02 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1933
Page
1
Yarroweyalt Hall hosts a lively entertainment mix featuring four mechanics advertising, eight talkies shown, and a dance night. Local patrons enjoy a varied program with film previews and social dancing in the hall.
Monthly Tungamal Shire Council meeting set for next Monday. Wheat totals at Cobram weighbridge reach 118 812 bags by January 1. Premier Argyle rejects farm debt adjustment commission idea. Horse sale announced at Nimurka on February 9 by McNamara Co and Campbell and Duis with strong bidding from Adelaide, Melbourne, and local buyers. Shipping estimates show 70 vessels needed to move Australian wheat abroad with hefty charges. Noxious weed proclamation issued statewide. holders must destroy weeds or face penalties. Mechanics' Pictures showcase Broadway Bubs and The Great Divide. Goulburn Valley Country Party men push Seymour Tocumwal highway. Holland's Talkies features Constance Bennett in Virtuous Folly plus Kenneth McKenna, Basil Rathbone, and Rita Le Roy in a Pathe feature.
Tenders closing February 8 are invited for dismantling an iron shed near the old flour mill. Specifications may be viewed at Grant and Stewart’s Cobram office. The item includes bid details and viewing arrangements for prospective contractors.
An infant of Mr and Mrs D Mulcahy was scalded when a dipper of hot water toppled onto him. New head teachers have been appointed at Cobram district schools with Mr Davidson at Cobram South, Mr Hall at Cobram East, and Miss Toohey at Koonoomoo. Dr Gerald Kennedy left Cobram for New Zealand for a four week holiday. Dr Sullivan serves as locum. Bishop of Wangaratta to visit Cobram next Sunday for 7 30 pm service at St Margaret's. Miss M O Kane transferred from Yabba North to Katamatite. Miss McNeil of Kew will replace her. A motor cycle crash at Princes Highway and Henna Street left Tennant with a broken leg and head injuries. Probate for Donald MacDonald has been sought by The Perpetual Executors and Trustees Association. estate valued at £4741. Charles Turnbull dies at Benalla, long linked with Turnbull & Co stock and station agents.
The death occurred at his residence Riveralea Cobram on a day in January. James Bean aged 70 years had lived in Cobram for many years and was known for a quiet disposition. The remains were interred in the Dandenong Cemetery on Monday. He leaves a family of five daughters and all sons, including Alan who has resided with his parents.
District news reports officers of the Victorian Water Commission visited Yarrawonga to inspect the proposed weir and later conferred at Victoria Hall. The group recommended immediate commencement of work and urged removal of timber and debris from the inundated ore areas to protect residents from issues at the head works.
In Mulwala the council notes a shaft sinking to the lagoon opposite the pump to provide water for the township. The plan includes bricking, a concrete dome to keep out flood waters, and a pump operated by an authorised person to prevent interference.
Farmers report stunning wheat yields across districts as crop winners are named. Bennett brothers led with a Ghurka crop averaging 54 bushels per acre after stripping and bagging, while A J Gall won on red soil with a Ranee yield of 14 bags an acre. Other notable crops include Harmer 17 bags per acre on 40 acres, Fish and Sons 10 bags per acre on 37 acres, Baldwin and Joffre sown wheat. Prices fall causing growers to hold back sales awaiting better levels.
Dr Hart Bishop of Wangaratta speaks on land policy and economic causes of rural poverty at the Albury Rotary tab luncheon. He argues land questions underpin farming viability and calls for schemes to stabilise land prices and deter speculators. The speech was part of a rural affairs discussion.
A Cobram Irrigation League meeting at the Mechanics Institute discussed pushing a district water scheme. Papers will sign landholder opinions, a survey and maps would follow if a majority support, and Yarrawonga Weir work may start regardless. Canvass teams were appointed for parishes and towns.
A fragmented correspondence discusses concerns over openers and spotters, urging stricter enforcement to prevent cheating and protect the game. It mentions eighty percent interference, cleaning up pre-opening sites, and calls for inspectors to deter unlawful activity.
An OCR fragment presents a mock medieval scene with King Billy and Round Table knights. Names like Sir Bert and a crossbow figure appear amid garbled text, suggesting a literary or humorous pastiche rather than a clear news item.
Allan spoke at a Rother C CH meeting noting signs of brightness and urging continued measures to reduce government spending through awards and superactuation schemes. He claimed progress was slow as officials aimed to balance the budget. Applause followed.
Wool sales report shows continued demand with several good lots from the Western District and Riverita area. Bulk wools and comeback lots were auctioned, with prices noted for specific bales and regions, reflecting solid activity across multiple shires and vendors.
A four year period preceded the rate decision as construction activities continued. The note states completion was delayed by ongoing work and planning uncertainties. Officials emphasize continued monitoring of progress and timeline estimates amid ongoing development.
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