15 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1928
Page
1
Leo Shorntoy, eldest son of Charles and Blorebee Thomas, died in Yarroweyah North aged 12. The family recalls a beloved brother and offers condolences to relatives. Funeral details unavailable in the fragment.
A fragment notes an event at TEUASUAT on November 15 1978. Names appear as Fie Cebram Geurier Fopsuuante with unclear context. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
The Cobram news highlights a bowling club opening night at the wiseue on Tullioday, a sale of oils by Theat and Co, and a weigh in/ wheat season casting position ad. It notes local electrical tradesmen, cattle and sheep market activities, a queenland event, and a large school funeral in Tocumwal with community attendance.
A Saturday meeting chaired by Dr. R A Collie reviewed last year’s finances showing a £47 2 5 credit with the National Bank and £19 144 still unpaid in weighing fees. Arrears notice and a resolution to enforce season start rules were approved with the secretary instructed to implement. The nominating committee for the coming year includes Mewes LT, Boyd, RK, A Collie, J E Culles, G S Ritchie and G G Grant.
Covraum visited Katumga on Saturday and won nine games to three sets. Match details include multiple pairs and scores such as Dreher and Guin 4-2, Cleave and Tweddie d, and others. Strathwrettow and Rawrimba results noted, with several 7 set wins. Numurkal Shire Council awarded ex-Council Campbell a flawed enlarged photo. A cow remains with iron pieces inside after slaughter at Warracknabeal. Mr W C Crane retires after 41 years in education. Men of the Night will be screened at the Mechanics Institute with proceeds noted.
A fragmented cricket write up notes Vurroweyah facing Nuwurkal oo and Javier's grooms. It records innings totals of 35 and 42 for Seuss and Ubeir egeoud, with Wearne taking key bowling figures. Several players’ scores and dismissals are listed, plus next Saturday fixtures including Warroweyah v Strathwerton and other matches.
Mr 3 J Chivebes spoke to electors at the Lebuca seat urging a federal parliament vote. He criticized industrial unrest and the deficit disclosed by Treasurer Earle Page, argued for tariff reform, opposed immigration borrowing, and supported federal power over state debts while pledging independent action for progress. The event was chaired by Mr J J O Dwyer with brief remarks from Mr Churches regarding Mrs F Cleary MLA.
The Katamatite Rifle Club held the second Silver Cup shoot with marks at 300 500 and 600 yards. Mr Jas Jones won the Cup at the first shoot six months ago and Mr L A D OConnor won the Cup at this second shoot. Scores show the competitive results among members.
The notice lists polling day hours from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and sets voting rules. It names polling divisions and subdivision locations in Cobram Mywee Stratherton Uppingham Yarroweyah Katamatite Katawata Ketamatite and Youanmite with venues including Mechanics Institute Public Hall State School Hablie Hall and Yabba State School.
V C C A market representative reports a dull citrus market. The report cites weak demand and price ranges around several quoted figures. Confusing OCR text references missing details but indicates a subdued wholesale environment.
On the 901 Date berch at Cobram St Marys Church Rev Father Lillis of Lawrence presided over the marriage of Denis Ryan Jr and Mary Shears of Yarroweyah North. The bride wore cream georgette with silver lace and orange blossom veil, accompanied by mauve georgette bridesmaid Verle Shears. Best man was Denis Ryan. organist was Mr H Ryan. The couple left for Ballarat Geelong and Melbourne for their honeymoon aboard the after noon train.
Cobram railway officials publish October return figures showing increases over the same month last year. The report lists passengers parcels goods inward outward live stock inward outward and miscellaneous categories for the month.
Messrs J. McNamara and Co held a stock sale at Nummikat on Friday featuring 1009 sheep and 90 cattle. Buyers from Melbourne and nearby districts attended, with most stock selling at satisfactory prices. Next sale at Nuwarkal scheduled for Friday November 30th. Cobram sale reported with 2300 sheep and strong competition.
The Berrigan Shire Council meeting notes outline road construction costs and proposed leasing of four towns roads for erection of storage at a power house. It discusses funds of 1,504,851 and 679,520 in values, questions about rates, tenders, and next steps, with emphasis on the Tocumwal-Jetderie project and maintenance details.
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