29 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
1
In Parkes on October 19 Geoffrey Francis Fitzgerald aged 11 son of Frank and the late Alicen Fitzgerald and grandson of Annie Barkin shaw. The obituary notes his simple trust and quotes a paraphrase about ashes and dust. Community figures Aire Pred Stillard and Mre Fred Sullard associated with inserted tribute.
Widespread regret at the death of Mr John Lonsdale aged 70 in Mulwala. September Practical Examinations for Austral Music Examinations Board in Cobram include Monica Partell 4 credit Pianoforte and Sheila Parcell, Thornell, Willcox all with credits. Tobacco growers prepare land while J G McIlroy reports selling four machines last week. Mr J Fuller injured left leg cutting hay on Mrs Dillons property. hospital treatment required. Barooga Ball moved to Friday November 6 due to dances at Berrigan and Tocumwal. Melbourne Cup rail fares cut nearly in half forcountry travellers with special return validity. Holiday excursion tickets at 16% discount. Ninety couples attended Cobram I.O.O.F dance for Mooroopna Hospital funds. committee credited for success and over £15 expected benefit. Monte Carlo dance won by F Rewit and P. MC H Stillard. Cobram I.O.O.F balance sheet attached.
On Sunday next Hospital Sunday in aid of Mooroopna Hospital will be held at 3 oclock in Cobram Park. The Yarra wonga Brass Band will render selections and addresses will be given by Board of Management members. Residents are urged to attend this appeal following a prior Cobram event. Also noted are prize winners from the Namorkah show including Trotting mare Hay Bros, trotter 2 years or under, two wins by Neil 1 girl rider Miss B. Hay, open handicap trot May Bros Jim Brook, and poultry awards won by W Porden and L McCormack.
Graziers and stock dealers are reminded of J McNamara and Co next Cobram sale on Wednesday 18 November. A large yarding was reported at the Cobram yards last Wednesday with about 2000 breeding ewes and 3000 young sheep and 200 head of cattle destined for sale at Nomurkah tomorrow Friday. The Cobram meat stock sale is scheduled for Wednesday next with substantial yarding and varied prices for ewes and wethers, reflecting strong demand.
Samuel McGifford and Patrick Deane sue to recover £1300 deposit plus £772 interest after land purchased in 1926 from defendants at 41 4 per acre was not paid. Defendants claim contract rescinded under Transfer of Land Act table A and seek to retain payments. Court to determine liability, possible resale remedies, and account for principal and interest.
The document notes a wheat supply disruption affecting mill owners and price shifts. It mentions a 5 shillings per ton adjustment and references a forthcoming event Thursday tied to France's payment of 1714, indicating market reactions and potential policy questions for the period.
A revived Presbyterian flower show drew strong attendance with fine exhibits in flowers needlework and cookery. Notable displays included roses by McPherson Nomurkan and Anti M Dick. stalls offered items from Fancy Produce Refreshment and more. Prize list covers plants table arrangements and culinary goods reflecting a lively community event with proceeds expected around £58.
Miss Belle MCarthy becomes bride of Mr Gwynne and Mr Michael Toohey as Rev Father Galvin presides. After ceremony, breakfast at the bride’s home and train honeymoon to Melborne and Lakes Botrance. Guest speeches and music by Mrs J Loughnan accompany the reception with gifts and well wishes for the couple.
The market manager reports a generally unchanged citrus market with heavy wavels supplies and weather hindering price gains. Demand rose for some commons like Mediterranean sweets, while Valencias lag. growers urged to delay large consignments until mid November and maintain steady supply through warmer months. Navels show mixed prices, Lemons steady with interstate shipping strikes causing some disruption. Grapefruit and Commons pricing noted with wrapped and unwrapped lots and regional variations.
Wool sales in Melbourne show an average greasy wool price of 9.024 per tb or £1119 3 per bale, bale weight about 312.69 lbs, based on Dalgety and Company report from the week ending 24. At the October sale Keen competition and buoyant market supported higher values, with bulk wools reaching 12 percent and or 134d in the interleaved section. A noted rise in small grower benefits and a mention of petrol extraction from straw linked to a mystery factory near Mangalore.
Notes from Everywhere preview the Melbourne Cup with Phar Lap seen as likely winner if track conditions suit the horse carrying 10 st 10 lbs. Other strong contenders include Prince Dayton Concentrate Carry On Sea Rover VeilMond Cimbrian Koomeela Second Wind and Shadow King. If Phar Lap wins it would rank among the world’s top stakes victors, with Isinglass Zev and others as rivals in the two mile classic.
Barooga dominated a crowded tennis day at Barooga with easy wins over Koonsomoolis and Riverside rivals. Notable pairings included J Hodgens and P Ottery, A Milne with A Ratcliffe, and M Naughton with M Houlihan securing decisive sets. Cobram and Riverside results followed, highlighting Cobram’s J Crumley and F Alivilaverson defeating Strathmerton, with future rounds slated for Riverside versus Cobram and other matches trainer-dictated on the first-named courts.
The article notes Pearce ranked among the world’s best and left to distant shores when Forent Svat did not offer a job. It highlights career move and search for opportunity abroad.
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