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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 04, 1938
Page
1
Frank Aureb reprieto in Tucumwal advertises full metal supplies from dust to 2 inch sizes. Tailor announcement lists phone contact 71 L for orders.
Community listings announce upcoming events including a May 1 Catholic Ball a May 9 Kuchre Party and Dance in Yarrowey and a June 3 Tocumwai Light Horse Ball and a Tocumwai Golf Tournament with details for local attendance and participation.
Mr Oscar Weatheril senior has been ill after a fall at the back of the knee caused by a horse shoeing incident. Mr Hallebone announces duties in the Yarrowegan area. Reg Ingles, long in charge as forest officer in Yerawonge and Cybram districts, is transferred to Mai rye boough. Mr Weetman of Woods Paint succeeds him.
DisTRIGY NW SEWERAGE meeting notes show residents opposing costly sewerage for scattered OWN area. A Share Clerk report on sewerage will be published in the Guardian, followed by a public meeting. YARROWEYAH ROAD discusses a letter from Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and a delegation to Melbourne. Representatives from Tocumwal Yarroweyah Numurkah Shepparton invited to cooperate with Shepparton Shire and Borough Councils. Mr McDonald MA to introduce. Mr H. Tuck to represent Tocumwal.
The Cobram Courier marks its May 4 edition with publication details from the Cobram region. A historical note confirms the paper’s establishment in 1888 and its Wednesday morning schedule.
The Second Community Singing for Mooroopna Hospital drew a modest crowd but was enjoyed overall with Mr C White conducting. A card afternoon at Mrs H T Johannsen’s home raised over £7 for hospital funds, with prizes donated by Mrs Nellie Francis and refreshments by Mrs Ray Eaton and Mrs Johannsen.
The report recalls remarks by Major Whurinack then chair of the County Heads Board to a deputation seeking road improvements. He promised annual work on the Goulburn to Seymour route until the full surface was bitumenised and aligned with safety needs, with ongoing work on bends and surface treatments since.
The engineer reports on reuse of Nort and South road sections, repairs to health office residence, and graveling of E and W road between Stacey and Dickie. Plans for a new bridge at Payne's angle are prepared, tenders to be called, and land purchase behind the Shire Hall approved to increase storage. An inspection notes fencing and security work required on Basna Wek area.
Local Cobram discussion on Saturday half holiday vs Wednesday closing heats up as petitions circulate. Liberals favor Saturday closing with a reported majority over Tuesday ah no deliberations, with business people farmers residents and workers weighing in on a contentious issue.
The Azerh ani¢s Institute held its annual meeting on Monday with M. D. O'Dwyer presiding. A financial statement showed total receipts of £491 and a deficit or adjustments noted for the year. Officers elected include President O'Dwyer Vice president W Riteme Treasurer A Muscen and Secretary L Hamilton. Discussion touched on renaming the hall Memorial Wall and trustee consent regarding the change.
The correspondence sheet records council discussions on drainage works in Cubram Katamatite and St James, subsidies sought total £400, and concerns about scheduling trains to aid stock sales and business transfers. An engineer is to report on road timber left on roads and a new formation and pipe installation are considered urgent.
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A meeting discussed funds and the plan to change the hall’s name without removing trustees. A committee suggested not seizing control from trustees, proposing one trustee should not block the project while the current trustees would remain in place.
An inspection of the Cobram forest reserve finds widespread dumping of rubbish near a church path between the Roman Catholic and Presbyterian churches. Eggs and fruit waste, a foul odor, and fly breeding potential are noted. Dr Christie approves general conditions but urges action. A motion calls for council to hire four workers to clear the tip and supervise future dumping.
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