22 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1935
Page
1
August events list shows a meeting of bachelors, a skating event at Carus, and an opening of RC Church in Strathmerton. Also noted are a September 1 church opening, a Strathmerton fire brigade rail event, and a Koongotoe School picnic on the 2nd.
Local and general news report river levels halting Cobram sleeper work until fall. Optician Mr Bolton to visit Cobram and Munagy for consultations. Golf club women's tournament slated for August 24. RC Church opening in Strathmerton to be performed by Bishop Me Canny at 10am. Water Trust dissolved. water supply to be via Berrigan scheme. Nuawkal Safe Council elects Dr O Hanlon and Dr Pearce as president nominees. secret ballot chosen. Moorwooa Hospital Appeal funds discussed. balance sheet and football match finances listed. Community events include Mechanica Institute gathering, balloon race, and skater Joe Kelly’s exhibition.
L G Hamilton and M D O Dwyer send objections to Cobram R S A regarding erecting a memorial tablet and supper room on land owned by Mechanics Institute. They argue the move encumbers land, was not authorised by the May 28 meeting, and request reconsideration and alternative memorial ideas. They urge public consideration and offer to present constructive carving of resolutions at a suitable announcement.
Tocumwal and Nurmurkalt remain level for first with 44 points each after Berngaa lose. Finley moves into contention for third after beating Berngaa, as next weekend sees Namur able to face Berrigan and Finley host Nathalia, potentially reshaping the top four.
The Northwest riding of the Shire of Tungamab begins a ten day poll with candidates Mr A Gemmell and Councillor A K Wodeson. Supporters claim their man will win. only ratepayers on the roll may vote. Polling places include Mechanists’ Temple, Cabram, Public Hall, Yarroweh, Mehvics’ Inwitwie, Katumatite.
A derailment at Strathmerton involved two trains, one cattle and one goods train. A large fuel tank struck a house wall but was halted by the tank, preventing a worse collapse. Two trucks derailed and the wall was cracked, with drivers unharmed.
The Muckatah Football Club held its annual ball on Thursday with Gervasopi's Orchestra of seven instruments, a fine floor, and an excellent supper prepared by hard working ladies. About 120 couples attended, with visitors from other towns. The hall decor featured pink almond blossom and mauve Iris, and the supper was praised as a miracle.
Senior Constable Fowles receives transfer notice for Miss M Ryan of Tapgamah State School to Flemington. Nurse Beatrice Roberts, daughter of Jodora Roberts of Tungemah, passes nurse exam. R G Mason of State Rivers and Water Supply Commission oversees Yairawonge survey. Cobrem Golf Club members attended a sale pool gathering on Thursday evening.
Cabinet discussed re enacting provisions of the Financial Emergency Act to reduce mortgage interest and allow rates below 5 percent. The measure would run 12 months from October 1 and cover debentures and preferred stock. Also reviewed were grants suspension rules and a public service salary rise proposal.
The Murray cod is scarce prompting a movement across 10 border districts to restock streams by establishing hatcheries at Albury Eatow a Swan Hill Echuca and Yarrawooga. The Albury Chamber of Commerce will cooperate and seeks a conference among Victorian NSW and SA fisheries officials after advice from the chief inspector of fisheries.
Mr Munster of the BAT Co reports near completion of Gapated purchases with 60 of 60 tons bought at similar prices to last year. The town considers planting a lawn strip between gutter and verandah edge to improve the main street. Jack and Tom are praised for local pride. Wiley Post and a comedian were killed in an Alaska creek accident, a loss to aviation.
Nathalia beat Cobram by four points in a hard fought match marked by sportsmanship. Nathalia hit the goal post four times and led at every break with key plays from Mounter Cox Grinter and Message while Cobram’s Hocking Hedley Strachan kept them in reach until the final moments.
Berrigan achieved a surprise win over Jeriiderie in the first senior competition semi final by a single goal. Final scores remained unclear in the fragment but indicate a narrow margin victory.
A fragmented report mentions Katardy Reales and Katardie in a rifle shooting context with references to participants, locations, and a cup or competition. Several garbled names and places appear, but the core item points to a shooting event and involved individuals.
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