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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1940
Page
1
Local residents express thanks as Cobram East properties secure a channel from the Water Commission. Initial hopes were slim, but efforts led by J. McDonald MLA helped advance the request, with Woods and H. Wyatt among those appreciative.
Personal notes list injuries and new positions for residents including Mr Rey Wyatt's foot injury, Mr R Mudge securing work with Chas Ruwlott Co in Richmond, and Mr Gibbs Jordan at Commonwealth Aircraft Factory. Also noted are transfers for B Blyth and M Stillard, Stokes joins Victorian Police, and two weeks holiday for Rev Forsterett and wife. Congratulates Mr and Mrs G Anderson and Mr and Mrs Eddy on births. Rev Guild departure at Scots Church Cobram marked with a farewell presentation.
Numurkah White beat Numurkeh Blues 71 to 51 in a later match Waughun defeated Nathalia 68 to 56 Cobram teams faced a tight contest with Blue team ahead by five points McFarlane trailed Wyatt by four in one rink while Pullar trailed G Wyatts by four Gilsenans squad led L Grant 13 up as the day’s tight curling action closed with a flurry of strong names including Stanger Woolford Mulcahy Gilsenan Dawson and others.
In a few weeks the Numur kah Cobram association elimination matches begin with Tocumwal Wunghnu Cobram A and Strathmerton A as leading teams. Wunghnu and Tocumwal appear strongest with Wunghnu favored for a stronger batting line up. Cobram uncertain lacking a bowler as Fowles expected to play. Strathmerton posted 169 with Patterson Reynoldson and Billman O’Brien key partnerships. McFarlane took 3 for 12, while Haynes and Billman troubled Cobram’s batting. Patterson and Stokes top scores for Cobram are noted amid uncertain results.
The Cobram Turf Club meet on Monday drew higher attendance and £40 gate receipts, boosting the Comfort Fund. President A R Wadeson and secretary E Seymour led efficient organization with strong public booths and good patronage for bookmakers. Races featured Tinopian’s Maiden Plate walk over, Analine’s Handicap Stakes win, and Black Sparklet’s Cobram Handicap victory amid a protest later dismissed.
The Cobran branch of the Wheat Growers Association urged that wheat script be non negotiable arguing that during the last war speculators profited at growers' expense. The motion, submitted by Mrs O'Dwyer and Mr G OB, drew support and will go to the association's annual conference for decision.
A Cobram meeting of parents backed Education Department subsidies for a shuttle bus from Cobram to Numurkah Higher Elementary School. If 20 pupils join, cost is 5d per head. fewer pupils raise the fare. A deputation of parents and local figures was appointed to press the plan, with departure to be from the bitumen highway within town bounds.
Subscriptions to the Cobram Bush Fire Brigade are listed with amounts from donors including McClyme Bott Thoms yan and Misses Maybe. The total receipted fund shows varied contributions with a final sum noted as £40 36.
An article discusses drought's role in farming and stock care. It stresses forage and water management, daily feeding, and conservation. Tips include maintaining sheep stores and preparing reserves during dry periods, with practical notes on feeding and habitat care.
The Water Commission has finished a brick office building featuring a double glass door passage, white plaster walls, flor plaster ceilings, hardwood floors, dark teak doors, and multiple windows. The facility includes a strong room, a draft recess, and a dedicated passage for public access plus staff offices.
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