13 Jan 1938
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item notes a church event at Ree Methodist Church in Kooloom Cobram in January with unclear details. Names, dates, and specific actions are not readable. The readable fragment suggests a service or meeting notice but lacks concrete facts for a full summary.
Cobram and district news report pension totals in Australia and New South Wales, with figures on old age and invalid pensions. Shepparton seeks accommodation for 400 Australians attending the Australian Natives Association Congress, while Goulburn Valley and Cobram cannery activity sets new fruit records, and Cobram readies for a Sunday service interruption for maintenance work.
Deaths reported in the Tatura and Yarrawon regions include Mrs Donaldson a resident of the Byrne district aged 60 years, Mrs Burns mother of Archie Burns aged 78 who died suddenly at home after a holiday, and William David Wellington of Numurkah a farmer who died in Yarrawon last Friday with a May 13 1937 will valued at a total estate of £50 14 and personal property at £23 59.
Mrs Price wife of Chas Price Yarrawonga Shire Council employee drowned in the Murray River Browning's Bend about three miles from Yarrawonga on Sunday. Her 11 year old daughter, paddling nearby, stepped into deep water and called for help. Mr Price unable to swim jumped in with a line but the mother sank fully clothed. A nearby observer dived but could not reach the body until a diver later recovered it in thirty feet of water.
Advice from the Department of Agriculture urges careful handling of export and local livestock to prevent carcase deterioration. Prodding, flogging, and rough loading cause unseen damage that shows after slaughter, leading to high rejection rates and price adjustments by buyers.
The Berrigan branch of the LOF won the shield for initiating the most new members in the past year and will retain it for 12 months. In Cobram East, Muckatah Tennis Club members held a Murray picnic with about 40 attendees and social tennis, tea provided by the ladies.
Longtime Tocumwal resident Mr A E Wheeldon plans to move near Kempsey after 12 years of public service including roles with the Progress Association Mooroona Hospital and local clubs. A fire at Tocumwal hotel on December 29 was contained by a bucket brigade and fire crew.
Council discussed grants for Leys Lands and Finley Memorial Park with a £20 approval and maintenance funds. Reports covered Jerualerie and Tocumwai road needs, beach lighting at Foumwal and beach access, plus staff changes and approvals for a junior clerk and a new electrician.
Following representations by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria, stations in Victoria can issue passes to motorists intending to travel to other states. The list of places where passes may be obtained includes Apollo Bay, Apsley, Ararat, Box Hill, Beaconsfield, Brighton, and others.
R J Barrett Shire Clerk reports to Berrigan State Council on 1938 rates and estimates. Details include advertisement of rates under Local Government Act, appointment of auditor, noxious weeds notice, and riding expenditures with allocations for Riiding B and C.
Match results across divisions with Cobram Strathmerton A drawn, Barooga and Finley key winners. Northern division standings list Strathmerton A first Finley and Barooga tied second Cobram fourth with no elimination this year. Simpson Cup and Grip Cup draw described. Cobram chase led by Cleave and Down with 90 partnership but scorebooks diverged. Barooga win over Strathmerton B aided by Dawson and McDonald bowling. Finley beat Barooga by nine with strong batting by H Frazer and J Kellett.
League plans reveal two teams named Blues and Golds to join pennant play. Cobram bowlers enjoyed a visit to Yarrawonge with three winning rinks and one loss. Finley travels to Katamatite amid absences and future penalties eyed. Southern Riverina results feature Bourke, Gray, Cowan, Fowler, Mearns, Jurcy, and Selleck among others.
After-care committee chairman Mr McVilly visited Mooroopna Base Hospital, it becomes the aftercare institution for the North Eastern District and Southern Riverina. A new ward and equipment are in place, with Miss Rankin appointed physiotherapist and soon an assistant. Since the Atlantic paralysis outbreak 20 cases were admitted, two from Seymour and one death recorded.
At a Saturday night gathering at Star Theatre Shepparton a Transport Bowl initiative led to the creation of a Shepparton Patton branch of the Commercial Motor Users' Association of Victoria. The group aims to safeguard industry interests and curb abuses causing price and speed issues.
A chaotic report on selectors finalizing a test team with eight to ten players under consideration. Names such as Gradman and Brown appear amid uncertain listing of candidates and positions, with references to Scrabble-like drafting and incomplete clarity about final selections.
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