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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1950
Page
1
Scots Church program lists Sunday events for March 19 1950 with 11 am service and 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm gatherings at Naring Yarroweyah Cobram led by Rev. R. A. Dunkley.
The Cobram Courier notes Goulburn regional committees wrestle with value amid planning needs. It argues decentralisation is national and rural, but committees lack scope and await future policy. Transport, rail freight, and road use are cited as key issues driving decentralisation and potential reform.
An OCR fragment notes missing dates and items for Cobram monthly stock sales including calf and pig sales, with mention of Goldsbrough Mott & Co firm. The text signals an oversight and absent data in the recent issue, affecting stock sale coverage.
Cobram council on Monday discussed Mr. J Smithers building a house on Karook Street north without a permit. The shire engineer warned of a £25 fine under regulations and possible removal under the Interim Town Plan Order. The council plans to seek legal advice on contravention and future housing zoning.
One manager secretary Mr. Mathieson of Murray Valley Dairy Products and Trading Co Cobram Cheese Factory reports shares are being snapped up. Interested buyers should contact Mr K A Evans at his office immediately to avoid disappointment.
The Tungamah Shire Council heard a Transport Regulation Board notice at Monday’s meeting. The board will hear transport licence applications at a public hearing. Council supported Murray Valley Coaches’ bid for a service from Echuca to Albury via Tongala Kyabram Merrigum Shepparton Katandra Yabba North Youanmite Tungamah Yarrawonga and the Murray Valley Highway.
The Cobram Barooga Golf Club announces the season opening on Sunday April 16 due to ideal course conditions. A working bee is planned for the upcoming Sunday at the links with transport departing from the post office at 8.45 am.
Miss Barbara Bassett Smith receives best wishes for speedy recovery from friends at Cobram Dish month. Mr T rd and Mr Jim ae return from travels. shire secretary Ralph Webb gains leave. K A Evans appointed shire solicitor. Visitation by Melbourne residents noted. Mrs G P Edgar returns from surgery in Matourne.
Walter Lindrum world champion billiards player gave a two hour exhibition at Buncle's billiard saloon showcasing billiards snooker and trick shots. He boasted a 4127 break the largest on record with 691 and 733 faultless breaks last night and a 100 break in 29 seconds. Lindrum attracted a spellbound crowd and offered another session from 7 45 to 9 15 with invitations extended to both ladies and gentlemen.
Tom Cleary the Australian amateur billiard champion spent a weekend in Cobram. He gave a Saturday afternoon exhibition at Buncle's saloon for about 30 local enthusiasts. He performed trick shots and demonstrated ball control and off play. He plans another visit soon despite continual rain.
At the Municipal Association conference a motion urged shire councils to adopt a uniform policy paying a bonus on foxes destroyed. Debates at the Shire Council meeting featured Dr Kelly opposing incentives and Magee arguing against subsidising eradication while others weighed whether the motion would become law. A contentious discussion followed as council members considered the potential for broader vermin subsidies.
A historical medical note discusses tuberculosis noting its often late apparent symptoms and the challenge of curing once advanced. It emphasizes how the disease progresses quietly until treatment becomes difficult.
Town suffered a flood after heavy weekend rain with Bank Street under water to a foot deep. Water backed up from a broken channel and storm inflow flooded Main Street and the showgrounds arena. Fire Brigade helped pump water while residents moved furniture as culverts were cleared and water began to recede later Sunday afternoon.
A motion at the February council meeting moved by Dr O Dwyer proposes a sixty foot building line of thirty five feet for all future structures in Mookarii Street Cobrem. The notice of which has been given.
A garbled report describes Mrdill Buzza with a wet bathing suit and Bill visiting Stanhope. It mentions a push through waters to Cobrar Bill, a misjudged terrain, and a fall that disrupted balance. The fragmentary text lacks clear names, dates, or a definite event.
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