07 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
1
New windmill outfits and repairs all makes. Tank stands steel or wood, windmill pumps and parts stocked. Piping fittings, stock troughs and tanks in all sizes. Cementing tanks, sheep feeders, hot water services, septic tank installs and house drainage. Spouting roofing work and electric gas lighting outfits. Prompt attention to all inquiries. Estimates submitted. No job too big none too small.
Advisory notice from Biomanoomana Red Gum Sawmiil listing that over this well some particulars are supplied for all classes of Red Gum Timber. For orders, contact L. G. Hamilton, local agent for Willis Lee Cobrum, for Red Gum blocks in any length at 14 per ton.
June 12 charity football match and dance, June 13 euchre and dance at Yarroweyah, June 20 old time dance at Yarroweyah, and July 10 Strathmerton B C Ball listed in local notices.
In Punt Road, Mr W. Maslin displayed a 61lb Murray Cod caught by him and sent the fish to Melbourne. At Corowa Flour Mill, Mr Fred Elsiey narrowly escaped electrocution when a frayed electric flex delivered 340 volts as he oiled a diesel engine. Further notes mention pension cheque trials, snails on orange trees at Shepparton East, and youths remanded after shop breaking probes.
The Cobram Agricultural Society affiliated with the Farm Competitions Association and held a district fallow and wheat crop contest with 22 entries. Judge J A Morrow evaluated moist mulch and weed-free seed beds under unusually wet 1938 conditions, noting best fallows by W S Collie Boomancomans, H P Wilton No 1, and shared third by Thomas Hester and Wilton No 2.
On Saturday morning two formations of Air Force planes passed to the north of Cobram on their way to Echuca, suggesting a northern route.
The Cobram community’s early business figures are recounted, including Wm Bolton, Hugh and Fred Dixson, the Huggard family, and Isaac Vanthof. Notable paths cover land purchases near the railway, a Duke of Gloucester connection, a Coviam Hotel site, and various trades from saddlery to wine saloon. Andrew Rasmussen, a Dane with inventive schemes, built a paddle vessel, developed a screw propeller water vehicle, and faced mixed fortunes with a local syndicate backing his Melbourne trip for fabrication.
The Cobram community reports donations and proceeds from the Bush Fire Appeal events including a ball and dance raising funds. Barooga collections show a swimming carnival contributing to the total. Mayor’s Fund and telephone donations add to the overall tally aiming to support fire relief efforts. The text notes weather impacts on crops and ongoing recovery activities in the district.
A charity football event in Cobram on King’s Birthday features teams from Victoria and New South Wales. The program includes a main match, a dance, cakes, a sheep judging, prizes, and a trophy for the winning team and best player. Admission is 2 shillings 6 pence for gentlemen and ladies. Proceeds support Mooroopna and Fu… institutes while hoping for a strong attendance.
A preview of a forthcoming film shows brimming excitement amid mixed reviews. Critics note star power from a renowned actor and anticipate strong box office, while some observers question the film’s originality and pacing.
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