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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1926
Page
1
A garbled OCR reading mentions Melbourne and opticians with unclear names. The text contains stray phrases about costumes and Mead at the Atlantic, but no coherent event, date, or identifiable individuals.
Fragmented text shows notices about building firms and insurance, with partial references to Cobram district matters. The readable items mention Skinbuyers and Denaby Motor Trade, but details and actions are obscured.
OTICH gives notice of four percent nominated candidates for Councillor in St James riding. John Beggh Oliver James Warmer listed. poll set for August 26 1926 at multiple venues from 8am to 4pm. Ratepayers within five miles of polling places may apply for a postal ballot if unable to vote in person.
A. R. Wadeson writes from Cobram on August 11 1629 thanking Lanks Aro Gentlemens representatives in the Shire Council. He pledges to continue serving their interests to the best of his ability.
Cobram Cycle Works run by J R Levings advertised next to W Davis Pant RG with industry oriented brief notice.
Cobain maternal residence obituary notice for Alice Louisa Wyatt 67 widow of Alfred Wyatt with surviving sons Hugh George and Leslie returning the family message from Cobain.
Local items list J J O Dwyer as successful tenderer for Cobram Recreation Reserve grazing for 12 months. A 2000 pound council grant for metalling roads is omitted from the report. Glass prescription visits announced for August 20 and 23 in Cobram. Lexus cycle shop opened by J R Levings in Punt Road Cobram offering repairs and Malvern StarCycle agency. Special sheep and cattle yarding sale planned for 20th with Campbell & Co selling agents. Cobram Agricultural Society annual ball to be held at Mecites Hall next Wednesday with McKenzie's Orchestra. Mechanics' Pictures report a record audience and big takings, with upcoming Corinne Griffiths feature Forty Winks. A 20 ton weighbridge offer from railway inspector discussed but not progressed. Mrs Alice Louisa Wyatt dies aged 67. burial at Cobram Cemetery conducted by Rev Chester Geld. Levings Bros. handle mortuary arrangements.
Tungamah Shire Council approves plans to erect finger boards at no cost, inspects drains and channels around St James, and orders a lamp for St James town. Tenders for road formation are noted between Johns and Fears, Howden and Nunn, and Bourke and O Dea with holds and inspections continuing. A sanitary rate is proposed to fund contracts, and a drowning incident near Todmwall is reported along with snooker tournament results at Mr Rice's billiard hall.
The annual farmers class at Dookie Agricultural College runs August 17 to 27 with lectures and demonstrations on wheat growing stock breeding pasture improvement farm mechanics and more. It includes wood classing and farm machinery care plus tractor operation demos led by firms. A Merino class demo by Otway R Falkiner is listed and a public machinery display is scheduled for August 18. The women’s class follows on September 1 with domestic art topics assisted by the Education department. Apply through Mr J T Purvis Secretary Council of Agricultural Education Melbourne.
Reports from Numan & Co at Shepparton and Cobram describe a strong cattle sale with good clearance and varied prices for fat bulls cows and store stock. Cobram yarding saw most cattle sell well and outside buyers active. Numurkah prep notes mention large yardings and upcoming events including a 4 mile sealed road race with Bruce Thompson winning and leaders listed for the championship.
The Berrigan council reports discussions on wage changes, mine works adjustments, and disputed premiums with Workmen's Compensation. Delegates to be sent, plans for land, pumps, windmills, and storage schemes noted. Several road and public works items approved or left to officers, including tree removals and depot plans.
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