17 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1937
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR mentions a hospital appeal with a Methodist church gift, a golf ball prize, and an old time dance in the afternoon. Details are unclear but indicate a community event sequence with fundraising.
Postage required for this is use of The Courier. Rates shown include 1d to Australia and New Zealand, 2d to United Kingdom via France, 2d to United Kingdom via All-sea route, and 4d to other British possessions to the United States with foreign countries.
Local newspaper fragment shows a June 17 1937 issue date with partial masthead text and visible page segment. Details and story content are unreadable in this partial OCR.
Local sale of grazing rights at Yar raweyah Racecourse announced for today at Dennys Lascelles Cobram. Police warn cyclists to equip rear and front lights. Mooroopna Hospital building appeal gains no firm action yet. Barooga Cobram residents to meet Friday night about it. Cobram Golf Club annual ball scheduled for June 22 at Cobram with Shepparton College Orchestra. Rain reports: 38 points by six pm Saturday, total 90 by Sunday, 403 points year to date versus 708 last year. Cobram Railway Station May revenue up £140 from May 1936 with 300 tons extra tonnage. calls for goods porter ignored. Snowlike hail and four inch river banks noted. Scouts washed out near Larrawong camp report.
District news reports the new N&WS basketball association inaugural results with four clubs listed Strathmerton A Strathmerton B Yarroweyah and Bearii also noted. The brief outlines the first matches and outcomes among the four teams.
The annual B C ball was held with visitors from surrounding districts attending the event. Arrangements were coordinated by secretary Miss M Carroll and Mr F Ryan, with the help of an enthusiastic committee.
At Tocumwal Court the Berrigan Shire Council admitted keeping an excess mineral spirit supply at the Tocumwal power house without a license. Three drums of petrol plus two smaller drums were found. the petrol was removed after police notice. The Premier Magistrate fined the council two pounds plus costs.
At Numurkah Court Thomas H. Cornford was committed for trial at Wangan General Sessions on July 20 for carnal knowledge of a girl under 16 after pleading guilty. Bail set at 50 pounds with a like surety. Meccanics committee discussed hall plans and possible new hall, postponing action. Police station issue noted by Chief Commissioner Duncan amid Strathmerton deputation for retention of service.
Thieves entered the Yerrawonga residence of Mrs Hargrave while occupants slept and stole cash and jewelry. Entry likely gained through an open window. A separate note records negligent discharging of a firearm.
At a Cobram Agricultural Society meeting, £300 was approved for fencing and sheep pens on recently purchased land. Mr R Eaton was appointed secretary at £50, with debate over restoring Mr L G Hamilton’s pay to £60. Other costs include insurance and a dance event, while egg poultry pens and show facilities are under review.
The Cobram Golf Club annuary event was held on Kings Birthday in unfavourable weather leading to attendance below last year. J Gilsenany coordinated arrangements, with a luncheon and afternoon tea by associates. Winners included Mrs Watt in Ladies 18 holes Handicap with 63 to 66, R Pullar in Men’s Scratch 18 holes with 76, and Miss Learmonth and Mrs Young winning the Ladies Canadian Foursomes.
Fragmentary text mentions a jockey nicknamed 4 Jockey and a habit of not eating on race day. A quoted line about keeping a car engine running with a mouth appears, followed by a remark about economical language and petroleum. Content is garbled and lacks clear events or names.
Fragmentary text shows a procedural moment with a motion carried after a vote. Mr Gilsenan moved that a minor measure be adopted, reflecting a routine parliamentary step in the session.
The document outlines a hospital balance sheet with a credit of £58 8s 0d and various items including receipts and store tallies. It lists amounts for store purchases, bread, and other items with small credits or balances, culminating in a broader credit balance figure. The text partially references specific names and ledger entries, indicating an old accounting page.
An early screen icon lineup headlines a revue featuring Irene Dunne and Aden Jones in Make Believe. The program promises romantic numbers and lively performances with captions naming Gallivan and other stars while noting reservations for the Criterion Theatre.
Readable fragments describe a wartime scene with a chaplain and soldiers. The text hints at dialogue about danger, waiting, and a request for words or comfort. Specific names, dates, or places are unclear due to OCR damage, but it evokes a servicemember conversation during conflict.
Late golfers requested to start at 1 30 pm. Sunday’s competition crowned 404 as winner with a score of 3 under par. Notable scores include Stamps 76 11 63 and Horsthaus 43 10 06.
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