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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
1
A fragmented notice lists upcoming meetings and activities including a Cricket Club gathering on Wednesday, an agricultural machinery show, a tennis club event, a dance evening, and related social events scheduled through October in the town calendar.
The Tengamah Shire Council schedules its monthly meeting for next Montay led by Mr R Mills of Kutumatite. The article reports racing and fashion notes, a survey team heading to the Latalty district for channel work, charity earnings from Obstinate Artist competitions, a motor van fire loss, a vehicle collision near McElnvoy’s corner, and a Defence policy note predicting a larger next year vote.
In memory of our dear mother and grandmother who passed away on 24 September 1924. We recall happier times we shared together and the strength of family ties that endure. Robert and daughters in law send their love and tribute.
September 28 1933 report notes Wool prices from a French firm buyer Mr H Brock visits the district. A missing children search ends with the youngsters found near Mr John Mordern’s farm. Public Works Minister Goudie and Interior Minister Perkins discuss the Yarrawonga Weir and a Canberra conference planned with Victoria New South Wales and South Australia. A Tocumwal meeting October addresses the Yarrawonga district water supply and irrigation plans affecting Malwala Berrigan and Deniliquin landowners. A Cobram meeting covers drover permit rules to fix sheep counts. League final train to Melbourne advertised with bargain second class return fares and departure details.
The Koonoomoo annual picnic drew a large crowd on a sunny Wednesday September 20 with visitors and locals returning from nearby districts. A full program featured rooster chases, wheelbarrow races, and many children events, with Mrs Blouley and others organizing refreshments and a dance in the schoolroom later.
The Berrigan Club protests the recent Cobram match citing an improper clearance of a Cobram player. The report notes the protest has been lodged and references the Goulburn Valley area and ongoing tobacco trade connections, with upcoming visits and sales anticipated in October and November.
Cobram Agricultural Society announces its 3rd annual show on Wednesday, October 4, with expanded exhibition sheds, strong cattle and sheep entries, and trotting contests. A special morning train from Shepparton will bring exhibitors, and the town plans a lively program including a merrygo round, boxing display, and a public luncheon by the ladies committee.
J McNamara and Co with John McNamara and Co Pty Ltd report a successful 1933 Numurkal sale of fat lambs and store sheep and cattle. A top pen of 14 well grown fat lambs sold high, with strong competition from Melbourne exporters and local buyers. Cattle sold with near full clearance, reflecting keen bidding from Melbourne, Kyneton, Tatura and Shepparton buyers. An October sale at Nowarkak will feature fat lambs and cattle with new prize money to attract entries and boost competition.
Daigery and Company Melbourne reports the season opening with bold prices at 70 bales unearthed from Rivertown NSW. Strong demand across principal buyers led to a full catalog clearance at rates aligned with Sydney Brisbane and Adelaide markets. Highest bid came for Wanganelia Estate consignments with standout four bale lots. subsequent figures show crossbreds and comebacks improving by 25 to 50 percent versus opening rates. Younghusband Limited notes a 5 percent rise for comebacks and crossbreds with thinner shorter wools carrying more burrs. a crowded yard, buoyant market, and Japan and Continental buyers securing bulk. Next sale set for October 2.
Chicago plans a streamlined self propelled rail plane capable of 90 mph. The chrome molybdenum steel frame and duralumin shell will form a 60 foot long car seating 50, weighing about 10 tons.
In ideal weather Cobram overwhelmed Berrigan with strong play and a series of goals, led by W. Strachan Garrett and J. Smyth. Berrigan fought back at times but Cobram held the momentum, scoring early and late to secure an eleven point victory at Strathmerton ground and move atop the standings.
A fragmentary text discusses insurance curiosities and a magazine feature by Ahar on life in Australia. It references wireless letters and registered mail amid stray phrases about cages, cars, and unusual thrills. The passage appears to be a garbled OCR extract from a 1920s Australian magazine.
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