Measles Outbreak Delays Cobram Resident's Holidays
A Cobram resident who traveled to Sydney for holidays contracted measles upon arrival and has spent most of his holidays in bed. Tungamah Shire Council reported trees planted at Cobram saleyards with expected graziers’ approval. A Benalla garage owner was fined £1 for damaging a street tree after prior refusals by the shire. a May 1 cut-down was witnessed by a constable. Dr Lawrance advised Tungamah Shire Council on hiring Miss Alice Nunn as shorthand and typewriter for the typist position after testing.
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Cobram
Sydney
Tungamah
J. Daly
Benalla
al I Am
P.M
Dr. Lawrance
War on Busday Night Plea for Calm After Outbreak
Authorities urge calm and return to daily duties following an outbreak on the Na 1K. The author emphasizes the need to avoid tracing prior events and focuses on stable conduct and public restraint.
Shire Secretary Resigns in Leongatha
The Leongatha shire secretary resigns, with Mr Lyons leaving for a better position. Council members regret the departure but support the move, praising Lyons for his service and noting the impact on ratepayers and waste reduction.
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Lyon
Lyons
Dr. Oliver
Councillors clash over Cobram remarks at progress meeting
At a Cobram progress meeting Dr Gemmell questioned whether a councillor was correctly reported for criticising Cobram. Factions from Central and South West ridings defended positions on saleyards funding and electric light, while voters awaited exact quotes and press publication.
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Gemmell
Cobram
Mills
Christie
Mulquiney
Dr. Gemmell
Dr. Mulquiney
Dr. Ryan
Cr. Mills
Chapman
Kelly
Gemimell
Cobram Courier
Goulburn Valley Stock Journal
Galeyer
Ryan
Council Meeting in Tungamah Shire Moves on War Time Needs
The Tungamah Shire monthly and special meeting notes appointing Dr R T Ryan as president, approving a presidential allowance rise, and forecasting a busy year due to the European situation. Council also handles land tenancy at Cobram, petrol pumps approval, factory occupancy, road conditions, and building code queries.
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Teague
Cr. Teague
R. T. Ryan
Cowper
Souther
Council
Mulquiney
Ryan
Oliver
Lyons
Personal notes and obituaries from Katamatite and Finley
Mrs George Fox visits town renewing old friendships. Mr Higgins Deceased, longtime Katamatite resident and retired railway employee, died Monday. Fy Rapley of Berrigan Shire Cornels mechanics moves to Lismore for similar duties. Finley resident Oscar Campbell dies at 49 after illness. son of the late Mr and Mrs Campbell of Strathmerton. brother of Don Cobram and Victor Strathmerton.
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George Fox
Katamtite
Higgins
Katamatite
Fy Rapley
Berrigan Shire Corneil
Finley
Oscar Campbell
Finley Hospital
Prier
Mr. Campbell
Strathmerton
Don
Cobram
Victor
Council approves road works and staff actions at Monday meeting
Minutes show motions to inspect and repair Fire Brigade equipment at St James on Saturdays. engineer to repair two Lead holes on E W N S roads near Youarang South S.S. inspect formations between Grinter and Prentice south of Sandmount school. include gin pipe in contract 6/40 between Mitchell and Crimmi. employ dayman with truck for road repairs. inspect road east of Almond School. call for caretakers at Yarroweyah. weighbridges at Kitte and St James. condolence letter to Mrs Higgins Katamatite. arrange 35 chains reforming and gravelling Hendy to Jackson Na ring road. install telephone at dayman’s house at Katandra and Mr Daly’s house. inspect low mood between Dr Mulquiney’s house and Boosey Creek for raising road. call tenders for power grader within 14 days. close applications for Shire Secretary and rate collector and Water Trust positions by 13/9/39. request £100 for Katamatite St James Tungsmah and £200 for Cobram for unemployed relief works.
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Ryan
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Lawrence and
Youarang
S.S
Christie and Gemmell
Grinter
Prentice
Sandmount School
Mulquiney
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Kelly
Almond
Christie
Mills
Yarroweyah
Kittie
St. James Weighbridgers
Batey
Higgins Katamatite
Cra Milla
Hendy
Jackson
Naring
Batey and
Teague
Dayman
Katandra
Daly
Boosey Creek
Gemmell and Christie
Drs
Oliver and Mills
Shire
Water Trust
Cra
Gemsmell
Road and bridge plans in shire discussed by engineer
The shire considered building bridges like prior works. Engineer S G Hendy of Numurkah replied to Thult and noted Ro Mills gave permission to cart roam from road sides for fir ply and firefighting to town. Classification for Fire Ce Purposes was decided.
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S. G. Hendy
Numurkah
Forty applications for position of clerk
The Berrigan Council received forty applications for the clerical post after Mr Jones left. Alf Garrard promoted. applications varied, with many renewals from all states except Western Australia. The council aims to hire qualified officers and noted the high interest as a sign of reputation and standards. The successful candidate holds the Intermediate Leaving Certificate and will commence duties in late September.
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A4 Jones
Bers
Share Council
Alf Garrard
CommonWealth
Wester Australia
Berrigan Council
Cerut-ae
Ceriuele Ae
Inspectors Report From Tums Shire Council
The August inspection notes missing jber at Katamatoe depot and possible theft. A meat selling case in Cobram involved meat killed elsewhere, with NSW resident ignorant of Victorian Health Act. warned to comply. Also cites discharge of wastewater from sinks at Grand Central Hotel and public health concerns.
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Tumsgemah Shire
A. T Opie
Katamatoe
Cobram
Nsw
Sei
Victoria
Ely
Bath
Bakin
Grand Centra
Cove Fem
Murray River fishery reform debate and closures
Inland stream fisheries debate calls for NSW Victoria joint action to protect Murray cod and other species. Proposals include co operation between states, creation of Murray fishers federation, hatchery development, banned drum nets and cross lines, and a three month Murray cod closed season.
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Murray River
Icgs
Nsw
Victoria
Walla
Murray
Eacent Fisheries Scienies
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