04 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
1
A sale notice lists biting pads and 80 leaf linen paper at one shilling each, with 200 offered at one shilling threepence. Distribution routes include Australia and New Zealand via 1d, United Kingdom via France, and other routes to U.S.A. and foreign countries through the Courier Office.
Mr and Mrs Sims express gratitude to friends for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes after their recent bereavement. They especially thank Dr Kennedy for support.
Renewal of tobacco licences due July 1 for sellers. Yarroweyah Bal-Masque and Novelty Night on June 10 will feature prizes, music by the Berrigan Orchestra, and a streamer battle. Cobram-Mooroopna and Mulwala projects include major road works and the $30,000 concrete works plan near Purtell's Swamp.
The notice advertises a sale featuring a 240 V DC motor and 140 R.M. generator with starter, tied to duties at the Mechanics' Institute and Mooroopna events. Funds support hospital and community program entries with chances to win prizes and special atten. Proceeds directed by L G Hamilton and C Kemplon and Co. Sale to depart from the Post Office on 26 10.
M. L Matheson notifies Cobram and District ladies that hairdressing services may be availed at B. L ice's Saloon. Permanent waving water waving shampooing and setting offered. Appointments via phone 160.
The Shire of Berrigan announces supplementary elector and ratepayer lists for the A B and C Ridings for 1936. Persons entitled due to change of qualification residence or other reasons should apply by letter to the Shire Clerk R J Barrett by 12 July 1936.
The Transport Act introduces traveling sheep permits for moving flocks by road. Permit officers, including police and dairy supervisors, may issue seven day permits to owners or authorized agents, detailing applicant, sheep description, route, and limits. Penalties apply for false statements and for drivers without valid permits during road transport.
Mr R C Cocks, seven years with Nathalla branch of the State Savings Bank, is told to prepare for transfer. His successor will be Mr M J Willcox of Strathmerton. Mr John McEwen MHR for Hebuca will be the Country Party candidate for Indi at the next Federal elections. McEwen has risen to the front rank of debistors in the Commonwealth Parliament and has long fought for the man on the land.
The St. Margaret's Church committee held the annual ball in Cobram last Wednesday with about eighty five couples in attendance. Decorations featured chrysanthemums autumn leaves and greenery, with streamers and color matched stage lighting. Gervasoni's orchestra provided music to enthusiastic acclaim and L Lonergan acted as MC. Supper impressed guests and Miss M Lonergan played during the interval.
A severe thunderstorm swept the district on Thursday night with vivid lightning and very heavy rain. Cobram post office logged 33 points while Nathalia and parts of the northern district suffered terrific hail. A weekend sequence brought 53 points more rain, with totals reaching 86 points in some areas. Farmers seek further falls to secure crops and pastures.
The text outlines permit rules for sheep carried by motor vehicles to auctions. It states that if a permit is lost, delivery may still occur with proof of ownership and a substitute permit issued promptly. Auctioneers delivering sheep must ensure the vehicle and sheep match the permit description to avoid offense. The permit details are to be read as specified and usable up to seven days.
William Holden of Katunga dies at Moon Hospital following serious injuries from a motor accident near Shepparton in mid May. He was an early Katunga resident survived by two sons David and Thomas Holden. He is predeceased by a sister and is uncle to Mr B Jamieson of Bert.
Mrs Jean Barber died after several months illness at her residence on Cole Street Masterton New Zealand She was 77 born in Lal Lal Ballarat Victoria and lived there most of her life Her husband Alfred Barber predeceased her in Melbourne eleven years ago She moved to Masterton five years ago Survived by three sons Leslie Stanley and Lyle Barber of Masterton and a daughter Mrs L M Clarke of Sydney The Barber family were long associated with Katamatite Australia
Mr Thomas McNeil Millar 72 died in a private hospital at Mordialloc on May 24. A longtime Victorian Education Department teacher and Cobram headmaster from 1892, he chaired a Cadet Troop and organized annual tetra polis trips and outstanding school concerts. Survived by two sons and two daughters Constance Stanley Bruce and Marjorie.
The death of William Henry Curtin aged 73 occurred at his St Kilda residence on Thursday May 21 after a long illness. An early Cobram resident who arrived in 1888 he ran a general store on Main Street later sold to Brown Corke Co. He developed a citrus orchard later sold to stepson S H Scott and retired to St Kilda in 1917. He supported Cobram progress through the Mechanics Institute Agricultural Society and Methodist Church and served with Red Cross during the War. Survived by widow and a son, his remains were interred in St Kilda Cemetery on Saturday May 2.
A movement led by Quin and Flew rallies weekly on Wednesdays to sign a petition asking for a public poll. The effort runs as a regular biennial initiative, with ongoing signatures and organizational backing.
The Melbourne Argus screen critic hails Top Hat as a musical edition with remarkable dancing by stars Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. A supporting programme is noted as particularly good and the Saturday screening offers patrons a quality cinema experience.
A special sale at Cobram on Thursday June 25th advertised by Meas McNamara and Co will offer 28 acres of land with improvements and 3000 sheep cattle yarding. Promoted as Cobran main Varraworje road site with gravity water, the sale includes buildings and sheds for removal and assorted produce.
The ceremony at St Colvisba featured Rev Ly ing and Rev Me P.P. Vatrawanga assisting. Brides May Ryan and Therese Goranes wore satin gowns with long trains and illusion veils. Attendants included Maisie Cabior, Mary Ryan, and Comstasce O’Neill, all in chiffon gowns.
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