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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1940
Page
2
In Shepparton councillors debated finance for building yards and offices. Dr Moss urged Parliament members to push Employment Council funding so ratepayers know costs. Plans must be drawn and a loan applied for. the yards committee was empowered to act.
A prisoner named Weir alias Gillis, 27, used an improvised tool to burrow a 13 inch hole in a brick wall at the lock up yard and escape through a wooden door. He was awaiting a charge of stealing a hose and harness at Leeton and a more serious charge at Wagga.
An evening at the Cobram sub-branch and reunion featured a presentation to Mr Mus ig the incoming sub-branch secretary. Members praised his long service and pledged support as Kilmer prepares to depart, with toasts to Missen and others acknowledging dedicated work.
At the annual meeting Dr Harper was elected president and air C Wright secretary. The balance sheet shows receipts and a draw of £2 0s 4d. Main expenditures include coach £92 19s 0d supplies £33 19s 6d travelling £21 5s 6d medical £49 9s 8d and insurance £47 139. The appointment matter was considered with no action taken on bequests for the moment.
An enthusiastic Cobram Club general meeting drew thirty five attendees with strong期待 for the season. Radcliffe's Men's Store donated a tailored suit for the most serviceable player and Ball's Sports Store gave a trophy for the most improved player. An anonymous supporter funded prizes forAttendance on training and the most enthusiastic training effort. Coach Lackmann urged full cooperation from players and committee to ensure a successful campaign.
Umpires and trainers listed as Messrs Vedings and Foccliffe with Johnson Eidriege Gilchrist. Training started last Sunday and continues Tuesdays and Thursdays with fitness work. The season opens May 11 with matchups including Finley Berrigan Tocumwal Nathalia Strathmerton Katamatite Numurkah and others, with a full schedule shown.
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