04 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1939
Page
1
A church notice from the 3H of England Methodist church outlines location at Keonenmoc Dam Strathmerton and Cobram. It mentions Pastor D. M. Fisher and Rev. J. C. Fouster in connection with services at Naring 10.
McNamara and Co offer an unreserved sale on October 10 after J A Bourke’s clearing sale. Timber from the Cobram saleyards including about 40 hinged gates to be sold, sheep yards in sections, cattle yards in one lot.
Tuesday October 10 at 2 pm J McNamara Co will sell without reserve the entire contracting plant previously owned by J A Bourke including 10 young draught horses harness fed Chev truck portable house and related gear everything to be sold as Bourke relinquishes contracting and leaves the district Vendors urged to yard for the sale with plentiful fat lambs and sheep present.
Cobram residents are told water will be shut off from 9 am to 6 pm on the fourth and sixth insts for town and area zones. The notice mentions the Royal Victoria Hotel area and a poultry section as affected. The story also highlights local show success of a Muscovy drake owned by Mr R. Hedley and notes the Australian Restoration and Acclimatisation Society efforts against predators to protect wildlife and birds.
Inspector A T Opie reports to Tunganish Council after a two day Cobram inspection with District Health Inspector Mooney and Dr Kennedy. They note satisfactory conditions, discuss a proposed sanitary depot, advise new drainage channels for Pine Street, Cobram, observe issues with a septic tank discharging groundwater, and plan a follow up inspection. The visit included attending the Health Inspector's Conference, found valuable lectures, and noted potential shire impacts.
The fragment shows a report on applications tied to Fraser and Mills with notes on power and tenure. It mentions R J Fraser from Fraser's Creek South and references Cra Mills end Gemmeil and UaxvEs. The legible portion hints at examination and rejections or processing of two applications.
A motorist missed a turn and the vehicle left the roadway. It overturned, trapping the occupants inside as bystanders called for assistance. Emergency crews arrived to extricate the passengers and assess injuries.
The Tungamah Shire Council discusses culvert repairs at Katamatite hall front, forming changes on Numurkah-Telford road, and water drainage affecting properties. It also reviews sewerage inquiries, street lighting, building plans, MOH remuneration, and railway land issues with state agencies.
At a luncheon the Tungamah Council bid farewell to Shire Secretary Mr Lyon and Mr J McFarlane after years of service. Speakers praised Lyons for fairness and civic work while Dr Chapman and Dr RT Ryan welcomed Mr A Bartlett as new secretary and lauded his planned efforts. Three cheers followed.
An engineer and Dr Gemmell inspect the E and W road at Gothram's T McClusky property. Flooding blocks view, prompting consideration of a south side deviation to avoid future floods. Enquiries to be made on master of Pipes at Morris and drainage needs on Naring’s E and W road. Several maintenance and tender actions delayed awaiting harvest and funding.
Cobram residents report a Wednesday evening crash on Mir Valley Highway near Yarrawongs when a vehicle overturned after water was spilled on the road. The rear owner and driver Prendergast of Cobram sustained no injuries.
District New The Methodist Sunday 5S held a picnic at Lakers Tones day with delightful weather and good conditions. Children and parents enjoyed the event. Yvonne Dejarue sustained a collar injury but is progressing satisfactorily. A car accident involving Mr A Ho Lent resulted in a lucky escape with slight damage. Katamatite Bank of Australasia official D Roberts moves to Wells, with both Mr and Mrs Roberts noted as valued residents. Dr W R Gray plans to take up practice after recent reassessment. Katamatite Hospital will reopen as members who enrolled earlier in the year completed 12 months service.
A Cobram progress report notes fourteen new residences and four more under construction. Buildings rising include a garage by Lonergan, brick offices for the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, and a new workshop for J Lawes. The community sees modernising improvements as signs of steady advancement. The Progress Association invites residents to attend monthly meetings to sustain growth and activity.
Cobram branch LA invites Cobram and district to an Old Time Dance at Mechanics Hall Friday night. Proceeds go to a Comfort Fund. a sand-c is planned for militia lads entering camp for training on the 9th. Invitations will be extended for partners.
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