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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1934
Page
1
On Good Friday a combined service at the Cobram Presbyterian Church will be held at 11 a.m led by Rev. Patterson. A related event at Koonoomoo Strathmencon Cobra is scheduled for 7.30 p.m. with details unclear.
March 29 Puss it Boots pantomime announced plus upcoming events include April agricultural dance Barooga Sports junior football club meeting and a dance at St Josephs Hall Also mentions an annual meeting and Cobra F C activities with a general notice of a forthcoming events listing.
Cobram Agricultural Society fair set for April 2 with music and a supper. Sapper will be provided and admission details listed. Mr A R Wadeson of Cobram advertises lease options for 384 acres 223 acres and 297 acres known as Jordan property near Boomancom NSW with improvements and subdivision. Alt Broadway brings Pass in Boots pantomime to Mechanics Hall featuring 15 players and 100 costumes plus acts by Cate the Cat and others.
The report notes the death of Daniel Kennedy of Cobras in Cobras district leaving real estate valued at £3,088 and personal property. It also mentions injuries from accidents including Keith Davidson breaking a wrist and A Dunleavy killed by a bursting machine part.
Annie Elizabeth Morris and Thomas William Gibson wed on a verandah ceremony at the Morris residence Carramar Nuring. Rev W H Patterson officiated as Miss Stewart McKe carried out bridesmaid duties and Les Morns gave the bride away. A large breakfast followed with toasts as the couple departed for Sydney via Tocumwal amid warm congratulation.
Anseal Mastings Barooga appoint Bert Allen president and Keamy secretary as the club joins the Murray League. The club shows small funds, plans to hire a coach, and expects a North East star to join. Mackatah Club ends season with balance of £29. W Bourke returns as president with Kennedy secretary and Lonergan assistant. Delegates Parnell Kennedy and Bourke named. Annual ball set for August 15.
Patrons are told all events will start on time per the programme. The oval is fenced and wood events entries should be sent to Mr P Mensch. First event starts at 2 o’clock. Stewards include T Stillard with protest stewards Dwyer Cullen Latty O Dwyer Toohey Brooks Whitty and others for various events.
Revenue received at Cobham railway station for February shows a year to year decline of £618 compared with the same month last year. The report notes the February total and highlights the reduction in earnings.
A spoof replica of a stock exchange member was introduced to colleagues as a prank. The impersonator altered his appearance and used friends to present him to others, creating a curious disruption among traders.
Local inquiries rise over start of irrigation works with contractors to be hired for major excavation if sanction is received. Berrigan Shire Clerk R J Barrett reports no government approval yet and notes tender ads will outline Commission requirements while minor works may hire scoop carts.
Phillips Talkies screens Wynne Gibson in The Strange Case of Clara Deane featuring a twenty year span and metamorphosis of Clare Deane. Also shown is Love Me Tonight directed by Rouben Mamoulian with Jeanette MacDonald, plus lively melodies and comic songs from the French musical comedy tradition.
Alec Death, 29, was crushed under an engine during work with a gang near Beau Plassition last Wednesday. He suffered a severed left leg above the ankle, a crushed right foot, and severe head injuries, and was taken to hospital in critical condition. In a separate note, Messrs W E K Sargood and sons of Quat Quatre Station Corowa reported a trial shipment of 22 bacon pigs to England. They praised the pigs’ excellent condition, proper dressing, and ideal weights for the Scottish curing trade, indicating promising prospects for continued consignments.
Barooga won the toss and batted first at Strathmerton. Wilton and Smith opened. Smith was run out as the score progressed slowly. Snell and Burkinshaw contributed small partnerships while Barooga folded to 71 all out. T Bourke led with 1 for nine overs, and Brentnall and Brentsall bowled well to limit the total.
Cobram ground hosted a Gripu Cup match with Strathmerton players Jim and Jack Patterson opening. Boquest dismissed Patterson early, Fowles bowled Tuck lbw, and Fowles cleaned up Brien. White led Cobram with 30. Patterson added runs as the score reached 93 before Boquest dismissed White.
In a spirited contest Cobram faced Southern Riverina with Watson and Wells delivering key scores. Cobram’s innings featured strong batting from Watson and Crozier while Finley’s bowling and Wells’ all round effort anchored the defense. The match showcased tight fielding and pivotal two wicket spells shaping the outcome.
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