07 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1947
Page
1
Friday edition dated February 7, 1947 reports a weather advisory and farming note urging practical drought measures for Australia amid persistent dry spells with local councils discussing water conservation and rainmaking skepticism.
The Tungamah shire council accepted several tenders at the Monday meeting including 4.47 for the engineer's residence and 6/47 for re forming and gravelling Line Road at Yabba South by W S Chessells £66 4s 3d and 1/47 for Geodelic works to creek and Gillespie stretch by W S Chessells £159 7s Crs Magee and Chapman supported motions. The treasurer's February report lists debit balances: Shire of Tungamah £3466 14s 11d Country Roads Board £694 17s 4d Cobram Saleyards £638 13s 3d.
The shire secretary proposed moving council meetings from the first to the third Monday each month. The council noted past misses due to early June rate collection and January holidays, and Dr Mulquiney gave notice to move the date at the next meeting.
A Murray Valley Coach left the Murray Valley Highway two miles from Cobram on Saturday afternoon and crashed into a fence. The front spring reportedly broke, causing the swerve. All passengers were uninjured, and Miss Alma Shugg of Yarrawonga was the hostess aboard.
A letter to Eygamah Shire Council from the Chief Veterinary Inspector in the Live Stock Division of the Department of Agriculture discusses forms and the appointment of Permit Officers under the Sheep Owners Protection Act. Mr Learmonth is proposed for appointment at Cobram based on information received.
Bartlett reported to council that staff cannot prepare rate books for the new valuation with current figures. He said they could have if the valuer had supplied even partial riding data, but no figures have been received. The decision was to use the old valuation and deal with estimates at the meeting.
Personal Pars reports Tony James and partner returning from holidays in Melbourne. Mr and Mrs Frank Muller welcome a daughter and receive congratulations from Mr and Mrs Ken Markey on the arrival of a son. Mrs Chappell of Yarrawonga stayed with Mr and Mrs D Johnston Werford Cobram. Miss Marjorie Edwards departs for Bendigo for Teachers College. Mr P Mannes of Wonthaggi becomes head teacher at Cobram State School succeeding Mr C Anselmi transferred to Whitfield.
Approximately forty guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Johnson's home Dueidar Cobram last Saturday evening to celebrate Geoff Johnson's 21st birthday. Guests enjoyed the warm lawns and gardens, with dancing and competitions led by Mrs. West on piano. Speeches by Bob Sandow, Norman Gilmour, Harry Sheir, and Vern Wyatt praised the hosts and thanked Mrs. Johnson for the supper and hospitality.
Council debates a commission letter on banning cyanide fumigation under the Dangerous Trades Act. Dr. O Dwyer warns against hindering citrus and fruit tree fumigation, while the shire secretary frames it as a health safeguard. Dr. Gleeson notes cyanide’s success against rabbits and calls the ban a blow to primary producers.
The Assistant Engineer Mr M Ryan presented at the monthly meeting on better methods for quarrying works and supervision. Council members noted the need for a coordinated system to oversee scattered workers. Cr Magee moved for a special meeting on February 24 to prepare estimates and a timetable.
At Tocumwal inquest into Claude Munday of Melbourne who died near Blyth's Beach on January 26 the coroner stated accidental drowning. Witness O Weatherill said he saw Munday swim downstream and, five minutes later, tried to reach him but strong currents and river snags prevented saving him. Dr Schlink confirmed death by drowning. Claude Mundy was 35, married, with no family.
The Shire of Tungamah council received the engineer report detailing contract statuses for bridges and roads including Lake Rowan Bridge and various rural works. Works noted as in maintenance, tendered contracts for timber residence at Tungamsh and gravelling lines, with crews such as W.S. Chessells and J.R. Saunders referenced and a note of Cayman Sidebottom on annual leave.
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