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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1947
Page
2
The University of California replied to the Mildura District Development League saying no seed is available now for the banana pineapple cherimoya but a December shipment may be sent for experimental purposes once the current crop matures.
The Mayor Ald. C. E. Bunton officially opened the two storey Albury Travel Lodge on Kiowa and Swift streets. The building houses offices lounges and a garage with sixteen bedrooms for 24 coach passengers overnight on the Sydney to Adelaide route, the longest bus leg in the south.
Wentworth council plans sewerage installation as government grants flow to towns. Ald J T O'Donnell urges action noting sewerage vital for progress. details show cost estimates of about £20,880 with annual charges around £1,384 for reduced area and £509 for greater area. Government contribution uncertain at 50 percent. per capita charge projected at 33/3.
The Robinvale soldier settlement was officially opened on Wednesday with Minister for Water Supply Mr. Galvin performing the ceremony at the commission’s pumping station. The first stage covers 2350 acres two miles south of Robinvale town, with 1720 acres suited for dried fruits and citrus under irrigation. Twenty nine allotments will be available for ex servicemen applicants. Additional sections will follow as soon as possible.
A 14 year old drover's assistant, Peter Seiff of Muiveala, was injured when a broken whip handle pierced his eye during droving near Ardmona. He was treated at the local hospital and rushed to Melbourne's Eye and Ear Hospital. Doctors note his courage and he refused morphia despite intense pain.
A short verse extols children full of health and laughter while noting illness may visit all as life advances and age.
A large gathering of ex servicemen in Strathmerton Hall on August 21 formed a Strathmerton RSL branch. Elected officials include President H V Guthrie, Vice Presidents D B Henderson and Len Reynoldson, Secretary A L Chamberlain, Treasurer R R Rolls, and committee members F Rowe Ron Haynes Ron Sutton Jas Rooney F Lewis. A smoke social followed with toasts to The King and Anzac House Ladies and other groups. C F Christie and W Hatty led songs. supper was provided by the ladies. Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem closed a memorable evening with optimism for a strong local branch.
At a public Strathmerton Hall meeting four trustees were appointed to Strathmerton Park to fill vacancies from deaths and resignations. Named are F Pinnock, Tom O'Brien, J T Ryan and A Bosanko. D Dryden becomes secretary in place of John Reynoldson Snr who resigned due to leaving the district.
Last Saturday rain froze M V W B B A matches leaving Cobram poised for a four spot as Sunday practice vs Teachers’ Team was postponed. Semifinal schedule shows Cobram v Numurkah Red and other matchups with Cup for highest score to be decided next Saturday. Cobram’s lineup for tomorrow lists Grant Mannes Pye Harris Comber Denson Allerton. Semis set for Sept 13 and 20 with final on neutral ground in Melbourne.
Notices indicate screenings of instructional films can be arranged in districts and towns. Secretaries of Agricultural Societies and Young Farmers' Clubs are urged to direct inquiries to the Director of Agricultural Instruction for access to an open projector and suitable films.
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