07 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1938
Page
1
Barooga hosts a 14 dance event in Cobram with a 17 concert planned at Koonoomoo School. Local listings show community entertainment across Barooga Cobram and Koonoomoo.
Local and general Cobram news cover a Friday optician visit by H Bolton of Fenn and Bolton, conveyance tenders to Numurkah High School, a public auction of Mrs G Hetherington stock, a promising Regalia wheat, and a Dr Kennedy report noting one diphtheria case and a successful immunisation drive. Auditor Raven notes arrears reduction. ranger Wallace reports impounding three horses in Katandra West with further action pending.
The fragment mentions Katamatite and Mrs Coomie in a damaged notice context. No clear actions or dates are readable. This record notes a local communications or personal parse fragment with limited legible entities and no verifiable event outcome.
Tungamah Council grants £5 from North West Riding funds to Koonoomoo orchardists to pump water between Lagoon sections for irrigation. Dr Gemmell said representatives could not obtain extra funds. pump, engine and piping are in place with Cobram orchardists sharing. Motion carried.
A parents meeting discussed subsidised bus transport from Cobram Yaronegal Strathmerton and Kavunga to Numurkah High School. The Education Department would cover half the cost, about 19 to 42 children may use the service, and tenders are invited with bids due next Saturday.
Cobram scored 144 with Daly top scoring at 56 and Collie 19. Ross led Tecumwal with 3 for 23. Tecumwal replied 96 as Evens 33 led the way. Martin 2 for 0 and Moar 2 for 6 supported Cobram bowling.
Many holders of Commonwealth stock and bonds maturing December 1st delay conversion into the new loan, believing it will affect half year interest. This is incorrect. converted holders retain current coupons and December 15th interest will be paid as usual. Stock holders converting now will have the half year’s interest credited to their bank account. Urges conversion without delay to secure better rates and avoid confusion, noting many holders are unaware of the bonus terms and security details.
Fragmented match notes list players such as O’Brien Campbell Henderson Ryan and Meade across numerous doubles outcomes. Several scores appear like 9 6 9 2 6 9 and 5 9, with line disruptions and unclear punctuation making full results uncertain.
Government plans to raise 70 000 men prompt the Australian Mounted Forces to enlarge horse light regiment. New training volume requires 12 days equine work and 5 shillings daily pay plus 5 shillings horse allowance. After three years service a £12 bonus awaits. Five enlisted last week. more eager to join in Tecum wel Cobram districts.
The Tungamah Shire Council met on Monday to deal with items of correspondence. Present were Crs Teague, Batey, Chapman Mills Christie, Gemmell, Ryan, Mulquiney, Lawrance, Oliver Cowper and Kelly.
The Cobram Progress Association requests support for road works and weed control, seeks an engineer’s cost estimate, and urges government and employment council aid. It notes limited funds, potential grants, and possible by law updates on stock movement and travel. Submissions cover water works, building permissions, and factory registration for a local bakery.
Local councilors meet to set agenda for the next session and approve forthcoming tenders. Officials mention February decisions, discuss related matters, and outline priorities for municipal operations and public works.
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