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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
2
W Houlihan announces taking over the business formerly run by Mr De Jackson. Contact at the Yarroweyah North Post Office. Charges moderate and prompt service in lap mains work.
J J Kelly advertises seeds in Adams Building Next Central Store and Spring Seeds Fresh from Europe and America. Lists Phlox Drummonds Nana Cosmoss Zinnias Dwarf Aster Giant varieties, seeds and packets with prices, including Tomato Stonor Prolific and Penn State. The ad notes weekly visit times and stock details for various flower and vegetable seeds.
At the Cobram-Numurkah Association annual meeting plans for two divisions were defeated and Strathmerton A and B sought separate divisions but remained in the same draw. Elected officials included president S H Scott and secretary W C Shaw. thirteen clubs were represented. New finals system adopted, with first and second in each division contesting four cups, and statistics and rules discussed for divisions, divisions draw, and scoring. Matches to begin October 6 in the Southern division and October 16 in the Northern.
The Corowa Pastures Protection Board held a Tuesday morning meeting with full attendance. New director E Bott welcomed. discussions covered road stock crossings, Shire collaboration, and inspection powers for permits.
The board discusses the rabbit inspector’s pay rise against rising costs. They note Mr Crisp’s fixed £225 salary plus £65 allowance and £62 Shire pay not passed to the inspector. A £25 salary and £25 allowance increase is debated, with other salary concerns and a clause to involve police in Mulwala for a recent sheep theft. The group also approves a £35 tender for sheep yards and plans to seek poison for grasshoppers should they appear, citing drought and damage fears.
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