02 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1937
Page
1
In a short parish snippet the Methodist church groups are mentioned with a reference to Sundays the 2nd and 4th, plus a note about Mr Grylls and a price of 7.90 pan. The fragment hints at service timing and a local contact without fuller context. Place names imply regional Australian towns Koonoomoo and Cobram.
Forthcoming events and advertiser notices announce postage rates for The Courier to Australia New Zealand United Kingdom France United Kingdom via All new route United States and other British possessions. Foreign rates list 34d for other countries.
A partially readable OCR line shows a newspaper notice or brief item with scattered words and a December reference. The readable elements include a city courier context and a Thursday timing fragment, but a complete event, names, places, or dates are not discernible.
Mrs Joseph was wading with others on a sand river beach when she tumbled over a ledge and began to struggle. Mr Joseph rushed to help, assisting as others responded to the incident.
Venom in attack story notes Wednesday cricketers endure only one public ground then travel across the river to Daish's pad docks. Umpire Mr Ron Bowyer slashes at a four foot six brown snake near the square during play. He kills it but remains wary for the remainder of the afternoon.
Cobram station reports October railway revenue rising sharply from 1936 figures with total gain of £687. Goods up £188 in wards and outward £709 due to wheat. tonnage up 200 tons in goods and livestock 250 tons. Linking Mulwala with the Vivurn scheme discussed after prior obstacles. light switched on 8 bpm last week. about 40 installations done and 50 expected. Also a New Year Carnival meeting set for tonight at 4 pm to decide event status and seek sporting body participation. Wheat yields varied by district with Boomanoomana farmers harvesting seven to ten bags per acre, Vic side six to eight bags.
For the ten months ending October 1997 the total new motor vehicles registered was 18 652 up from 16 830 in 1996. Licences renewed for the same period were 22 964 versus 22 030 last year. Renewals for all motor vehicles for the ten months were 145 504 compared with 127 418 for the corresponding period last year.
Mr Chenu serves as relieving manager at Cobram branch while Mr Gileenan takes holidays. Mr J McEwen, Federal member for Indi, named Minister for the Interior in Lyons Government. McEwen has received many congratulations from constituents on his ministry appointment. At a Finky Fourbell Club meeting the committee planned a presentation to outstanding members and team. Mr Coulter has already served the district and was aided at Burrinjuely, where he is employed.
The State Electoral Commission investigates Independent candidate Mr 8 C Ballantyne of 123 William Street Melbourne over Corowa by election nomination. He may lack NSW electoral enrollment, potentially making him ineligible. Crown Law advice expected. Corowa returning officer already accepted his nomination and ballot inclusion is likely. If elected, other candidates may challenge his eligibility.
A string of hot days brings temperatures from 96 Friday to 105 Sunday and 103 Monday. Crowds flock to river beaches, notably the pump beach, as residents enjoy the first real taste of summer and discuss dressing conveniences and beach facilities. The Progress Association faces calls to support improved amenities or relocate the town’s popular swim area.
In forest country along the Moray River the local sleeper hewer Mr H. McKensie lost two fingers of the left hand and a third was to be amputated after an accident.
A district concert by the Sisters of Mercy drew a large appreciative audience with beautiful frocks and well trained acts. The annual event, noted for its varied entertainment, has gained a wide reputation. Widespread KRIGAN crop reports in Berrigan district show eleven bags per acre being garnered, with 408 gifts of excellent temple produce, well above standard yields. Rainfall from April to October totaled inches, supporting promising Wupe yields and suggesting that certain sowings on stubble ground can be profitable.
The 1937 NS.W. lamb rearing state championship went to Douglas Donaldson of Finley Junior Farmers Club. A Rutter and G. Holding finished second and third after a dead heat. Judge E A Elliot praised Donaldson’s high standard and thorough operation records. The Junior Farmers' Club Council will award a flock ram valued at guineas by the Rural Bank of New South Wales for 1938, joining the silver trophy from Sir Samuel Hordern. A revised records section debuts for the lamb raring project, making record keeping a condition of the 1938 championship.
On Sunday November 28 a Tocumwal memorial service at the Presbyterian Church honored the late Mr Lang and the nation. A stained glass window in memory of Mr Alex Lang, donated by Mr W Lang of Tocumwal and Miss E Lang of Malvern, depicts Holman Hunt's “The Light of the World.” Also unveiled were plaques to Mr S Hutson.
The Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs urges readers to post Christmas mail before Friday December 17 and endorse packets So not Open Until Christmas to ensure delivery before December 25. Delaying postings risks congestion and late arrival. shoppers should address fully and post early to avoid disappointment.
At Corews Court House last week Fevie and J P Laby Js before 8 Fevie appeared on a charge of bigamy. She allegedly married William Henry Jones in Corowa on September 18, 1996 while still married to Leslie Cornwell Cooper Wilson whom she wed in Melbourne on May 10, 1934. Constable H T Hibbens gave evidence of custody. Sergeant Daley secured a remand to November 29.
Arthur Densley, 40, a farmer from Peechalbs, pleaded guilty to stealing a helper valued at £ Mr M Cussen prosecuted for the King. Judge Gorman showed leniency, noting his lack of prior offences and financial hardship, and discharged him on a bond of £26 for two years. Eugene German KC and J O Driscoll assisted for the defence.
Miss Austral Talbot has left Katamatite after eighteen months on hospital staff. President D Roberts presented a parting gift to Talbot on behalf of the Tennis Club. Victorian Rifle Ranges inspector found the Katamatite rifle range in order during his annual visit. Mr and Mrs N Priest were farewelled by Katamatite Golf Club after nine years in business, receiving crystalware gifts.
At monthly Nu murkah Mechanics Institute meeting regret was voiced over the impending resignations of secretary A T Mehrens and past President biograph operator A F Webster. Jamieson of the Postal radio branch investigated wireless interference with clear reception found none. Tom Morrison leaves Numurkah for an Air Force appointment at Laverton and was given a travelling rug by the Fire Brigade.
At a Kyabram Agricultural Society council meeting secretary Mr R Breen urged protection for judges amid criticism of their decisions. He noted repeated disparaging remarks against judges and said complaints should apply to the Goulburn Valley Agricultural Society. Mr A McLeod commented on the Kyabram case.
At the Jerilderie Public Proceedings board meeting the inspector from the Rabbit Inspec tor described requests from drovers and a remark on Eisaharts.
The Rational Calendar Association proposes global calendar reform. Australia would form branches to divide the year into four 61 day quarters with a fixed sequence. Each year and quarter would start on Sunday and end on Saturday. The 368th day would have no date named New Year's Eve and Leap Day would be date free between June 30 and July 1. The plan enjoys Anglican Church backing via the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Shirley Temple stars in Twentieth Century Foxs Stowaway Cories 10 Photophone Talkies with a China setting and a mix of danger and excitement. The publicized adventure features war-lord bandits and musical interludes as Temple tours exotic scenes.
Anglers face the end of the close season on cod and related fish with optimism for a successful season. Breeding experiments in Murray cod in Victoria and New South Wales are hoped to aid restocking efforts in rivers.
The program outlines split into Championship Special and Handicap events with top players excluded from the Special event. Hosting notices list J Radcistre and Tf OReilly as programme sellers. Entries close on the 16th, with the event now in its 41st year across the state portion and requests for entrants and routes.
The article notes regret over the Richardson Grimmett test match marred by injuries and lost opportunities for key players. Bradman McCabe Cuddcot dadcock O Reilly Gregory Dig bertwid MiCurruca and Foe smith are likely selections with Hassett Lee Barfes among younger talents. Shield matches will influence picks for the tour to the Cig Country.
Police pursued a stolen car for five miles through Numurkan on Thursday afternoon. The vehicle, taken from Dr RF Souey, was spotted by Constables Hou and Chapman after a chalked clue on a wood plank indicated its origin. Metr ical pursuit narrowed the distance until the suspects were captured near Katunga.
A fragment mentions a well known Royal Academy figure reacting to a brewing of nine fish with puzzled dialogue. The text is garbled but implies a humorous exchange about a type of fish and a painting or academy import.
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