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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1941
Page
1
A sequence of Cobram social events includes a May 2 Euchre and Dafice at the Fire Station, Barrage’s 30 Novelty Night, May 31 Dog Show and Gymkhana, and a tone 4 Crowning of Princes plus a concert. Red Cross Ball appears on May 16 in Cobram.
Prizes at a Wednesday Euchre party by the Cobram Fire Brigade supported Mooroopna Hospital funds. L Bell J Scott and Mrs W Bourke won the main prizes. Friday’s Euchre night awarded first prize to R Denson with four ladies sharing second prize for donation. Trees on Cobram Golf Links grow slowly amid drought and roaming stock. Pinus insignis sugar gums and wattles line the course, with shade prized at cricket matches and show grounds.
Personal notes record Mr and Mrs D E Johnson returning from Lorne and taking up residence on Somerset Burramine. Also noted are Mr and Mrs J Young returning to Cobram after marriage and Mr J Doyle recuperating at his Cobram home after appendicitis operation.
Demolition of the Cobham Foundry building marks the disappearance of the town's oldest factory. Established in 1887 by James Grant senior and the late Mr W, the Foundry later passed to Mr P Bamblek, who is overseeing the demolition after a long association with the site.
Members gathered to discuss applying Part II of the 1905 Dairy Supervision Act for local farms. Mr Henry explained supervision aims, building timelines, and sanitation rules while noting wartime building limits and the option to delay improvements. A decision was deferred for further representative discussion.
On Wednesday of last week before Messrs Mulcahy and Edwards J's McMahon faced a larceny charge from the dwelling of Vind ex Whitty at Katamatite in May. Accused, alleged to have stolen from a Yarrawonga dwelling, was committed for trial at Beechworth. Accused also faced another larceny allegation from a Yarrawonga dwelling.
Fragmentary text describes campers near a creek with tents and fire risks. Mentions to watch for burnings and warnings about trees and safety. No clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations or people are readable.
Fragmentary text mentions towns and names in a jumble with references to war, parley, and various places. No coherent events or dates are readable to establish a specific news item or outcome.
A cooked cabbage dish with tomatoes bread and cheese. Drain and mash tomatoes then layer with potatoes and cheese, season with salt and pepper, bake in a moderate oven until heated through. Serves six and offers economical nutritious menu potential.
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