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Pu e shivers Courier reports on Monnima Farnebay event with dated reference Thursday May 20 1937 and local details likely of a community notice or society item.
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1937
Page
1
Pu e shivers Courier reports on Monnima Farnebay event with dated reference Thursday May 20 1937 and local details likely of a community notice or society item.
The Rate Collector of the Tunga imah Shire will attend Cobram Mechanics Hall from 10 am to 4 pm on Monday 24 May to collect rates. Farmers welcomed rainfall reports with Cobram area recording 98 points, parts of the district up to 90 points in Berrigan, boosting prospects for sowing and pasture growth.
Cobram Mechanics Institute hosted the annual B C ball described as highly successful with red white and blue decorations. Chand Jee's orchestra provided music for about 150 couples as Union Jacks and miniature Australian flags were displayed. Supper featured autumn flowers and extra acts by Misses Lonergan and Hanrahan during the interval.
The Chairman pursued progress on the Cobram saleyards project with Dr. Gemmell who said no council obstruction exists so far. Three sites were proposed including Mr A Dunleavy's property at 23 per acre, with others from Mr Colgan and Mr McCormack. A loan at 4 percent was anticipated to cover costs and upkeep, and a loop railway along the reed may ease access.
Cobram Progress Association reviews channel construction from Yarrawonga to Katanga delayed by Loan Council funds while Cobram projects proceed. A Cobram water supply upgrade proposes 9 in and 6 in pipes to boost pressure and supply, with rate adjustments debated. Public works and rail facilities discussed as a raised depot and parking area potential.
A local Golden Wedding celebration was held at Cob railway station marking the couple’s long marriage. The event noted by attendees highlighted family joy and community felicitation for the aged couple.
At the Cobram Mechanics Institute annual meeting, a proposal to convert the Institute into a War Memorial Hall was debated. The report showed the overdraft reduced from £2076 16s to £1709 3s, with revenue from bazaars and dances and a large volunteer effort by the Ladies Committee and Mr A Missen. The committee considered reducing the debt further and potentially merging the hall with a memorial supper room, while discussions included hall hire, supper room charges, and possible debentures to raise funds.
Fragmented OCR text discusses perceptions of women, gender roles, and authority. It references a novel and a critique of female depictions, implying debate over power and propriety. The passage is garbled but centers on feminist themes and authorship.
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