04 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1924
Page
1
Our methods of examination use the latest optics with invisible bifocals and prismatic field glasses repairs. We offer tinted nerve lenses and invite appointments with Mr F Bolton in Cobram to view new eyewear options and eye care services.
Cobram reading room opens Saturdays 2 to 5 and 7 to 4 pm. Next Thursday last day to enrol as a commoner of the Beroogs men. Farewell sermons by Rev W Campbell Lahore. Hospital fund reaches £40 from Cobram Junior Red Cross Circle ball. balance sheet next week. Drivers must carry lights at night under Police Offences Act. Annual A C ball at Mechanics hall planned for next Wednesday. Paramount pictures first released at Mr J T McFarlane shows on Saturdays with fresh Melbourne films.
The Cobram Band will perform a series of selections in the Park next Sunday at 3 o'clock. Other items, including the Downie-Koopmean wedding report and Mr Jas. Green's A.N.A. talk, are crowded out. Farmers are reminded of Cobram Branch V.F.U. meetings next Saturday at 3 in the hall.
Labour Opposition attacks the Composite Government over non-collection of Land Tax on Crown leaseholds. The piece recalls that five years ago tax collection was suspended due to impractical methods, and the Bruce Page Government later set a policy to clarify the situation. Labour now targets the current government, not the earlier one.
The Tungamah Shire monthly meeting elected Dr. P. J. Whitty as president for twelve months after Dr. Ryan thanked for chair duties. The council discussed weed control duties, speed limits for heavy trucks, teacher residence conditions, sewerage and road schemes, and requested reports from engineers on several local matters. Attending council members included Crs Whitty Ford Mulquiney White Smytty Ryan Wadeson Salmon Sampson and Beggs.
A fragmented historical report details a railway line matter with ratepayers appeals to a board and payments to various parties. It notes costs for fencing, cattle, and road works, including tenders, contracts, and machinery needs, plus a council effort to stop ratepayer losses and collect arrears.
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