08 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
1
The Gur Spring Show Row Open event opens its schedule with entries and judging details announced for exhibitors. Organizers invite participants from local clubs and pet owners to register and display their entries at the fairgrounds.
The text outlines proposed law for a constitution alteration titled Constitution Alteration (State Debts 1928) by the Commonwealth of Australia. It details agreements with States on public debt management, funding, and intergovernmental arrangements including guarantees, sinking funds, and variation or revocation of such agreements. It specifies parliamentary powers to legislate and the binding effect on the Commonwealth and States.
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Local items report a 2 p.m. sheep sale at Verrawongs with 0,000 head and ongoing notices on church events film screenings and wheat carting services. The week includes elections meetings, Mechanics Institute activities, and a Juneau plan for electricity and irrigation surveys in Cobram area.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions official seer of The and defense of the me and ifers its poet, unclear names or events, no definite context, place, or date identifiable.
In a tense match at Katamatite, Strathmerton bowled out Cobram with strong spells from J Grant and H Riley while Guthrie and Downe featured for Strathmerton. Notable dismissals included Wild, Graul, and Ley as Cobram posted 177 ahead of Strathmerton’s chase, with Reynolds and Watson among the bowlers making key contributions.
The Legislative Council discusses projected works for the Site Tier water supply and the Hume Reservoir to irrigation landholders. Questions cover channel length, take and off take depths, cost per mile, acres irrigated, and distance to Yarrawonga from the weir. Estimates indicate a main channel about 60 miles with varying costs and potential command area up to 400,000 acres.
The guctire party and dance featured the cricket club's outing with Mrs McGifford winning the ladies prize and Mr O'Beime securing the gentleman's prize. A friendly game of tennis and a coast match saw Yarroweyah lose to the Southerners by seven sets, with a well attended after party.
Mrs Bridget Ryan, relict of the late Thomas Ryan of Stewarton, died peacefully on the morning of the 22nd after surviving her husband by 13 years. Born in County Tipperary Ireland, she was 65 and widely respected by local residents. Interment details appear unclear due to damaged text.
Council discusses repairs on Country Roads Bardlake Shire bridge and section 10 bank corner. It approves tenders and contracts cancellations, inspects culverts, notes post office closure questions, and schedules public meetings and transfers of duties.
Fragmentary OCR text from the Numurkah and District Tennis Association includes names and events. Difficult to parse but references local tennis activities and participants with scattered scores and remarks.
A historical notice urges electors to vote by postal ballot and follow exchange rules. It stresses deadlines and the need for postal ballots to arrive by a specific day. It mentions polling places, required proofs, and the posting of notices for voters to secure their ballots.
A Melbourne Buick display marked a silver anniversary with eleven showroom cars showcased under new lighting to emphasize styling. Prominent features included Sety Buene models and remarks by Victorian Manager Mr Sardis and executives Mr Le Sara and Mr Bazeley.
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