19 Nov 1953
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1953
Page
1
Cobram 11 am Naring 3 pm Yarroweyah 7 30 pm led by Rev Neil Scott BA minister with services at each location on Sunday.
Cobram rinks sweep the win over Tallygaroopna in Monday night pennant at Cobram. Matches include J Ryan G Tomkins R Hobson M George defeating L Thompson P O'Brien H McKenzie C A Moss 31 8. I Harris E Dickenson J Fairley A Harris over G Green R Bourke J Tremallon J Doherty 34 11. R Coldwell M Scott H White E Mulcahy over F Davidson E Colbert K McKenzie W Campbell 25 18. Also Associates Bowling sees winning rink by Mesdames Spence Mulcahy Browning and Ackland.
Residents from Yarroweyah and District Irrigators League plan a protest meeting at Katanga Hall on Thursday night to oppose recently increased irrigation charges. In other news, Mr N J Carter reported to Berri Shire Council on Boomanoomana No 1 Rural Extension progress, noting completion of service wires to nine rural houses and readiness for further connections.
A public holiday in the Shire of Berrigan marks the Royal visit to Shepparton under the Banks and Bank Holiday Act of 1912. Council discussed road works including re gravelling Nolan and Coldwell's road and replacing a Yarrawonga road culvert. Cobram events head toward the New Year sports carnival with entries already flowing in led by Terry Brady of Echuca. The Cobram CWA planned a social fundraiser for disabled men. The Ameraban Agricultural Society agreed to refund a show site deposit for Harry Johns boxing troupe after Johns was reported for broadcasting during the National Anthem.
A Bank of New South Wales survey in its Quarterly Review describes how obsolete transport equipment and high maintenance costs restrain investment and long term planning. It notes crowded routes, uneven rates, and limited inland development, while pointing to heavy capital needs and uneven international comparisons.
The Australian Barley Board general manager Mr H M Tomlinson warned in Adelaide that Eyre Peninsula barley sampled was immature due to early harvest. He noted sweating and moisture risk in bags, causing weevil development and market rejection. Growers urged to wait for full ripening to protect stock and value.
Younghusband Ltd reports its fourth wool catalogue in Melbourne last week. Top price reached 180d for one bale of AAA Merino from Elphinston with TID/CM Cobram Fle. loBd. 98d 9 pes 95d. BACTON/BAROOGA Cob ram Fle. 74d 72d pes 67d.
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