19 Sep 1929
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
1
The notice sets October 12 as polling and nomination day after the dissolution of the House of Representatives. Writs begin September 15, urging electors to enroll, with penalties of £2 for noncompliance. Claim cards available at post offices for new voters or those recently turning 18.
Railway officials at Cobram report August figures with a small rise from the same month last year. The bulletin lists totals for passengers parcels livestock goods and miscellaneous traffic, noting a modest overall gain over the previous year.
A fragmented local notice list reports a Cobraur stock sale for sheep and cattle, a Barooga school picnic, a Thursday night tennis tournament at Cochran Club, and Mooroopna Hospital funds tally. It also mentions film showings at Mechanics' Pictures, a land survey near Botooga with possible subdivision, and a railways firebreak campaign along boundary fences.
Amy Trene May Banels, wife of Robert Buide, died at her residence in Delaware district on September 0. Her passing leaves two young children and a grieving family. Local mourners extend deepest sympathy to the Buide household in their sorrow.
News reports the death of Mr Griffiths, a respected Bergan solicitor, after a probable tyre blowout overturned his car while traveling to Berrigan. He was a longtime town official and secretary of the Soldiers Hall committee. Funeral held at Tocumwal cemetery with Rev. Albert officiating.
The Victorian Central Citrus Association reports firm demand for higher grade nogels while prices hold or rise with larger arrivals not yet absorbed. Medium to lower grades lag, good wandasins scarce, lemons in short supply with limited demand for country lines. grape fruit weak at prior prices. The Yoryawooga Border Agricultural Show is set for October 4-5 with cattle sheep pigs and poultry events described.
A Cosram Agricultural Society meeting was held at the Mehanien Institute on Tuesday evening with attendees including T. N. Harris W. Ritchie and J. Mit Derick. Motions approved for show preparations, judge recruitment, tram arrangements, and a ground steward appointment. a working bee is set for 2 October.
The Cobram Tennis Club held its annual meeting Tuesday evening with Mr W S Tack presiding. The balance sheet was adopted. Officers elected for the coming year include President W S Tack, Vice Presidents A Dewhurst R Quick P R Quick, Secretary Rodium, and Treasurer A Dewhurst.
The Calvary team visited Kintey for a friendly match in poor conditions with several stars missing. Cobram led in goals early, but Nathalia controlled play after halftime to win by more than a goal. The event featured Bourke as best and fair, and a crowd attended the Strathmerton ground to watch Nathalia defeat Waughiu. A final match between Cobram and Nathalia was planned with a special train.
The article notes the Sunday Shoot Anniversary of the Talal Meilioort Chisels held on September 11 with a large afternoon gathering despite inclement weather. It covers the evening service, children's performances, and remarks by Rev. J. W. Spencer and local figures, plus a farewell to Miss M. Simpson at Lassality Methodist Church.
The Cobram Scot's Church Rose Fete proved successful with Produce Fancy Sweet and Children's stalls and a busy Refreshment Room. Organisers listed include Misses Ross Adams and others. Aunt Sally and Ping Pong games drew crowds while the event aims to raise about 410 for the church.
Fragmented OCR narrative recalls cricket and sporting culture with mentions of captains, players, and upcoming seasons. Nonspecific lines hint at team leadership, memories of games, and plans, focusing on the communal sport atmosphere and local figures.
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