27 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1928
Page
1
Leo Patterson aged 13, son of Mr and Mrs P J Patterson of Strathmerton, died September 24, 1928, at Private Hospital Cobram in Victoria. The notice records the family’s grief and the date and place of passing.
In loving memory of our dear mother who died on 24 September 1924 at Koaneomoe. Her son Fred and daughter Jean recall her welcome at the gate and remember her loving presence. Also a remembrance from Robert and family dated September 1924.
An old newspaper blurb notes a local shop offering season's frocks and apparel along with street hosiery and related wear. The fragment mentions JCILLE and JCILLE oe, indicating a dusty, incomplete display by a retailer. The exact details are unclear but the ad centers on fashion items.
Local news lists events and notices for Cobram and district. An ouster of all cattle grazing on the Cobram common is set for Saturday afternoon. A ladies hairdressing parlor opens in Eaton's buildings on Punt Road Cobram. Various meetings, shows, socials, and enrolment reminders follow, including cricket club meetings, militia rolls, and upcoming fairs.
The report lists multiple obituaries including Mr Michael Seymour of Numurkals aged 40 senile decay, Mr Michael Kennedy of Yabba North aged 84, Master Leo Patterson aged 13 after ram injury, and Mr Hocking of Shepparton died suddenly. Details cover residences, survivors, funeral arrangements and officiants.
The Minister for Public Works Mr Jones proposes adding 250000 pounds annually to the Country Roads Board to free shires from main road maintenance. He argues shires would redirect effort to developing outlying districts but finance sources are unclear and may require higher existing levies. He notes shires currently bear a third of upkeep though benefiting from motor traffic with no revenue. Reading between the lines, a fair system would tax users of roads, though difficult to implement.
Motions from the conference of bush fire brigades were sent to the Minister for Forests Mr Beckett on Saturday by deputation, seeking approval of agreed measures.
Splendid spring weather drew a large crowd to Koonoomoo for the annual picnic and school events. Prize winners in girls and boys divisions are listed, plus hobbies and races. An evening social featured singing, games, and a supper program ending with Auld Lang Syne.
The Columbia Dramatic Company stages Mother O Mine a pretty Irish play at Mechanics Institute Cobram on Wednesday October 3 featuring 19th century costumes and lavish mounting. Musical Gardiners provide items. children half price. Tenders for costumes due at Tungamab Hall by 11 30 a.m. Monday.
At Cobram Mechanics Institute a large meeting debated who should bear the debt for the town electric light scheme. Residents voted 6d in the pound to strike a rate on all rateable property, with Electricity Commission takeover possible if ratepayers guarantee funds and debts are addressed.
Mooroopta Hospital secretary records four cheques totaling £137 15s from a ball held at Cobras. Ball proceeds listed include ticket sales by Mrs White and others, donations from multiple individuals, and activities such as oranges cakes and a fox trot competition.
The Victorian Central Citrus Association market report describes weather losses and limited sale of navels and other citrus. It notes difficult sales at low prices with ample supplies of oranges and lemons, while some specials fetch higher bids amid waning demand.
A garbled recap from Barooga lists numerous athletes and events with scattered names like Lacie, Russell, and Miss St rpoue. The piece mentions trophies, weights, and various track and field results amidst unclear notes and partial names.
Fragmented text reports housing costs in London related to Canada House, with figures of 450 000 and a mention of five radical editions for Canada. The readable parts name Canada House in London and reference train costs and population context tied to the topic.
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