Medels and Cobre Courier Highlights
Medels and the Cobre Courier appear in today’s notes with brief mentions dated October 2, 1930. The items reflect local presses and community coverage of regional topics.
02 Oct 1930
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1930
Page
1
Medels and the Cobre Courier appear in today’s notes with brief mentions dated October 2, 1930. The items reflect local presses and community coverage of regional topics.
Dressmaking classes start under Miss Roberts with Miss D Adamos as secretary of the Women's Section. The Austration XI tour homeward journey from England began via St Pancras with Bradman as star attraction. Marooga hosts a stall rich fair at the Mechanics Institute next Saturday featuring produce stalls and various competitions. The Huy RooT Minister for Lands will visit Marooga on Monday October 1 meeting residents at Patisi Hall at 4 pm. Railways officials warn passengers to check departure times at the station booking window due to service alterations. A farewell social for M C Henderson was held by Cobram’s I O F T branch after 39 years of membership. A Beechworth pigeon breeder Charles Douglas reports a pigeon laying a chicken in the nest, perplexing the mother bird. An incident on a river saw a private rescue an officer, who suggested silence as reward. Campbell and Co report 180 cattle and 500 sheep sold at Numurkeh stock sale with prices easing due to seasonal conditions.
Cobram residents are urged to support the 1930 Cobram Show on Wednesday October 8 with committee efforts led by president P L McCormack. Officials include vice presidents Mewra O'Dwyer and W Adams, secretary L O Halation, and treasurer N B Thomas. The program lists Thoroughbreds, dairy and sheep sections, poultry, machinery, and a Alsatian dog exhibit, with amusements by Lucas and shooting galleries. A working bee, luncheon booths, and entries due by October 6 are noted, along with the show being the district's finest advertisement.
A Cobram district gathering in the Grand Central Hotel’s commercial room honors N S Thomas, Cobram branch National Bank manager, as he leaves for Melbourne. Speakers praise his public work with the Mechanic’s Institute, Agricultural Society, Bowling Club, hospital efforts, and stock knowledge, and present a wallet of votes.
A travelling salesman died suddenly and his remains were sent to the city. A relative telephoned the nearest florist to make a wreath with instructions for a wide ribbon. The notice mentions the inquest and a Monday departure for England with Walter Lidrum named.
The Barooga School held its annual picnic sports on a cold windy Wednesday. Students and adults enjoyed a varied program including wood chopping and many horse and pony events with close finishes, won by W Garrod, J Russell, and others.
A disjointed report describes the annual syn festival drawing attendance from many ages. It notes a lively parade with adults and children, mentions drinks and games, and lists participants by name in a crowded scene.
A garbled OCR fragment references multiple names and terms including a mention of marriage and possible sports or social club names. Primary details are obscured, with no clear event, date, or location.
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