22 May 1940
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 22, 1940
Page
1
Cobram hosts the May twenty second start for the Cobram Golf Association competition at the May Institute Cobram. Council meetings and progress association sessions occur in Cobram with officers to be elected and recreation reserve plans discussed.
The Nathalia Co-Operative Butter Factory is expected to begin butter production in June with Mr R J Dulguid named manager. Sub-Lieutenant T W C Prentice, Nathalia, took part in naval operations off Norway and was landed in England after rescue. A Corowa driver crashed into a railway crossing fence near town but escaped injury. A Cobram CWA Birthday party showcased a padded cretonne toddler stool for the Goulburn Valley Group exhibit and plans for a Melbourne event in June.
Strathmerton beat Berrigan 16 goals 11 behinds to 9 goals 9 behinds in a windy match. Houlihan OBrien Stokes Hendy Billman and Mannes starred for Strathmerton while Bruce McLeod and T Bush excelled for Berrigan. Cobram’s win over Katamatite featured strong defense and goal aces like Rudd Gribben and Pisher.
Schedules list matches among Cobram Strathmerton Nathalia Numurkah Tocumwal Berrigan Finley Katamatite on June 29 July 20 and August 2 at first named clubs with pairings such as Strathmerton Nathalia Numurkah Katamatite Tocumwal and Cobram Berrigan in staggered rounds.
Cobram A defeated Strathmerton 25 to 17 while Cobram B beat Strathmerton B 23 to 4. Bearii topped Ulupna 31 to 17 in a busy local sporting note.
The Men's Canadian Foursomes concluded over 18 holes in a weekend with P Stratos and W Mitchell taking first place. Scores listed include 79 174 811 for the champions, as upcoming stroke competition details and partner arrangements were announced. The associates competition title went to Mrs Roe, with others named including Mrs O'Brien M Wilson and Mrs Gilsenan.
Pasquale Surace an Italian man with a dark bruise under his left eye faced Melbourne Court of Petty Sessions after being charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding John Adams of Hayes Street. The alleged incident involved a razor outside the Victoria Hotel in Shepparton on Saturday evening May 11.
A sub committee recommends expanding capacity with thirty additional beds by enlarging the existing nurses' homes. The proposal suggests construction within current premises to meet rising patient care needs.
The note reflects social greetings among Cobram residents, mentioning Mr and Mrs Cobram, Miss M Ryall, and Mr W Call. It notes presents received, a crystal piece given after a social gathering, and references to local residents Nancy Wyatt and Mrs H Wyatt with mentions of a bruised back and a dental visit.
A social gathering welcomed Sy Ug home after a damaged residence and a decorated event. Guests shared a polite reception with a 10 speed bicycle gift and music. Speakers including J Cullen and H Muy expressed thanks as the night extended into the early hours.
The Mechanics Institute held its annual meeting with officers including President Dwyer Vice President G Binns and Treasurer Ray Eaton plus committee members Walter W Davis C Thomas R Mudge Ritchie and S Gregow. The financial report shows hall rents receipts and various expenditures such as electric power, insurance, salaries, printing and advertising, with a final reconciliation balance and pending items.
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