18 May 1938
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 18, 1938
Page
1
Tocumwal firm Megl Dom Prank Mureb owner offers full granite supplies from dust to two inch sizes. Located in Tocumwal, contact via phone 711.
Fragmentary OCR notes list Sundays and church references. Mentions Mr Cox Rev W H Patterson and advertisers for May observances at a Presbyterian church near Yarrowavalla.
The Police Court at Cobram handled a collision on the Cobram Yarrawonga road between motorists James Campbell of Cobram and D Holt at Corowa. The Police Magistrate ordered Campbell to pay £98 and costs after hearing evidence. Cassidy appeared for Campbell and Jones for Holt.
The Advocate reports Berrigan journeyed to Muckatah for a season-opening match. Both teams played in a friendly spirit with Berrigan at full strength and Muckatah missing older players, yet displaying future potential as younger players rose to the challenge. The result favored Berrigan on the day, but Muckatah showed they will be competitive with more experience and training.
Nathalia defeats Cobram 16 goals 15 behinds to 5 goals 3 behinds in a high tempo match. Key players Verdun Bourke Robertson and Norman dominated Nathalia’s attacks while Cobram struggled to steady junior form. Early lead exchanges gave way to Nathalia’s stamina and system as the home side outscored Cobram 7 goals 4 behinds in the final quarter.
The Berrigan Advocate notes a football match sightseers at Mucka sh and green lucerne near Cobram. It lists the Raie Collector visits to Shire Hall Tungamah Cobram Mechanics Hall June and June 9 towel meeting. It covers Mooroopna Hospital Auxiliary first meeting, linen needs, and monthly gatherings. It also reports the United Country Party Corowa Electorate Council meeting at Urawa, with re elected president F E Whitehead and several vice presidents, and mentions plans for a State-wide conference in Sydney.
Dr H Vege, president of Berrigan Shire Council, marked his 70th birthday. At the Berri Shire Council meeting he appeared fit and well, expressing hope to continue serving for many years.
The St Joseph's Church committee hosted the annual ball last Wednesday with about 135 people, slightly fewer than last year. The venue featured novel snow like decor using pine bows, white spray, gum branches, tinsel, and silver stars, while Hoffman's No 1 orchestra provided music and a lively sing along. Supper offered turkey and salads with pastries, and unique table ornaments included palm seeds in pomegranate shells.
The Savernake and Inter-District Sports Association held its annual meeting noting growth from four to ten member schools and over 200 competitors. The president praised sport for developing children, and officers were re elected with a 10 shilling levy for participation across war.
The Pennant Competition advances with the selected team to face next Saturday as Stillard 79-3 leads in a Western league event. Organizers announce Seaday Ue Western coverage and set the upcoming schedule.
Obituary notices the sudden death of Br Thomas Houlihan, a long time and popular resident of the Yarroweyah district. He died on Sunday morning from heart failure. The text honors his genuine character and his family mourns his loss.
A Barooga Water Trust meeting with thirty six ratepayers at Mr Fuzzard’s Lelalty residence protested the Water Commission’s £3 per dam charge. MLA Letzte idge attended with Mr LD. Cumming acting as executive, urging reconsideration of charges and second-billing for dams. Local farmers urged lower per acre foot fees while a committee was formed to stay in touch and pursue ministerial talks on tree removals and channel works.
Complaints mount about drivers in Victoria showing poor road manners. The text argues a search for a basic cause and suggests that road design and center hugging may reflect broader human traits and historical road construction, noting earlier roads forced drivers to hug centers.
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