14 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1940
Page
1
Local notices report Cobram Militia volunteers needed with age limits from 18 to 45 years and details from the local officer. An extraordinary South-West Riding election saw Mr T C A Bat ey win by 41 votes over Mr H Hodge with booth tallies listed. Duck weed floods waterways from Yarrawonga weir back waters.
The note lists Private A Wyatt, Shepherd, and T Houlihan return home from early training at Puckapunyal as they prepare to join the Air Force. W Bethune of the militia plans to attend a camp starting this week.
Excellent entries filled the Cobram Golf Club weekend tournament with visitors from Shepparton Finley Yarrawonga Numurkah and other districts. J Furze won the 36 hole Men’s Championship with 146 Br Meherson and Dr Eddy tied for second. Various divisions led by N Bott Miss Browning Miss McLeod and Miss Corboy crowned in handicaps and ladies events.
The writer questions the Comforts Fund organiser about funding methods used to raise money for the shore. He criticizes selling goods in shop and unequal appeals, suggesting socials and collections as alternatives. The letter reflects local opinion and is presented as a reader contribution in the paper.
A seaplane crash near Canberra Tuesday morning killed several top leaders including Brig General Street Minister for Defence J B Fairbairn Minister for Aviation Sir Henry Gullett Sir Brudenell White and Interior Minister Thoby.
The death occurred at Wyalong on Monday of Mr Norman Heard aged 52 a former well known Lalalty district resident. He served as a Councillor of the Riding of the Shire of Berrigan for years resigning when he took up land in the Warmedman district. He is survived by a wife and seven children. Mr L Heard of Latalty is a brother.
General matters include road work on Jeniderie and Burooga roads and a request to grade Jeniderie. Council to approach Water Commission to supply water to farmers on the north east side of Berrigan. Future junior clerk applications require age certificates. Crs Reynoldson Crucksbank and Dr Collie attended.
A Tocumwal Band and Tocumwal concert party performed Friday evening to sparse attendance yet strong approval. Highlights included Miss Birch in Land of Hope and Glory, Ray Donaldson the ventriloquist, and a month organ ensemble with Saxophonists.
A Cobram Comforts Fund meeting chaired by Mr M D O Dwyer discussed sending waste products to the Red Cross and the Fund’s eligibility. Wangaratta Woollen Mills advised they cannot supply wool for knitting as they produce only 2 ply wool. Brown Corke & Co disclosed a 10 percent discount on wool purchased for knitting by the fund. Secretary A R Wadeson reported a fund balance of £89 1s 7d. The group decided to write to Cobram Packing Shed seeking gifts of produce and to obtain a cage for the fund’s use. Interest in the fund was noted.
Fragmentary OCR notes a drop in rail revenue in July tied to dry weather and reduced activity at a station. Mentions Cobra month figures and water commission siding at Kewr with unclear reductions and warded amounts.
In a crowded Shire election, Dr. Mills seeks support against R. Mills and others. The contest draws attention to public service, candidate records, and local issues as voters head to polling day. The notice urges electors to cast ballots in the upcoming election at the specified time.
Sunday district event bids farewell to local figures amid the Wet area ball. A large turnout supported by the HH committee marked a successful program with profit noted as Nett. Mr M. Stokes and UW Pig 9 attended, with trends hinting at future activities.
A jagged item notes a euchre and December night event hosted by a local committee with residents from surrounding districts. It mentions street widening, a general balance sheet item, a donation to a group, and a demonstration by Miss C Wren, along with secretary Mrs Poci Wilriss reporting monthly fruit marmalade from a group.
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