23 Nov 1933
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1933
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate upcoming events and named venues Nor wes pic oot anf dang and Vaefuowe vai hall JAN veparknera. Additional unclear reference Snocem and Sts barns nis Heo Re CIT suggest local listings or venue mentions with tentative dates in January.
Cobb ram Bowling Club invites the public to the opening night at 5 30 pm on Tuesday 2 November with the annual meeting a clock at the secretary office the following Tuesday 9 November. Appointments close that day for weighge caretaker for the coming period of ten weeks. Over ten weeks 17598 cases of eggs moved from Bendigo to the seaboard for export. During the season 81300 tons of red rutts have been consigned from Mildura district. Marie Frewarrags now. The row way fader time tab on lo many alterations and improvements have been made. Mr Horace Tindrum famed billiards exponent visited Cobram with Mr Rice’s saloon and attracted locals with scientific play. Mr Lindrum introduced by L Berkinshaw, a Lindrum family billiardist, who has made high breaks including 32 in a watch of 74. Mr Cyril Weiss given a handicap of 40 but won. Spectators thrilled by champion’s play and breaks of 44 31 4 ei Te and 18. After Hewes Mr Lindrum displayed fancy shots and anecdotes to conclude a convivial, hour long exhibition.
Ministers agreed to recommend to their cabinets that barrages and weirs on the River Murray be pursued in the victory of the Murray, with a bridge over Hee am he concordance. The proposal reduces the total cost by 4,000,000 pounds and contemplates not increasing the Husie reservoir capacity beyond 1,2816 acre feet. About 300 sails were displayed. progress is limited, with five years of continued employment for some workers.
Carenci Pa Mr J W Elijah long serving district school inspector has received transfer to Seymour. James Cadwell of Charlton appointed to succeed him. Rev Fred H Smith of Trafalgar to be ordained minister and inducted at Numurkah on November 29. Visitor Mr R A Colac visits Numurkah. Retired Numurkah resident Mr Mills recalls 50 years ago and football club formations at Numurkah and Wants. Incident at Wangaratta match involved Bar incident and retirement context.
Mary Ellen O Dwyer died at Lis jeux private hospital on Wednesday morning age sixty two pneumonia was cause. A long time resident of Cobram East previously Boomnoomans she was widowed in 1915 leaving two sons and two daughters Katherine Mrs J Kennedy Thames Molly Mrs F Carroll and Martin as survivors.
Barooga batted first to 243 with Wilton making a century and Burkinshaw scoring 100 as Katamatite's bowling by Jones Rendall Kilgour and Barnett kept it close. Katamatite's run chase ended in a draw. Mills and Brenthal led Barooga's bowlers, while Strathmerton fell three runs short to Cobram East with McClelland and Pullar among the standout performers.
A Tuesday morning incident aboard a Melbourne railway work gang caused a stoppage as many workers refused to resume after one member was left behind. The man reportedly failed to board the trolley due to a severe illness, triggering the workers’ withdrawal.
The Cobram Methodist Church ladies guild ran a successful fair at the Mechanics Institute raising over £51. Stalls offered produce, fancy goods, a mystery item and sweets. Events included ping pong, candle lighting, Aunt Sally, golf putting, a shooting gallery and sheep and cake weight judging. Supper was served and stallholders listed include Mrs G Ma and Miss Edwards, Mrs P A Quick, Mrs W H Jordan, Miss L Rose, Mrs Eaton, Mrs Roe, Miss A Ritchie, Miss M Ritchie, Mr A Ratstiffe, Mr W Jordan and Mr G Jordan.
A public meeting on New Year's Day gyakhana discussed prize categories for best character on foot bicycle and vehicle in the procession and for outstanding individuals and groups. Prizes totaling funds for procession and gymkhana were approved with additions like a dancing trophy and various events. Scouts and guides were invited to participate as alterations to the program were outlined and entries declared free.
The Presbyterian Young People's Club staged two one act comedies My Turn Next and Browne with an E. The Cobram and Barooga performances Friday and Tuesday drew praise for the cast. J Getomel excellent as Lydia's sixth husband. Miss Gemmell as Peggy the maid and Miss Gemmel as Mrs Nervesby received strong notices. The ensemble included R Sulland Tom Trap J Fowles G Neale and C Scott with Miss N Tuck and Miss M Puliaras.
The text recalls a meeting where attendance reached fifteen, the financial statement showed revenue exceeding expenditure by £22, overdraft improved from £150 to £144, and officers discussed conduct, nominations, and election of a new president to replace retiring McTaggart.
Fragmented OCR lists a prison cells scene with feather beds water and meals, then shifts to film and theatre items. Names like Edda May Oliver Reess, Betty Grable, Tell iam Gargan appear among a jumble of TV cinema notes and ad-like lines. A caretaker job notice invites applications with closing date in November.
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