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Cobram Courier

Location

Cobram, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 21, 1954

Page

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Church Services Schedule for Cobram Strathmerton Yarroweyah

A local notice lists church services across Cobram Strathmerton and surrounding areas. Rev W K Bartlett preaches in Cobram at 7.30 p.m. and Mr W H Thomas speaks in Strathmerton at 11 a.m. on the third Sunday after Epiphany.

Cobram W. K. Bartlett Strathmerton W. H. Thomas Yarroweyah D. Guthrie M. Haines Naring Neil Scott B.A

Ronald Johnson died in accident at Cobram aged 20

Ronald Charles Johnson of Cobram died January 15 following an accident. Son of Mabel and the late Bill Johnson, he was a brother to Roma Don Neil Shirley Marlene Noneen and Keith. Aged 20.

Johnson Ronald Charles Johnson Cobram Mabel Bill Johnson Roma Don Neil Shirley Marlene Noneen Keith

Missing Yarrawonga Mother and Boy Sought

Police seek Margaret Anne Williams aged 30 and her three year old son Peter missing from Yarrawonga since December 22. They left in a panel van with some clothes and the boy’s tricycle. Mrs Williams rang from Shepparton saying she was unwell and taking a week's holiday. Her husband believes she may be seeking work in Melbourne and could be suffering memory loss.

Yarrawonga Margaret Anne Williams Peter Shepparton Williams W. J. Ryan Burramine Melbourne

Sun Scald of Apples Warns Growers in Heat Wave

Victorian horticultural officers warn that sun scald cuts apple marketability during a mid December heat wave. Damaged fruit shows yellow to light brown patches on the sunward side and must be stripped or rejected at harvest. Spraying during hot weather worsens the problem. apply sprays in the cool morning.

Horticultural Division Victorian Department of Agriculture

Overseas Trends in Fruit Market Report

Mr. Perry outlines 1953 market shifts for Australian fruit, noting steady UK sales at 1952 prices despite weak demand and plentiful South African pears, plus stronger prices in Sweden. He mentions planned Germany recovery and government funds to boost Australian apple imports, with aims to extend reach in Northern Europe.

Mr. Perry United Kingdom Sweden South Africa U.K Noel Perry A. G. Perry Germany Perry

Pasture Improvement Boosts Production Per Acre

Rising costs in dairy farming prompt focus on per acre output. Victorian farmers are urged to upgrade existing pasture by removing weeds, replanting with best species, and using liberal superphosphate and regular irrigation. Efficient grazing and conserved surplus boost cow production and allow more stock with lower costs.

G. D. Duncan Goulburn

Record bonus announced by Shepparton Preserving Co Ltd

Managing Director Sir Andrew Fairley announced home payments totaling £129,828 to fruitgrower suppliers for the past season. Since bonuses began in 1925 and with last year’s allocations, the company will have distributed to suppliers £1,010,247 in total.

Shepparton Fruit Preserving Co. Ltd Sir Andrew Fairley

Dairy Manufactures Course Opens in Victoria in 1954

Applications for the 1954 course in dairy manufactures close February 1. The program starts March 29 at the School of Dairy Technology in Werribee and offers comprehensive training for factory operatives plus insight into the business side of dairy production. Prospectus and application forms available from the Superintendent of Dairying, Department of Agriculture, Treasury Gardens, Melbourne.

School of Dairy Technology Werribee Victoria Superintendent of Dairying Department of Agriculture Treasury Gardens Melbourne

Wheat Board chairman to present report to council

The Australian Wheat Board chairman Sir John Teasdale will submit his report on the wheat industry to the Australian Agricultural Council next Wednesday. He declined to comment on protests about a suggested wheat acreage cut until the council has considered the report which outlines current production, world totals, and ministerial considerations. MP Moss urged wheat growers not to panic over a temporary setback, expecting world wheat conditions to normalise within six months.

Australian Wheat Board Sir John Teasdale Australian Agcultural Council John Teasdale Council Moss M.L.A Country Party

New Tungamah Shire President Elected

Dr. J. F. Frank Kelly of St. James was elected president of the Shire of Tungamah on Monday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. Down. A well known public figure and keen coursing enthusiast, Kelly has held presidential honors before and is regarded a capable chairman.

J. F Frank) Kelly St. James Shire of Tungamah Down

Cobram Blacks Dominate Finley In Home Bowls Clash

Cobram Blacks defeated Finley 22 15 23 12 27 12 in three rinks as all games favored Cobram. A Monday match vs Berrigan saw Berrigan sweep all three rinks 19 29 18, ending 8 points to nil.

Cobram Blacks Finley Stedman Farrell Gregory O'Reilly Newton Barnett Bromley Killeen Sims Grigg Duncan Morton D Mieckle McDonald Cope Tongs Marxsell Spence Gedye Brookes D. Lalor Cook Burton Scoular Cobram Berrigan Sim Farrall O’reilly McLeod Barclay McLaren Edwards L. White Marston Fowler D. Reynoldson Davis J. Reynoldson

Picking Pears for Cool Storage

Pear growers are urged to send fruit to cool storage promptly after picking. A joint statement by C.S.L.R.D. and the New South Wales Department of Agriculture notes research supports prompt handling. Delays reduce storage life, especially for Williams pears, and commercial conditions differ from experimental settings.

C.s.lr.d N.S

Offensive behaviour charge at Cobram Court

James Chapman of no fixed abode appeared before Mr St Gregory J P at Cobram court on Tuesday charged with offensive behaviour. He was fined four pounds or seven days, and after lacking funds he was returned to custody.

James Chapman St. Gregory J.P Cobram Court

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