show and references to department approvals and future decisions.
Dairy producers report rising costs and cold weather forcing hand-feeding of cows as milk output falls. The Melbourne price fixing committee approved a 1d 2f rise in butter to 1 8d per pound citing production and export gaps, while critics question its wisdom amid falling output. The Paterson plan faces potential political pressure but officials say it remains voluntary and unlikely to be altered by government action.
The Kilpatrick McLellan & Co firm at Berrigan ends years of service after 20 years in town. George McLellan and R Kilpatrick led expansion via land deals and new sale yards, while supporting public and sporting groups. The partners’ departures leave a respected community footprint and a loss to local civic life.
Nathalia overcame Cobram 46 to 30 in a rain soaked match. Ovens and Snowy Grinter sparked Nathalia's attack while Watson, Sharpe and Tuck led Cobram’s efforts. Poor ground conditions and slipping players defined a match played amid heavy rain and mud.
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