03 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
1
Church notices list services in Kooneemoo Cobram at 11 am and 7 30 pm and lessons or gatherings at Yarroweyah Cobram with Rev W H Patterson and Mr Grylls noted as presbyterian connections in the region.
Forthcoming events section notes an UW.A. meeting, Vy Buclre party, and Cobra Five State entries. Mentions February March periods and a Methorlist Haznary note. Postage rates for Australia New Zealand United Kingdom and related postage questions appear amid odd phrasing.
A fragment list of agricultural notes, meetings and events in Victoria and New South Wales. Topics include wheat standards and weights, storm damage in Nagunia district, wool prices in Melbourne, Cobram Womens Association meeting with Miss Masters, a Berrigan district residents meeting on February 9 to form a building ward, Cobram Progress Association activities, Mooroona Hospital Board finances, a Queen competition plan, a Radio 2SM story contest proposal, and a Wantabadgery estate electrical incident sighting.
Campbell and Co will conduct unreserved sales at Numurkah and Katamatite featuring 14 horses and farming plant. Finley hosts an extensive land clearing sale of 500 acres settlement land and 423 acres freehold near H N Russell estate with 51 horses and stud stock. Tocumwal reports a monthly stock sale yarding 600 store sheep and lambs, 100 fat sheep and lambs, and a small fat cattle penning with prices ranging to the high teens for sheep and mid six pounds for steers.
Thirty one points of rain fell as a storm swept over the town last Wednesday. Local motor cyclists are briefed on an upcoming hill climb at Katendra Sunday by the Shepparton Club. Cobram tides depart at 11 am. Tenders are invited by the Shire of Tungamah for 18 000 super feet of timber and related goods at Cobram, with bids closing on midweek.
Mr Robert Buncle sailed from Sydney on a health trip to New Zealand. Rev Fr Ellis returned from a trip to the United States. Robert Mudge's son scored 84 percent in Brighton Technical School exams. Mr Charles Tuck, aged 87, visits from Kandrook. Engagement announced of Martha Baxter to William Gunn of Katanga. J F Ryan and W Ryan with N and D Ryan of Cobram East plan a trip to the Eucharistic Congress in Newcastle. On return, Mr and Mrs Alan Duncan were entertained by parishioners of the R Church and Hiberman Society who presented gifts.
On council recommendation the Education Department extends the state school vacation to February 15 due to an infantile paralysis outbreak. Catholic schools adopt a similar extension and the Consultative Council may decide further extensions if needed.
Fragmented report notes enforcement action on transport payroll and wage books. One driver allegedly admitted overtime work from Mary origin, with hours claimed at home three hours daily. Several drivers reportedly faced similar accusations, prompting broader enforcement actions and possible penalties.
Mr Reg ONeill has been moved from Cobram hospital after a similar operation was performed. authorities report the procedure was successful and patient condition is stable. Further details were not released.
Progress on the Yaroweyah Nth bridge over the lagoon notes it will open soon. Racecourse improvements and additional stalls accompany plans for annual races. Visitors report fishing success with a Gippsland visitor landing a cod of eight pounds, a beginner’s luck moment for a young visitor.
At a special meeting of the Yarrawonga District and Border Hospital Transport Association the executive voted to purchase a new ambulance at cost of £519 6s. The vehicle will be built to special plans and will not be available for three months.
At Numurkah Court Ambrose McKenzie Claude Smith and Edward Sheehan were fined £2 10s with 9s 2d costs for carrying loads above the limit on their motor trucks. Inspector W Scott Steele said overweight loads of about 2 tons each equaled six tons under Country Roads Board rules. William D Smith was fined for exceeding the speed limit with a truck.
Parishioners and pupils gathered at Tocumwal The Convent School to bid farewell to Mother M Malachy and Sister M Therese who depart for Albury. Mr F Peacock praised their years of service and presented an umbrella and travelling case as keepsakes.
A Mulwala resident recalls an unusual afternoon when a vivid lightning flash started a grass fire on a Wednesday last week. Moments later a downpour arrived, initially light and then torrential, extinguishing the flames.
A telegram from Col. Bruxner Deputy premier to Mr R J Barrett on Monday states full-time work will start on the Berriquin scheme. The message promises good news for the men and notes the government is fulfilling its pre by election pledge.
The Chief Inspector of Fisheries and Game Mr Lewis announced a close season for duck due to the driest season in 20 years. He noted lakes and swamps in south eastern Australia were dry for the first time in two decades.
In a Nat B style summary, Miss A O Kane of Katamatite won the Women’s Singles final at Wangaratta event. She teamed with Miss K Cleary to also claim the Women’s Doubles. Mr Monty O Kane of Katamatite took the Gents B Grade singles title at Numurkah on Monday.
Disappointment grips Cobram-Numurkah cricketers as Allan McDonald cannot take his usual first fortnight in March holidays. His absence weakens the Country week side entering A grade to face strong Cas temaine and Maryborough teams. Association president to approach Cobram National Bank manager about possible help for McDonald. The team boosts town and district image and support.
At Mooroopna the Goulburn Valley Sub‑district Golf Association chose Shepparton Golf Course for the 1928 Goulburn Valley Championship. The meeting approved Shepparton for the event staged on August 13 amid centenary celebrations.
Numurkah edged Cobram 1 and 14 on two rinks in a tight contest. Cobram won one rink by five points as players N Eddy McNamara Stewart F Lummas E Froomes Masters L Wyatt M Hogan H Williams H Mc Kensie G Bitcon competed for both sides.
Cobram bowler Wells Ryan and Brown kept Finley to 78 with McDonald top scoring 41 for Cobram as Crowded bowling and tight fielding faltered Finley. McDonald took 6 for 25 and Fowles 3 for 8, Finley wickets fell to 33 before Cobram finished with 36 in suspenseful innings.
Match summaries show Dumurwan and Drum-anure both posting solid totals with key performances from Hendy, Gribben, and McDonald. Notable bowling figures include Gribben 6 for 30, Hendy 4 for 18, and Ryan 3 for 12, with Drum-anure and Baooners contributing notable knocks in a tense scoring day.
Strathmerton A holds 21 points at the top of the northern division with Barooga on 17, Finley 16, and Cobram 15. Cobram still eyes a Simpson Cup semi final berth, awaiting results from matches against Strathmerton B, Barooga, and Finley.
Barooga defeated Katamatite by 104 runs after a 92 by Katamatite initial stand. Kilgour Lukies and Wolter led bowling for Barooga, with Dawson and Wilton starring in the chase. Allen top scored for Barooga with 49 as the innings collapsed for Katamatite.
A pioneer resident of Wallarat district Ireland passed away after a long illness. The deceased, Mary or Margaret Houlihan, and other listed family members are named in the notice. Funeral details indicate burial in St. Aloysius cemetery with rites conducted by Rev. Pour.
A tender process for Numurkah Shire Hall includes an estimate around £42,901 with items for furniture, flooring, and fittings. The report notes a pre-creation cost and details from the architec ture firm and council members reviewing bids.
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