26 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1941
Page
1
J. H. McWilliam announces he has become the mine host at the Royal Victoria Hotel, Cobram district, inviting locals and visitors to avail themselves of hospitality and services offered at the establishment.
Cobram Naring TheGobram Courter, established 1888, issues local and general news on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Readers are invited to share life events and happenings, with the editor promising to publish society notes and community updates in a lively, traditional newspaper voice.
Anne Carroll second daughter of Mr and Mrs W Carroll Cobram East wed Trooper Lawrance Dykes fourth son of Mr and Mrs Dykes Nagambie at Carmelite Church Middle Pak on February 15. Rev Fr Deloughy presided Nuptial Mass with Mary Carroll as bridesmaid. Reception hosted at Dr and Mrs Ratz St Kilda.
The death occurred on Monday at Mooranona Hospital of Mr Francis Cox aged 87. Son of the late James and Mrs Cox of Bendigo, he lived at Pyramid Hill and Waaia before moving to Cobram fourteen years ago. A farmer and stud sheep breeder, he exhibited at the Royal Melbourne Show and was active in the Cobram Agricultural Society and local football. He leaves a widow and children Francis James Gladys John Gavin and Desmond. Burial took place in Cobram Cemetery on Tuesday with Rev Fr Ellis officiating.
The merino name derives from meodino meaning wandering, reflecting an Arab tribe that moved with its flocks. The breed’s value grows as sheep roam for pasture. Credit often goes to France or Spain for influencing the merino, linked to Catherine of Lancaster and a royal dowry flock mating with Spanish stock.
A jobless girl with five dollars is hired as a house guest by a wealthy family. She poses as a gold-digger to trigger a family shake up, then straights out others while her own situation ends in a hectic climactic fix. Walter Connolly Verree Teasdale Tim Holt Kathryn Adams co star. Gregory La Cava produced and directed.
The Insurance Commissioner reminds cross border motorists about the Victorian Motor Car Insurance Act 1939 requiring a special policy for liability. Penalties include up to £100 fine or over three months in prison. A separate incident reports a horse in a butcher’s cart injuring the driver Mervyn Steward but causing no serious injuries.
Messrs J McNamara and Co report their Cobram monthly sale led 2100 sheep and 35 cattle yarded. They offered 1200 sheep and 94 cattle with strong buyer interest and a satisfactory clearance. Top price went to 307 Romney Merino ewes with BL rams at 28 shillings. Other lines include ewes one year old and various ram prices from 9/11 to 28/3.
The home of Mr and Mrs J Car geeg hosted a farewell party for Aircraftman Patrick as he leaves the district to serve with the R A F F. Patrick, formerly a wireless operator in the Mercantile Marine, has farmed here over 12 years. A large crowd attended with music and speeches by local figures including H Field, Rev Williams, N Lukies, R Mills and Dr Mead. A presentation of a wreath marked the occasion and Patrick urged readiness for potential dangers abroad.
Donald and District Citizen's Vigilance Association convenes in Melbourne an April gathering for municipalities traders and progress groups. The aims include using country resources for the war effort to keep manpower rural and support development works such as water storages. It also calls for fair treatment of primary producers including wheat farmers orchardists and graziers.
A visit of inspection was made to Tocumwal to survey facilities and assess conditions. Officials from the local authority conducted checks, noting preliminary findings and potential improvements needed in infrastructure and safety.
Forms to enable Wheat Growers in Victoria to claim relief under the State Grants drought relief act 1940 are distributed in wheat growing areas. Farmers who suffered losses due to drought on 1940 grain crops must apply with attestations by a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner for oaths. separate sigment of blessing peckal ret unclear.
Ida Griffin learns her sister was killed in a Southampton air raid. F Collier of Jetlderie mourns the death of his racehorse Mazarool, a noted Riverina performer. Doris Ferguson of Deniliquin wed Cecil Dunstan of Yarrawonga with breakfast at Aunt Joseph Eaton's Cobram home. W Sutton, Ste Rivers and Water Supply Commission employee, resigns to move to the city after two years. Cobram Football coach for 1939 Wal Cox departs. Mrs Carrol and daughters, Katamatite hotel licensees, take a short holiday. John Cox, admitted to hospital, now reported out of health.
Barooga won the toss and, after a top-scoring 29 by G O'Brien, reached 123 in the innings. John McGuire led with 70 not out in a resilient chase, while Wignell and Guthrie claimed one wicket each as Strathmerton were bowled out for 128, with rain interrupting play.
Seaman D J Gilsenan, a member of HMAS Sydney’s crew, was guest of honor at Cobram where local officials and residents praised his wartime service and bravery. The event featured presentations, tributes, and a gift from the Comforts Fund as the community welcomed the sailor back.
A garbled report notes a Comforts Fund collection totaling 6176 with donations from motorists and pedestrians near the Edward River. The Times records an elephant circus mishap as three traders slipped trying to pump water, an elephant near the river edge and others wrapping trunks and legs, with some involved in a panic.
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