22 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1938
Page
1
Tocumwal white granite quarry offers full supplies from dust to two inches. Proprietor ANE KUREB lists Tocumwal location and range of sizes available.
On Sunday June 2 services are listed for the Church of England and several denominations. Times include 6am HC and 9:45am HC for the first Sunday, 7:30pm on the fourth Sunday, with additional notes for Sunday School and other activities at Stathmerton Cobram Yarraweyah and nearby churches led by Rev. V Williams and Rev. W H Tarterson.
W A Cad announces events for June including an afternoon at 24 motion pictures in Mech 30 dance at Baronge ics Hall.
The Golrnm Courier, a 1988 established weekly paper, published Wednesday mornings. This issue dated Wednesday June 22, 1936, reflects the historic edition identifies the newspaper’s schedule and antiquated dating.
Oaklands coal tested for locomotive use by Victorian Railways Department. Tenders invited for bakehouse and flour house in High Street Cobram with plans at Mr Rice’s. Shire of Tungamah road works plans available at the shire hall. Cobram Packing Shed packed 1200 bushel cases of Washington Navels for export to New Zealand. Barkoga Station sale rumored to be taken over by NSW Government for Close Settlement. An anecdote about a football club gatesman job prompts a committee meeting to select staff.
Mr W Hawkshaw, formerly licensee of the Tuppell Hotel Finley and the Terminus Hotel Tocumwal, has bought the lease of the Edward River Hotel Deniliquin from Mr Roy Donovan. Miss Nell Hickey daughter of Mrs Hickey of Berrigan has announced her engagement to Mr Edward J Ryan. Water Commission staff transfers move Mulwala personnel to Finley with the rest expected next week.
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria reports on vandalism of free roadside sign boards used nationwide. Photographs show boards between Nyah and Mittyack damaged, affecting motorists when guidance is missing. The issue highlights concerns over maintenance and safety for road users.
The Rev D Mungy and Mr Munro were farewelled at a School of Arts gathering attended by a large crowd from Finley and surrounding districts. Rev Munro, formerly at Finley, takes over Crookwell and Presbyterians presented notes and thanks to the departing pair.
Start of extension by the Victorian Electric Way Commission links Pinley to Berrigan soon, promising service for local consumers. A local resident reports a break in during the night as someone steals firewood, calmly packing a bag and walking away despite being questioned about the load. The incident caps a cool night for a bold deed.
A collision occurred on Saturday afternoon at the corner of Drummond and Caante Streets Berrigan between two motor trucks. Baker of Malaya load cement collided with Smith on Channel Street causing serious damage to Bakers vehicle while the other driver escaped injury. A separate Sunday incident near Globe garage involved a motor car and motorcycle with minor damage to the cyclist. Another collision between drivers Rev Maitland and Mr E Deyden caused no injuries.
Railway officials report growing interest in first aid with more workers contacting the Ambulance Officer Spencer Street for details of new classes. The Railways Commissioners urge that guards and conductors in charge of trains attend training, noting qualification is needed for appointment. New classes operate at Flinders Street Bendigo Suaceina Echuca Geelong, with others planned at Ararat Benalla Mayborough and Seymour.
Finley beat Cobram by ten points in a rough, goal filled contest. Key players included Finley forward Hamilton with seven goals and Cobram’s Pyle and Goulding driving play. Umpires noted few infringements as Finley triumphed 10 goals 9 behinds to 7 goals 17 behinds amid a flood of goals in the second and late periods.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions rainfall and a dyke or levee, with garbled names and details. No clear event, date, or location is discernible to identify a full news item or outcome.
Ernest Baldwin, 38, cut his throat on Saturday night near a spot at Katunga. He was taken to hospital where he died after collapse en route. Baldwin recently stayed at Mooroopna Hospital for ulcerated leg treatment and had been working as a timber laborer in the district.
In the Pennant game Cobram beat Nu mukah 3 games to 2 on Saturday. Individual results include R Pullar defeating Wragge 1 up, J Fairney losing to J Bacon 5 down, M Stillard defeating J Dai ghters 1 up, G Barnett losing to Clarke 1 down, and J Baillie defeating Wilson 1 up. The 18 holes competition followed.
Police investigate vandalisms in Mooroupua after a window was smashed at Main Street. A chicken coop window was broken and a fence improvement project was also noted. Local residents believe strangers acted, while a council plans to claim revenue for notices and related costs.
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