27 Aug 1936
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
1
A fragment lists postage costs: Australia and New Zealand 1d. United Kingdom via France 24. United Kingdom via All-sea route 14. other British possessions 24. U.S.A. and foreign countries 3d.
A farewell social for Mr and Mrs Gantlon and Miss M Cantlon is planned at Yarroweyah Hall on Monday evening. The public is invited to attend this local event honoring esteemed residents. Goulburn Valley by election details include Mr W L Moss addressing electors at Cobram Mechanics Institute on Wednesday evening and at Katamatite on Monday August 31.
The Melbourne mail service via Wangaratta adjusts Wednesday arrivals to Cobram at 2 pm instead of the previous 1 pm. The mail from Melbourne and onward to Yarrow, Strathmerton, Numurkeh, Shepparton and back to Melbourne will close at noon on Wednesdays, with near 2:30 pm delivery in the Cobram area.
A cyclist collided with the rear of a car and sustained serious head injuries requiring seven stitches. The crash details indicate the cyclist collided with the vehicle, resulting in medical intervention.
A local event announced for September features a cake icing demonstration. The gathering aims to showcase decorative techniques and sweet artistry for attendees seeking quick icing ideas.
More than seventy couples attended the annual Barooga Hospital ball organized by the committee to aid a local sale stalled by the war. The event provided relief and social enjoyment as attendees danced in a festive mood despite the difficult times.
On Tuesday morning H. Lord was buried by a sand wall at W. Ritchie’s sand pit while Lora and others loaded sand into a motor truck. Bystanders dug him out and he was taken to Lisieux Hospital where he is reported to be in satisfactory progress.
At the last council meeting Dr L W Reilly noted bridges being erected by the State Rivers and Water Back Streets Condition. The council agreed the engineer prepare plans and estimates to be presented at the next meeting.
Respectful obituary notes the deceased being highly regarded and generous in aiding others. Burial occurred Thursday afternoon at Cobram Cemetery with Rev. Williams conducting the service. Survived by Thomas, William, Sara Hatty, Meg Maidment, and Jessie Thompson.
Reported injuries from a fall on a saw bench left Mr W. Jordan bedbound on Tuesday afternoon. He sails on Strathaird Tuesday for London where Brigadier Bourchier will assume the duties of Agent-General for Victoria. Rev. and Mrs A. C. Boquest visit the town renewing friendships from eighteen months ago. Mr T. McCormack sustains a leg injury from a steel fragment embedded above the ankle during sleeper-boring operations on Monday. The late Charles Tennant, former superintendent of police of Como Parade Mentone, left £41 725 and valuables to a widow and children with gifts to Camberwell and others.
At a meeting held on Saturday August 22, the Cobram Cemetery Trust accepted the resignation of chairman Mr D Jackson with regret. A minute of appreciation for his long service as chairman and trustee was recorded. J A Milletick was nominated as a trustee. The report notes concerns over the cemetery’s condition and references forthcoming accounts.
A fragmentary report notes confusion over the Scots Church flower schedule tied to a privity interest claim. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate contention around timing and access.
Webb, special writer, recalls Cobram and nearby Warrawong New South Wales as he surveys the Murray River. He notes the river’s distance from town, its broad reach, and the locals use of water for pumping and irrigation. The Cobram packing shed processes 48 000 cases and wheat farming dominates the region ahead of a proposed dam system.
A local campaign for the Furnishing Fone Memorial Sapper Rolls seeks 75 percent proceeds for charity. Candidate O Hasler addresses voters at Katamathte and Cobram meetings in September with valgt venues and dates listed in the schedule.
Entries for the Yarrawonga horse sale and furniture sale list likely lots from New Zealand Loar 4 Agency Co Ltd with a sale starting Tuesday in September. The report notes delays, shipments from Cobram and reserve auctions, and buyers from nearby towns showing interest. A notable truck from Spice Stedme and Giles partners with Mr Les Armoid is mentioned as already used, with mares described as compact near Nemerkah.
Fragmentary notes reference the Goulburn Valley election area across Murrey with mentions of New South Wales targets and small ores. The text is unclear and names or places are incomplete.
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