14 Jun 1934
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
1
Local and general news outline association meeting at Mechanics Hall Friday night with tentative agenda and fund details. Reports include church visitation by the Bishop of Riverina, Cobram Girt Guides reform, May rainfall record, Cobra ball with Gervasoui orchestra, and rising wireless licenses across Australia alongside war effort summaries and receipts.
Report of a claim that a grave at a Yarroweyah farm in Australia was the deepest. James Williams asserts a buried well worker named Billy Wil died when a well collapsed during repairs and his body later recovered by a miner named Andy Yarck. The body was taken to surface and buried. police investigated with Senior Constable Hore and Constable Teague. D. E Holden disputes the date and says the body was recovered in 1899 and the well remains in use.
Dr. E J Gorman recovers in Lisieux Hospital after surgery in Berrigan Shire. Sympathies go to T F Harley of McNamara and Co Numurkah on the loss of his wife. Tatura celebrates Rev Father T J O Connell’s arch priesthood with Mass by Dr McCarthy and nearly 40 priests. Arch Priests address and cheque gift presented. T B Molomby retires as Victorian Railway Commissioner and is farewelled in Melbourne with souvenir and cheque. noted as youngest stationmaster at 21 and long Yarrawonga link.
A poem about typographical slips escaping notice. The verses describe errors hiding in margins until the presses roll and the boss and copy reader react with horror and groans as the faulty lines remain in print.
A reflection on weather signs from the past weeks shows mixed signals from old and new methods. Some predict a heavy rain while others insist on dryness, with various natural indicators failing to align with actual conditions.
The Serrigo Council met on Monday with deputy president Vege and members to discuss emergency relief works for Tocumwal and related delays. Reports noted no provision for June half holiday under the Bank Holidays Act and urged longer employment hours. rabbit control and street minor works were raised. residents sought extended main street lighting and signage.
Dr G Pinnuck president of the Berrigan Shire died in Sydney aged 40 after illness stemming from pneumonia. He had just attended a Shires Conference and was returning with his family to Tamworth when his condition worsened. His funeral proceeded to Tocumwal Cemetery with local councillors as pallbearers. He is survived by Cr F Finnark of Southmerton and uncle of Mr te Pivouck of Cobram.
Reading as Cobram church groups host a combined business and social evening at the Manse with Rev Patterson and Mrs Patterson in attendance. A minor road incident is noted as a car received slight damage after a ligy struck a fence on the high road. The piece also mentions card curiosities and Packing Shed figures as part of local business notes and a bread brand earning recognition.
Report discusses Ordinance 31 not applying in Berrigan Shire due to past bridge safety, noting heavy firewood cartage damaged lower road bridges. Council urged to seek proclamation by Local Government Department or Governor. Also reports extraordinary vacancy from Councillor Pinnock’s death and motions for condolence, and no fill of president/councilor seat until triennial elections.
Fragmentary OCR text provides no identifiable people places dates or events to summarize into a valid news item.
Fragmentary OCR from a historical page mentions multiple teams, dates, and venues in a scattered draw. The text references May events and a mix of names such as Wells, Lang, and Muckitah, suggesting a regional football or sports competition with various matchups and locations.
Fragmentary notes show Finley A and Po Sey as winners in a September election with Mr WAS reelected president and Wells as secretary. A country women group opened a test precinct and a Loe row memorial ties "04" donated by members.
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