14 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1937
Page
1
Postage rates listed for Australia New Zealand United Kingdom via France All- Britain possessions United States and other foreign countries with various rates. Part of a notice outlining upcoming events and postal charges.
The Cobram district reports a forest ranger killed a black snake in Main Street. A relief camp worker broke a wrist felling a tree. Tasma wireless agents announce demonstrations and new radio sets. A fall from a truck injures a man, and local fire brigade officers mark retirements and new captains. Country Women’s Association hosts crafts and an Australian tea. Procession awards list several winners.
Cobram stock sale проводится by Denys Lascelles Ltd with a Special Sheep Sale set for Thursday 28 January at Cobram yards. Entries sought and details to follow in a later issue. Railway excursion for country children saw Victorian students reach Melbourne by special trains with trips from Echuca and Cobram area. The Port Melbourne pistol incident at the National Bank led to a coroner’s finding of accidental death for 9 year old David Morton Perkin. The bank office pistol safety and a sister’s testimony are noted.
The Cobham Mechanics Institute monthly meeting focused on the financial statement for December ending. Bail rents fell by 53/1 in nine months while the overdraft decreased by £41 5s 0d, with £52 12s expended on supper room improvements including electric light, water, tables, cupboards, and timber. Receipts from 3 November to 9 January totaled £23 6s 6d with £13 8s 1d spent.
Eight year old Josephine Lally suffered a calf laceration from a harvester blade and required six stitches. Rev. Peter Mahony named dean of the Sandhurst diocese succeeding Rev. PJ Rowan. Dennis Carroll sustained rib fractures after a gig accident, treated at Mooroopna Hospital. Engagements announced for Eileen Doran and Kathleen Hooper with respective fiancés. Repbete application filed for the will of Sambell who died leaving widow. Miss Kitty Gorman and Mr Jas Carver wedding held at Sacred Heart Church. W. Roy plans a new 23 room brick hotel at Mulwala to replace the fire-destroyed wooden building. architects handling the project.
The Berrigan Shire Council held its ordinary monthly meeting with Councillors present. Topics covered include culvert dangers near Me Leod and Martins property, stand pipe zoning at Tocumwal, boundary road maintenance funding from Coreen Shire, and water supply plans for Bertie Quin irrigation. Administrative notes cover salary disputes, budget overexpenditure, garbage service options, and depot site development at Green Hills with a proposed 3d weekly charge for residents.
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