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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1939
Page
1
New windmill outfits and repairs announced. Stock includes windmill pumps and parts, piping and fittings, stock troughs and tanks, cementing tanks, sheep feeders, hot water services, septic tank installations, house drainage, spouting and roofing, electric and gas lighting outfits. Prompt attention to all inquiries with estimates. no job too big or too small.
Mr W. FT advises bids taken for all classes of Red Gum timber at Bsomanoomara Red Gum Sawmill. Quotes and particulars by M. Russell. For orders write Ww. F. Lee, Red Gum Sawmills, Baroogs. Firewood Red Gum Blocks supplied in any length, 14 per ton. Apply to L. G. Hamilton, local agent for Will Lee, Cobram.
Mr P Kennedy, a militia draughtsman, is now stationed at Traralgon. Ms J Crimmins of Yarroweyah Cobram has returned from Melbourne after Country Women's Week. Johned Myra Gilmour becomes permanent telephonist at Cobram exchange. Vernon Wyatt, son of Mr and Mrs G Wyatt, Cobram, had a broken left wrist set after an injury from a fall a year ago. Cliff Day of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission survived a wood cutting accident where a stick pierced his right eye.
Cropping operations across the district near completion with early sown crops growing too vigorously for the season. Farmers and graziers hope for several weeks of fine weather. At the Old Time dance last week a waltzing competition crowned Mr and Mrs Graham of Yarrawonga and runners-up Mr Ryan and Miss O Connor. A Highland Schottische followed with Mr A Gemmell on bagpipes.
Friends of Mr and Mrs P Ash ton regret the loss of their infant son after a violent thunderstorm at Katamatite shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday. Recognition Service planned for the grieving family amid speculation on the cause and fate of the newborn.
Cobram Agricultural Society debated adopting a points judging scale for stock, hearing opinions from members including Mr Gemmell and Mr O Dwyer. They agreed to obtain the official scale and consider proposals at a future meeting while approving charity ground use and donations to Mooreopna Hospital.
The group considered a trip to the State Farm at Rutherglen in spring after a motion was carried. A Sheep Dog Trial was proposed to join the show, with affiliation to the Working Sheep Dog Association and entry prizes estimated at £17 with £2 2s for affiliation. Concerns about finances were voiced, and improvements to grounds and poultry housing were debated as exhibitors struggle with current facilities.
J McNamara Co and John McNamara Co Pty Ltd announce 5000 sheep and 100 cattle for Cobram Monthly Stock Sale on April 13 with strong local and outside buyer interest. Denys Lascelles Ltd reports Cobram yard sale Monday June 19 sold 6500 sheep to buyers from Tocumwal to Tungamah. top price 160 x bred ewes four years with 30 lambs at foot for 2 8. Other high values include 110 x bred ewes and 218 EL cross ewe weaners at 27 1, with various line prices across breeds.
A group of debutantes, described as charming young ladies, attended a formal society event showcasing etiquette and style. Guests praised grace and etiquette while photographers captured candid moments, marking a refined social gathering in the city.
Mr J Dick has disposed of his Seven Hills property to Mr N Bell of St. James. The sale was on a walk in walk out basis.
Mr T F Taylor agricultural instructor led a Lantern Lecture on irrigation detailing land prepping before watering, grading, and bank checks. He recommended road graders, 8 to 10 chain spans, head of 3 inches, Kikyu grass for banks, Subterranean Clover, oats for initial cap, lucerne as hay crop, and mixed pastures like Wimmera Rye with SubClover for efficiency.
A late 19th or early 20th century style meeting of the Wheat Growers Association was held with wide attendance and lively debate. Delegates from district groups discussed representation at Canberra, grain elevator plans, wharfage costs, and storage capacity. Mr Henderson and Mr O'Dwyer led talks on industry measures and proposed actions to secure government support and improved facilities for wheat farmers.
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