20 Oct 1932
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1932
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item notes a 3 pm event and a 7 40 pm result with names Rey Patterson and Coram Cobra iam in unclear context. Core details are unreadable. summary focuses on timing and people potentially connected to a local event.
The Sebram Courier reports events from October 20, 1932, with local notices and brief items. Readable items include community updates, local names, and official notices from nearby towns and organizations.
Local and general news detail rainy spells and events. Announcements include Cobram Bowhog Clo meeting at Mechanics Institute on Friday night, St Margaret's Church sermon at 7:30 pm, Presbyterian Flower Show dates, McCalirand Agricultural Society Gymkhana on New Year’s Day, and Woolbrokers’ price report. Scout rallies, fundraising for a hall, flower show entries policy, and a push for uniform hotel closing hours at a Melbourne conference.
Prize money is now available on application to the secretary of the society Mr L G Hamilton. Winners at Cobram Show include Messrs A and M Withers and their ewe Cortier dale ewe cut 17 lbs of wool. first in 2-tooth class cut 15 lbs. Also reports to the State Parliament show Victoria’s Savings Bank deposits rising to £58,581,403 with 253,454 depositors and £1,743,474 in interest. mobile broadcasting station 3YB launched, travels Gippsland and Western district with full studio and broadcasting gear.
A welcome home for Bert Ryan and his wife at Yarrawonga Parish Hall featured a euchre party dance and presentation. Very Rev Father Mahony gave a gift of valuable cutlery and praised the couple for their church work.
Varroowevah district reports abundant pasture and strong stock, with dusty cows yielding returns and three motor veins collecting cream. Lamb markets disappointed due to late lambing, tempering breeders’ outlook. Cricket Club meeting notes debt cleared, officers reappointed. Nathalia show dampened by rain but tobacco soil judged suitable as leaf sold well. Shepparton expects MHR Hawkins to open show. drainage scheme eyed to create work and reclaim land via unemployment funds and Water Commission support.
Belmore Street Yarrawonga building once occupied by Mr Olley was demolished last week to allow new shops on the site. Ten months earlier secretary engineer Mr J T Sullivan claimed £595.25 due under his contract with Yarrawong Shire Council, arguing for commission on £17 000 borrowed to fund the project.
Over ten days buyer from British Australian Tobacco Co. inspected and purchased district tobacco at satisfactory prices. Leaf quality issues included mould and immature leaf. some lots were rejected while J Sims’ leaf was praised. Growers met Mr Turner at the railway station and thanked him for fair treatment as experts advised on early planting, rapid growth, picking ripe leaf, and debagging rubbish to improve future quality. The Australian Tobacco Growers Association discussed 1932 season pricing and urged government action to secure a 10,000,000 lb purchase at 2/3 lb, with emphasis on leaf drying and inspection to prevent mould before storage.
The article notes long standing practice of free drinks and cigars for officials after midnight sessions, charging the costs to refreshment room operations. It cites Victorian revenue up £253,000 for the quarter and September up £135,623 with railways up £48,631. It also reports Greig compromising at the award vote, Sullivan explaining a disputed commission claim, and a settlement proposal of £300 in full for all claims.
Report from Cobram Show describes a dog judging event with many breeds including greyhounds terriers and kelpies. Winners highlighted include a greyhound and a German Shepherd with notable placements and prize notes across multiple classes.
A fragmented report covers a Melbourne sale day with 420 cattle and 4,000 sheep and pigs handled. Auctioneers and buyers discuss parity, prices, and consignments from John McS Pry Led Melbourne, with multiple parties and centers involved.
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