10 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
1
Rating by by law for 1938 sets a water supply rate for domestic use not by measure at 2s 3d on annual valuations of properties. Exempts tenements without buildings below set thresholds. Rate period begins January and is due May or February depending on notice. Officials include Sawards chairman and Hamilton secretary.
Fragmentary notices list Methodist and Presbyterian church events in Cobram with times and speakers, plus scattered advertiser references. The legible items include Rev W H Patterson and a February to March schedule, but many lines are unreadable or garbled.
Mechanics Institute meeting discusses hall lease terms and a possible matinee charge while planning a bazaar. Grants of 2500 pounds are offered to county libraries with a February 28 deadline. local groups urged to apply. Cobram Country Women’s Association showcases a tractor demonstration and American calads, with prizewinners and a fund-raising effort toward a rest room project.
Two Lalally residents Mersty Les Wit Arthur Ackerly were hauling fruit from Shepperton to Melbourne when their truck swerved off the road and overturned Thursday evening. One brother reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, neither was injured, but both required assistance to exit the vehicle as it toppled, causing damage and minor injuries to the occupants.
Unfavorable wind and wet track could not dull attendance at the Muckatah Turf Club meeting. President W Murchison and Vic presidents led a large crew of officials, with crowding and orderly conduct noted. Jockeys faced a varied card led by the Muckatah Handicap won by Foster on Black Sparkety, while Le Court upset Bill Bowyang to take the Flying Handicap.
Fragmentary OCR note states a property sale to a former Cobram resident, with a sale seal on a car basis and ownership transfer. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a purchase by a prior Cobram resident following a sale process.
At the Cobram Council meeting discussions over the Cobram Hotel septic tank became animated. Mr Dickinson of Swift Dickinson Co complained of discourteous treatment by the engineer. Health Inspector Dr Batey reported the tank now works satisfactorily. The matter was referred to a meeting with council members, the engineer, and a company representative to finalize plans and approvals.
Mr C E Woolford is appointed Cobram postmaster and starts duties by February 23. Telegraph messenger Leo Chamberlain will become a Telgraphist in Training at Melbourne’s Central Telegraph Office, commencing Monday. Obituaries note the death of Elias Suding in Melbourne, former Cobram Hotel operator, and details of local accidents including a fall at Barooga bridge and a man who died after collapse at Bondi Beach. Mrs Walters and family are mentioned in the Sydney incident and Dr Alan ter and Dr Smith are cited in past private life notes.
Finley defeated Barooga as Barooga batsmen fought time seeking a draw. Barooga bowled superbly with Dawson and R Wilton taking many wickets while Holt Brown and Wells led Finley’s innings. Final wicket fell in the last over as Finley won by innings or runs, Holt opening for 38 and Brown top-scoring with 45. Cobram also played Strathy with McDonald’s bowling limiting Strathy to modest totals.
The Tungamah Shire Council meeting notes cover road maintenance concerns from O Dwyer to O Kane and deferrals until funds arrive, weighbridge caretaker pay below average and request for an advance, and numerous building and drainage applications in Cobram Katamatite Youanmite and Youanmite. The State Electricity Commission reported it could extend supply to Tungamah St James and Devenish only if yearly revenue of 1820 pounds is assured, delaying further action.
A hazy report notes extremely hot conditions with temperatures around 104 degrees and high humidity. The text references continued warmth affecting daily routines and outdoor activity, with unclear mentions of a local event or time.
Cobram and Glenfield played a scratch match at Glenfield on Sunday with players such as O Dwyer Cullen Whitty and Toohey featuring in a high scoring day. Cobram’s notable performers included Bourke and Dowling while Glenfield saw Burns and O Dwyer prominent in bowling and batting duties.
Fragmented notes describe shooting events and participants including a ranger and partners. Mentions of testing exercises, dates, and various names appear in a jumble, with emphasis on shooting activity and unspecified outcomes.
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