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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1940
Page
2
The defence claimed negligence by the plaintiff for operating the turntable without authority and entering railway property despite warnings. A jury after about an hour returned a verdict for the plaintiff awarding 325 pounds in damages with costs. Defendants sought a 14 day stay of proceedings, which was denied.
The Berrigan Shire Council held its ordinary monthly meeting with Dr E H Coldwell named president. Councillors included W G Goutsch EJ Gorman AP Reynoldson GP Cruickshank HVace RA Collie and J Ball. Expressions of thanks were given to former president Dr Grousch and to Dr Coldwell for continuing leadership.
Shire records show council discussions on staff praise and a minute of appreciation for office efficiency. Reports cover safety, scrap metal protests, bush fire readiness, leave requests, holiday declarations, and ongoing maintenance of electrical staff during wartime.
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