16 Oct 1940
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1940
Page
1
Local notes report Numurkah Lithium Factory prize silver medal and trophy wins alongside the Comforts Fund drive for Anzac House War Service Fund. Openings include Water Commission Offices and a Boonanaomana school sports day with lunch. Officials plan Cobram visit for office opening and urge wide attendance from residents.
Revenue at Cobram station fell in September against 1939 by 680 pounds. Passenger revenue dropped 61 pounds due to no special trains for football finals. Parcels dipped 17 pounds from reduced spending power during war. Inwards goods plunged 444 pounds from fewer pipe consignments for Water Commission. Outwards goods fell 458 pounds due to no wheat shipments. Stock inwards rose 48 pounds from store sheep arrivals. Outward livestock increased 252 pounds from early-month consignments.
Weekend cricket at Barooga saw the farming team defeat the orchardists in aid of the Comforts Fund. Individual scores feature A Fraser Barnett and others with several wickets for the farmers, while the orchardists’ batting included Mullavey and Hicks.
RAF conducted 58 raids on Germany in a week toward late September targeting canals railway junctions public utilities factories and air bases with nine RAF losses and three German planes shot down. Reports note worker loyalty to national service and penalties for employers failing to reinstate trainees. An £80 gift funds soldier equipment and age limits for pilots and air crews are extended to 18 to 30 with related provisions for training and reemployment rights.
Nearly 250 people including local representatives attended a Nathalis Public Hall meeting to press extending the Yarrawonga to Picola irrigation channel. The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission chair said the issue hinges on government funding. farmers argued wheat viability and postwar development depend on irrigation. Some urged inviting the Premier to a forthcoming meeting to present the case.
discussion centers on irrigation funding for Wimmera Mallee and Murray Valley projects. speakers urge timely money for drought relief and development while noting scarce revenue and the need to prioritize canal and water conservation efforts across Victoria.
The final event in Barooga drew modest attendance but an enjoyable evening with euchre prizes donated by Mr T Stanger and Mrs. Dunnett. A dress fowl and a dozen eggs contributed, yielding net proceeds around £3 12s 6d. Sunday featured a cricket match where farmers beat orchardists by a small margin, with over £65 donated to the local Comforts Fund.
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Cobram Cricket Club outlines post season plans including Strathfield, Cobram, Katanga and Ba teams with a single fielded squad. New and younger players urged to train hard as Jack Fowles returns to form and summer preparation continues ahead of the new season.
An explosion at Finley Foundry near Finley injured workers and damaged a gas plant. A cylinder burst, sending debris into the air and shattering nearby structures. The blast did not cause widespread injuries, and the cause remains under investigation with suspected blockage in the system.
An engineering report details repairs across multiple parishes including Boosey and Yarroweyshire. It notes improved formations, prevention of scour, removal of an embankment flooding point, and planned water and road works by Stratos and Pu Yam. Officials discuss road closures and sign placements at Katandra cemetery and other sites.
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