04 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1934
Page
1
Local and general news cover Don Bradman's operation update and ongoing vaccination drive for schoolchildren. Tenders from Tungamah Council, rainfall effects on crops, Namratab Agricultural Society show week, and Australia US horse exchange proposals headline a busy regional page.
The ordinary monthly meeting of Tungamah Shire Council was held with Councillors Cre Suaythe Waderon Ashton Batey Lewrence Cowper Kelly Rye Mulquiney and Oliver present. Topics included road washaway repairs on the Parnell to Loiilespie route, lighting cost estimates for Punt Road Cobram, and various budgetary and public works items. The meeting discussed bridge repairs, tenders, rate collections, and immunization plans with several motions carried on appointments and road works.
The Cobram Tennis Club met on Friday to report an improved balance sheet by £20 from the previous year. New officers include President G Cotton, secret ary J Fowles, and a large committee. Membership fees are set for gents 4/ \u2013 d 10/6 ladies 10/6 visiting 7/6 junior 7/6, with opening day on Wednesday the 11th.
The readable text shows a damaged fragment mentioning individuals and places but lacks a complete report or clear event. It references names such as Mr Clete and Mr W. J. Ntumo and locations like Belmont, but key details are missing.
In Strathmerton a record Murray League crowd watched Berrigan prevail over Cobram in a hard-fought final. Milburn and Busch starred for Berrigan as the NSW forwards dominated, while Cobram’s defense and passing faltered in wet conditions. Milburn, Barry and Jarratt boosted Berrigan with multiple goals as Cobram struggled to convert chances.
The article describes a rainy season impact on district matches and highlights Cobram and Tocumwal as contenders. It notes two strong lineups led by experienced players and mentions a new recruit expected to boost the B team.
Partial OCR notes record a 1934 event titled Doote Ul in Seyinrne Kyalyacs Sheyyar with scattered dates and two Bendgu references. The fragmentary text provides no clear participants or location details beyond these proper nouns.
Assembly debates a lean bill for £500 to fund water supply works in the Murray Valley district. The plan covers a 360 000 acre irrigation area and includes a dam, a regulator at Wasrawonga, and about 24 miles of conduit.
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