29 Sep 1927
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1927
Page
1
The relatives and friends of Boothy express sincere thanks to Rev. Father Hickey Sister of Mercy His and Slutt of Corona Public Hospital for letters telegrams cards and personal support during their recent bereavement.
The Victorian wool sale opened with about 1300 bales catalogued from Central and Warrego Queensland, Darling and Riverina New South Wales, and Northern Victoria. Buyers gathered from the Continent, Japan, Yorkshire, and America, with prices steady to slightly higher than a year ago, top bid 26 4 for the Sup Co H and W of the JTM over Wunnanorre clip Finley NSW.
Cobram diary items include Sole agent for Singer Triumph and Peugeot cars, a Cobra Golf Club meeting, Lasally School concert at Mechanics Institute, 420 acres sale at Katamatite, Cobram Scots Church anniversary, carnival at Cobram Methodist Church, H Scott wins at Melbourne Royal Show lemons and oranges, Mooroopna Hospital donation from Cobra Golf Club, annual Cobra Golf Club meeting, farm workers needed, migration bureau notices, Gippsland onions note, Doris Tymms opens ladies hairdressing rooms, Langdon film at Mechanics Institute, farewell to Cobram Fire Brigade member R Wightman with gifts, and brigade remarks by Captain Shadforth.
A Cobram Hotel meeting of the Cobram Cycle Club chaired by W. Shedforth set plans for the January 2 sports day. A committee and officers were named, ground access requested from the Agricultural Society, and admission details fixed. A 26 mile handicap road race with prizes donated by local sponsors was announced for the coming Saturday.
The Cobram show faces active planning led by President Mr T N Harris and Secretary Mr M D O'Dwyer with a strong committee. Exhibitors must enter by Tuesday. late entries create secretary inconvenience. Special train from Shepparton at 8 15 am. Wool section fleeces judged in Melbourne due to judge travel costs.
P OConnell notes in New Zealand Farmer magazine that the motor tractor largely fails farmers on cultivation. He argues small farms still prefer horses for many tasks and urges breeders to focus on sound feet and legs to meet city needs.
Group-Captain Williams Squadron-Leader Hepburn and Flight-Lieut Murphy of the R A A F finish a 13000 mile survey flight around and across Australia at 14 20 am on September 12. The expedition reports new rivers on Melville Island and highlights the use of De Havilland DH craft and Mobil oil products throughout the journey.
From Gordon and Gotch, Weldons Ladies Journal October issue features free patterns for a lady’s coat frock and afternoon dress, embroidery transfers, Paris fashion notes, and a color supplement. Weldons Bazaar presents children's fashions with patterns for girls aged 6 to 10, school frocks, coats, velveteen dresses, and autumn wear.
A Victorian Railway report notes 23,089 tons of fruit shipped by rail in 1924-27 season from Seymour area stations. It praises new hardwood packing, early loading, and improved stowage while urging early louvre truck orders and removal of old brands to ensure proper delivery.
Parochial district notices list Trinity Cobram Cobram Katamatite services 7.30 pm Rev Bruce Mall and Presbyterian Narugi Lam Cobra 1 pm Rev Patienon and Methodist Laur Strthmerton Cobram Te Mr Nankervis with names and times in a local church notices column.
The weather page notes under rain in the year and forecasts continued pressure from dry conditions. Forecasters expect pockets of rain unlikely to resolve the broader precipitation deficit as storms retreat to the south and winds shift.
The weekly market report shows NSW weather conditions with minor impact on citrus. Lemons and mandarins trade varies with arrivals, notes strong demand for common oranges and lemons while traders cite rising prices and mixed suitability of stock.
A fragmentary report discusses women in industry and the weekly Helen's Weekly magazine. It mentions a pattern feature linked to ladies sewing, mothers and home crafts, plus a note on a bill amending policies for toxin handling and a tip about car recovery in sand with deflation.
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