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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1937
Page
2
W Houlihan reports he has taken over the business formerly run by D Jackson near North Post Office. He offers moderate charges and prompt work for plumbing mains tapping. Licensed to tap mains and acts as agent for Atlas Insurance Co. Diabolo Sepa ue T Rabluson ve.
Local shop advertises pump and mill repairs along with made to order tanks and septic systems. Services include bath heaters installation and milwork guarantees. Contact Cobram 50 for estimates and pricing on septic tanks and water systems.
J J Kelly L D 8 B D Sc Dents visits Cobrem every Saturday from 2 p m. Consulting in Adams Building Next Central Store. Pot tubers available for planting now with price list on request. We will select 12 tubers twelve varieties for 20 shillings postage paid. New Dabila Catalogue with introductions posted free. Chrysanthemums twelve varieties for cutting or exhibition. French Beans Burnley Selection Canadian Wonder white resistant one shilling per packet. Potage exl
At a recent committ er meeting the Society secretary presented accounts for the show revealing a profit of £77 15 9, the highest yet. The meeting noted a loss on the special tram and discussed ground space charges for side shows, hinting at possible reductions next year and fixing the next row for the first Wednesday in October.
Saeko and local leaders debated the procession timing and cost implications as two bands from Numurkalba and Yarrawonga were invited to participate in Gymkhana. They proposed enlarging the publican’s booth and planned to contact the Warrant Officer Rooney about Light Horse events with a follow up meeting tonight to organize a programme and attract a large attendance.
The Gymkhana committee reports a profit of £47 10s 4d with £28 from the publican’s booth. The balance sheet is adopted and the event slated for New Year’s Day. Gemmell reelected president, younger members urged, discussions ensue on procession and booth profitability and potential program changes.
The article explains how film crash scenes are staged by a British Crash Squad led by Mr Kavanagh. It details crash planning, fees totaling about £500 for lead pilots plus £4,000 production costs, and past injuries from a 11 month hospital stay after a stunt. It notes a stand-in’s role in pretending a star is in peril and describes one failed timing incident and the dangers of motorcycle crashes.
Eccentric stuntman Mr Kavanagh performs perilous transitions from plane to plane and car to plane, with a history of dangerous crashes and a hefty film crew price tag. The piece blends awe at his feats with details on costs, injury history, and the risks of his crash squads.
Younghus and Limited state they offered 63 00 bales at their November sale. Most wool came from Riverina and early gate districts with an average to good selection. Continent buyers led the market while local mills showed interest. Bradford and Japan were cautious as the sale closed. next sale set for the 10th.
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