13 Jun 1929
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
1
The Shire Clerk announces a supplementary Electors List under the Local Government Act 1919. It covers owners lessees and occupiers not already named, including residents who have lived on land within the Shire for six months before 12 July 1924. Applications to be mentored by 4 July 1929 to S J Dunkley.
A community events page notes a charity dance for Mooroopna Hospital at Mechanics Institute on June 20 with double tickets five shillings and extra lady two shillings. Cobram bowling club funds receive a wash and fancy dress sale, while Tongamah prepares a bridge contract at Boosey Creek for £107. Various civic notices include appointment of Samuel Jeffery as consulting engineer, a Shepparton orchestra, and a Presbyterian gift sale raffle won by Pamela Rossiter.
A large Cobram gathering for Senior Constable Stanbury's farewell as he transfers to Melbourne. Speakers praise his fair, efficient, unbiassed service, noting promotions and long service in Cobram while wishing him health and prosperity for the future.
In Cobram a public gathering honored Constable Stanbury and his wife after a speech turning on service and health. He thanked residents, judges, and Cassidy for support, noting tough duties and the town’s loyalty before the crowd dispersed after the chairman’s toast.
The Cobram Tennis Club Ball held at the Mechanics Institute on the 3rd drew 120 couples from nearby towns. Decor, music by Wheeler’s group, and a dainty supper showcased the club committee’s effort, with secretarial duties credited to R Adams.
Nathalia and Cobram played a hard on ground game with wind favoring Nathalia in the first half. Key players included Hart, Carland, McKenna, R Grinter, and Watson amid a steady flow of singles and goals as Nathalia led at halftime 5 17 to 3 9 and held on after a late Cobram surge.
In the district footy clash Strathmerton scored 15 goals 10 behinds while Lallygaroopna struggled. Tyts 1Tbhits led the visitors to an easy win as the game unfolded with clear Strathmerton superiority.
Officials at Colram station provide May railway returns with figures for Passengering Parcels Goods Live stock and Miscellaneous. article notes autodcast of 754n for May versus previous year with emphasis on passenger and goods movements and live stock totals.
The Victorian Central Citrus Association reports a dull citrus market with eased district supplies and lighter stocks. Lemon sales were slow at lower prices amid metropolitan deliveries. grape fruit and oranges show easing prices while overall travel prices remain steady.
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