11 Sep 1940
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1940
Page
1
Public notice from Ld Ty ype and LINO AGENTS L. A. TWITE and T. GOULDING reads like a community announcement. Mentions support and a production of quality words with references to a factory, a silver medal and trophy, and scattered names including MIAM and WAR MACY URKAH.
H McWilliam announces new management at the Royal Victoria Motel Cobram and Distret offering best quality liquors and attentive service. The notice highlights meals and spacious lodging for visitors, with Sunday church services listed for Cobram and nearby churches and ministers named.
A fragmented town calendar lists events such as a 3 p.m. UCP election meeting with S. Robertson and Terri Coe, a 16th annual Cob-am Comforts Fund meeting, a 19th Revue Show, and a Monster Euchre Party at an unspecified road venue.
Cobram works director invites tenders for the erection of a linesman's shed with a closing time of 11 am on 24 September. Details appear in the advertising columns. A public safety note urges cyclists to ride single file on busy roads for safety.
At a Friday meeting the Cobam Lawn Tennis Club faced a probable lapse due to a dearth of members. Officials indicated reform depends on large attendance and strong support to keep the club as a town sporting adjunct. Absentees may reflect a wish to leave work to others, not lack of interest.
At Cobram a public meeting examined wartime wheat policy and price supports. Mr McEwen defended government aid to wheat growers, stressing national interest, non long term price guarantees, and plans to avoid industry collapse while addressing shipping and market constraints.
A confusing OCR fragment mentions Mrs Doyie and Mrs Doye debating water access over 18 years. It references a district and a presentation, with emphasis on a future discussion and the involvement of two individuals.
Council notes outline engineer plans and proposals for boundary work and road repairs. Reports discuss electric connections, railway concerns, and maintenance on Baroogs yard. The document records staff actions, inspections, and future steps for local infrastructure.
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