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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
1
The Cobram area reports electrical line extensions, a stalled lift gear on Cobram bridge delaying the Invincible steamship, and October flood data for the Murray headwaters. Public meeting planned for Cobram Cemetery improvements. sheep and cattle market notes feature Namarkah brokers announcing a November 9 sale with thousands of sheep and hundreds of cattle.
Johnson-Rowe a long time Koonnomno district resident and skilled brick maker died recently after a long life in Kytoons Behoes. He arrived in 2887 and was laid to rest Friday at Cob ram cemetery with Rev. Boquest officiating. mortuary arrangements by Mr R. Hutson.
A deputation from Mulwala and surrounding shires met Victorian Railways Commissioners in Melbourne to press for trucking yards at Mulwala to ease stock transport from Yarrawonga. They noted narrow bridges injuring stock and suggested sale yards might follow. representatives promised to present the case to Chief Commissioner Clapp on his return in December.
Wedding ceremony took place on 5 September 26 at Nunarkel Presbyt Church for Dorothy Crawford of Usupas West to W A Stanley Corie of Cobram. Officiating minister Smith. organist Fengiave. Bride wore white crepe satin gown with naval veil and carried a bouquet. attended by Beryl Sutton in green georgette. Reception at Numurkab Hotel. Attendants and guests noted in detail.
The story profiles Captain John Dreyer, a British man living in San Francisco, who recounts a lifelong series of near fatal events. From a 45 foot fall in England at 16 to subsequent shipwrecks, fires, ambushes, and a yacht explosion, Dreyer portrays a string of miraculous survivals spanning decades and continents.
A fragment reports at the week event of the North Schools meet where Roscoe Coldwell Giret competed in two championship events. A right ere injury from a fall was noted during the day.
A fragmented note hints at a key Home Web holding facing scrutiny over its substantial value. The record cites names and a central stake driving negotiations and potential market impact. Further details remain unclear due to damaged text.
The film Death Takes Holiday opens at Cobram next Saturday starring Fredric March in the lead role. March is seen as a strong Academy Award contender following his Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde performance.
Cobram East and Tocamwal shared a rain affected draw after Cobram East made 123 for four, Brown and Butt top scoring. In Sydney matches unusual dismissals occurred with a fieldsman throwing a cap to stop a ball and a batsman with a ball lodged in his pads being given out. Cobram defeated Katamatite by a narrow margin as Katamatite struggled to 85 with Watson and Murphy excelling for Cobram. The Cobram innings featured 79 runs for the first four wickets and Bequest 32, Fowles 19, Murphy 3/13 bowling, while Katamatite's Rendall fell to Fowles. Strathmerton and Barooga plans were interrupted by rain, with Snell and Barnett leading in bowling for Barooga and a low Strathmerton total of 29 all out.
In Barooga home action Finley batted first and were bowled out for 58 as Wells and Bill Wilton led with fine spells. Finley slumped to 3 for 16 before Ryan and Stone moved them to 30, then collapse. Barooga’s openers Snell and Clements failed early and Wells and Wilton guided the home side to 35 but the tail failed, finishing at 3% amid miscued scores and injuries.
A chaotic race led to numerous retirements and serious injuries among competitors including Opperman Mithwusr and Harry Cruise. The chaotic field and rough conditions at the Buffalo event sparked questions about safety and handling.
Racing notes from Melbourne highlight Derby and Cup placings with several horses finishing narrowly behind. Open trotting pacing events at the Me Show drew close margins amid leading drivers including Mr G Minchco and Mr E Quis ley with indications of ongoing form.
Discussion at Riverina conference centers on church funding and centre operations. Leaders from the Country and Federal parties, including Dr Hage and Mr Lyons, outline policy shifts and future plans while addressing hospital funding and life governor criteria.
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