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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
2
A large Cobram gathering honored Mr Adams with a valedictory event at the Cobram Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. Speakers including Mr Witton and Rev Fr Ellis praised his decades of district service and promised a lasting regard as he departs for Melbourne with Mrs Adams.
Friday evening May 29 drew about 180 attendees for a musical farewell for Mr and Mrs Adams and Miss Deakin. Speakers praised Adams long service to Cobram district, including the Waterworks Trust and Agricultural Society, and presented an illuminated address and gifts as the family prepares to relocate to Melbourne.
A large audience applauded Mr Adams as he rose to respond to thanks. He spoke of his lifelong work for Cobram district and the town, thanked supporters for gifts to his wife and himself, and praised irrigation prospects. Mrs Adams expressed gratitude. “Auld Lang Syne” was sung as the event concluded with thanks to the artists and chairman.
Numurkah remains undefeated after a solid win over Tocumwal as Finley defeats Nathalla and Berrigan over Muckatah. The report notes strong showings from Numurkah and Tocumwal matchups with detailed scores and mentions upcoming fixtures and a coach led lecture for players.
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