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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1941
Page
1
Readable items note sale prices for 16 yard 411 art silk supper cloths 50 by 50 inches available in blue green or gold. Also advertised are ladies yard hats described as extra diade with a sale price per yard.
A large Shepparton meeting with nearly 200 tomato growers discussed restricting sales to not less than 2 shillings 3 pence per case. Factory refusals were cited, with MLA J G B McDonald promising action under the Marketing Act to stabilise the industry.
Des Bourke ex Colrant rider who has ridden in Colombo for two seasons returned to Melbourne last week. On Sunday January 25 Mrs Guthrie wife of Mr Guthrie fell and broke her left wrist. Mr J McLaughlin headmaster Katamatite School received notice of pend tape red wounds. Irvin son of Mr and Mrs T N ue one. Mr W Sullivan recently employed at Cotton Bros creed joined the TAL AF ground pad. Mr A Genial tetee printed to tin pelle or pape ingecter with.
J Daly reports with Dr Mead on water flow and flood risk for E and Jong area. Recommend removing the dangerous timber bridge over Broken Creek at Payne's. Inspects E and W road between O'Dwyer and O'Kane and urges urgent winter access repairs. Proposes culverts at St James street drainage to channel overflow to underground drain west of Devenish road.
Health Inspector A. T. Opie notes three infectious cases two diphtheria and one scarlet fever. He documents a dilapidated farm house with rainwater ingress rotted flooring and unhealthy conditions plus a foul smelling detached room. action with Lands and Survey is sought. He also reports a small fire at Tungamah weighbridge and a covered soak pit at Cobram deemed a hazard to children. Depot fencing and shed damage from wind storms require immediate repairs and a depot clean up to prevent stock encroachment.
The Cobram branch held its annual meeting on Friday evening with Mr A Gemmell presiding. He praised recent industry gains, noted significant work by Mr O Dwyer, and warned that the fight for price stabilisation continues. Officers include President J Parnell and Vice-Presidents H Stillard, J Gemmell, H Roe. Secretary Treasurer M D O Dwyer.
Tocumwal opener Garrick stroked 128 not out as Cobram fought to deny a win. Scott 34 and others contributed to Tocumwal totaling 202 with Hughes taking 3 for 80. Cobram struggled early with Crozier 22 and O’Keeffe 11 as Downes and Des Cox steadied to secure a draw. other notes mention a Strathmerton draw and nursing club withdrawal from the competition.
After a recess since December the Tungamah Council resumed monthly meetings on Monday with Dr Lawrance presiding. Present were Crs Dr Lawrance Mulquiney W Ryan R Ryan Oliver Teague Batey Chapman Gemmell Christie Mead.
Correspondence from Victorian Railways outlines Cobram line traffic figures for 1940 and conditions for steam mixed service five days weekly. It notes limited goods service on Katamatite and Picola lines, possible Sunday motor train, and safety concerns at the rail crossing west of Beilway. Other items include donations to Cobram Bush Fire Brigade, grain elevator land needs, civil defence planning, and a land sale offer from C F Shier.
Fragmentary text references a board, petitions, hearings, and items removed or revised. No coherent events or names are readable to confirm a single item or outcome.
A regional briefing lists engineers and staff such as Crs Owen Gemmell McTaggart and Batey with tasks on power plow, culverts, and bridges. It notes visitation requests, interview invites for Messrs Smith and Baldy, and outlines site boundary considerations near Inglis and Ratey. The document records approvals, delays, and upcoming meetings in Cohuna Shire.
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