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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1939
Page
1
Demonstration on land preparation for irrigation at Cobram East noted. Cobram Progress Association calls a 11-department meeting. August 29 marks Strathmerton Catholic Ball. September 11 features Cobram Bachelors Ball.
The Cobram Agricultural Society discussed fundraising ideas for calf rearing and show improvements. Prize schedules were revised, donations pledged by Semco Art Needlework Co and Melbourne Woolbrokers Association, grants for broadcasting and ground leases considered, and plans outlined for a poultry pavilion including shed, coops, and improved pens with an estimated £100 to £250 setup, financed by overdraft or existing assets.
Two Oaklands residents who are regular Tafts investors discovered their ticket was just one off a £12,000 prize. In other news, a big white male kangaroo and a lighter female were spotted near Nhill the first such sighting in the Wimmera for 60 years. Local reports cover hospital sewerage upgrades at Leeton, a divorce case in Corona Court, school vegetable donations, Mooroopna Hospital financials, wheat storage allegations in Parliament, and local charges from Shepparton court.
Jean Bell of Euroa announces her engagement to William Joseph, son of Mrs Ware of Tocumwal. A possible serious wrist injury occurred to Mr Duncan Wemyss of Yarrawonga while he worked on a fence, requiring several stitches. K M Moss, son of Mr and Mrs F G Moss of Kanimba, has joined the Commercial Bank staff in Shepparton. Mrs Page, formerly of Cobram, visiting Cobram with her husband Mr Page now of Gisborne, renews old ties. J Waldron, Numurkah Post Office chief mechanic, transferred to Windsor.
At Cobram Court of Petty Sessions last week McNabb Wilkins faced charges. On 9 July he allegedly stole seven chairs a table a dressing table two mirrors a cabinet a bedstead two spring mattresses two reins and tools valued at £8 from the executors estate of Scott Denson and was jailed for three months. On another count in Strathmerton between 1 July and 15 July 1930 he allegedly stole knee boots and reins from Thomas Brown valued at £1 and received a sentence of one year.
Secretary E H Brown reports several letters from former Tocumwal residents planning returns between December 29 and January 3 for the celebration. J Lee mentions an old bandsmen reunion in Melbourne while Serg Detective Walsh of Sydney provides names and addresses of ex Tocumwal residents and says he will be among the comebacks.
Local readers commend the Tocumwal Light Horse Troop for their escort duties, noting their fine conduct, groomed appearance, and the high regard shown by residents along the route. The letter urges community support and encouragement for the troops.
In Cobram police appeal to the public for help locating three wool sacks and a Winchester repeating rifle believed stolen. Kyabram promotes a Saturday half-holiday with supporters claiming 85 percent of traders back the idea and a public meeting set for August 1 to discuss it. Mr Dunstone and Mr Tucker discuss prospects of government legislation.
John Thomas Nell pleaded guilty at Moree Police Court to damaging a road by driving 400 cattle along it after rain. He was fined £3 with £1 9s costs and ordered to pay £15 compensation. The case, the first of its kind in Moree, was laid by Booms Shire Council. Repairs to the damaged three and a half miles of roadway cost £15.
District Orchard Supervisor M B Lowrey provides guidance to packing houses amid rising use of test oranges. He notes fresh oranges require smaller sizes on packing charts, recommending reduced counts and layers for 2 inch smallest sizes, while discouraging export packing and advocating sweating 7 to 10 days to avoid surface injury and mouse damage.
A royal style charity event in Shepparton crowned queens in aid of Mooroopna Hospital. More than 100 participated with Numurkah and District winning Group A and Miss Linda Simpson earning 1041 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence while the Queen of Peace Mooroopna Miss Joyce Young won Group B with 1034 pounds 2 shillings. The ministers presented gold wristlet watches to each winning queen.
The_Loi Agricultural Society outlines pasture conservation competition aims including irrigated pasture hydraulic conditions and farm layouts. It notes judging by experts, involvement from the Department, and a plan to invite societies to participate, with a field day in Cobram and a request for entries and cooperation.
Five dark haired beauties star on stage in a scene at Broadway where John C. makes his screen debut as the lead in Fou r D aughters. The article highlights the casting and the young actors shaping the production with notable attention to the female ensemble.
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