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Cobram Courier

Location

Cobram, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1938

Page

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Irregular Meeting Topics Include Water Supply and Rates

An April gathering covers irrigation and water supply, with a May session noting postage rate changes. The notice mentions connections to Australia and New Zealand, and postal duties affecting colonial possessions. The fragmentary text references King, US relations, and postal charges of 2d.

Meeog Cove FC Dormitire Poeat Meeciog Mucestal FC Toaimaarty Seqing Ivortant iSaetatdertou Tenais New Zealand France Tom

Local and General News Update on April Fund Drive

The notice outlines an initial effort to raise funds for the Moc cooperation hospital project. A meeting is planned for April on the Moreap street and a dance event is scheduled for the 28th to support the fundraising drive.

Ree Eppesiter

Hot Weather Returns Amid 98 Degree Heat

The region endures another spell of hot weather with temperatures near 98 degrees. Farmers fear a late frost or "bread" threat to crops while others remain hopeful that conditions will improve by April.

Earth Tremor Shakes Residents in Varied Districts

An earthquake tremor struck an area causing damage and panic among residents. Observers reported a sudden strong jolt with trees bending and buildings rattling, particularly in the eastern district where a tree fell and injured a passerby.

Visit of Minister for Water Supply at Cobram

A public meeting is set for next Thursday afternoon at 1 43 pm in the Mechanic's Institute Cobram. Residents from Cobram and surrounding districts are urged to attend to discuss urgent irrigation channel works and the town reticulation scheme with the Minister for Water. The itinerary lists visits to Yerrawonga Weir Murray Valley canals Cobram Irrigation Trust area and surrounding towns with planned times.

Apm Mechanice’ Institute Ceram Cobram Ollows Yerranooga Weir Wam Yerrawonge Weir Murray Valley Mall Cobram Irrigation Trust Keoneomoe Kovoosmoo Cobrem Couram Kammatte Strathmerton Strethmerton Numurkeh Numurkah Waa Nethels Pico

Cricket mishap and ecclesiastical notices from Cobram district

A Cobram area report notes Ba ronga eleven player Mr L Burkinshaw struck on the end by a fast bowler in a Sunday match. Rev Grylls of the Cobram Methodist Church Circuit receives notice of transfer to Fern Tree Gully as cruise plans for the Straithsird are curtailed by smallpox. Dr Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy cancel a liner trip, Dr Clarke acts for Kennedy, and Mr Peters of Cobram is treated after an eye injury with hospital care at Melbourne Eye and Ear Hospital. case progresses well.

L Burkinshaw Baronga Grylls Cobram Methodist Church Teunater Fern Tree Gully Kennedy Clarke Dr. Kennedy Iis Cuttwag Ued Sundap Jeffrey A Peters Cobram F Chp Thewa Eye and Ear Hospital Melbourne

Strathmerton Socials Before Departure to Melbourne

Mrs J Tuck and family prepare for move to Melbourne with farewell from the local group. A.A. Stoneman retires to Melbourne celebrated by a farewell party. Edith Stoneman and Kath Una Tuck attend Basketball Club gathering prior to departure. The Tennis Club hosts their Easter hh tournament over Saturday and Monday. Mr G Sing becomes porter at the railway station replacing Mr S Paker.

J Tuck Famly Melbourne A.A. Stoneman Bers Luce RSS ILA Edith Stoneman Kath Una Tuck Elpeurne G. Sing 5. Paker Baker Tg Wodongs

Berrigan Scene Mixed with Local Reports and Accidents

Fragmentary notes from Berrigan recounts of Griffin and Law families, a bakery purchase by Mr Day in Shepparton, and local discussions on a dinner stores manager appointment. A Melbourne inmate at Alfred hospital and a concrete path accident are also mentioned amid scattered remarks and community events.

Griffin Cobram Liz Law Jett Beechworth Day Shepparton Berrigan Purcessice Om, Guidin Dave Little Alfred Moeprti Melbourne

NSW Electors Return Government With Solid Majority

NSW results show a majority exceeding 3000 for the government led by Mr Hooke as Industrial Labour candidate in Auburn. Deputy Premier Colonel Bruxner is expected to win Corowa seat against two independents, despite Independent MP C B Lethbridge leading by about 500 votes.

Nsw Hooke Industrial Labor Auburn Country Party Colonel Bruxner CB Lethbridge Sting Corowa

Farewell to Strathmerton Postmaster Stoneman

A large Strathmerton gathering Monday honored Mr A Stoneman and Mrs Blonemsa on their farewell after eleven years as postmaster. Residents from the district attended a dance with musical numbers and a conjuring act. Speakers praised Mr Stoneman’s service and wished him health, happiness, and a safe future, with thanks from local clubs and the community.

Strathoerton A. Stoneman Blonemsa Strathmerton RB. Laidlaw Rosa Bowac Strathmertan Stoneman Storting Stuneman Stunemar T. Halven Beam

Golf Club Reforms Highlight Stable Yet Tight Finances

Cob ram Golf Club reports a sound overall cash position after course improvements cost about £2m. President Mr B Puller and Secretary Mr A Obites retain posts. secretary Glisenam resigns. The year shows a potential profit of £82 with no major losses, but dry weather impacted tournaments and credit balances.

Cobram Golf Club B. Puller A. Obites Glisenam Charman Pullar Pulla Eico

Club notes on subscriptions and golf championship plans

The committee fixed subscriptions at 30 shillings and 15 shillings for county members. A program for the year was ordered, with a minute of appreciation for secretary Gilsenans and others. Championship rules were debated with stroke play favored and final rounds set for 34 holes, amended to 134 holes for the format. Trophies to be awarded at future tournaments and displayed in shop windows.

Gemmel Stewart Horst Messrs Mimen Backhouse Gilsenans Charman Sind McDonald Missen Gibbs Compionship Bour Ae Fture Herstall Stuact Memrs O Brien Fairley O'Brien Quick Cours Jef Coerse Comenitees

Sporting Notes With The Gun

Unclear fragmentary notes describe a Saturday event at St Sam guided by Ho 8- So 4 sweep and hy 3 and Nu, plus a 45 11 clay birds sweep. Mentions Tottenham Monday Melbourne Gun Cubs event.

Shan St Se Tam Clay Birds Tottenham Melbourne Gun Cubs E de Zey

Cuuv Saan Gue Second Eugy Siuckatah Club Meeting

A meeting of the Cuuv Saan Gue Second Eugy Siuckatah Club is announced. Local members gather to discuss upcoming events and community plans at the usual meeting place.

Numurkah Blues versus Cobram Golds scoreline

The report lists players from Numurrah Blues and Cobram Golds with scoring notes and team totals. Numurrah Blues 17, Cobram Golds 45, with names including Riddy Daun Stewart and J Grsenan among others plus final tally.

Riddy J. Daun Stewart Obren E Mukany A. Wills N Way Dy Thomas G. Dudiey A McKenne T Hams Numurrah Eid Daugmers Stewart Merss Grsenan Willams Dr Troma G Dudley F. Lumines J. Smisners Mase H Tuck Ho Williams Mt Hogan H McKenne Bitcon Dudley Wo McTaggart P. Quick Logan Numurkeh Cobram

Wunghnu Strathmerton Inning Dips Before Keys

Opening the inning Tack and Patterna faced early pressure as Strethmerton slipped to 22 runs. Reynoldson and Mutchias then steadied the innings with a strong partnership and a shift in tempo.

Wunghnu Strathmerton Tack Patterna Strethmerton Vermenho Reynoldson Mutchias

GELPU CUP FINAL Bama COBRA IN TIGHT

A fragment notes a final involving Bama and COBRA with Sastre cars noted in a tight contest possibly for the Gelpu Cup. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear outcome or full names.

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