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Newspaper

Cobram Courier

Location

Cobram, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 01, 1937

Page

1

Mackatai and Cobram clubs to meet in Cobram venues

The Mackatai Club plans a 8 p.m. Saturday general meeting at the racecourse rooms with large attendance expected. A Cobram Golf Club meeting at 8 p.m. at the Mechanics Institute will hear the Sub-FOMNTV report and discuss the constitution. Licensed plumber G Sparrow has begun business in Cobram offering windmill repairs, with all plumbing classes undertaken.

Mackatai Club Cobram Golf Club Mechanics’ Institute G. Sparrow Cobram Ring Cobram

Bayswater State School appoints new headmaster

Mr WJ Kellie to assume duties as headmaster Thursday after family meeting. Other notes: E Maidment of Yarroweyah breaks two ribs in fall from horse. E Hanrahan, son of Mrs Hanrahan, injures right arm in two places. Lena Nellie Teague to Irvine William Sutherland engagement announced. Farewell to Mavis Gunn as she trains at Alfred Hospital. J M Johnston praised for church work. planning sale of land in Finley district after six years as secretary.

WJ. Kellie Wuh Bayswater State School E. Maidment J. M. Johnston Boomanooma Presbyterian Church Maitland Johnston Finley Boomanoomana

Woodcarver’s Chips Question Sparks Curious Speculation

The text ponders where the wood chips from a large carving ended up while noting the craftsman’s skill. No concrete facts or figures are provided beyond the act of carving and the mystery of leftover chips.

Cobram School Bids Farewell To Mr and Mrs Keddie

The Cobram State School community including children staff Mothers Club and school committee sent off head teacher Mr Keddie and his wife last week. The event featured songs gifts and warm tributes highlighting his three years of leadership and a move to Bayswater for his children's high school education.

Cobram State School Mothers’ Club Keddie Edwards Mother’ Club Ciub Cook L. F. Edwards Rev. Patterson May Kittie Keddie Patterson Bayswater Keddle Cobram

Beringa sale passes 2124 acres and 475 bought at varied prices

In the Finley district sale the Beringa property saw 2124 acres pass in at £5 15s per acre while 475 acres were bought by Mr K McAllister at £6 2s 6d per acre. At the Golf Club annual meeting officials were elected with Mr J P Ball as President and Mr N Crosbie as Captain among others.

Beringa K. McAllister Golf Club J. P. Ball O. G. Scoullar N. Crosbie P. J. Clements F. Glover Aetna J. Milligan

Diphtheria Action Spearheaded by Mulwala Parents Council

A large meeting of Mulwala Parents and Citizens Association members discussed urgent steps to combat a diphtheria outbreak. Nine cases were reported with two deaths, and a census of parents willing to have throat swabs and immunisation was endorsed by a strong majority.

Associaton

Fire destroys chaff-house in Yarrawonga

Early Wednesday at 1.15 am residents woke to a fire at the rear chaff-house of Mr T McMahon Senior. The fire brigade arrived with a motor pump but the structure was quickly demolished while crews focused on preventing spread to a nearby residence.

Cobram Gre Cobram East Gray Yarra‘wonga T. McMahon Snr

Numurkah Ag Society elects Harper president at annual meeting

At the Numurkah Agricultural Society annual meeting Mr J. E. Harper was elected president and the balance sheet showed a credit of 2647/6. A Chamber of Commerce was launched at a Farmers’ Arms Hotel dinner with Mr L. Hamnon as first president. Discussion included munici pal saleyards and irrigation as future agenda items.

The Agricultural Society J. E. Harper Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Arms Hotel L. Hamnon Numurkah Council of the Numurkah Agricultural Society Council of the Society

Wedding at St George s Church Katamatite

The Rev. Wi officiated at a March 10 ceremony at St George s Church Katamatite for Vera M daughter of Mr and Mrs E Nuns Roseville Tungamah and A Mills son of Mr and Mrs Mills Naring. The bride wore a creamy white gown with Limerick lace and a halo veil. Her sister Mrs C Wallden was matron of honor in mist blue satin. After the ceremony relatives and friends gathered at Mr Sidebottom s cafe for breakfast and toasts. The couple left by train for Melbourne for their honeymoon. Prior to the wedding Mr and Mrs Mills were entertained at a Katamatite social.

St. George's Church of England Katumatite Vera M Roseville Tungamah Robert Mills Naring Rogers Tungomah C. Wallden C. Waillden Ber Mart C. Holman Shirley Wallden Heather Taylor J. Walsh Brunswick Loot Katamatite Melbourne Mills J. Collery

Unreserved Clearing Sale and Special Sheep Auction Notices

Messrs J McNamara and Co announce an unreserved clearing sale of the estate of the late William Heffernan at 2 p.m. Monday four miles from Bafooga New South Wales. With the property sold, all lots must go to highest bidder. The firm also advertises a special Cobram sheep sale on Thursday 8 April with 3000 sheep already listed and more entries invited.

Messrs J. McNamara J. McNamara & Co Cobram

Murray cod catch leads to club affiliation decision

TOCUMWAL reports Mr J Cleave caught a 48ib Murray cod at the spinner near Cleave Bros orchard. The balance sheet shows a credit of £12. Officers elected include President J Iddles and Vice-presidents Rev Fr Galvin J Flanagan A Parkes, with Secretary W Dutton. The club decided to affiliate with the Riverina Golf Association and discussed joining the Goulburn Valley Pen.

J. Cleave Murray Riverina Golf Association Goulburn Valley

Mooroopna Hospital Building Appeal Details and Support

Report on Mooroopna Hospital building appeal proceedings held Wednesday evening. Speakers Kilpatrick and Stamp outlined the need for a new wing, 201 beds, and a £30,000 government contribution to start construction. Supporters pledged funds and urged continued backing to meet district quotas and long term maintenance costs.

BR Kilpoteekal Muvynonny Secital Board of Management AJ Stamp Cohen Stangstoted Exet R. Kilpatrick R. Denson Cobram

Photophone Talkies Shows On Our Selection in Cobram Saturday

Local cinema presents On Our Selection featuring Bert Bailey as Daddy 42 as a riot of laughs. The program also includes Kentucky Kernels with Wheeler and Woolsey, Mary Carlisle and Beery, plus Moret Time No 8. See the films in Cobram through March.

Cobram Bert Bailey Daddy Kentucky Kernels Wheeler Woolsey Mary Carliste Nah Beery Spanny Aloe Farland Luiny Cyumn

Trunk Line Delays Prompt Review by Telegraphs Department

Complaints from Shepparton business people lead JSR Broadcasting Station to impose delays on the trunk service. The Deputy Director Posis and Telegraphs says the department will examine the matter at Mr Menen’s request and act on it.

Shepparton JSR Broadcasting Posis and Telegraphs Menen Nim

Katamatite Committee Meeting Plans Fence Enclosure

Minutes describe a committee meeting at Katamatite where a £26 credit balance is noted and a decision to complete the course enclosure by erecting about 50 chains of fencing is approved.

Retary

Mooroopna Hospital Appeal Progress Report

At a Mooroopna Hospital building appeal committee meeting, good progress was reported as groups of collectors have been organized to canvass the specified places. The effort aims to raise funds for the hospital building project and expand local support.

Moorsoona Hospital

Head on Collision Shunts Traffic in Shepparton East

A weekend head on collision in Shepparton East involved two cars approaching along Ky tetuuky Road. Vehicles travelling toward each other miscalculated while passing, scattering debris across the roadway and causing the remaining portions to face north and south after impact.

Ky Tetuuky Cat Alose Shepparton

This Week's Best Yarn

A fragment from a column shows a humorous line about clothing fit and a playful social tone. The snippet hints at a character named Ay and a possibly regional speech pattern.

Benalls Girls Step Aside to Prevent Vehicle Collision

A brief notice reports Miss O Yous as a witness after Benalls girls moved aside to stop a vehicle veering toward the premises at W. 4 Grubb and Op a few nights ago. The fragmentary text notes the incident and nearby location.

Grubb Miss O. Yous

88 A Fact Oriented Question About Advertising

The text questions whether 88 is a fact that advertising is an expense and newspaper adverts are an investment, implying that ads may not be the best kind of expenditure.

Carmel Adder Appeal in Local Court Report

In a brief item the Carmel adder case is noted with references to appeal filings and local court proceedings. The report mentions defendants and the town’s involvement, reflecting on courtroom steps and unresolved questions. The text presents fragmented lines and uncertain names but highlights ongoing legal action and civic attention.

Bowling Upset Leads to 41 20 Win in Stage Round

In a tense match at Muncie, Water defeated EZ Ata 41 to 20 after a strong stage showing. J. Hall led with 27 points, while Susie Ji and Wyott contributed key scores as the team advanced to the next round.

Neoud Taek Dent Ny Warter Wal OH Tuck Warty Keine Aly Susie Ji J. Gemitiell J. Hall

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