23 May 1929
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
1
Tenders are invited for a supper room addition to Yarroweyah Public Mall comprising two ends and one wall with copper work. Tenders must reach the Secretary by May 31. The lowest bid will not necessarily be accepted. Plans and specifications are available at the Secretary’s Office. M Stockus.
Local announcements detail community meetings auctions and notices. A new supper room adds to Wartowey public hall while road restrictions limit timber hauling. Local court and rate notices appear along with school fundraiser events and a card party for shelter pavilion funds. A boy injured near Kalama and Cobram baker Charles Stews wins bread prize are noted. The Haliday cup shoot results are reported with J Jones L O Cantor and R Currie mentioned.
Cobram Agricultural Society met at the Mechanics Institute on Friday evening. President T N Harris and committee discussed show plans, poultry and sheep pavilions, side show sites, prize schedules, and finance options. They noted debt, possible debentures, and sought state cooperation on railway and inland killing proposals. The meeting also covered exhibits, stand applications, and staff to attend nearby meetings. National migration figures for 1928 were cited in later notes.
A farewell gathering at Koonoomoo School saw the Popplewell family bid goodbye as they leave the district. The event featured songs recitations and games with Mr J Martindale in attendance and a silver mounted tray and books presented to the guests. Local officials and residents praised the family for their service to church Sunday School and community and wished them happiness in new ventures outback. Several speakers from the Cobram Agricultural Society and church noted their contributions before Mr Popplewell senr expressed thanks. The night closed with supper and Auld Lang Syne.
A letter from Mooroopna Hospital Board urges local residents to form fundraising committees and contribute to sustained maintenance. It notes receipts since July 1, 1925 total 569 pounds while expenditures reach 43459 pounds, calling for broader canvassing and public meetings to secure voluntary subscriptions.
Captain Jenkins spoke at the Victorian Home Missions event at the Methodist Church sharing an illustrated travel narrative from Melbourne to Darwin via Port Augusta and Tennant Creek. He described terrain hardships, missionary efforts at Alice Springs and Cloncurry, and the Inland Mission Sisters, flying doctor services, and patrol preacher plans for Australia’s vast frontier.
Large turnout marks Cobram A C Ball at Mechanics Institute with Hoffgan’s Band. The hall featured artistic decor and bonfire displays, followed by supper at St Jose where dancing continued past midnight. About 485 people attended.
Victorian Central Cities Association market representative notes persistent bad weather this week. The timber workers’ heavier drives loom ahead with the second Valencia crop seized and withheld from sale. Sales figures include standard grades 75s and an assorted mix from Marrtumbidgee private packs and mixed pack values.
A conference of state treasurers will be held in Canberra on May 29 to discuss fiscal and financial topics affecting state administrations. Delegates from multiple states are expected to attend and participate in policy discussions and exchanges of best practices.
Before the match Cobram president H Scott praised Cobram’s 1928 premiership and its 1926 pennant win, while Numurkal’s president M Sigspion and officer A Sampson attended. The match saw Cobram inferior in team play, Numurkal edging ahead late to clinch by a goal, with both sides applauding the close contest and the pennants on display.
Amateur football trials near Strathmerton featured Cobram and local teams with players such as Russell, Howell, Seale, and Gregory showing promise. Officials note breeze and crowd interest, as teams prepare for next Saturday’s matchups including Barooga and PHS with key selections pending.
A fragmented account describes a large gathering of returned soldiers with plans for a memorial function. It lists locations such as Bersigne, Wal, Finley, Desiliguio, Yarrawonga, Rubergies and nearby lands, and names officials including Howard Marty President and Mr Gatty Dyroc Secretary. The notice invites participation and indicates dates and arrangements, though many names and places are garbled.
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