CHURCH DIRECTORY AND REGIONAL NEWS FROM AUGUST 31 1938
Community church notices for Anglican Methodist and Presbyterian services across Cobram Cobram South Yarroweyah and surrounding towns with a Tun gamah Shire Council meeting notice weather recap rainfall totals and local government road allocations including Cobram Katamute Cobram Yarra wonga Katandra Numurkah Tungamah Wilby St James and landholder advisory meeting details. Includes Murray water issues in NSW house debate about Hume Dam Benquin scheme and a court case update on Charles Gardiner formerly charged with assault in Filey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Cook
Country Roads
Tungemah Shire
Cobram-Katamute
Cobram South
Cobram- Yarra
Wonga
Katandra
Numurkah- Tungamah Wilby
St. James
Stock sales at Katamatite set for September 12
Messie J McNamara and Co announce a regular monthly sale at Katamatite on Monday September 12 with cattle and sheep yarding expected. Ratries are now open and a large turnout is anticipated. Mr Mow Chane is the rate matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messie J
McNamara
Katamatite
Mow
Chane
Engagements announced in Numurkah area match couple in town
Personal notices state Lene Simpson elder daughter of Mr and Mrs D P Simpson of Shamxe Numurkah will marry George Mor t son of Mr and Mrs A E Mort Malmsbury Numurkah. After six years in Cobram Mr and Mrs H Tuck plan to return to the metropolis and reside there. The Tucks will be missed on Scots Church committee and as a prominent Bowling Club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lene
D. P. Simpson
Shamxe
Numurkah
George
Bill
A. E. Mort
Malmsbury
Cobram
H. Tuck
Metropolis
Tuck
Scots Church Committee
Tragic Cobram-Tocumwal crash near Yarroweyah North claims Mrs Smithers
Early Friday a sedan carrying three Cobram residents and a traveler overturned at a sharp Cobram Tocumwal road bend near the new Yarroweyah North bridge. Mrs J Smithers died after rescue efforts. Injured were C Sparrow W Jones Mrs Sparrow and Mr A Kelly. They were taken to Lisieux Hospital Cobram. The corner is noted as dangerous with prior accidents. Mrs Smithers’ funeral followed in Cobram Cemetery on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Lisieux Hospital
Smithers
J. Smithers
Shire Election Results North-West Riding Gemmell Wins
In Tungamah Shire’s North-West riding Dr A Semmall faced Mr A R Wadeson and Dr Gemmell prevailed by 121 votes. Totals show Cobram 198 126 at Yarroweyah 62 Naring 39 Katamatite 23. Postal votes 3533 total 4263. Dr Gemmell thanked ratepayers and pledged work for irrigation and Shire interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of
Tungamah
A. Semmall
A. R. Wadeeson
Christie
Gemmell
Wadeson Cobram
Yarroweyah
SE. Commission
North-West Riding
Cobram
Wadeson
Hodge
Chapman
Desmond Connor Named Manager at University of Melbourne Theatre
Desmond Connor son of Many Wirs and formerly of Tocumwal has been appointed manager of the Union Theatre at the University of Melbourne. Known as Des in school days, he has long been active with Melbourne amateur societies and has served as stage manager for three university revues. He will continue his involvement with amateur theatre in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desmond Connor
Connor
Tocumwal
Union Theatre
University of Melbourne
Des
Melbourne
Numurkah guest highlights rail town impact
NUMURKAH M J Ninon Victorian Railways commercial agent spoke at the Numurkah Chamber dinner at the Telegraph Hotel. He noted Numurkah has 49 railway employees and about 100 family dependents, with wages last year totaling around £8443 largely spent in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Ninon
Victorian Railways
Numurkah
Finley show auction sets record prices and accidents
The publican’s booth sold for a record £33 with Mrs Geldart of Wasia the winning bidder. A fruit stall went to Mr Encree of Bendigo for £6 3s, who also claimed saveloy rights for 30. Mr W Willett’s truck rollover near Jerilderie left him with a fractured wrist and two passengers with abrasions, aid given by C D Mitchell in Jerilderie. At a Deniqu in Farmers and Settlers meeting, Stuart Cameron said irrigation works east of Finley will finish in six months, then shift construction westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Geldart
Wasia
Encree
Bendigo
W. Willett
Jerilderie
Willet
Jeriiderie
C. D. Mitchell
Deniiquin Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Stuart Cameron
Beriquin
Numurkah Wins Under Wet Conditions In Close Final
In wet grewy play Numurkah defeated Finley with six goals and six behinds to Finley’s six goals and none. G Rourke led the Numurkah backs with Thornan and Stoggard standout, while Finley failed to capitalise on chances. Umpire McNamar praised for even handling. The rain insured match funds of £50 to be split between the league and clubs, with next week Finley facing Nathalia at Tocumwal and Finley edging Barooga by a point in the semi final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Finley
Numurkeh
Nurpurkah
G. Rourke
J. Thornan
Stoggard
McNamar
Barooga
Jerilderie
Berrigan
Victoria Dairy Farm Contest Sets Standards and Prizes
States Best Farm Conditions have been completed for the competition for the best dairy farm in the State. The test is conducted under the auspices of the Victorian United Cow Test Association with a dual aim for the best farm in each zone. Entries close September 30 and judging begins late in October. Open to all affiliated herd testing associations, with many prizes. A herd must have at least 110 cows. Judging is scientific, focusing on economic production and awarding points for management, sanitation, breeding and production, use of whey or skim milk, pastures and fodder crops, and net return for every £100 of capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian United
Victoria
Hennessy Bend Case Adjourns Inquest On Unknown Man
The inquest into the death of an unknown man found in the Murray River at Henessy’s Bend near Tocumwal, adjourned by Coroner J. D. Davies on August 19. Detective-Sergeant McCrae testified the evidence suggests the man originated from Melbourne, arrived with a new rifle, and was in a distressed state before entering the river. Despite photos sent nationwide, no identification was made. coroner indicated possible future identification. The verdict described the man as between 45 and 60 years old, tall and slender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Sf Lins
Lack of support hits Shepparton Trotting Club finances
At the annual meeting the Shepparton Trotting Club reported a year end loss of £974 6s. A largely new committee was elected and with revised race days the club hopes for prospering next year. President J F Hillier was re elected, and the secretary urged limiting public holiday meetings to cut costs and raise admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepparton
J. F Hillier
At- Hiotals
Party Whip Likely Elected In Legislative Assembly
The Party aims to elect a new whip this week after the resignation of Mr N A Martin MLA of Gunbower. Mr J G B McDonald MLA is considered probable, with all party members eligible and an exhaustive ballot to determine the appointment led by Mr Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. B. McDonald
Legislative Assembly
N. A. Martin
Hamilton
Obituary Note on Local Figures and Events
Fragmentary obituary item mentions a deceased person connected to local industries and families with ties to mills and bullock teams. The text references past years and a marriage, noting service and community roles within a historical local context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viwa
Clw
Yen
Lis
Mucrss Ai
Atric
Relisp Timber Mills
Wee
Witt
Fragmented Local News Card From Obscure Page
The readable bits mention a local event with attendees and ages, a hotel or venue named Gallups Hotel, and individuals including John Winity and Edward Mu. Fragmentary OCR hints at a fire incident and a gathering with multiple bearers, dates, and locations such as Verteen and Tocumwasa, plus various surnames like H Russe and Finley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neewre
Presentation to Rev Fi vio ordination and farewell
Presentation to Reverend Fi vio and remarks on his ordination week at the parish. The event honored Father Galvin with best wishes for his continued service and noted his twelve years at Tugun and contentment in his duties. Attendees included Mesig, Roddy Mulway, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuur
Ebay
Father Galvin
Roddy
Mulway
Tulat
Tugun
The Sacrifice of Father and Daughter in Local Print War
The plot centers a corrupt rival newspaper led by Lloyd Nolan and Fay H. as it overprints sensational claims to undermine The Farmer and Charlie Buggies. Ruggles and MacMurray resist, while Miss Farmer faces a moral crossroad choosing truth over power. The town reels as a civic clash tests loyalties and ideals amid a dramatic final act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setor
Fea
Fred Macusay Farmer
Charlie Buggies
Lloyd Nolan
Fay H
Ruggies
MacMuray
Rugelr
Farmer
Nolan
Ruggles and MacMurray Fu
Miss Farme
Father
Ghter Claish
Miss Farmer
Fife
Ruggles
O: Land
Willam Bod
Timmy Elison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norm
Jordan
Hartshorne Company
Marlene
Shep
Berli
Bank Street
Dalgety & CC ‘Pany Limited
Wool & Stock
Dalgetys
Newmarket
Merciihis Syyt
Cup Specialty
Trai Sed Experte
Axgils
Dalcety and Company Ltd
Bourke Street
A. McGauchie
Roav Cobram
REED
Goldsborough Mort & Company Ltd
Bourke St
iWool
Stock & Station Agents
E Danaher
R. Pocknee
Grand Central Hotel
R, Pocknee
Morrison and Teare
High Street
Nathalie
National Mutual
Colline Street
Newman
W. Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
Church OF England
Roth Bam
Sundy
Vee V. Williams
Methodist Church
Koonnamno
Stathmerton
Cox
Prfesyterian Church
Yarroweyah ‘Cobram
W BR. Patterson
Aaugust
Cohan Couric
Wedneday
Tungamah Shire Council
Tungamah Shire
Berrigan District Irrigtion League
Berrigan Shire Hall
Yarawonga-Mulwela
Yerrawonge
Victoia
New South Wales
Yarrawonga
Murray Water
N.S.W. House
J. A. Lawson
M.L.A
Hume
Murray Waters Commission
Cayle
Denilquin
Charles William Federick Gardiner
Filey
Ewart Henry Jones
Shire Elections
ME Chapman
Katandra Ut
Finley Insurance
Betwen Finley
Nathalia
Hennessy Bend
Shepparton Trotting Club
Numukah
Australia
Mukah
Rocklift Bros
MR McDonald
Charles Warth
J Whitty
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