25 May 1933
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
1
A fragmented notice lists events: a ladies meeting at Criterion Café on May 26, a kitchen tea event on May 26, a public meeting at Mechanic’s Hall on May 25, and a charity football match scheduled for June 0. The text mixes dates and venues with unclear details.
Local and general news note the Tungainah Shire Council will hold a monthly meeting next Monday. A King's Birthday charity match between NSW and Victorian clubs in the Murray League is promised at Cobram ground to aid Mooroopna Hospital. Attend to help.
Entries pour in for the maiden and open wood chop races to be held in the open air theatre on Monday night June 5 with prizes of 2 and 10 shillings. In Yarrawonga poultry enthusiasts heard Mr W A Williams and Mr K S Ballantyne discuss branch plans for Cobram to aid local egg marketing and potential future visits to Cobram in July. The Cobram Fruit Packing Co. Pty Ltd ninth annual report shows output of 43 158 cases with 511 for non shareholders, higher overheads, and a rise in citrus prices. Murray Valley brand gains buyers, trading volume rises, and depot fuel distributed.
Melbourne resident G parsonal ears Cacon Hughes born Cobram where his parents owned Cobram Station. G Davies earns transfer to Portarlington from Cobram bank branch. Constable Beames is relieved by Constable McNamara on leave. J C Draper selected as Victoria scout for world jamboree in Austria leaves on leave. Right Rev Musignor Treacy of Demliquin involved in accident at Beodiga during Guldea jubile ceremonies. He fell from chair act and is unlikely to recover quickly. Ivan McNamara of Key Park Bull Plain Yarrawonga suffers compound fracture from chaffcutting accident. dragged into machinery, rescued, taken to private Corowa hospital. Mooroopna Waterworks Trust shows credit balance of £707. Eagles devastate lambs in Renmark district during lambing. lambs seized and carried to perches, birds shot measured from tip to tip. Local landholders report 100 crews involved.
Cobram Golf Club opened on Wednesday with a mixed foursomes won by P R Puller and Miss Pollar. Visitors from nearby clubs joined local members as President L A Kennedy welcomed guests and Secretary D V Paterson oversaw duties. A mild day, pleasant nine hole results, and a post match tea accompanied a list of pairings and scores. Cobram also noted a pennant match where Cobram faced Namurumkalh.
After a three year lapse Nathalia defeated Cobram in a tightly played match on the Cobram oval. The game featured even teams with Nathalia’s superior forwards in the final quarter. Key moments included McCarron, Babidge, Watson, and Limbrick among scorers, with Cobram responding through Howells and King. At three-quarter time Nathalia led 5 goals 4 behinds to Cobram 5 goals 5 behinds.
Cobram dominated with 12 goals 14 behinds while Nathalie fielded R Cocks D Bourke Prentice and J Colman among best. Boquest Quick and Watson O Beirne stood out for Cobram as others gain practice. Other results saw Berrigan Strathmerton Barooga Namurkah and Muckatah lose by slim margins.
Local football notes show close competition among Cobram Nathalia Strathmerton Barooga Finley and Numurkal with narrow halves and strong forward play. Key players include Cocks Grinter Nugent Garrett and Watson. Cobram improves with training while Nathalia promises with McCarron. Gate takings rise as three new clubs join Murray League and matches loom tight through the season.
At the annual Cemetery trustees meeting Mr J Jones was elected to succeed the late Mr Whitty. President Mr N J Lukies and secretary Mr J Hughes were re elected. A small credit appeared on the balance sheet. The group expressed regret at Mr Whitty's death and decided to place on record appreciation for his 22 years of service as a trustee.
A pleasant Cobram East State School farewell social Monday May 22 honored Mr and Mrs C A Watson as they leave the district. A Gemmell led performances and gifts expressed goodwill while Mackay J J Ryan G Bourke A Barriotn and D Campbell offered best wishes. Watson thanked the gathering and spoke of gratitude. Supper by ladies ended with Auld Lang Syne.
A deputation of Hume reservoir workers criticized Victoria's minister for water supply statements that NSW bore blame for delays in the Victorian section. Mr Mair, NSW Labor MLA, said he would consult with Mr Weaver and report back, noting the Commonwealth would not prematurely ratify cross-state arrangements and aid Victoria, potentially delaying NSW works.
An obscure sports item notes Ernst Henne setting a cycle five kilometre record at 1 am and a sidecar run at 12 am while mentioning H. U. Wilson as winner of a New South Gaulka event. The fragment references conveyance to Taiits Victorian Os and a 6100 measure for a lay term.
Fragmented OCR text describes a billiards event with mentions of professional games, a bid, and new rules about four cue balls and breaks. Names, dates, and places are unclear, offering limited specific details beyond general billiards competition notes.
The piece discusses state of play in a recent match between West Constantine and Marinoec, noting tensions around leg theory and Latwoud play. It mentions Larwood and Boycott style critique, with expectations of a possible return amid injury concerns and fan reaction.
A chaotic report from Walla Walla notes record trotting times and a crowded program at the inaugural meeting. Trainers, jockeys, and officials push to break former marks as local clubs report high turnover and strong performances from standouts like Shadforth and Croser, with key players listed for both sides.
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