10 May 1939
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1939
Page
1
The notice invites young ladies to join a De butante set in Cobram, with Mrs M. D. O'Dwyer asking interested participants to notify. Also reports a small fire at Strong's shop in the late Mr M. Hickey estate, discovered by smoke and quickly extinguished, cause unknown, building unoccupied.
Local brief reports Campbell's property sold last week with price undisclosed. Mosquito nuisance affects farmers and contractors during warm hours while Cobram district notes milder post visitation than some areas. Cobram Tennis Club plans a May 24 premiership ball at Mechanics Hall with Ryan's dance band. tickets 7/6. Annual Cobram Agricultural Society meeting set for May 14 with election of officers. Farewell social held for Mr and Mrs Robert Biggar and son Leslie. gifts include a ledger of notes, gold items, and racing memorabilia amid irrigation concerns and plans to lease land.
Cobram Mechanics Institute conducted its annual meeting on a Monday evening with Mr M D O'Dwyer presiding. The balance sheet shows receipts of 334 9 7 and a balance of 1042 7 0. The president's report notes overdraft reductions, changes in profits, hall rents, and improvements over the three years of committee control.
Fragmentary personal notes from a district resident appear in this column. The readable lines hint at local concerns and daily observations, offering a glimpse of private reflections and community mood.
The Cobram Basketball Club is re-formed with Siem as president G Edwards as vice president T Millerick secretary N Wyatt treasurer R Sala. Matches will be at State School. Results from last Saturday show Cobram A 40 Strathmerton B 13 and Bearii Cobram B BH. Next Saturday selections include Millerick Walsh Sala Wyatt and Tomlin. The season lists upcoming fixtures from May to June across Cobram Strathmerton Ulupna Bearii.
Appended are the Cobram Club season batting and bowling averages. Other bowlers listed include A Wyatt C Gilmour K Wilton W Wilton C Beames and P Garrett but bowling figures are unreliable and not given for these players.
Barooga clinched the Gilpu Cup on the final day after Tocum forfeited to Barooga, giving Barooga their third consecutive title. Captain L G Barnett excelled in captaincy and bowling, with J Allen and J McGuire contributing in the field and bat. Other players like Jim Clements, Bert Dawson, Roy Brown, and Ernie McKinley had notable performances, while Cobram and Kaarimba figures were cited in close matches.
Supporters await Saturday’s start as Cobram and nearby clubs prepare for a season of evaluation. Young players face baptism under match conditions while several last year’s regulars may be unavailable, giving the newcomers a chance to prove their ability in practice and in the first game.
The article reports on a club presenting Mrs Cray with a gift at a meeting before Crayford's departure after 19 years of service. At a Wednesday court session, Beavers PM and solicitor Wynn for the plaintiffs discussed a car collision case and legal actions. Seven men faced fines or charges for breaches of the licensing hours at Tattersall's Hotel and The Queens Arms during prohibited hours.
The Katamatite District Flower Show held October 18 faced delays due to weather. Presid C Hull and vice-presidents Hodge and Lawrence led the event with Mrs E Kilgour among organizers. Concerts at Mechanics Hall featured Mrs Bert Mills and Mrs C R Wood with Isobel Wellington and Patrick. A comedy play Advertising to a Wife closed the program.
The Mechanics Institute hosted the Cobram Branch birthday gathering on May 4 5 with Mrs Pur and Mrs Burge among honored guests. Members spoke of the 7 Exhibition of work due May 23 and the G Valtey entry in Melbourne on June 19. A pleasant program followed including music by Miss A and Miss Lynen.
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