10 Sep 1936
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
1
Postage required for The Courier lists rates to Australia and New Zealand via unknown id and two UK routes via France 2d and all sea 14d. Other British possessions 2d and U S A foreign countries 0d.
Small ad notice from Ross Bros informing neighboring towns to submit advertisements by 10.30 PM Tuesday for inclusion in the current issue. It notes no direct mail from Melbourne and G.V. towns on Wednesdays and advises posting on Monday to ensure insertion.
Rainfall measured 42 points at Cobram post office after a heavy thunderstorm on Monday evening. Upcoming events include the Matrons Ball at the Mechanics Institute on Friday 11 September, and Cobram Lawn Tennis Club's annual meeting on Tuesday 15 September. A Barooga farmhouse fire destroyed Kennedy's ten room dwelling, insured, and the Cobram Returned Soldiers Ball is set for Thursday 17 September with Gervasoni's Orchestra.
Tungamah Shire Council discusses applying for a Unemployment Fund grant to gutter Cobram Katamatite and St James streets. A report notes horses released from Cobram Pound. various road and drainage works are approved or requested including culverts, forming and repairs across multiple parishes and towns.
Mr McDonald will address electors at Cobram on Friday evening at pm. Dr Gorton will appear before electors on Monday evening. Both meetings to be held at the Mechanics Institute.
Nawarkab defeated Tocumwal in the Murray League second semi final played at Berrigan on Saturday. The final pits Namarkeb against the winner for the grand final next Saturday. The first semi final of the second Eighteens saw Tocumwal victorious. Next Sunday United and Jerilderie, the league leaders, clash at Berrigan in a highly anticipated semi final.
A committee agreed to hold midget car races on September 30 at Katsmatite in conjunction with the Shepparton Midget Car Club. Prize money totals £50 with £25 for supporting events. Trophies valued £6 6s and £25 from ticket sales were reported.
The speech by CrP Ordanlon during the Goulburn Valley by election campaign emphasized sincerity and open discussion. Mr Wade and Dr O'Hara commented on education irrigation border issues and employment, urging reforms and Christian social action to address regional unrest and youth unemployment.
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