16 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
1
The notice outlines postage costs for Australia and New Zealand, United Kingdom via France and via Allied routes, and other British possessions. It references a Cotman tournament and a Henrimsemne event, with dates noted as Thursday December 18, 1837.
In a Wednesday evening incident Mr Weatherill junior collided with a wall while cycling to avoid a rut, was found unconscious on the road by Messrs Weiss Bros. and taken to Cobram for treatment. Wheat deliveries at Cobram weighbridge reached 67,000 bags with 1,503 bags passing on Monday. record daily delivery stands at 5,721 bags. Big wheat yields from Kildonan and Kilyana West areas promise averages above eight bags per acre, with notable crops by L Haley and others. Corowa by-election results showed Lethbridge leading Independent candidates, with final tallies confirming a substantial lead in both local and wider counts.
At the Berrigan Council meeting Councillor Groutech stated rumours were spreading about a Tecumwal effort and a paralysis case from Lal aty was refused admission to Maroopa Hospital. He claimed there was no foundation for the rumour and that an insulting letter, allegedly sent at the request of hospital authorities seeking a donation for a respirator, prompted the letter.
A report notes Father Ellis traveled to America last week. While away Reverend Father Grifa and Mr F. Stillard will carry on parish duties. Mr Stillard injured his left hand when his little finger was jammed. Stitches were applied to the injured finger.
At Cobram Court of Petty Ses sion on Tuesday, Constables Beames and McKenzie testified about a Panel van stop. Gelignite, detonators, and honey bee equipment were found, with accused claiming prior involvement with a man named Forbes. The charge against all three was dismissed. a 17 year old was separately charged with theft of a Gladstone bag and slippers.
A Corowa Shire Council discussion centers on the Clerk’s outside political activities and salary sources. Dr. Gorman urges restraint and notes public perception, while others caution against council overreach into civil servants and outside hours. The meeting ends without formal action.
On Wednesday last week a fall from scaffolding at the new flour mill being erected for Wise Bros in Tocumwal caused fatal injuries to An drew Mynott whose Cobram parents attended. He died after a 40 foot fall onto a concrete floor. The burial occurred at Cobram Cemetery with Rev Patterson conducting the service.
Beames questioned the accused about a found bag near Miss Lyons home on Saturday night. The suspect claimed innocence, saying he found the bag while observing a motor van with two other men near a car. The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined five pounds with 14 days in default.
BM R Johnson of Geraki jumps the harvest of 320 uc exo Wheat, yielding an average of 11 bags per acre.
The Somgncomana South public school across Barooga district announced prize winners in inter district sports at Sevenlake. Class 1 saw Margaret O Dwyer and Edmund Laity sharing first. Class 2 was tied by Geoffrey Brentnall and Gerald O Dwyer. Adrien Hick claimed Class 5. Jean Powles and Frank Hicks led senior results with first prizes 12 years old. Second prizes went to Geoffrey Brentnall Marie Bond Ella Hicks and others.
At the annual meeting the Race Club debated raising prize money to £100 but kept the programme at £80 despite support citing Cov tona and Muckatah clubs with larger funds. Noel Ivan, infant son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Boyd, won the Cup and £25 in the Age photographic contest for six to under fifteen months. Police court cases included George Goulding fined £5 for false sustenance declaration and Phillip Ford charged with driving without a license and giving a false name, convicted and fined £2 10s plus costs.
The annual meeting of the Muckatah Turf Club will be held on Saturday night the 18th instant at 8 30 pm in the racecourse rooms.
The semi finals saw L Wyatt and R Buncle beat A O'Brien and H Mulcahy 21-19 while P Quick and J Smithers defeated L Grant and J Hall 21-17. The final is scheduled for Friday night amid a largely reorganized draw for 29 nights. A Cobram-Cobram clash weekend saw Yarrawon visiting and taking mixed and doubles, Cobram players earning several wins and setting up for future rounds.
Residents of Katamatite and district gather at Kalamatite for a morning meeting to urge moving the station from its current site to a new location near Lae Loch. Speakers from farming, stock agents, and Progress Association push for development, irrigation benefits, and better rail facilities to aid local growth and freight, with government figures replying.
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The council discussion covers a proposed water supply project with mentions of engineers, managers, and authorities. Debate centers on feasibility, ownership, and possible public works, with reference to an accident, station plans, and timing for further action.
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