20 Apr 1938
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1938
Page
1
The notice promotes prompt efficient battery recharging services. It claims complete satisfaction from existing clients over the past nine months and promises the same high standard for new customers. Rev. Lonergan is listed with a Cobram phone number 64.
Church listings show first Sunday monthly HC and 9 45 am on second Sunday, 7 30 pm on third Sunday with LC and HC. Cobram and district churches include Presbyterian and Baptist notices, with Rev Fisher and Rev Patterson leading services. Advertising lines mention commemorative service and a device brigade ball.
The Cobram Fire Brigade announces its annual ball next Wednesday with Yaraw Wonge Orchestra, a 50 30 floor, and supper, to aid a worthy cause. An Anzac Day service is planned for 3 pm on April 25 at the Mechanics Institute, with a morning service at 11 am. Returned soldiers are urged to attend and wear decorations. resident representative William Carter Jr. is appointed for Land and Finance Company Limited in Numurkah.
Mr N H Jordan announces he has taken over the bakery formerly run by Mr Hosie. He states no connection with other bakeries and seeks a fair share of public patronage.
Terrific dust storms enveloped Cobram on Saturday and Sunday with clouds of dust reducing visibility to 150 yards. A thunderstorm dropped about 75 points of rain in ten minutes, while on Sunday rain began as mud and continued until about 7 pm, totaling around 20 points.
Mess J McNamara and Co and Campbell and Sons run a sale at Numurrah on the 12th with buyers from Melbourne. Polished spell reduced competition. top bid £28 10s for a four or five year old gelding. Prices ranged from £34 to £20 for young stock and £5 to £10 for aged horses. Next sale to be advertised.
A. R. Wade and J. Grant received long service certificates from the Waterworks Trusts Association for 24 years of service as Cobram commissioners. A wedding at Yarrawonga Presbyterian Church linked Alma Jean Hammond to Wallace John Frazer. Two dust storm era accidents mar Cobram area as Reverend Fisher and a motor truck collide on the road. Mary Gorman wed Noel Behl at Griffith Sacred Heart Church after a cricket injury. limited readable fragments avoid fuller details.
Barooga Easter Monday Sports drew a smaller crowd than prior years due to cool weather and dust storms. Officials led by President Cullen and secretaries Danaher and Seamy ran events with clear PA updates from G Thistleton. Nigel Hicks and Jean Powles won boys and girls district championships amid a wide program of horse, pony, trotting, tug of war, and novelty races.
Public advisory from the National Saf ez Council urges drivers to stay alert avoid passenger distractions and keep eyes on the road. Stop to mend a puncture safely at night and observe rear red lights. yield to others if space is limited or traffic hazards arise.
A service car overturned on Thursday night near Cobras with the driver unfamiliar with the route. One passenger suffered a left shoulder injury requiring eight stitches. eight hundred fifty stitches mentioned appear erroneous. Other occupants escaped injury but were severely shaken.
A severe thunder storm hit Boomanoomana causing property damage and injuries. The event damaged windows and knocked down others while authorities investigated the scene and assisted residents.
A letter from the Advocate challenges MLA Lethorigge to prove ties to alleged criticism of the paper during recent elections. A separate note recalls a district meeting in June and a confrontation during a carving incident where Hickey injured his hand and a cur was described as between thumb and forefinger.
A disjointed report covers a council meeting and motoring mishaps near Tattersalls Hotel and Cobram bridge. It notes a car crash injuring a person treated by Dr. De Lacy and another escape after a rail clash, with minor damage. Financials show a club opening 1937 with £12 10s balance and ending at £33 0s 9d. officers elected include Rev Fr Galvin as president.
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