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Newspaper

Cobram Courier

Location

Cobram, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1953

Page

3

Cobram Citizens Band Christmas Holiday Schedule

Cobram Citizens Band plans a busy holiday program with performances at a children's frolic Mechanics Hall for charity, Carols by Candlelight, street carols on Christmas Eve, and carnivals at Tungamah and Cobram Barooga. Bandmaster Stuart Stedman begins his annual vacation but will continue duties.

Mechanics’ Hall Cobram Barooga Tungamah Stuart Stedman Cobram Citizens’ Band Fine Arts Club

Cobram Citizens' Band Christmas Eve Itinerary

The Cobram Citizens' Band plans a Christmas Eve tour visiting Melba theatre Cobram Hospital Housing Commission Barooga Royal Victoria Hotel and the railway station before returning to Cobram. The drive accompanies a festive program and calls for public attendance and appreciation.

Cobram Baronga Melba Theatre Cobram Hospital Housing Commission Barooga Royal Victoria Hotel

Thompson's Beach proposed as camping area for New Year Carnival

A Cobram Council letter from the Cobram Carnival Committee urged a camping site for the New Year influx, backed by the Chamber of Commerce which praised Thompson's Beach on the Murray. The Chamber offered support. officials noted flooding risk but proposed temporary measures and site cleanup with aid from the engineer.

Shire Council Cobram Carnival Committee Cobram Chamber of Commerce Thompson Murray Browning Jordan S. O. Gregory O'Dwyer Gregory

Council Decisions In Cobram Shire Seeks Approvals

Cobram Shire Council approved the engineer as inspector of septic tanks under the Health Act and authorised visits to Melbourne to resolve land title queries behind the Methodist Church. It deferred gate and road issues, funded Coronation flags, permit matters, and playground plans, while scheduling fire station signage and street lighting reviews. An inquiry into Muckatah waterworks, windmill, and tank ownership was also ordered.

Melbourne Department of Agriculture New South Wales Victoria Cobram Chamber of Commerce Cobram Urban Fire Brigade Public Works Department S.E.C Red Cross Friendship Club Katamatite Parks and Gardens Cobram Play Centre Cobram Chamber of Commerce Y. ¥. Boon Katamalite Tungamah Coch's Ross Freeland John W. Cassidy St. Joseph's Parish William Railway High Street T. N. Harris & Sons W. J. Richie J. Kearny Tungamah Shire

Cobram Shire Council reports on roads grading and bridge work

The engineer J Howard Frice updates Cobram Shire Council on grading along Benalla Tocumwal and Loofs roads, work toward Naring area, carting gravel to Narifgarita bridges, and planned improvements to May’s bridge and other boggy crossings. Maintenance includes Cobram streets grass cutting and a note on bridge deck levels with Targannah Lagoon. Road renovatons near Yarroweyah call for thorough grading and forming ahead of winter.

Benalla-Tocumwal Katamatite Yarrawonga Numurkah Dookie Riley's Hill Narifg Arta May's Bridge Targannah Lagoon C.R.E Shire of Cobram Council Yarroweyah O'Farrell Murray Wellinton Davey

Beano Scout Beano and Badge Awards Night

The 1st Cobraim Scout Troop held its half yearly beano on Friday night with games and a supper. District Commissioner Ollie awarded first class badges to Kevin Bourke Harry McAuliffe and John Hamilton. John Summers won best Scout of the year and pocket compass. Harold Evans named David Scott best Cub and Norman Jordan most parade attendances. The Red six won a free night at the pictures.

Cobraim Ollie Kevin Bourke Harry McAuliffe John Hamuton M. Haines Bulldog Lions Eagles Wolves John Summers Harold Evans David Scott Norman Jordan Red

Cobram Boy Scouts Roofing Iron Appeal Donations

The Cobram Boy Scouts roofing iron appeal reports additional donations from several contributors. Names include Col Lyle, Cobram Friendship Club, J W Holland, A Brentnall snr, G Creighton, R Woods, P Sharp, H Wyatt, R Pollock, A J Simpson, R Donald, T Johnson, J Coldwell, J Wiltshire, F Muller, R Strachan, F Comm, Stan Dunn, with amounts of 2 pounds and 1 pound respectively.

Cobram Boy Scouts Col. Lyle Cobram Friendship Club J. W. Holland A. Brentnall Snr G. Creighton R. Woods P. Sharp H. Wyatt R. Pollock A. J. Simpson R. Donald T. Johnson J. Cold Well J. Wiltshire F. Muller R. Strachan Stan Dunn

Donations to Mooroopna Hospital Appeal

The Mooroopna Hospital appeal receives several donations including J. F. Toohey 3 pounds W. McTaggart 2 shillings 2 pence Miss M. J. Irvin 1 pound 10 shillings H. M. Buzza W. Irvin 1 pound each W. McGrath 10/6 George White Mrs Strachan snr Mrs W. Johnson 10 pence each Mrs R. Francis 5 pence

Mooroopna Hospital J. F. Toohey W. McTaggart M. J. Irvin H. M. Buzza W. Irvin W. McGrath Geo. White Strachan Snr W. Johnson R. Francis

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