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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1934
Page
1
The notice lists events including a football semi final on September 14 at SE First Semi-final Football Match, a 20 September ball at Yarroweyah Hospital, and the 238 Strathmerton Footballers Ball in Barroga with Barroga then Strathmerton entries.
The issue reports on sales of a well bred stallion Stylish Kennedy by A R Wadeson and Kilpatrick McLellan on September 11, notes the council meeting of the Berrigan Shire next Monday, and invites inquiries for a tap and fancy dancing class led by Miss Hill. It also covers horse theft of Miss Fin's horse recovered near Cobram, a police arrest, rising savings bank deposits to £210,103,000, McEwen's political meeting in Echuca, and upcoming entertainment in Tocumwal and Jerilderie with a dancing event to follow.
Mesara J McNamara and Co with Mesara Camp bell and Sons announce a large inter state and district horse sale at Namurkah on Monday September 10. Buyers and vendors are urged to yard any animals for disposal. Local residents discuss safety needs for the Barooga bridge deck and petition forwarding to Hon. R T Ball M L A to extend the deck.
The Ladies' Guild of Scots Church Saturday event showcased a strong flower display led by daffodils stocks and sweet peas. The show raised over £103, with prize winners listed for pot plants ferns azaleas daffodils ranunculus and many other classes. Activities for children included movies and a hoop challenge while stalls sold items and a mystery prize drew keen interest.
Cobram and Muckatat United urge a conference between clubs over recruitment and finances. They note clubs draw players from others, share umpire payments, and risk injuring juniors like Mack being used in second fifteen. They warn of pressure on players and call for a balance of donations and a meeting.
Victorian Forests Commission chairman warns that Watershed preservation is critical as billions are spent on irrigation and urban water supply. He notes forests protect water sources and urges stronger conservation amid limited snow ranges and growing needs. Councillors discuss a state circular and local reactions to proposed schemes linking towns to regional water networks.
Federal Elections candidate H K Nock of the Country Party addressed electors at Paris Hall Barooga chaired by W Wilton. He argued for sound government, outlined tax trends from 1925 to 1934, and urged tariff reform and industrial policy favoring efficient, economically viable sectors while limiting export restrictions and protecting farmers from excessive costs.
Cobram beat Tocumwal in a high scoring football clash drawing a large crowd. The home side dominated through clever wing play and accurate marking with Cobram finishing 5 goals 14 behinds to Tocumwal 3 goals 12 behinds as the match swung on tight marking and fast breaks.
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