15 Sep 1932
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1932
Page
1
A fragment from the Cobrany Courier Keranuinaan 1886 appears with sparse references to Pomimmen Tromapar Mounin and the number 32. The readable text provides limited context and no clear event or actions.
The Cobram Tennis Club will meet at the Mechanics Institute Friday evening. Mooroopna Hospital appeal meeting also at Mechanics Institute Monday. Collectors to return books to Ludlow and Co as Cobram building in Main Street cannot be used as a depot. Greta Garbo stars in Anne Christie at Mechanics' Pictures Saturday night. under sixteen not admitted. Joan Crawford in Untamed. Back to Corowa Week in October with Governor Sir Philip Game to attend Corona Show and races. rail concessions offered. names to secretary Frank Galbraith. Campbell’s fat stock sale at Numarkah Friday 30 September with Ex porters and metropolitan butchers. yarding of fat stock and cattle needed. sale in conjunction with Grant Hedge and Biggar of Melbourne.
Personal notes state Rev Rentvale of the Methodist Home Mission Department of Victoria visited Cobram on Tuesday afternoon. On Monday evening the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Victoria led a service at Scot a Church Cobram.
The death occurred at Lisien s private hospital on Wednesday morning of Mr David Loudon aged 72 from pneumonia and pleurisy. Born in Bogiehawk he lived there most of his life and was a noted horticulturist and flower judge. He officiated at exhibitions including the Cobra Shaw during his two years in residence. Remains interred at Fawkner Cemetery today. He leaves a grown family of three sons. A Melbourne week registration reduction noted in the piece.
District Sports Club re elected A Gemmell as president and S Evans as secretary. Cobram East Cricket Club officers elected with Gemmell as president and Bourke as secretary, credit noted at £5. Mooroopna Hospital Ball draws many from nearby towns with Gervesoni orchestra and a strong supper. Yarroweyah Hospital Ball praised for planning. Numurkah Shire Council to receive £11,470 from Roads Board with allocations for free Federal grant, development roads, and permanent works plus maintenance funds.
Review of domestic racing fixtures under VR C dates for February with Muckib, Cobram, Wa day, Yerroweyah, and Nuwurkah schedules. Mention of Ammon Re possibly racing in America and the owner seeking price. Notes on New York conversational dance trends, crowd navigation exercises, and a miner’s view on Sunday trains. Includes 1931 onion prices, a Victorian cheque miscue, and reflections on rabbits and land use.
In perfect Cobram oval conditions Numurkah defeated Muckatah 17 goals 12 behinds to 11 goals 4 behinds. Numurkah led most of the match with key contributions from O Beirne Greig Lease and Jack Bourke, while Muckatah showed strong effort from J Little McKendrick and McBride but faltered in the dying minutes. A second match at Cobram pits Cobram against Numurkah for the Murrey Cup title.
A Cobram Scout Troop committee meeting led by President A. Wadeson discussed a planned event at St James on 15 October to boost funds and advance scouting. They faced £11 10s in liabilities and debated disbanding if funds were not raised, with options including boxing matches and socials. Agenda included subscription drives, rent concerns, and a Guild Hall social in October to address debts.
The Tungamah Shire Council discusses canal seating and councilor roles including Cr Smythe and Cr Oliver with chairmanship, plus funding, maintenance, and proposed works. It notes drainage and road concerns near Colyry and Katoutra areas, proposals for culvert work, and inspections.
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