19 Aug 1949
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1949
Page
1
The notice lists a Sunday service at the Methodist Church on August 21 1919 at 3 30 p m with Reverend G Diprose as preacher at Yarroweyah Cobram.
William James Johns appealed after a Cobram court sentenced him to four days imprisonment for failing to stop after an accident and for drink driving both terms concurrent. A 14 day stay was granted on appeal with a 1 fine in default 2 days imprisonment for insulting language. negligent driving charge withdrawn. Police testified Slattery, injured in the crash, had been drinking. Johnson denied hitting anyone.
The Scots Church Ladies' Guild plans a social afternoon at the Mechanics Institute on Tuesday August 23 at 2 40 pm to raise funds for the new manse. The event features an afternoon tea and an apron sales at the door. The Sunday service at 11 am will include a recital by soloist Mrs L Biwaras.
Women of the C W A in Cobram enjoyed the Home Science Van visit with crafts displays and a note of spring energy. An arts and crafts display is planned for September 23 at Mech Hall, Cobram, while Yarroweyah hosts events and semi final football matches promise further thrills and social plans through the weekend.
The Cobram CWA Home Science Van visit attracted many locals who viewed arts and crafts displays showing use of natural resources. Mrs Patrick explained the Van's acquisition and upkeep while Mrs Swann led a basket making demonstration. afternoon tea followed as staff difficulties delayed some reports and items.
The Cobram Branch 3SR Friendship Club marked its sixth birthday at Mechanics Hall with visitors from Tocumwal Corowa Yarramonga Katamatite Berrigan Finley Nathalia and Benalla. Mrs Loof welcomed guests and retiring secretary Mrs Brady received a silver dish while Mrs Loof was presented a supper cloth and Mrs F. Markey a blue and gold tray cloth. The program featured songs recitations a play pick-a-box balloon games and ended with a birthday cake shaped like a book and an afternoon tea.
Mrs J. Carroll and two children Pat and Adrian along with Mrs TL Sharpe and her daughter Jean stay with Mrs A. Nye in Barooga. Mrs John Stanger visited Melbourne for New Days. Melbourne guest Mrs Gibson stays with Mr and Mrs W. Russell in Barooga. Le Piere becomes manager of Bank of Australasia Tungamah succeeding Mr Jennings. Tungamah Shire Council elects a treasurer on Monday. Mrs T Chisholm of Swan Hill vacations in Cobram with Mr and Mrs John Cotton.
Mrs H Richards, 70, died at Alfred Hospital Melbourne after an accident left her with disabilities. She was well known in Barooga and district, survived by brothers and sisters in Wham Cobram and Melbourne, and three daughters Vera Vida and Avis. Her husband predeceased her. Funeral at Barone Cemetery led by Rev Canon White Tocumwal.
Three youths faced Cobram Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday for using indecent language. The magistrate adjourned proceedings for six months with strict conditions including abstaining from liquor and potential return to court if required.
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