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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
1
Cobram undercut its £9000 quota by subscribing only £5000 in the Security Loan marking an all time low. Numurkah exceeded its £8000 quota with £11860 while Katamatite hit £2950 on a £1100 target. Shepparton led with £135100 on £33000.
At his residence Hillside Cobram East on Monday morning May 3 Ernest Albert Pye beloved husband of Millicent father of Phillip Phillis Mrs F Lee Cobram and Gwendolyn Mrs E Unsted Cobram Grandfather of Freda Kitty and Leslie great grandfather of Phillip At Rest News from Methodist Church services in Cobram Strathmerton and Cobram East with Rev W K Bartlett listed
The Enjoyable Cricket Club dinner at the Royal Victoria hotel honored Cobram players with trophies for best all round, batting, and bowling. Frank Davies led as captain while Don McKenzie and Don Collie won notable awards. Mr. Guthrie and Mr. Christie attended as visiting officials and Cobram received the Simpson Shield from the Murray Valley Cricket Association president.
The Cobram Hospital publishes its balance sheet showing a net asset improvement of 1800 pounds amid a deficit in the maintenance account of 762 pounds. Increased capital from new plant and extensions boosts assets. repairs funds and overdraft changes also noted. Bed numbers decline slightly but overall improved financial position is highlighted.
The record lists toasts and Proposals from the Strathmerton club including The Witness by Dr Schmedje, The Hoot and Hostess by Mr W Hanna, and The Citta by Mr Guthive. Names Mr Farrell Newton d ams Cockayne and others appear in the proceedings.
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