02 Nov 1933
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1933
Page
1
Local notes report a Friday school picnic at Beans hoonioid Public School with eight pints for shin. Missing man George Quivlan, a returned soldier, was found after being missing since Wednesday. Cob ram visits, local shop openings, and a council race for a constable position are also mentioned along with improved flour prices and a large New Zealand sales event at Yarrawonga stockyards.
A fragmentary report notes repairs to Murray Bridge and the public works departure with redecking to commence. It mentions Cobram Agricultural Society committee meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Mechanics Institute and a New Year’s Day Gymkhana public meeting. It references Melbourne parcel handling rules and guidance for small packets, with emphasis on declaring contents and value at handover.
The death occurred at Melbourne Hospital of Mrs A. McKenzie aged 46. The district extends sympathy to her husband and four children. Remains interred at Coburg Cemetery. Another pioneer, Mrs M Hanrehan, died at 85. native of Galway, Ireland, arrived in Melbourne aged 12. She later settled at Ballan and married Mr P. Haurehau. Burial service led by Rev. Fr. Ellis at Cabram Cemetery, large local attendance. Deceased leaves children Patrick, Jolie, Maggie, Ellen, Katherine, James, and Alice.
Correspondence from a reader denounces a Saturday evening egg tasting event as unfair to the unemployed and hospitals. The letter urges consideration for the hungry and ill, condemning self serving pressure and calling for mercy toward less fortunate neighbors.
District news records a social evening for Mc Jolm Ransom after his transfer to the Swedderburn branch of the Bank of Australia. Dr. Coombs presided as Mr. Bensom and the Optinists' Guild lauded his efforts in raising funds, while remarks cited his loss to the town's sporting and social life.
The notice mentions Mr C Stewart of Donald Cobram donating a trophy to the U Muckatal Club for best and fairest. winner Mr P Kennedy. Mrs Yellowe of Tocumyl received her first appointment in charge of a CPS district, transferred from Sydney to Mantle district. Tamworth Batrab line town 10 mile from Sydney. Jact Week death in Melbourne after operation for Mr W G Fireswater formerly of Numurkah, esteemed in Gouldines Valley and Riverina. He was visiting Nu Warren as vice president of the celebrations when illness led to a delayed operation.
A protest by Thoous Club against Swanpool over the premiership was heard by the V.C.B. Council. The Independent Tribunal found the player resided outside the area for 12 months, making his permit invalid. Swanpool’s later defense and conduct were criticized, with penalties debated and the Nicholls and Sullivan shield at stake.
Gene Gerrard stars in a new stage comedy likened to My Wife's Family with lively patter and gags. The article highlights his upcoming appearance, billed as a birthday quake of laughter, featuring a young wife character and sequined partners.
The Dechenics Institute flower show at Scots Church Cobram drew strong crowds and a profit near £90. Exhibits ranged from a gilded Geneva music box to 315 BC jug tokens and 1641 August clocks, with antiques drawing much interest. Stalls offered sweets, drinks, and games while a human Aunt Sally and egg throwing entertained attendees. The event featured a large output from town residents and praised organizers led by Rev Patterson and A Gemmell with Mira A Gilmour lauded as secretary.
The catalog details numerous floral entries and prizes from Mrs Ross to Miss E McFarlane, including Three Verbenas, Iceland Poppies, Antirrhinums, Larkspur, Ranunculi, and decorated Table designs. Winners include Mary Whitaker, Myre Gilmour, Joan Foun Divlaeon, and others across categories such as Best Arranged Floral Basket, Beat Floral Design, and head-worked table centres.
A party of Cobram residents traveled to Bendigo via Nathalia Kyabram McCoy's bridge and Wimmera towns then onward through Bridgewater Inglewood Wedderburn Cheriton and Donald. Highlights included Lord Nelson mine at St Arnand and Engle Hawk Fire Station with trophy displays, bushy river locales, silos at Noske Bros, and a bone shaking tram ride. The journey also noted lakes with duck, swans and water life and crop visuals along the route.
Cobram East were toppled by Barooga in a low scoring match as Harvett Nicholson and Breathall bowled tightly. Pullar took 7 for 59 in 12 overs for Cobram, while neat fielding and a sharp Bill Quick dismissal featured for Barooga. Umpire Gemmell endured several hard blows as the game produced lively moments and a busy overcast day.
Cobram and Katamatite hosted Kar, with Cobram fading after a late rally. Rendell top scored with 72 as Cobram were bowled out for 113, while Lutles and Downs impressed for the visitors.
Cobram Wedutaday's edged Harooge on Sunday to start the SRM season. Visitors posted 72 with Fawies 3 and Linehan 12. Russell made 14 and Stillett took 3 for 18. O'Beirne and Berooga resisted. Fowles and Woods claimed key wickets. Wedneday's lineup featured J Fowles and Rimelt among top scorers and bowlers from Cobram.
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