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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1938
Page
1
Mark Pocknee, a District tailor for twenty five years, now operates his own shop and seeks local patronage. He will attend Saturdays at the Grand Central Hotel to meet friends and promote his tailoring services. R. Pocknee. Tailor.
The Dunn family thanks relatives and friends for letters cards and personal expressions of sympathy after the loss of Mrs M A Dunn. Church notices list services and reminders across local congregations including Presbyterian and Church of England events with times and pastors.
A notice lists events for August including a Hall Dance and Q Meeting by Agricultural Ladies, a Euchre party at Fire Brigade Hall, a Katamatite golf ball, a Katamatite coursing meeting, and Cobam Diggers Ball on the 17th.
The August 3 report notes a successful Thursday card party at Royal Victoria lounge organized to defray Diggers Ball expenses. Mentions attendees Mr Bridge and others, with certificates presented to ex-commissioners M Stokes and Wadeson for long service.
At a Tungemah Council meeting Councillors discussed drainage and road repairs. Requests included concrete guttering along High Street, a new culvert, and gravel shaping for several estate access roads. An engineer to prepare a full report and call tenders. refund of a deposit and indemnity discussions also noted.
Cobram Diggers announce their upcoming manual ball with arrangements well in hand. The event promises good enjoyment for all attendees, with plans organized to ensure a smooth gathering.
Cobram Turf Club moves to apply for a range of race day activities on a Saturday. Delegates were appointed from Trotting, Agricultural Society, and Breeders to press the Chief Secretary for night voting and registration to permit Saturday racing. The meeting agreed to seek approval for a 28 January Saturday date despite nearby meetings and holiday conflicts.
The discussion focuses on ensuring the by law imprws regulate centers of buildings effectively while considering titration viability. A request to build two turnouts from High Street Cob ram to Murray Valley Highway gained Board approval. Council’s maintenance plan for the year ending June 1939 noted Moray Valley Highway connection inclusion.
In a closely watched match, Berrigan defeated Cobram in a four set battle. The rally filled with quick exchanges and notable plays showcased rising momentum for Berrigan as the crowd reacted to the intense back and forth.
The record lists contracts and bids for the Shire Council projects. Items include LOAN WORK by Wali Bros at £33, supply rulings and washers, saleyards works, Cobram Saleyards with 334 yards of screenings, aggregate at 15s per yard, and tar and emulsion supplies. Bidder Janis Furt cites bitumen gal tar.
A lively program features UeetAbbii and the Wide and Handsome cast at Cobram Saturday night with luminaries including Randolph Scott and Dorothy Lamour. The article notes Lamour as a singing shanty boat girl and Scott’s rise through roles, while other actors like Muss and Hoberta contribute to the ensemble’s dynamic on screen and stage.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a public notice or court related item with names and addresses. It mentions roads, dates in October, and reports on a wedding or public proceeding. The text is garbled and hard to interpret for concrete facts or outcomes.
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