30 May 1935
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
1
Fragmented items list July meetings for church groups and entertainments. Includes Agricultural Pudies and Royal Blind Entertainers with dates and locations, plus RC and Church of England noting a charitable or community gathering.
Local notices announce J. McNamara and Co fixing a special stock sale in Cobram for Tuesday in June with strong sheep entries and early stock arrivals. A charity football match, King’s Birthday week, features NSW versus Victorian teams in the Murray League, with afternoon refreshments and a sheep competition on the ground. Also described are Royal Hind Entertainers performances at St Kilda Road and mechanics Institute ball preparations, with committee nominations and queen contest planning for August.
Miss Mona Whitty of Tungamah received a crystal vase from Tungamah Catholic Church members for her betrothal. Cobram Agricultural Ladies committee honored Mrs C White for service with a crystal vase. Mrs P McCormack presented both gifts on a Wednesday eve as Iris Maloney wed Mr H Wines.
A well attended meeting discussed the Soldiers Memorial Hospital trust funds. Proposals urged a supper room annex and a memorial board in Mechanics Hall and questioned use of the money for future returned soldiers. Committees were formed to plan and seek legal clarity on trust deeds and site arrangements.
The Vielima forest hosts its busiest period in years with Tue Mar River Sawmilling Co. employing a large log cutting crew and planning to ship about 4000 logs to Echuca over the coming months. Five bullock teams and two horse teams haul logs to the Black Evigite landing on the Muleay, then barged to Hebuca. A Cobram and district distress fund meeting recorded a credit balance of £5 5 8 with A. O'Brien elected secretary. The group plans its annual meeting for Tuesday the 1st and discussed merging with the Cobram Relief Society trustees.
A travelogue recounting Mr H Tack's diary in 19th century Britain and Norway. The narrative covers Warrick area visits, Warwick Furnishings, Stratford on Avon, Shakesperean house, Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Llangollen, Beltws-y-coed, Dyfi to Aberystwyth, Wales coast, and a Norway voyage via the Thames to Molde and Randalsnes with observations on castles, courts, museums, jewellery, London sights, and fjord scenery.
A traveler recalls a harrowing journey through Norway's snow filled landscapes. He notes frail villages, white blankets of snow, and towering cliffs as families endure hardships and rooted in remote settlements. The account highlights cultural contrast and the resilience of local farmers amid severe winter conditions.
A local golf and rifle meet unfolds at the Links at Harveys with several players named. Entries close with secretary Mr D Paterson and notable competitors include Strathmelloy Pollard Corses Yarkee and Ketemiive. Final results show keen play across stages with Separte capn and teams like Iowa and Dasamee contributing to a crowded event.
A garbled report lists charges of shop breaking and stealing against a defendant identified as Jimes O'ifieen. The brief notes a 36 year old male and mentions General Some cn hanks Sta in relation to the case. No clear plea or sentence data is provided.
The fragment reports a football game with scattered names and players. It mentions Cobram Coram Wibusy and a sequence of plays, with unclear outcomes and numerous garbled terms. The text references various players and events in a midsection of a score report.
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