01 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1936
Page
1
In loving remembrances for Michael O Shennessy who died September 27 1935. You are gone dear Mick but not forgotten or ever will be as long as the remainer Mary Martin Yarrawonga loves and remembers you.
The Courier lists postage options to Australia New Zealand United Kingdom via France All sea route and other British possessions with 2d rates to the U S A and other foreign destinations. Details specify various international routes and corresponding charges.
Notices invite persons from neighboring towns to place ads in the Courier. Ads posted on Mondays appear in the current issue due to no direct Melbourne to Cobram mail on Wednesdays. Changes must be lodged by 10 30 p m on Tuesdays to ensure inclusion.
A local notice records a Wednesday October 1, 1936 event in Cebrany detailing changes to the Courier service run by KerAa Lion ay Ines. The notice outlines new procedures and affected routes for residents.
At the Melbourne Royal Show Mr C White won second prize in a Novice Class tax terrier puppy. Cobram Show day plans include show holiday arrangements with the post office closing at noon and reopening at 2:30 pm for half an hour to deliver mail. Cobram Motor Cycle Club holds an AGM at 8 pm Monday Oct 9 at K Lonergen’s garage. all motor cyclists invited. Shepparton Freezing Works ready to start operations. lamb raisers informed. Phase Shepparton district agent for a B12 electric lighting plant will exhibit at the Cobram Show, with full particulars available from the agent. Work to erect village reticulation poles has begun as residents prepare to have homes wired when power becomes available. Severe frost last week damaged crops with next season’s crop loss expected. tomato grower loses 2000 plants and 1.5 acres of peas. Rodney Shire Council debates closing Sunday trading within the council area. motion to prohibit Sunday trading debated and resumed.
The English fete featured a Saturday programme with stalls for Sweet Mystery Produce and Fancy items. A popular mystery stall offered articles at one shilling each. Light refreshments appeared at the supper roll and dancing played to wireless music.
Goulburn Valley breeders shine at Melbourne Royal Show. Ralph Thompson, secretary of the Shey Agricultural Society, praised Goulburn Valley exhibitors Led by Wist Meaars Jackson brothers and McClusky of Strathmerton, they secured major Clydesdale honors, overtaking the previously dominant Wimmera.
Senator Hardie attended the Berrigan show on Wednesday and officially declared the show open. He was later entertained by the committee. Postmaster duties shift as Cobram posts staff take holidays with O'Brien acting postmaster and Scott of Shepparton as assistant. Forthcoming staff moves noted for Terang and Tocumwal.
N Bott and M Scott were among the stake winners at the Boerom Gun Club meeting held on Wednesday. J Bunce won the Yarrawonge Cycling Club 15 mile race at the 2 45 mark on Sunday.
Two premier football teams from Murray and Goulburn Valley met at Berrigan on Saturday. Ferigas, featuring Finley players K Byam J Pyle Vy Kelly and W Koight, won 15.9 to 12.rd. Vin Kelly was judged best on the ground as the Finley trio booted 13 of the 15 Ferigas goals.
The Finley Cricket Club ended last season with a debit of £14 and has been re formed with N Hagle as president Jippel Wells J D Grover and Dr Eddy as vice presidents G Cook is hon secretary and treasurer and G Cooper is assistant secretary The club resolves to re enter both Saturday and Sunday competitions.
Following the Cobram Motor Cycle Club Sporta success the club may hold a similar event on a public holiday with plans to attract outstanding dirt track riders and riders from other metropolitan clubs. The club hopes to affiliate with the Auto Cycle Union.
Two lovers Herbert Marshall and Gertrude Michael star in a London stage romance disrupted by war. He volunteers for secret service while they navigate danger, betrayal, and a perilous escape with a hopeful, peaceful ending.
A reading of a correspondence to the Hon R T Ball M L A notes delay in replies to a September letter. The landowners committee, representing many locals, accuses the Acting Premier of avoiding answers and hints at further delays unless a prompt conciliation is achieved.
Fragmentary note records names W C Prentice W E B Wilterd ga and J Day with two charges and a sum of £3 4l and a Murray Be To se to carrying iesds? The readable items show limited detail on the individuals and the alleged offences, suggesting a court or police docket entry with nominal financial figures.
The sale, conducted by Pearson Rowe Smith Co and George Mills Katamatite, is led by Fat Lamb offerings and 1000 store sheep among the lot. Five thousand fat lambs year old owes will be offered with leading exporters attending, promising strong competition.
Cobram prepares for its annual show with a Thursday working bee at 9 am and a large turnout expected. An amplified system will relay show events and results, with musical items and a luncheon pavilion available at moderate prices. Entries are still welcome through Secretary L. G. Hamilton, and stewards are asked to attend early on show day for exhibit reception. A night dance features Gervasoni's Orchestra at the Mechanics Institute.
The Anowel School Picnic at Mr R A Collie’s property drew a crowded audience on Saturday. A long program entertained children with readings and races including sack and shoe races. Winners included Adrian Hicks under 8 and Eiva Ailet under 13, with multiple Collie family members earning prizes in various age groups.
At Cobram Bowling Club annual meeting presided by J T McFarlane enthusiasm ran high for a successful season. The overdraft was reduced by £30, plans for opening night October 28 were announced, a motor mower purchase was proposed, and membership fees were set at 30 shillings for old and new members with talks on green upkeep and fundraising continuing.
Stockowners should store fodder as silage or in pits to guard against lean times. Abundant wild oats and herbage can be conserved at low cost, offering a cheap insurance against drought. The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria runs a fodder storage competition to promote this progressive practice.
A man was found dead in a Tasmanian area near Tatura with a rifle lying beside him. The deceased, identified as McNaughton, had been a long-time farmer at Muddy Creek in the Datgulong district. He was described as aged and survived by a spouse. Police and health authorities were notified and investigation likely underway.
A fragmented OCR note describes a group on Fryers Street engaged in work on a Cole building. Mentions winders, aiding pairs, and a reward in unclear terms. References Shepparton and a couple at a commented girder, with garbled names and dates.
The council discussed land settlement policies and potential evictions as settlers push for protections. Officials weighed reasons for continued occupancy, with plans to adjust payments and oversight to ease tensions while addressing the housing bloc and ongoing settlements.
A report on saltbush sowing with drill in Riverina outlines problems of inferior germination and vigorous growth in May sowing. Trials by Mr Moodie and colleagues show promising results with wheat and saltbush mixtures, suggesting potential yield increases and land-use improvements in northern districts, though drought and soil mineral issues persist.
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