05 May 1927
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
1
A fragmented list highlights shops and trades in West Preston including Tel Northcote and Hoy Furniture. Mentions cover terms values and selections with names such as Bettye and Audie indicating individuals connected to local businesses.
Enders are invited for a 12 month lease of the Colinium War Memorial Paddock area 5 acres. Tenders must be returned by the Secretary, Men Thomas, by 8 p.m. Monday.
In a practical farming note from Cobram district, experts advise late season care for potato crops including seed bed preparation, consolidated subsoil, thorough manuring, and careful fertilizer rates. Superintendent H A Muller cautions against overreliance on labor and urges following tested practices from trials and advanced growers. The piece also reports two elderly Cobram residents, John Whelan and F Hoggard, passing away.
The Cobram community held a large farewell for Thy McNamara and family after twelve months at the Cobram Hotel. Guests praised hospitality and heritage, with Mr Wilkes and others noting McNamara’s support for local football cricket and cycling clubs. A following evening hosted staff and friends at the Mediepies Institute for music and fellowship.
Local reportage covers rainfall, education inquiries, and rabbit season closure. It notes rabbit fur demand, hats and trimmings markets, and a Melbourne weekly skin auction inviting consignments. Also mentions the new Bishop of Wangaratta and a Royal Agricultural Show stud sale hitting a record price for a Shorthorn bull calf at 1300 guineas.
The Tungamah Shire Council held discussions on health notices to butchers, school sanitary rate arrangements, and collaboration with other shires. Reports cover drainage, road deviations, embankments, ferry works, livestock impounds, and requests for gravel plants and culverts in Cobram, Tungamah, and Katamatite.
The schedule lists Cobram Namurkeh Mastatul Doumiastice Wangena and other matchups with byes for Nathalia Strathmerton Strathmerton and Cobram in the first round. Games run on club grounds with second round reversed fixtures.
A Friday evening meeting of the ebare eich 2 discussed reforming the club and seeking admission to the Sheprakier Junior Association. J Hughes Wes was reelected president with Carroll Jones Bradstreet and Sidebottom as vice presidents Mrs Kilgour named secretary and D McLean Sidebottom as delegates.
Notes report footballers and supporters awaiting the G V E A season opening on May 14. Northern clubs Muckatat Covram and Strathmeron plan strong elevens while Ketantane and Drawauure may form a new association weakening Drom-Wanghoa and Muckatah. Namurkahill aims to improve with Nathilia returning after a year. Grounds are hard from lack of rain and a beneficial fall is hoped before matches begin.
The Federal Parliament will be opened at Canberra on Monday next. Princess Mery will perform the christening ceremony of the launching of the pow O cruiser, Cam berra, on May St.
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