22 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1936
Page
1
Postal notice lists rates to Australia and New Zealand 1d to UK via France 2d to UK via all sea route 1d to other British possessions 2d to U S and foreign countries 0d to linked destinations.
Cobram residents set for an Old Time Dance with Gervasoni's Orchestra on Thursday October 24 at the Mechanics Institute, admission 2/0 for gentlemen and ladies. A public meeting on Friday October 30 at 8 pm will discuss town advancement, with M L A J G B McDonald attending. Opening of Glenfield Tennis Club courts at Boomanoom sa on Sunday November 4 invites players for doubles events. Rainfall reports note sixteen points over the weekend and a further light shower. portions of the Goulburn Valley recorded 50 points. Rodney Council reversed a cafe Sunday trading restriction, allowing meals for cannery workers. Cobram and district exhibitors fared well at the Shepparton Show with several placings and awards in dog and horse events.
An incomplete OCR note indicates optician H. Bolton of Feon and Bolton will visit Cohtam on Sciardy and Mow tay mes Comstoct at the C, with details unreadable.
John Furphy twenty from Barker's Avenue Shepparton died after his Austin porta roadster overturned twice at the Myer's Street entrance to the Shepparton showgrounds last Wednesday. He was pinned under the wheel while two young women escaped unharmed. Furphy survived the first overturn when bystanders freed him, but the car rested on him as it toppled again. He was taken to Mooroopna Hospital with minor injuries. witnesses noted the radiator core absorbed most of the impact.
Mr B Keddie resumes duties as head master at Cobram school after two months ill health. Joe Attridge, former Cobram Hotel licensee, visited town. Deaths: Mrs Helena McNamara of Berrigan. Mr H Coppin in Cobram road accident. Inquiries into Mrs Mary Gorman's Victoria NSW estate valued at £2,388 and £258 personal property in Victoria, £20,145 in NSW. Matron E Jones made honorary member of RSSL A in Mooroopah Hospital. Cobram Court welcomes JP E Mulcahy to the bench. local legal figures and Sub-Inspector Ramsay present.
Cobram, Tocumwal and Finley districts to form a new Light Horse squadron with Tocumwal as training centre. Lieuts Barrie and McKenzie visited Cobram to promote recruiting. Mr H G Fyffe will visit Cobram for interviews at the Cobram Hotel Saturday evening from 7 to 8. Recruits must attend six days home service and six days in camp yearly.
Viet shooters resume activity at Shepparton Gun Club after a month’s layoff caused by belaguered programme changes. The Goulburn Valley mixed third championship is set for November with a date to be fixed.
J Benele wins the Cob Gait Championship at Katamatite in the light mile event. He completes the 1236 miles in 1 hour 10 minutes 3 seconds, 5 minutes ahead of runner-up M Heard, with J Steen third in 1 hour 16 minutes 14 seconds. Benele also secures the sealed handicap prize.
Finley, batting 61st, were dismissed for 111 with Dawson taking 5 for 21 and Wilton 3 for 18 to crush Barooga. Ryam top scored with 33, Stevens 24 not out, while Johnson and Jones each claimed five wickets for 11 and 10 respectively. Strathmerton defended Cobram ground, Scott top scored with 35 in a 139 total as Hutchins bowled well for 9 runs and a wicket.
Victorian servants have been moved to a pre low salary basis under the full restoration plan. Banks in Melbourne observe Cup Day as a holiday on November 3, while banks in other Victoria areas stay open.
The Tecumwal spring horse sale, hosted by H W Tuck & Co and Campbell & Sons, is set for Friday the 23rd with entries limited and Melbourne buyers anticipated. Campbell & Co and Powers Rutherford & Co plan a large Orkah sale next Wednesday, October 28, seeking a big yarding. Local farmers eye 2 ace young farm horses from Mr Arnold Warracknebes, mostly broken and ready for work.
Patel park operations faced costs while Bob Watson scored 104 not out in a dominant batting display. The match highlighted Watson’s innings and the financial strain of venue costs on the cricket club.
In Cobram the Court of Petty Sessions heard Robert Basil Smith charged by W Cassidy with interfering with horses driving to Cobram pound on 7 August. William Thomas Tait testified about five horses in Cobram and a dog scare affecting the group. Judge Williams noted inconsistencies and imposed a small penalty with costs. another case about 25 sheep theft by William Maidment carried over to next week.
Acting Deputy Director Mr F W Arnold urges timely posting of gifts to the United Kingdom and Europe. Mail closes at Melbourne for packet and letter despatch in mid November 1930 and later for RMS Orion service, with deadlines to reach the General Post Office Melbourne before Christmas.
Captain Ghyston Cobb and A Jeni drive the New World car called the White Chast to break distance records on the Sadi Flats at Bonneville. Jenkins and others contribute as drivers over successive 48 hour runs covering about 7,134 miles at 148.6 miles per hour average, despite stops and driver changes. A special American machine may be built with a 200 hp engine to beat the Sun Bird record, with promises of a 35 mile per hour gain and a 4.7 hp output engine aided by RoRoce.
A 1945 report tabled in Victoria details Murray Commission findings on River Murray works. It records construction costs, maintenance, and operation across states, noting the Hue Rese dam work, road bankment completion, and hydroelectric development. It also cites potential water availability from Hume Reservoir and projected acre feet per month over five years for irrigation.
The September medical report to the Hospitals board lists patient admissions from numerous towns including Shepparton Mooroopna Tatura Nathalie Dookie Girgarre Undera Shepparton East Kialla West Byrneside Toogai and Kyabram with a total of 142 admissions. The infections unit reports a daily average and infectious disease patients admitted from the Borough of Shepparton and nearby shires.
Indies malti arts unveiled a new photosculpture process in a recent demonstration at Leedy and Newcastle venues. The event showcased ongoing work and potential applications in photography and sculpture.
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