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Newspaper

Cobram Courier

Location

Cobram, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

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Cobram ANA hosts smoke social as July visit looms

Cobram ANA members gathered at the Mechanics Institute for a smoke social on Wednesday in honor of chief president Mr D Black. The Cobram Pierrots rehearse for a July 15 concert at the Mechanics Institute to benefit local unemployed, featuring ballet dancing.

Cobram The ANA Mechanics Institute D. Black Mechanics’ Institute Ass At the Mechanics Picures Hye Gazette

Rainy week yields heavy post and meeting notices

Rain continued into Wednesday with 113 items logged at the main post office by 9 am. The Cobram Boy Scouts hold their annual meeting at the Me basics Institute on Monday June 29 at 8 pm. At the Muckateh Dramernure match on Saturday seventy five more vehicles were drawn. Dramanure team waived per buggy and gig drawing controversy. only one car from Dramanure, Dibbin, noted amid wet year remarks.

State Rivers and Water Supply Commission Mr Cattarach Cattanach Murébison Qualburn Murray River Tocumwal Thom Serefest Cobram Boy Scouts Me Basics Tnstitute

Appointment and Political Movements in Rural Vic Town

Mr Andrew Stephen Mugniney of Tungamah named Justice of the Peace by Mr Cecil Raines, a Cobrum and Strathmerton resident and former teller at the Bank of Australasia, visits town. Mr Galloway Stewart of Tatura declares intent to run as Country Party candidate for Echuca against Hon. W J Hill at the next Federal elections.

Andrew Stephen Mugniney Tungamah Cecil Raines Cobrum Strathmerton Baok Australasia Galloway Stewart Tatura Country Party Echuca W.J . Hill

Australia’s Future and the Call to Steady Leadership

Professor W. K. Hancock of Adelaide University argues postwar Australia has drifted politically and economically and must regain dignity as a Commonwealth. He notes a 20 percent national income loss but stresses scientific progress and self awareness as foundations for future advancement.

Australia W. K. Hancock Adelaide University Home & Cebilyues i Alfelad- Tadverager Suté Irsor Hancock Canada New Zealand Polticn Hancock

McNamara Co Stock Sales Preview and Pastures Report

Messrs J McNamara and Co announce their Nawar Kal stock sale set for Friday with 2000 sheep and 200 cattle. The Cubraw sale on Wednesday July 1st promises strong sheep lots, as buyers are urged to attend. They report a very successful Cobram yard sale last week with 1509 sheep and 108 cattle sold, top prices around 15 shillings 8 pence for the best ewes and 14 shillings 3 pence for weaners.

Messrs J. McNamara

New Unemployment Taxes Raise Wages Stamp and Income Rates

The state plans higher wages stamp tax and increased income tax with staged raises for earnings. The wages stamp on up to £6 weekly rises to 6s for the cap and the income tax scales from 60 to over 100 per cent as income climbs. Tax collection will occur by instalments later by administrative act, with first demands not expected until late September after year-end income figures are lodged. About 154,000 people are sized this year, delaying full assessments into the new financial year.

Mr Hogan

Barooga District News and Transport Timetable

Barooga district notices confirm a tri weekly transport timetable between Berrigan Barooga and Cobram with services on Tue Thu Sat and Cobram Barooga twice daily. Flood conditions hit Boosey and Broken Creeks. residents use boats to escape flooded properties. W Weste pumped water to protect his house as floods set a district record.

Boosey Broken W. Weste Bovacy Retematite

Sefton Elected for Vigilemoe Avis August Contest

Mr H Sefton of Youarang chosen for August Vigilemoe race as Dr R Malquiney retires. Me Gefien a popular local figure, contest expected close with both men studying the district. Special prize of £10 4s awaits the winner.

H. Sefton Youarang Vigilemoe Oe R Malquiney

Field of Sport Walk Champion Sets Vic Record

J Mulcahy won the 10 miles track walking championship of Victoria at Richmond ground on Saturday afternoon, breaking the state distance record by 6 minutes 50 seconds. He is a Cobram relative of E J and D Mulcahy from the Cox team in the clash against the Mooloopae signees.

J. Mulcahy Victoria Richmond E. J. and D. Mulcahy Cobram

Cobram and Numurkah Pennant Matches and July Golf Dates

The Cobram Numurkah pennant clash is set for Cobram links next Saturday. July golf events include June medal rescheduled due to rain on July 1 and 4. Sub District Golf results show leaders and players with scores, plus Katamatite ladies and V Pascoe trophies awarded.

Cobram Numirkah Cobram Golf Club D. V. Paterson K. Carmichael G.conan L. G. Barnett H. A. Backhouse Fr. Maddock Renotay Y Diveracroon Ek. Loades K. Adams Tuck Rev. D. Blake Goulburn Valley District Golf Association Psyd Wom Numurkah Tocumwal Arit Som V. Pascoe Getts

Parker Cup Rifle Shoot Opens with Katamatite Victory

The Parker Cup competition began on Saturday with Katamatite defeating Sutherland by two points on Katamatite's range. J Mulls led Katamatite with 97 while A Jencies scored 99 for Sutherland. The eastern section draw lists Katamatite Dookie College and other matchups across several clubs.

Menauuine Ve Outuermun Katamatite Sutherland J. Mulls A. Jencies Parker Pa Ie Areta

Cobram dominates Strathmerton in erratic football clash

In a brisk and poorly attended Cobram hosts Strathmerton clash, Cobram leads early and sustains pressure through the match. J O'Brien scores a goal for Cobram as Strathmerton struggles to convert, while Cobram finishes strong with multiple goals and goals from R. Watson, C. Scott and others. The final cards show Cobram ahead 12 goals 4 behinds to 4 goals 9 behinds.

Dickinsy R. Watson O'Brien Cobign Shawforth F. Howells Wes J. O'Brien Dicking Covram Hutt McGonagle Cullie Bidcge Butt R. Wats Bidge Watson Mort Walsau H. Linweils Buadtorti Wickinson Brotter Hantiate McGidur M. Scott Scott Dickinson Strathy Hocking Cobram Strathmerton C. Watson Dickinso Pinunuck W. Flack McGotagie J. Howells Ant Patterson C. Scott RK. Watson Howells W Flack R Watson C. Sco Collie Babidge Dickinson Passin Ce J. Howells Agap Shadforth Pasaimg Bet O' Brie Cobrym Strathmertoy J. Befter

Muckatah Drima Ends Narrow Rugby Score

In a tense satel ground match Muckatah narrowly lost to Drumanure 5 goals 5 vies to 4 in the second half. Drumanure edged ahead late with Dempster and Eddy contributing two goals each while Mackatel and Wet For added efforts for the visitors. Next Saturday sees Drumanure contesting Denasag with emphasis on another close game.

Ceraapuie Ieve Goa Drumanure Goats Ve. Mackatel Gusis Bes Ee Dempster Eddy Waters Certero Bourke Hick Jack Rat Cumetos Lowe Gs . Audd J. Carroll Lain Muckatab

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