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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
1
Methodist church at Koonoamo and nearby areas lists Alton Strthoerton and Cooma for 7:30 PM services led by Rev WK McKenzie with weekly arrangements noted.
On January 3 the Barooga Catholic Church congregation presented Miss Aileen Allen with a wallet of notes. Rev Fr Galvin conducted the presentation as flooding from heavy rains continued across the district. Harvesting proceeds with some farmers reporting over 10 bags per acre. Miss Allen, to wed Mr P Cullen of Terang on January 28, received best wishes from Mr W Lee and residents. Supper was provided by the ladies.
Local news notes Tocumwal Cricket Club withdraws from the Cobram Numurkah Association. Other items report mail conveyance lender, pole delivery for lines, and electricity upgrades for Tocumwal lighting. Weather, excursions, rail fares, and local church presentations are also mentioned with regional detail.
The annual meeting of the Coc am Tobacco Growers Association was held Monday evening. President S. H. Scott led a review of a credit balance of £9 19s 10d with expectations it would rise to £47 5s 10d after settling outstanding accounts. A levy of 7s 6d per ton was approved to fund the Victorian Association and to support the association’s future work.
Misses and J Gemmell holidaying in Tasmania workers transferred within the State Savings Bank staff Mr D Murray moved from Shepparton to Cobram Me Stillard on sick leave Mrs Bery Brave to marry Mr John A Thom at Yarrawonga Presbyterian Church Stanley Bailstow inspector Mutual Life & Citizens Insurance Co visiting town Norman Cobram footballer and Yarroweyah schoolteacher now at Wonthaggi Mr K G Furness transfers to Sydney Halon of Culliver to replace him W Nicholson transferred from Cowra district to Burnt Yards Henry son of H W Tuck Tocumwal injured in a pony riding accident skull fracture recovering at home John Dookin Tocumwal resident and former hotel proprietor dies after long illness at 70 years. The town notes end with the arrival of more tributes.
The Chief Secretary Mr Chaffey announced that New South Wales wild duck season will start February 15 this year, aligning with Victoria and advancing a month from last season. Border sportsmen faced poor results last year due to different opening dates.
The event, postponed from the Colum Tennis Club, finished Saturday with Macdonald and Mrs Browniig taking the mixed doubles title after disputes in the official score book. In the women's singles, Miss O Kane claimed the championship by walkover before a Melbourne audience, defeating Miss Cocking in a hard fought match that resumed after a day’s rest with O Kane ahead.
Cobram defeated Strathmerton B by 67 runs at Strathmerton ground. Strathmerton A batsmen made 60 in a stubborn effort as McKenzie took 6 for 11. Patterson opened and carried his bat for 20, with Lewin taking a sensational catch and Bowen wicketkeeping well.
The Berrigen Shire Council met Monday with members present. Contractors Doonelly & Sons under estimated their tender for Wansmission line works. council refused acceptance and asked for fresh tenders if the contractor wants. Secretary reports on roads damage, unemployment relief scheme wind-down, loan-rate permissions, and Mulwala scheme acreage changes. Trees removal at Tocumwal Bowling Club granted. Corowa P.P. Board value for Kieta P.W.P. improvements set. Council discusses Riverina transport cessation impact and rating limits for 1936. Engineer outlines revised road program and possible construction funds, with tenders accepted for pole cartage from Tocumwal station.
Cobram railway station reports a sharp revenue rise for December 1935 from the year 1934, driven mainly by wheat exports. Goods outward gain £1455 and goods inward also up, while passenger parcel revenue fell short of the increase. Overall revenue increased by £1075.
Two blasting mishaps at Youaumite quarries within a week hurt Mr T Jackson of Gratthorne Street Shepparton and two workers Messrs A Leggett and Carter. A gelignite charge injured arms face and an eye, with Leggett and Carter also thrown and injured. Jackson admitted to Mooroopna Hospital with abrasions.
Victorian tobacco authorities, with New Zealand support, arranged to grow seedlings in Auckland to combat blue mould losses. Seedlings shipped to Myrtleford and Wangaratta faced stress from rapid growth and transport but some plants matched Victorian standards. Costs and logistics outlined. early growth in Victoria satisfactory with full results pending.
Road survey lines cover K and W road segments between Rewart and Dusoe and between Stewart and Monaro Vale. Crs Vagg and Collie note snapped bill near Mt Gwyone.
A garbled report references migration and trade themes involving Australia and Victoria. It notes discussions of territories, colonies, and global ties with mentions of Tasmanian relations and perceived surpluses, implying shifts in governance or economic focus.
A garbled report details a Victorian wheat trial with heavy losses and regulatory scrutiny. It mentions 41 years, a committee, and the involvement of farmers and organizations, highlighting difficulties in experimentation and calls for oversight and national cooperation.
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