11 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1924
Page
1
A fragmented notice mentions a sailing event and a meeting scheduled for the week. It references names and numbers in unclear form, including possible dates and locations, but the legible bits point to a local organizational notice and an event tied to a specific group.
A collection of notices from the Cobram area lists events and announcements. Topics include Berrigan Shire Council report upcoming, a fat sheep and lamb sale at Numurkah by Kilpatrick McLellan and Co on October 1, a Cobram citrus packing shed feature, a social at Cobram Bazaar funds next Wednesday with 20 shillings tickets, and an extraordinary Tuogamah Shire riding election with candidates Kelly and Anderson. Other items mention Easter fundraising sports in Barooga cemetery, a concert at Mr C Young’s barn for church funds, a disease among Deniliquin coursing dogs with Benzeen’s death, a Namurkah stock sale Sept 18, coal output at Coorabin shaft with a loop line planned, a Wattle Ball feature with a nine-piece orchestra led by George Brentnall, and stage transformations with kookaburras on display.
Fragmentary OCR text provides no verifiable names, places, dates, or events to summarize into a coherent news item or card.
The Katamatite Footballers close the season with a ball next Thursday night with tickets fixed at 5/6 double. A promising gold discovery lies about six miles from Yalgogrin in western Riverina with fine gold visible in stone. Bazaar attractions glow at Strathmerton Hall opened by Colonel Bourchier and more.
The Tungamab Shire Council recorded motions on road works from Punt road to Cobram railway station and other forming projects in Naring Hodge Payne’s bridge and Katandra areas. Tenders for metalling Punt road south side were approved, and invitations sent to the Minister for Public Works. Contractor T Hopkins secured the Boosey forming and loaming contract for £1103.
A quiet wedding solemnized at Sacred Heart Church Preston on Monday August 1st. Bridegroom Mr H. T. Downie of Tolanthe Whalley street Northcote and Miss Emma Koopman Cobram wed, with Rev Father O Grady officiating. The bride wore ivory satin and lace, pearls and orange blossoms, with lilies and ferns bouquet. Bridegroom’s sister Miss E Downe wore powder blue. best man Mr Alf Koopman. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast at Melville Bruce street Preston. honeymoon to Ballarat. Presentations included gold jewelry and cheques.
Bert Ray's Pantomime Company presented by Mr Bert Ray and twenty metropolitan artists promising a clean clever show for all ages. The company features Maggie Dooley style characterisation and entertaining dances. Box plan at Winchester's agency. seats can be booked with no extra charge. children half price.
Obscure list of society officers and committees for Cobram Agricultural Society showing stewards for cattle, horses, and poultry plus event sections and entry details. Includes draught horses, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and poultry sections with timing and contact note for secretary.
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