02 Oct 1940
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1940
Page
1
Local notices list events including a farewell to soldiers an irrigation meeting and a cricket match in Barooga to aid the Red Cross. Also an old time dance planned at Yarroweyah with details to follow.
Local and general news items from Yarroweyah include an 8 pm meeting of landholders to discuss extending the government irrigation scheme to the district. An old time dance is planned for October 10 to raise funds for hall repairs and patriotic needs. A donor in Tocumwal contributes 1000 guineas to relief funds for bombing victims. The Katamatite section of the Murray scheme nears completion with water for dry season irrigation. Henry Abikhair of Rushworth is found guilty of sheep stealing and other offences in Shepparton Court, with a 12 month sentence plus two weeks for receiving a stolen bicycle.
Mrs T Wright, longtime Katamatite resident and oldest local identity, died at 31. She leaves eight children including Issac, Albert, Oliver, Ernest, Alice, Mary, Elsie, and George. The district notes 2 inches of rain over two weeks improving crops and pastures, with farmers irrigating channels. Also mentioned are Mr HH Sidebottom’s trip to Tres and Kilgour, and W Fisher losing a cow after a twin heifer birth.
A long time resident of the district died after fourteen years of service with Youanmite described as quiet and unassuming yet highly respected. Survived by one brother and four sisters all living in the district.
Announcement notes the engagement of Metts Elizabeth to William Boward, with details of families J J O Connor and Elligate. Berignn’s Dr Harper joins the RAAF as chaplain, and Loo Woodgate, acting station master at Rutherglen, passes BAAS entry exam. An obituary-like line references a wireless operator instructor Lao and an old Recnoo.
The Yarroweyah Soldiers Welfare Committee held a presentation evening at the hall to send off two local lads Privates Houlihan and Blyth on final leave. The event featured National Anthem, performances, and fountain pen gifts to each soldier. funds were raised for the Shepparton appeal. A separate school picnic results list includes multiple race winners across senior and junior categories.
At Barooga on Saturday September 28 crowds enjoyed a gloomy afternoon for the annual school picnic. Many events were run with Carmel Moore and Norrie Maraldo among early winners in tiny tots and 6 year old girls divisions.
Cobram Progress Association notes advised daily train service to Cobram would resume from August 20. Members urge Railways Department to restore full service and inform MLA Mr. McDonald to support it, citing petrol rationing and weekend travel issues.
Court records the High Street crash on August 7 involving Frederick Stillard and Thomas Bent. Settled damages include £180 to the plaintiff and £75 to the defendant, with testimonies detailing speeds, injuries, and contributory fault.
Since last report the Av relay donations have been received including cardboard, magazines, a concert stall, a railway truck of waste products, and cash towards £400. A large number of socks and scarves have been forwarded. The secretary requests written support from soldiers, especially men crepes, to be handed in by Saturday.
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