18 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1928
Page
1
In memoriam for Hawridge a mother who died on Stn October 1321 her life is a memory and her absence a great sorrow. Inserted by her loving son Tilden Ganghler Mrs T Conway son in law and daughter in law and grandchildren.
Visitors to Cobram show week included Rev W J Chester of Tellangeti and Mr and Mrs J P Latta of Ripponles, with winners announced for sheep and bullock judging. Yarrowryal met Numurkal in cricket, Cobram irrigation discusses water allotment, and Commonwealth Bank announces savings rate changes. Bridge damage delays traffic on Picola Tocumwal Katamatite lines with hours-long holds. Obituary notes Mr Frederick Grinter of Sandmount. Auctioneers Kemlpat McLellan Co and NZ Loan and Mercantile to offer 10 000 sheep at Berrigan.
At Cobram Mechanics Institute monthly meeting Mr W. E. Cassidy resigned as honorary secretary due to private business pressures. Fellow committeemen presented him a gold mounted pencil in appreciation of four years of sacrifice. He thanked them and noted the secretary role interfered with his business but pledged to assist the Institute as possible.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a budget for the Commonwealth Electoral Office and mentions election conduct costs. It references spending totals, staffing mentions, and preplanning for voting logistics, but the fragment is garbled and does not provide a clear, complete narrative or specific figures.
The Right Rev. Frank Milne moderated Presbyterian services in Cobram and Katandra last weekend. A public reception at Mechanics Institute followed with addresses of welcome, musical items, and thanks from local church and community leaders in Numurkah and Cobram district.
The speaker urges unity in serving God's will, notes women as strong church workers, and laments neglect among men. He thanks the Cobram community and Mrs Milne for warm reception, while Rev Patterson praises supporters and the choir for inspiring anthems.
Katamatite scored 152 with Berry 85 and Barnes 26 aiding Sinclair and Ainsworth. Cobram replied 74 with G Grant 2 for 12 and C Scott 3 for 2, Watson 23 and Herris 19 as Cobram’s top scores. Katamatite’s bowlers fired, with J Grant 2 for 44 and Ainsworth 2 for 11. final margin 80 runs.
A fragmented results note shows Iscater Riley and Gutdu Gut treating wins on a card at WUNGHC Strathmert. Oeki and Levens share a loss with Peete and Taras noted, while Toulie and Setuniay appear in a draw.
The Cobra Bowling Club held its annual meeting at the Mediy Institute on October 8 with President W E Cassidy presiding. Members discussed the financial report, proposed membership fees, new recruitment, and plans including a Boxing Day tournament and a social event amid calls for stronger member engagement.
Cobram’s poultry show drew over 300 birds from nearby districts including Shepparton Seymour Yarrawonga Tallangall a and Numurkal i. Judge Mr P Brizes of Melbourne praised quality while warping s of the show limited display and led to late entries. Rhode Island Reds Orpingtons Light Sussex Silver Wyandottes White Wyandottes and Leghorns dominated a diverse program with best heavy and light breeds awarded including government certificates.
A fragmented report lists various players and matches with unclear names and outcomes. It mentions Miss US entries, several Misses by surname, and multiple games noted as Strathaje or Strathaje themed, with references to locations like Lahore and New York.
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