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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
3
The gathering appears to have grown in interest with strong turnout for the Ying ryenta exhibit and a streamlined program. Officials note amplified announcements and punctual competition. the overall effect is described as a real boon to the event.
A chaotic report details officials and staff praising the organization and safety standards at a racing meeting. It notes duties carried out by committee members and the presence of police, with comments on discipline, entries, and substantial local support. An accident near a hurdle is described as minor with no serious injuries.
Names of stewards and officials listed for a range of horse, cattle, dogs, farm produce, and wool judging events. Chief steward A Wade son leads horse trials with Z Dane, J Kennedy, J Sexton assisting. cattle and dogs sections list numerous stewards and timekeepers, including J O'Dwyer and M A Collie, with a wide roster of helpers.
The document lists stewards for poultry vegetables fruits jams dairy flowers schoolwork needlework and paintings with names such as W R Denson S Gregory L Colombini A Barlington E Unsted G Jordan E L Knight N Jordan B Bell J T McFarlane H Calmui J Gilsenan V Levings E Mulcahy W Cassidy W Tuck W Prendergast J G Marehindale A Missen F Cook Wadeson Martindale J Eaton Ross J Hall Patterson Grylls and others responsible for various displays.
The side shows and carousel drew many children despite fewer attractions than usual. A weight guessing act impressed, and Roy Bell’s boxing troupe could not attend due to a motor track breakdown. Stock fairs met expectations, with a packed ride area and a good turnout on a special train bringing exhibits and patrons.
The Cobram event features a diverse car display with General Motors models, two Vauxhall sedans, Master Chevrolet coupes and sedans, a Chevrolet truck and panel van, and a De Luxe line. Chrysler and Morris displays include two Plymouths and a 23 horsepower Mercury. Jenkins and Jordan Bros introduce Dodge cars and trucks, with De Luxe units in blue and maroon drawing strong attention.
The 48th Cobram Agricultural Society show enjoyed warm weather, a well-ordered grounds, and robust gate receipts estimated at £70. It highlighted outstanding horse and cattle displays, new sheep pens, and efficient ring operations, though poultry entries fell to 140 from 420 four years earlier due to coop conditions and exhibitor concerns.
The event featured indescent green and grey De Luxe models with overdrive and blue grey interior trim, a serviceable Ullity truck and a heavy duty truck in fine condition after 20,000 miles. Jordan Bros displayed BSA Royal Enfield and Panther motorcycles along with Malvern Star cycles. The show also welcomed renewed car displays and a Miles Falcon Moth aeroplane circling overhead.
Cups drew increased entries across sections with Cobram’s Mrs L F Edwards winning 30 points in the Paintings division and Boomanooman’s Mrs G Collie second with 20. Needle and Fancy Work drew lively attention with Mrs J McDonald’s woollen rug and Mrs J Parnell’s capably varied dog class. Miss Tyack topped exhibitor success as others praised high standards.
The Tocumwal troop showcased a strong display attracting much interest and close competition. Trooper Bowie won a trophy donated by Mr 8 H Colt for tant pegging, while Trooper A Quick claimed the Cobrem branch ASSILA trophy. The troop, holder of the Huron Cup for champion troop in several States, paraded with Emu plumes and drew applause from the crowd as the song There is Something about a Soldier that is Fine played.
A detailed concert program describes performances by Mrs McArdle, Mr George Anderson, Mr T Brady, Keith Dawe, Donald, Mr McDonald, Mrs English, Canon Williamson, and Jack Daish. Encores, dances, and light entertainment followed a varied show with profits split between the Society and the Institute. Box office receipts from the dance were recorded.
Mr W Storey presides over a classy harness horse exhibit as W Harris wins trotting mare in foul class while Hay Bros take a third straight trotting mare prize. Newcomer W H Young claims trotting colt filly or gelding, with W Harris and L Trotting Colt winners noted for various divisions. Gig horse class honors go to W Harris, with 14 1 over, and the 2 year and under 14 2 class sees W H Young, Hay Bros, and others placing among gig entries.
Reading from a fragmentary report, J. E. Allen, Mrs Hedley, Thomas Allen, and Mrs F. McNamara are listed as winners in a hunting contest. The note mentions Beckseys and wed quality, but the record is incomplete.
Thomas Allen led with 14 points securing champion hack with his entry as J K Allen claimed top places in 1 stone hack and pair of hackneys. Miss C Johnson and Mrs Hedley topped maiden and maiden district hack categories while juvenile riders and pony hacks yielded multiple titles to Harris Willcox White and McNamara in varying weights and divisions. Military events note Best Turned-out Light Horse and Tent Pegging with Bogie and Quick earning top placings.
Pony Hunter event saw J. Allen and Mrs F. McNamara take top placings with 142 points while Mrs T. McNamara earned two podiums in Novice and Open Hunter classes. Lady Hedley land rode to second in Hunter ridden. J. K. Allen led Hunters in Pairs with A. T. Allen second and J. K. Allen champion in the final Hunter division.
Novice Trot over one mile for horses 240 yards and better includes first heat won by Fulham's Daughter. final sees Wilma 1 take top spot ahead of Fulham's Daughter. Open Handicap Trot lists Dark Flight and Count Bazil with a 2 minute 16.25 seconds time.
L B Horton's trotter Barney Doolan clocked 2 minutes 31 seconds for mile and 240 yards from 240 yards behind in the first Handicap Trot heat on a small track. He later beat A E Hay's Derk Flight in a three lap moving start, pulling away in the final 100 yards to win by two lengths despite the outside run.
The event described as a novice trial was won by Wilma trained by E. Bay, finishing two lengths ahead. J. Toohey’s Fuihatrs and Darn Flight with Bazil second completed the top placements, the handicap race noting Bazil in second place behind Darn Flight.
The report lists class winners and judges from the Mulwasa Shorthorns to Corriedale divisions. Armstrong's Red Polls, Jersey and Bull entries receive champions and ribbons. Numerous exhibitors including Brien, Heuer, Dunne, and Henderson claim top honors across sheep and ram classes with awards for fat sheep and border and Romney Marsh breeds.
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