01 Jun 1933
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
1
Community events announced include a public meeting at Yarroweyah Hall and charity functions. June events feature Stalkies and a charity football match in Cobram and the Strathnterton RC Ball. July 12 marks Cobram Hospital Ball listed among local social affairs.
The Strathmertena Ball will be held with Gervasoni's Orchestra providing dance music. Double tickets are offered through the Cobram Football Club to fund a hivekeepers' and press box at the Agricultural Society ground costing about £3. Road concerns in Katandra and dog control measures in Sheppartonshire were discussed. A church ball at the Mechanical Institute attracted 85 couples in fancy dress, with a tasty supper and prize winners named.
The State Savings Bank of Victoria, known as The People’s Bank, announced operations from 10 to 16 daily hours with deposits ranging from one shilling to two thousand pounds. Monthly balances and safe deposit terms were described, with notes on withdrawal demand and government lodgement by Alex Cooch, General Manager.
The proprietors of Mooroopta Knit Wear open a shop at Punt Road Cobram near Mr E Hocking baker offering a fine range of woollen goods at reasonable prices. Weather and rainfall reports follow with broad notes on cold winds and rain benefiting farmers.
Dr and Mrs Adrian Kennedy of Yarrawonga greet many congratulations on their daughter birth. Engagement announced for Molly Browning of Riverslea Yarrawonga to Melbourne’s young L Cowles of Malvern. Amy Elizabeth Whitford of Wahgunyah to William John Browning. Death of Mrs James Mills at 70 in Katamatite. eight sons and five daughters survive.
At a Parish Hall social hosted by the Cricket and Football Clubs on Monday of last week, Mr J Clements received a sandwich tray and cake stand from the Cricket Club. The event noted the downpour and damp roads from the parish hall to the war area.
The acting chairman Mr Hammond and Phillip Keenan arrived in Boomshsoo district aboard a Boomahseo Tel Co event. The reception occurred as Mr Keenan traveled through the district with attendance noted and local ceremonies described in the fragmented report.
On the Muckateh oval Tocumwal defeated Muckatah in a high marking fast game. Mansell and Sandy featured for Tocumwal with Heavey and Gannon strong in defence and Rudd, Bourke, Kennedy and Lonergan among the best for Muckatah. Final scores showed Tocumwal ahead 8 goals 9 behinds to 5 goals 6 behinds amid a sea of attacking, with late efforts from both sides and a substantial Cobram community contribution noted for prize money and open-air events.
A grand challenge match between NSW and Victorian Murray League clubs will be held at Cobram ground next Monday to raise funds for Mooroopna Hospital. The event aims to support hospital services with proceeds from the fixture.
Walter Lindrum becomes first to lift the billiards championship cup from England after a decisive victory over Toe Dar. Lindrum receives £200 and is warmly congratulated by Davia the S A Agent General and others, marking a historic milestone in the sport.
Lack of training blamed for Cobram's defeat by Berrigan on Saturday. Tocumwal and Muckatah show stronger lineups, with key boosts from absent players. Bert Rudd and Quirk strengthen Mackstire and Heat, while Jack Ross's move to ruck shifts momentum for Muckatah. Finley’s early burst faded as Nathalia leads current standings.
A report describes greyhounds bred in Corowa and imported top dogs from Australia and abroad. The race notes Steg leading from the silvester place with an eight length margin in a steady run.
A jagged snippet reports J. Mis feated J. Biteau and G1 Pullat in cycling events with C. Campbell Jard and B. Dicker D. Vy Paternun also mentioned. Mentions Paterson Arrapyeweath and Cobra Cay with tours and programmes due this week for a Valley course series.
Scattered notes describe a bowling controversy and leg side fears during a Middlesex event. The report mentions Hearne and Hearse, crowd reactions, and unresolved questions about fast bowling. It lists upcoming fixtures, byes, and team matchups such as Strathmerton, Nussress, Natneua, Tocwarwal, and Jamar clubs with dates in June.
Fragmented text describes Murray League draws and match notes with references to Berrigan Finley Tocauiwal Cobram Juniors and Cobram venues. The passage is garbled, mentioning rounds, grounds, and march dates with unclear results.
A jumble of garbled phrases describes Karle and Mencha Therus, with scattered mentions of money, adventures, and a mysterious Large Bay. The text weaves readers through disjointed names and events, culminating in a surreal sea creature scene and an odd base feed reference.
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