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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
2
Advises that he has taken over the business previously conducted by Mr oD. Jackson. Telephone Yarraweyah North Justiffice. Charges moderate. Work promptly attempted to Licensed to tap mains. Agent for Atlas Lusmance Co, Diabolo Separators, Robinson and Co.
A weekly stall at Cobram opens every Saturday from 2 p.m. showcasing large juicy fruits grown at Notting Hill Farm. Special pricing applies to bulk purchases with quantity discounts offered under the farm’s banner.
Golf and local cricket details show Cobram links opening next Saturday with talk of grass growth and better playing conditions. The report names Nathalia and Nathalia recreation ground issues, team lineups, and upcoming matches including Nathalia versus Tocumwal and Cobram v Nathalia with a busy June schedule and ground assignments.
The Australian Davis Cup squad won easily against Mexico in a preparatory clash. The real test lies ahead against the United States led by Donald Budge and Makó. Debutant John Bromwich shone, signaling a potential future star in the competition.
On Tuesday evening the Wanghau ball hosted the Simpson Cup presentation to the Wanngbus team who won the Cup. The Gripa Cup for the defeated finalists Bu rooga was presented to the winners for 12 months. Cups were handed by Mrs H Scott with captains Bourke and W Lunon noted. The event featured dancing and the Cobram Numurkab Cup was teased to be donated by Mr P Simpson of Numurkab for future competition.
Cricket enthusiasts learn another attempt to lay a turf wicket at Nathalia. Mr Dave Crane, secretary of the Nathalia and District Cricket Association, leads plans for the project.
The Murray league opens May 15 with clubs already in practice on hard grounds. Nomurkah and Muckatah look strongest, Finley possibly improves with new forward Buzza Taylor, and Berrigan may dip after losing key players. Tocumwal also down, as Sandy and Bolmau depart. several teams lack coaches this year.
Cobram resident recounts a voyage on the S S Katoomba to Norfolk Island and Pacific ports. The narrative includes Penitentiary ruins, Pitcairn descendants, Suva and Noumea stops, Kava drink, and notes on local flora, climate, and trades.
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