21 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1940
Page
1
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a national steel project and a location in New Hampshire with a possible cay reference. The readable text lacks concrete actions, dates, or named organizations to confirm a full news item.
February 5 meeting revisits Water Come mission at 3 pm. This notice outlines the Cobram Football Club annual gathering with agenda items and time for members to attend and participate.
A brown snake was seen at Wyatt Bros motor garage and later killed in an adjoining yard. Revenue at Cobram station rose in January with wheat shipments and freight gains. A mouse plague fear prompts farmer precaution. Cobram Wheatgrowers branch discusses O Dwyer resignation, with regret voiced. Wartime economy may cut telephone directory issues to one per year. Dungamab civic centre switches on electric light with a formal dinner and ceremony.
On Thapeday 20 February at 2 pm the Chairman and members of the Met River and Water Supply Commission will visit Cobram to discuss statutory matters. A large attendance is requested from irrigationists farmers and the general public.
The CosRAM Fire Brigade laments loss of members to other towns and urges immediate recruitment. It notes the brigade’s high standard and new motor pump, appealing to local young men and their parents to join for communal safety and strong service.
Sporting notes report Terry Slater, ex Berri gan rover, signed by Fitzroy, with Mick Bourke of Seymour also secured. Cobram Club holds annual meeting at Mechanics Institute 8pm Feb 26 to conduct important business and build on last season's success. Tungamam withdraws O M League admission. Be nalla and Chiltern fail to confirm continued applications.
Home and away games remain incomplete as elimination fixtures begin this Saturday. Seeding shows Tocumwal 31 Strathmerton 18 Cobram 18 Fin y 10 and Southern not credited. Two day eliminations feature Strathmerton versus Mumurkah at Ratungswaimpins with D. Biller and J. Bourke umpiring.
The death occurred on 8th in stant of Mrs Hughina Steward widow of the late Samuel Steward. She was Cobram’s oldest resident arriving from Yarrawonga with her husband in 1587. She supported the Ladies Guild of Scots Church and leaves a son Denald and daughters Netta Mrs Clarke Welter Grace Bhadforth Mrs W Shadforth. Burial was in Cobram Cemetery with Rev Williams conducting.
The Pullar and Co orchard at Cobram estimates 100000 cases with 250 men for picking, plus 25000 pear cases and a 108000 case Peach crop. Local rink and singles competitions feature winners Upstill Stratos Mulcahy McFarlane and Rutherford. next singles KO set for Monday 26th at 7 30 pm. results list several match scores and players from Numurkah and Cobram clubs.
A regional farmers meeting debated motions for the Conference agenda. Proposals included creating a new zone from Echuca to Kyneton, and funding for a state president’s allowance. Debate covered wheat classifications, FAQ standards, and compulsory farmer organization on an industry basis.
A national association proposes allied modern hospitals in Melbourne suburbs and country districts to deliver low charge treatment. The plan seeks joint funding, centralized buying, and a unified administration to improve services, with a conference and elected representatives tied to the movement.
Fragments indicate a Saturday meeting about association matters with a Shepparton delegate and unclear actions. References to ASA and a holiday context hint at planning for a forthcoming event or discussion. The text remains fragmented, but centers on preparation and potential decisions.
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