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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
1
A storm brought 26 points of rain Sunday night, easing farm hopes for good yield. Local notices list painting tenders due April 16, council meetings May 25, an upcoming Euchre party, transmission line testing to Tocumwal, and inquiries about Barooge electricity. Road accident reports note a minor collision with no injuries.
A hospital committee member received a secretary's wire urging urgent funds. A public meeting of interested residents will be held at the Mechanics Institute at 8 p.m. on Monday May 18 to discuss fund raising for new buildings and improved hospital facilities.
A report notes J Macleod acting manager at the Cobram branch of the Bank of Australasia during Giltseon’s absence while Craig Dick, now residing in Narrabri NSW, visits the town. W Nolan is also described as visiting Barooga district. Two Numurkab residents, Mrs Jean Thornton and Mrs Sutcliffe, are reported deceased. William Henry Bulleid, head teacher at Ascot Vale State School, died in Essendon last week after a long teaching career across several district schools.
Cobram Motor Cycle Club prepares for Sunday scramble on May 24 with six local entries. Matchless stable strong, riders to wear identification numbers as 40 bends mark a 1.7 mile triangle course. Flags signal laps and safety with white start red danger black stop yellow last lap checker finish. Lineups visible at practice May 17 or May 20. Donations to prize fund from Jock Steen and A McPherson and Son.
The Berrigan Shire Council held its monthly meeting with members listed and discussed a grant request to replace four bridges on the Tocumwal Mattoara Road, estimated at £2000 to £2500. Other items included relief works, street works, and municipal updates on water, rail, and road projects.
A large crowd gathered Monday evening at Yarroweyah to bid farewell to Mr H a long-serving member of the Muckatah Football Club Turf Club and Yarroweyah Tennis Club. Mr T Heard chaired the gathering and cited Mr Hs loyal service and gentlemanly conduct while presenting a farewell gift. Mr McKensie thanked him for decades of association and recalled his work with the Muckatah F C the Turf Club and local tennis circle.
Cobram Cobram Mechanics Institute election of office bearers addresses use of Memorial Supper Room built on land with Mechanics approval. Returned Soldiers League protest over land and debt. new committee aims to reduce debt and pursue turning the institute into Memorial Hall with public support.
The Cowam Cycle U held a five miles scratch race on Sougay afternoon with Yarroweyab and Saunders in a tight finish. Jock Steen won with N. Ligne second and Everitt third as the best time went to the winner at shirtees and a half minutes.
Former Coram resident Laat Thuredsy Des Bourke and his brothers Metére W. and J. Bourke won the Warrnambool Cup on Gallibrove. The finish was hailed as one of the most exciting at Warrnambool in years. A photograph of the victory appeared last Friday. Cobram friends extend best wishes for his jockey career.
The Cobras Golf Club opened its links for the season with strong attendance from members, prospective members, and visitors from surrounding towns. Ms L A Kennedy welcomed guests while catering was organized by the associates. Several mixed foursomes and pairings were noted among the day’s events.
In a Wednesday session at the Berrigay police court the defendants Deere CW Swiney and others were convic ted for stealing wheat from Leaston and Waite sidings and disposing of grain in Footscray. Kenneth William Heig Don Sallamyce faced charges over 49 bags stolen from Kenniston siding, with L C Abbott leading prosecution. Sentences range from three months with hard labor suspended on good behavior to two years’ probation, with costs and compensation to be decided later. Bayantyne Ballantyne and Herbert faced additional counts for stealing bags from Levu ve Milling Company. The court indicated various sureties and bonds to secure good conduct for two years.
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