04 Dec 1940
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1940
Page
1
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Local and general Cobram notices cover church events Tennis Club and Turf Club activities for January and December 4. Christmas post guidance urges proper card packing and addressee details. Shoppers urged to "Shop in Your own town" to support local traders during difficult times.
A local cricket match between Cobram and Tocumwal features standout batting from Chambers O Keeffe and Bowyer with Cobram securing a two run victory after a tense finish. Key players include J Paterson Reynoldson Mannes Hendy and Bell with strong bowling by O Keeffe Pell and Chambers.
J Allen again saved the innings with steady support for Barooga as E Cooper and E McKinley faltered. Miller and Saxton bowled tightly for Naring, with Coldwell and McGuire sharing key wickets. Barooga finished 182 in a tight display while spectators contributed to the Comforts Fund.
Mrs Jack Daniel of Inglewood witnessed a brutal fight in her dining room as a cat battled a snake. The struggle lasted about 15 minutes with the cat finally killing the snake after grappling around the room and into the kitchen.
Farewell at Strathmerton marks the departure of driver C McLeod, honored among long associated residents. The event acknowledges McLeod as a prominent local figure from one of the district’s oldest families, reflecting years of service and community ties.
The Tungamah Shire Council met with Councillors listed and discussed road fencing over a parcel between Allotments 25 and 26 with no objection. The National Security Building Control Regulations set thresholds for building permits and treasurer approval for costs over and under £5,000, with deadlines and inoperative permits if not started by 6 April 1941. Additional items covered emergency night landing planning, hours for the Katamatite stationmaster, and a regional public service employment resolution urging governments to support veterans returning home.
The document details council plans to remove obstructions on Numuphet Tunksisat Way Road and outlines By Law 35 Schedule A regulating construction of street works in Cove Ne scevoked township. It lists affected streets from Sydney Siren to Moray Valley Highway and Main Street to William Street with side specifics. The notice references Melbourne and Mr D Tal of Tuuwernst and includes official routing and enforcement notes.
About five Cobram residents objected to a proposed municipal garbage service. Council hears objections and discusses cost per house, along with health and nuisance concerns, and whether to proceed or hold a poll to decide.
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