19 Jul 1934
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
1
At the Dubbo show a man named Amar was arrested for taking £1 from a pocket and received a six month sentence. The incident occurred during the event with Wesley involved in the handling of the case.
The Minister handling Berriquin litigation has contacted Commonwealth authorities who plan to ratify the Amended Waters Agreement this week before Parliament adjourns. The statement signals progress on the irrigation project and related legal matters.
The federal elections are set for September 15 with boundary redraws pending. Hua W. C Hill, the sitting member from the United Country Party, will not seek re-election. Declared candidates include Galloway Stewart of Tatura and W. L. Moss of Numurkah, with J. McEwen of Stanhope and Hon Brigadier M. W. Bourchier M.L.A. discussed as possibilities. It appears the Country Party may dominate the contest.
Readable items note a large unorted animal sighting from McGeeks hills near Lalally with Mt Buffalo in view. Public meeting for local hospital life governors at Mechanics' Institute on July 24. Moonlight and fretzel film at Phillip's Court Saturday. Shire elections December and enrolment details for ratepayers and residents.
A string of accidents in Katamatite includes Vincent Whitty’s gig overturn after striking a stump and his horse injuring his rider’s face, Oscar Cristen’s hand severities from a circular saw at Mooroopna Hospital, and nine year old Henry Willcox scalding injuries after a copper lid toppled and dipped his leg.
Mr Galloway Stewart of Tatura, solicitor, states he will again stand as candidate for the Bebuca electorate in the forthcoming Federal elections. Sir A Hill, Jerilderie Tocumwal District Clerk of Petty Sessions, has received transfer notices and will be relieved.
A fragmented item from a historic sports section hints at a local figure nicknamed The Kaw Jailer and a discussion of athletic events. The readable text suggests a focus on sports figures and competition within a community arena, but details remain unclear.
A club competition held on Wednesday July at Cobram Club concluded with Mr A Backhame leading a win in the bottle prize event donated by Mr L Barnett. Final scores include Mulcahy 77671 and Kennedy 9220. several other competitors posted scores such as Quick 941876 and O’Connor 971879.
In a Parker Cup rifle match on Saturday Kalamattie faced Kyabram at Shepparton range. Kyabram won by 13 points with scores Kyabram 776 Kala matte 763. Top scorers for Kyabram were W Chandler and T Milexe with 99 while HJ Bye and R Currie posted 101 each. Bye, in six matches with Katamatite, has now scored 607 points.
Hon R Kilpatrick reported to the Hospital Board that about £100 was raised at the Big Business Ball in Stepparton for the Mooroopna Hospital. The Mooroopna Hospital Board discussed funding, patient payment obligations, and proposed an amendment to the Hospitals and Charities Act to shift costs onto patients. A bank credit of £1891/12 was noted in the treasurer’s report, and praise was given to the superintendent and treasurer for an excellent year.
Barooga defeated Muckatah in a closely fought game despite strong winds. Key moments saw Barooga’s Lee, Snell, and G Rudd directing attacks, with Barooga finishing 8 goals 7 behinds to 6 goals for Muckatah. P Carrick Chandler Bellis and Clements starred for Barooga while Muckatah noted J Chandler Snell and Kennedy among top players. The day also featured other local results and standings updates.
Fragmented report notes postwar social credit doubts amid food shortages and rationing. Mentions figures like Vikers and Liber Ferry, arguments over credit policies, and calls to buy resources to cover rising costs amid economic controversy.
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