28 Oct 1937
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1937
Page
1
Church notices list schedules for the Church of England and Methodist Church. Services include Holy Communion at 8am on the first Sunday and 9 45 am on the second Sunday, with additional evening and fourth Sunday Holy Communion. Methodist Church details include locations Keonoomoa and Mr Grylla with stated times.
Forthcoming listings include October 30 cooking competition at Mechanic Street Service. November 2 public meeting on Xmas items with details to follow. November 7 opening at Glenfield Tennis Courts and a house party at Cobrani.
The Courier lists postage for Australia and New Zealand at 1d to the United Kingdom via France 24 to the United Kingdom via Asses route 1d to other British possessions 2d to the U S A and foreign countries 3d.
Stipendiary steward and deputy stewards elected for the North Eastern Racing Association of Victoria. Finley Mail sold to Finley resident with Deniliquin manager. Numurkah horse sale reports a mixed yarding with improved turnover and varied prices. Christmas illuminations meeting planned in Cobram to urge community participation and preserve Xmas traditions.
The Cobram Progress Association president lamented apathy among town and country residents at meetings and questioned the group’s community impact including the Corpora tion Yards. Members urged donations, town pride, and council action on signage, parking, and land leases to spur progress.
A 5 party is planned at Mr and Mrs J McGufford on Wednesday November 10 inviting residents. Admission costs 2 shillings. The Glenfield Tennis Courts open Sunday November 7 with tennis enthusiasts invited for the opening and a mixed doubles event. Cr Campbell cites figures noting one hundred percent of sales.
A new subterranean clover strain named Clover Strain Dwalgonup shows hardiness in dry years and released rains boost flowering. Field trials report top-dressing with superphosphate at 1 cwt per acre last year and 60 lb this year, with 12 cwt of clean seed harvested from 20 acres between September 1936 and September.
The Lyons Government returns to Parliament with a reduced seat majority after polling across the Commonwealth. McEwen and Hartshorne campaigned energetically in the Cobram electorate, where McEwen achieved a decisive victory in multiple subdivisions including Numurkah Shepparton Kyabram and Benalla. Hartshorne carried Yerrewonga as his only sub-district gain.
An old play or film duo described as charming returns to the stage or screen, praised for their delightful success and public appeal. The text hints at a reunion of a beloved couple associated with classic entertainment.
Ladies entering exhibits must submit forms to the stores by Friday with the event at Mechanics Institute set for Saturday. Country entrants may deliver up to 1 pm on Saturday. Prizes include a leather handbag, Aunt Mary's Surprise packet, a cookery book, baking powder tins, and more across nine awards. Afternoon tea and additional rose prizes are provided by CWA.
Cobram reports a car overturn injuring Shell Co representative Mr J Gibbs with a broken collar bone. Orchard worker Mr Les Cowder breaks left leg taking a horse from a spray cart. Hr A H Stanton earns a Postal Inspector post and moves to Albury. A rifle incident injures Mr J Fowles toe cap, and Mr F Sullard requires stitches after finger injuries.
The Cobram East State School picnic drew visitors from nearby districts and earned praise for the smooth management. Students competed in races including Tiny Tots, junior and senior divisions, with winners such as Hugh Campbell and Roma Johnson in early events and Ian McInnes and Jim Carroll in senior races.
A district meeting discussed tendering a complimentary smoke can for Mr Win Pyle on November 3. The group largely attended and decided to pursue establishing a district hospital and to hold the Back to Berrigan carnival to raise funds.
At the next Mechanical Institute meeting Dr Parker's notice will be considered on transferring institute assets to the council. The council will discuss the library return and billiard room matters. The Agricultural Society offers £12 relief funds to employ, seeking a further £60, with a condition to start within a month and finish by December. doubt remains about workforce and feasibility.
A Tasmanian-like review details Tocumwal Light Horse Troop progress over a year. It notes Lt Col Barrie’s earlier visit to explore training centers, recruitment of 18 men, and rapid expansion to full strength. The unit won the Hutton Trophy on May 23, trained for two months, and earned several cups at local events.
A garbled OCR style list mentions multiple names and places including McKinley Lynd Wide Le line and Dawson Shia Mauenay Aden Heton. It references teams, seats, fouls, and various individuals such as Mario, Barocas, Wol & Wace with scattered scores and events without a clear single story or outcome.
Fragmented report lists players Gribben Fisk Browne Canane Miler Mops Barooga Finley and others plus totals for bowling. Several entries mention outs leg before or bowler figures and partial match details with unclear dates or places.
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