Presbyterian Church Names Rev J C Foyater
In a brief church notice the Presbyterian congregation announces the appointment of Rev. J C Foyater to lead services. The item records the new pastor’s introduction and placement within the church.
09 Oct 1940
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1940
Page
1
In a brief church notice the Presbyterian congregation announces the appointment of Rev. J C Foyater to lead services. The item records the new pastor’s introduction and placement within the church.
Personal notes reveal an engagement between Cella R, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs M Thompson Hezeldent Yal ca, and Robert C, youngest son of Dr and Mrs R A Collle Airlie Barooga. The Brad ley St, Kyabram couple C Smith and Mrs Smith plan marriage to William J Kelly of Leongatha, third son of Mr and Mrs T Kelly, Farmers Arms Hotel Tocumwal.
Local ladies hosted an afternoon of fund raising for Barooga Comforts Fund with sales of cakes and memorabilia. Donations and raffles plus drink sales pushed the afternoon total toward 8 pounds 1 shilling and 0 pence, supporting War Comforts via the Barooga Sub Branch and promising further summer challenges for anglers and families. Organisers Geo Jordan and Frank Chandler urged community participation.
At the council meeting the appointment of a park caretaker was discussed. Two applicants were considered, including a returned serviceman. a motion to let the whole council decide was noted. Mr A Lloyd’s offer of 160 was favored, and the herdsman position was to be combined with the caretaker role at the same rate as before.
An abbreviated report notes the annual meeting of the Cobram Cricket Club held last night. Discussion touched on plans for the upcoming Tuesday event and the influence of agricultural and dairy interests on club activities.
Cobram Bowling Club members elected J McFarlane as president and L Grant and H Mulcahy as vice presidents. Committee members named include L Wyatt W Rutherford E Mulcahy and C Wool with a note on a financial figure of £37 6 noted as the lowest of the year.
Invergordon Shire Council reviews multiple road repair and improvement requests. Citizens and officials including J R Lawrence, Mr Imi Gribbem, and various departments seek graveling, culverts, and drainage fixes on East West routes near Invergordon and Cobram stations, plus road upgrades on Loof to Ashton and other crossings.
Council considers multiple work items including culvert installation at Murray Street corner and Murray Valley Highs intersection, pipe laying safety upgrades, and road repairs. Geared to improve drainage, footpath, and street crossings with priority on dangerous sections and irrigation extensions.
In Crs, Gemmellacs an engineer reports repairs on Cob re Fepaired and notes 30 yards roaming dune between Kennedy and south end. Crs Batey and Trague-Tie address anger signs and Yebba-Yoummnite. Shiels aids. Ossing. Engineers inspect and report rubbish being dumped along West road between Mycry dt ne.
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