10 Sep 1953
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1953
Page
1
The Sisters and Pupils of St Josephs School thank Mr J Scott for inviting them to a screening of Miracle of Fatima on Friday the 28th. Mr Scott's generous offer was appreciated by Sisters from Tocumwal Fitley Jerilderie Yarrawonga Shepparton Numurkah and Nagambie who traveled to Cobram to view the film.
Mr G Ritchie and family express grateful thanks for expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement. They especially thank Rev Scott Dr Kennedy and Mrs Harding for their kindness.
In loving memory of Arthur Ted Allan who died September 13 1950 in New Zealand. Granddaughters Jo Kaye Dale mourn his loss with lines about thinking of him and meeting again in God’s garden. Also a second notice by Pat Bill and grandchildren about the same date and memory.
Methodst Church service times for Cobram Strathmerton and Yarroweyah on Sunday September 13 include 11 am for Cobram led by Rev J H Newnham, 7 30 pm anniversary, Strathmerton 11 am with Miss J Lapthorne, and Yarroweyah 5 5 pm and 2 pm with Rev J H Newnham.
St Margaret's Church of England holds Holy Communion at 8 am and Evensong at 1 pm led by Rector Colin G Burgess. A Sunday School session occurs at 11 am as part of the 15th Sunday after Trinity.
In a dramatic Murray League semi final Numurkah edged Berrigan 10.17 77 to 8.24 72 after a seesaw contest watched by about 3000. Berrigan led early but Numurkah surged in the final term while both sides missed chances. Goal kickers included Miller Coxon and several Berrigan players, with finals action set to follow this weekend.
Cobram hosts its first Lightning Premiership with 20 minute football and 17 minute semi finals four quarters of 15 minutes in the final. Cup donated by Mr W J Ritchie to the winner who then holds it twelve months. Best and fairest trophies awarded per match. Teams listed include Youanmite Strathmerton Cobram and Nathalia with first fixtures at 1 p m.
Leading British entomologist F J D Thomas arrives in Australia to take the post of director of the ICIANZ agricultural research laboratory at Croydon Victoria. The institute, on a 140 acre site, will study locust control and develop chemicals for pests under 1954 operation plans, with international staff exchange and overseas know-how.
Analysis of advertising as the cheapest and most efficient sales method in mass markets. Advertising lowers costs for producers and consumers, enabling more purchases at reduced prices. Issued by the Australian Association of Advertising Agencies in Sydney.
G Barnett won a stroke handicap golf event at the Cobram Barooga links last Saturday with a net 73. The victory came on a count back over challengers.
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