15 Oct 1941
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1941
Page
1
October listings include the V7 Annual Meeting at Cooram Common and a 20-Fuchre Party at the Fire Station. Other entries reference Neb Curtint and Cohyent with novis notes, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.
The Cobram community honours Miss Anne Gemmell for service as organist and Ladies Guild secretary. Rev Foyster presents a fountain pen and best wishes for success in Melbourne. Also notes bus time change to 6.50 am from Shepparton due to train schedules. Reports on railway revenue rises and firebreak advisory amid wartime conditions. CERTIFICATES FOR BAROOGA SOLDIERS.
Council records show present councillors including Dr E H Coldwell and others. Diphtheria immunisation progresses with final days set. roll of electors to be used at upcoming election. several public works and requests discussed.
The report notes the sudden death of Mr Price Bellis of Barooga on 24 September and his seven years of service. It covers maps, a six month appointment for F Bellis, defence works, vehicle condition and braking costs, reuse of the Darwin truck, sand obstruction at Peppertree Lane, and a decision to prosecute a property owner for road damage and bitumen issues in Berrigan.
Mr Fairless of the Shepparton Fruitgrowers Association suggested closing racecourses and dog tracks to provide labor for primary industries in response to the Shepparton A.L.P. decision opposing prisoners of war in orchards.
Fragmentary text references a police case and a mobility issue. Named individuals or clear events are not identified due to heavy garbling. The piece lacks coherent details necessary for a precise report.
The Boomanoomana district honored Private Hilet at a district presentation social in Dr. Collie s barn on Monday evening. Gifts included a wristwatch, a full train pen, cigarettes, a wallet, and a certificate. Former schoolmates presented the wallet and a speech, and funds aided the Comforts Fund and Cobram RSL branch.
Flower Afternoon hosted by Scow Church Ladis Guild at the Presbyterian Sunday School hall Saturday raised over £12. A jumble and children's stall attracted many visitors. Afternoon tea, a show of blooms, and prize awards followed with judges awarding best plant and various bowls of flowers.
Obituary honors Michael Stokes the 73 year old longtime Yarroweyah resident who arrived from Newbridge at age 12. A former stockman and commission agent with Naughton & Stokes later M Stokes, he served 27 years on Tunganish Shire Council and contributed to the Water Trust at Cobram. He supported local football cricket and racing interests, helped public works officials and stood for community rights. His family survives his wife and several children with services held at Cobram Cemetery.
Unclear OCR text mentions aid for residents and fire safety after a drought. References a newspaper area, a station, and a station with dusk teas and painted signals. Mentions a past drought, a paper in these areas, and a companion figure in 205.
Members debated seat redistribution arguing for three new general electorates. Kennelly urged reform while noting tax burdens and federal lines, calling for a broader redistribution plan to ease representation and fiscal pressures. The discussion included references to electorate boundaries and potential majority support.
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