02 Jun 1927
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
1
A brief item notes McKenzies Orchestra performing on a good floor with Bert Cope and B Beveridge serving as honorary secretaries.
Local items include a kitchen tea for Miss McClusky at Kooringa on 6th June, and Cobram Brass Band's regular performances near the Mechanics' Institute. King’s Birthday hare shoot boosts Cobram Bowling Club funds, with car transport from Grand Central Hotel. Optical health talk at Grand Central Hotel and garden notes praise chrysanthemums. Opening of Cobram Golf Club season planned with multiple events and catered luncheon. Empire Day activities at Cobram East State School included songs, recitations, flag ceremony, and gifts for Canty and others. Weather frosts affect crops, farmers seek rain while others continue sowing and grazing stock.
Mr O'Shea notifies patrons he will not hold more dancing classes in Cobram this season. The Cobram news also lists council meet dates next week and a range of local notices and events including a ball in Berrigan, a music ensemble from Yarra Wooga, and civic planning updates.
The report notes two years of satisfactory progress on Hume Reservoir works and expects water conservation to begin within two years with the project on track to finish within five years. After eight years of effort, foundation troubles have been overcome and total costs are around £90,000.
An article argues that producer contracts are essential to control markets and secure fair prices. It cites Danish co operatives as a model and recounts U S cases where absence of contracts led to price manipulation and loyalty failures.
Nathalia defeated Muckatah 8 goals 1 behind to 5 goals 9 behinds on a windy day at Yarroweyah. Key players included Grinter, Parnell, Ross, Scott, and Hawker with standout marks and multiple goals. Final scoreline favored Nathalia with late pressure securing the win.
The article records citrus market activity for the week with notes on orange and naval orange prices, stock availability, and supplier mentions. It cites figures for brands and wholesalers, listing several names and prices observed, including Ford and Chevrolet references as context.
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