Cobram Local News Roundup May 31 1928
Local and general items from Cobram include a Bank of Australasia profit report for 1927, a poll for the North Eastern Province Legislative Council at the Mechanics Institute, and notes on postal voting rules for distant ratepayers. Events cover Cotram Tenms Club ball, a women’s branch formation of the Victorian Country Party, stock sales, a Cycle Club race, and cultural programs at the Mechanics Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Australasia
North Eastern Province
Legislative Council
Mechanics’ Institute
Cobram
Leeth
Cotram ‘Tenms Club
Mechanics’ , Institute
McKenzie
Victorian Country Party
Cobran
Cochran Golf Club
Victorian Dental Citrus Association Pty. Ltd
Mesars J. McNi and Co
Cobram Cycle Club
Tuck's Corner
Yarrow
Hase
Messry
W. A. McDowall
A. Sutherland
Naradera
C. A. Moon
S.W
Ituralie Estate
Yass
Electricity Commission
John Thompson Water Tubes Ltd
Gennan
Australia
Clapp
Hogan Labor
Executive Council
Slater
London
Cobram Fights Hard In Rain But Loses At Wunghau Two Points
In a wet scrappy match Cobram lost by two points to Wunghau after a rain soaked day. Umpiring by Stewart drew criticism from both sides as Cobram leaders like Babidge Bourke Watson and Selwood fought back with goals and singles while Wanghau built a late lead before Cobram rallied with several scores.
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Cobram
Wunghuu
Mes
Stewart
Tue Pay
Smith
Watson
Saunders
G. Bourke
J. Bourke
Bowyer
Capt. Babidge
Scott
Pinchbeck
Colliver
Sharp
Wyatt
Waughan
Carlisle
Wanghou
G. Rourke
Graham
J. Selwood
Cobran
Tuck
Vaughan
Fahey
Cotam
Wunghau
P. Graham
Ryan
R. Selwood
Nealey
Howells
Frees
Selwood
Rourke
Wanghoe
Babidge
Hes Bal
Numurkah and Strathmerton Fight Drawn Australian Rules Match
Numurkah led late but Strathmerton overturned to clinch a 5 goals 2 behinds win while Numurkah finished 1 goal 14 behinds. Best for Numurkah included O Beirne Dauckert Christie Bitcon M Reena and Williams. Strathmerton’s Nelson Muir Guthrie and Ryan shone. Next week Cobrant faces Nathalia. Muckatah meets Wangaratta. Strathmerton hosts Callumary.
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Nuwwurkah
Strathimerton
Serson
J. Adams
Numurkah
O'Beirne
Strathmer
Nelson
Jynekert
A. Willis
Hitton
The New Chevrolet for 1925 Offers Complete Finishing Details
The text praises the 1925 Chevrolet for meticulous detail across exterior and interior, balanced proportions, and vital refinements. It highlights greater power, quieter operation, faster acceleration, a new four wheel braking system, easier riding, safer steering, and longer mileage. Local agent is Mr Gordon Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Gordon Anderson
Cobram Tennis Club Ping Pong Tournament Winners Named
Cobram Tennis Club held a ping pong event with ladies winner Miss H Jackson and gentlemen winner Mr R Adams. Round results include Miss J Collie defeating Joyce Grant and Miss H Jackson advancing through several matches. Final score details are incomplete but Jackson defeated Olivia Jackson to claim the ladies title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Tennis Club
H. Jackson
R. Adams
Weibers
Aviation tour by Astor plane to visit Melbourne and Ballarat
Commercial representatives from Jeouis Coen Wireless prepare a visit by the Astor plane touring Australia. The aeroplane is due in Col ram around 1 o clock on Tuesday June 3. The initial tour began May 16 with Melbourne to Ballarat, then Warrnambool and other country centers as part of promoting aviation and trade.
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Mr Hogan
Victoria
Australia
Astor Radian
Visitis Das
Lawgerty
Jeouis Coen Wireless
Seth
Melbourne
Tse
I 1
Esventat
Tate Viet
Colram
O'Clas
Ballarat
Warroatmbool
Horel
Dura
Swan Hi
Bensiga
Alan Colas
Lamedsiar
Abbas
Tite &T
Civil Aviaion Wits Melbourne
Pres
Easur Ie
Lois Coen
Ford Truck Design and Touring Plans Featured in Item
The text describes a Ford truck with four wheels and front brakes matching passenger cars, rear wheels wider for load, and a six inch deep frame with cross members for strength. It notes engine lubrication and carbon minimization features, plus a planned regional tour by Victorian and Queensland rail officials, starting in Melbourne and Brisbane with a 27 day itinerary through towns like Bowen and Rockhampton. The report also mentions shipping deliveries and freight totals for currants and other goods, along with coordination among state rail authorities.
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Fii
Tve
Varily
Elles Gut Fromt
Wuct iWee
Mobiluil
Victoria
J. Davidson
Kyi Ways
Queensland
Decvler
New South Wales
Wayd
Victorian Railways Commissioners
H. W. Clapp
Isen
Melbourne
Brisbane
Jame
Mabagy
Bowen
Toravils
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Chae
ANCH
Mae
Rly
Ason
Eli
Bedrock
Ian
Rte
BRAM
Ile i
Lees
Essex
Tocumwal
Isa
Astetes
Puz
Ucille
Miss Pratt
Sen RR
Phe
Geurier Keramuiewep
Thursdat
Athe
Messrs
J. McNamara
Presbyterian Girly Guild
Mechabies’ Institute
F. Denaby
V. Ture
W. Wilson
New Zealand
Gallipoli
Palestine
France
Galipoli
W. Wass
Mountain View
Mt. McDonald
Cowra
W. H. Fitchett
Methodist Ladies’ College
Hawthorn
Methodist Church
Fitchett
Progressive Country Party
Seymour
G. Neilson
Cobram v
Waughwa
Gests
Cobras
V. Strathmert
Muckatah
Nathalia
Muckatab
Cub
Natalia
Wanghos
Strathwerton Das
Jie
Cobrant
Muckatal
Wanghil
Strathwerton
Callsuariyjsi Numurkul
Guar
D. J. Grant
Jackson
Adama d. T. Jackson Au Vi Cleave
Koei Jones Iy
Maka Kennedy
Cere
Ademed
Cussea
Jn Aly
Huber
Ud & Fail
BOS
Hindus
Betty
Holden Byty
Austrada
Hudson Essex
Cord Wales
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