31 Oct 1935
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1935
Page
1
The Tongamah Shire Council schedules its monthly meeting for Monday to discuss tender advertisements from the last issue. Cobram Branch of the Country Women’s Association holds its annual meeting on Tuesday with nominations due to the secretary.
Mr A Dewhurst, relieving manager of the Bank of Australasia Cobram branch, renews lines of service with Mrs R Kinnaird and daughter Hileen moving to Brisbane. Two sons reside there. Rev W K McKenzie and Rev H Lynn extend terms in Cobram and Berrigan Tocumwal circuits. Service at Jerilderie to occur quarterly. Mr D Paterson, ex Cobram manager, transfers to Deniliquin with Mrs Paterson. Mr Giusean succeeds Paterson at Cobram.
A calm wheat farmer contends with a hostile visitor who demands the farm and questions pacifist loyalties. The intruder pressures the farmer to reveal his plan as calculating figures on loans and wartime costs hang in the balance.
A large Cobram Golf Club turnout bid farewell to long serving secretary D V Paterson at Mr A Kennedy’s residence. Speakers praised his service to the club over five years and his sacrifice for tournaments, and Mr Paterson thanked all before the group sang He's a Jolly Good Fellow.
A fire at a Youanmite farm house killed Miss Kitty Line aged 25 and her nephew Kevin Hickey aged 3.4 years. Mr Michael Shiels tried to rescue his family as the blaze took hold, with Dr Coons and others notified and police reconstructing events. The bodies were laid to rest at Katamatite Cemetery.
Greatly reduced rail fares apply for country passengers traveling to Melbourne for the Cup meeting from November 2 to 9. Return tickets from October 30 and 31, with 60 to 80 percent reductions, cover first and second class. one day special fares apply November 2 to December 2. An electric fast train will run daily from Flinders Street and Spencer Street to Flemington during the Cup.
Cobram railway traffic has surged over six weeks with 152 sheep trucks moved between October 1 and 24, plus special sheep trains and large consignments. A staff member reportedly worked 14 hours in one day, highlighting the need for an additional goods porter and more yard support to relieve overwork, in line with the Railways slogan Help Us to Help You.
The Federal Government to forego its usual holiday during Melbourne Cup week marking the first time in 25 years the holiday is not observed. Abyssinian operations cost £3,660,000 before hostilities. budget deficit for three months to Sept 30 stands at £70,600,000 not counting Abyssinia. Abyssinian costs total £22,416,660 in that quarter while East Africa trapp terms continue. Finley A. and P. Society show indicates a profit of £39 11 11 from show expenses £251 19 11. 1936 show proposed for Sept 9 or 16.
Finley and Barooga feature in Southern Riverina District Cricket Association play. Brown dominates for Barooga with 12 wickets in the match, while J. Allen scores 50 for Barooga in the win over Tocumwal. Jerilderie and other clubs also post results as the Page system governs one day fixtures.
The report lists players such as Walker, Wingrove, Ayrea, Beuws, McDougall, Stowe, Burne, and Snell in a chaotic bowling match. Scattered phrases note outs, runs, and team actions with unclear sequence and players’ fates.
A garbled OCR passage mentions Mr McEwen and several names in a chaotic, unreadable block. Many words are misspelled or cut off, making it impossible to determine a clear event, date, or location. No coherent facts can be established from the readable text.
The annival meeting of the Boomanoomana Bush Fire Brigade elected captains for Cemita district H Whitty East M Johnston Sand-ene Wo Wil foe Southwest B Srilland North West D Pinnack West Pennteatt and set levies up to 1000 acres. A plan to purchase fire equipment was approved and the secretary instructed to collect levies and notify householders. The council was asked to enforce strict supervision of camps and report to the Shire Council.
A performer named Carl faced dire trouble during a September event at a metropolitan venue. He reportedly collapsed and injured his wrists, delaying the act as medical staff attended and authorities considered charges for compliance with the program.
A damaged review describes a Paramount comedy featuring Cleric Ruggles and Mary Bolard in a domestic farce with romance and music. The cast includes Mary Mussod Ian Carmanati, with a plot set around home life and social mischief. The film screens at the Paramount Talkier theater with musical numbers and light humor.
A readable fragment notes a Canney sheep sale listing 3060 sheep. The garbled text references a special sale event with numerous broken phrases and names, indicating multiple lots or packages and bidding action. The piece suggests a livestock market update with totals and buyer interest.
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