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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1946
Page
2
A Melbourne letter laments autograph mania sweeping society from sportsmen to actors. Fiends press for signatures on menus and books, with tales of famous writers reply only via staff. The piece notes the craze disrupts dining, theater, and travel as enthusiasts seek memorabilia.
The Cobram Barooga opening match ended in a draw with strong batting and bowling. Shier made 56 before being dismissed, Brentnall bowled effectively, and Alex Wyatt’s first-ball dismissal of Barooga’s Little stood out. Denson and Coldwell featured in solid fielding and batting performances as teams benefited from visiting umpire Dan O Keepe.
The Northern Division draw lists first round matches on October 19 with Strathmerton facing Barooga Tocumwal vs Katamatite Finley vs Cobram and follow up games on October 26 Katamatite plays Finley Barooga vs Tocumwal Strathmerton vs Cobram. Remaining rounds and dates await fixation with Katamatite Barooga Strathmerton Tocumwal Cobram Finley matchups. For third round fixtures see details and contact J Martin, Secretary.
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