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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
1
The Namurkah Agricultural Society decided to hold the next spring show on Thursday October 17. A motion to move it to Saturday was withdrawn but may be revisited later. The show posted a loss of £65 in receipts and expenditure.
The notice records a December meeting at Gurmkhana with details of a special talk and the annual gathering of Muckatah Turf Club plus the annual meeting of Tobacco Growers.
The Cobram region reports on a public meeting at the Mechanics Institute, railway relaying gangs at Strathmerton to Cobram, a tobacco buyer visit with prices from 6d to 1/3, and an optician tour by H Bolton. Grasshopper plagues damage lucerne and Sudan grass, while Cobram State School pupils earn Merit Certificates.
Cobram Club held a Wednesday pairs event won by Mulcahy and O Keefe against Bell and Tomkins. Other matches saw Mulcahy and O Brien defeat Dudley and Attridge while Parnell and Murphy beat McFarlane and Keddie. Sunday’s team event ended with Crozier’s side winning by 45 runs. Butt and Crosier led scorers with 18 and 18 respectively, and bowling tallies featured Bamford, Tomkins, Hocking, and Crosier among others.
Obituaries report the deaths of Thomas Kilpatrick and Patrick Quirk with details of their roles in Tocumwal Finley and Berrigan Shire Council. Other items note a right arm fracture for J Keamny and sympathy extended to R Biggar’s family. Clive McPherson joins a ministerial experts panel drafting rural industry revival plans for Australia. A federal trust fund of 12 to 15 million pounds underpins the initiative.
Old Kamemgtite residents deeply regret the death of Mrs Me Ly at her daughter’s residence in Shepparton. The late Mrs Moore aged 70 years took up residence in Racemertte about 60 years ago and lived there for twelve months prior to her passing.
Revenue figures show Cobram station in November 1934 with passenger income £12 and goods inward £1 298, down from £1298 last year. Parcels income and other totals are listed as 86 for passengers and 471 for goods inwards with comparisons to 1933.
At Mr C Heard's Garage on Thursday evening the Cobram Motor Club reconvened after lapse. K Lonergan chaired with D Bailey and M Mulquiney assisting. G Jordan named secretary. Subscriptions set at 2 shillings. meetings planned Yarrawonga December 6 and Albury January 26 with future runs to Bendigo Narrandera and Melbourne for speedway tests. The club opens to non motorcycle owners seeking participation.
The Berrigan Shire triennial election produced unexpected outcomes in eight ridings. Drs. Martin and Gorman were ousted by ex-councillors Way and Pyle, who return to the council after three years. Groutsch, Scoullar retained seats in A riding, with J. Ball securing the third seat and leading votes in B riding.
Cinesound presents The Silence of Dean Maitland a major Australian film adaptation of the stage hit featuring international stars. John Longden and Charles Francis headline with Alma Lee in a tale of a clergyman doomed by a youthful indiscretion to a life of guilt.
The eat Sheep Sale conducted by Measra J McNamara & Co with John McNamara & Co Pty Ltd yarded 9000 sheep and lambs in Numurkah on Monday after a weather delay. Buyers from multiple towns attended. 21 trucks were sent to Melbourne by rail. Prices varied with quality, store lambs clearing at strong rates while prime woolly lambs fetched mid-range prices.
In Finley NSW the worst local tragedy occurred at Pirie Farm ten miles west. Three Dole daughters aged and in bed were found dead with throat wounds. Father Jobo Vincent Dole later discovered in a shed seed box. Inquest finds him to stand trial April 6 1935 at Narrandera Supreme Court. Remains laid to rest at Finley Cemetery with police and school pupils forming a guard of honor.
Mee Hemmer der Albury's Ma ine UNICA Consul in Sydney has word from Holland that the Queen conferred the Order of Nessa on Mayor Alderman A. Waugh in recognition of Albury residents aiding Dutch airmen Permeatier and Moll during the Centenary air race. The ceremony will occur in Alfury with the Malian' Consul officiating.
Report from Newcastle New South Wales describes an incident where Thomas Mad disom was kicked in the face by a bullock during a recent event. The chaos followed with unclear results as officials investigate the outcome of the injury.
The Berrigan Council convened a special meeting following an ordinary session. Councillors Grou and Scoullar moved to fix the presidential position, with debate on the deputy and committee roles and thanks voiced to Dr. Vagg for guidance.
A fragmented record lists council deliberations on drainage works, land and insect control, and road proclamation. It mentions officers, reviews of water works, interest reductions, gate repairs, noxious insect regulations, and proposed main road status with references to Shire Councils, government departments, and dates around 1944.
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