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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary text shows a property and service related item tied to L. J. Rose. Details missing due to garbled OCR, but indicates a sale or valuation context and associated names. Further readable cues needed to determine exact event, date, and parties involved.
Stock inspector Mr J G Johnston reported to the Albury Pastures Protection Board that this summer was the driest in fifty years. Since November 21 only 79 points of rain were recorded, and the four months since then yielded no substantial falls.
A Cobram gathering farewelled Privates Brown Chant Lee and Barrett of the ALF and Sergeant Harris with speeches and music. Mr M D O Dwyer presented a silver pencil inscribed by the Cobram Comfort Fund. Soldiers expressed thanks and hopes for a safe overseas journey and return to Cobram, with the National Anthem closing the event.
At a Riverina Electorate Council gathering in Narendera the United Country Party endorsed four candidates. TL Nock from MELB, H S Robeson of Junee Reefs, A D Malcolm of Mur ss, and HW Kelly of Leeton were brought forward by several branches. about 100 delegates attended.
A correspondent’s letter from a Shire Council meeting questions the clerk’s influence over council operations. The writer notes a neighboring council’s similar governance pattern and suggests the Coreen Shire Council may be entering a comparable phase.
The 2th Century-Fox mystery drama follows Mr Moto who falls ill from an apendicitis attack during a jiu jitsu demonstration for Wrestler Warren Hymer. Smugglers hijack the ship, and Moto and Hymer uncover diamonds hidden in coconuts while pursuing killers to San Juan and the Great Salinas Swamp with police backup.
Cobbler monthly stock sale reports about 3400 sheep and 100 cattle yarded, with 2000 sheep and 49 cattle penned. Top price 31/8 for BL M cross ewes, vendors all district farmers. Prices ranged 36/8 to 20/0 for various crossbreds. overall crossbred ewe average 31/95 and old station bred wold 10/2 to 21/0. Wether weaners 16/7 to 11/1. fat stock and dairy stock values noted.
The finals schedule lists Wanghau versus Tocumwal for the Simpson Cup with expected close contest. Cobram meets Drumanure in the Gripu Cup, promising an evenly matched tie.
Barooga Easter Sports drew visitors from Berrigan Finley Tocumwal and Tocumwal area for a full program of horse events and races. Committee figures led by J Cullen and T Danaher organized the meeting with strong announcing by G McKenzie and support from a Tocumwal band and a women’s committee. multiple pony races a 75 yard sprint and a series of trotting and handicap events showcased rising participation with many competitors in the horse events and a lively crowd enjoying the day.
At Shepparton Borough Council Dr J Riordan blasted the Victorian Country Roads Board for delaying bitumen work on the Seymour road saying the dusty, rough surface causes daily near misses and near death danger. He accused the board of crumbs and years of postponed action. Cobram sub-branch RSL hosted Second AIF members with small presentations to President O'Dwyer and honorary members, while officers were acknowledged.
A terse note indicates willingness to help Gependents during a period away. The brief reflects a caregiver or liaison role, suggesting coordination of duties and support for the group known as Gependents. No dates or places are provided in the fragment.
Mr and Mio AOR Spelurieh Mee R Hutson and Klass half experience faced a bush fire during a trip to Malis Coots. The blaze endangered the settlement prompting evacuation preparations until shifting winds saved the area. Fire swept tree tops and undergrowth while campers lost tents and near Mallecoots. Local fundraising collected over 100 to aid those affected.
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