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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1939
Page
1
October to October events listed include Strathmerton Footballer's Ball, Yarrawonga Spring Show, Nathalia Show, and the 4-COBRAM SHOW with dates ranging from September 30 to October 7. Local celebrations resume after Finey festivities.
The Cobram district reports an updated pneumatic hoist at Wyatt Bros modernizing lubrication for vehicles. Water for irrigation is available from Monday for No 1 channel properties, with applications to district engineer Mr Harding. The local club finances remain sound as a season winds up tonight with a social. Cobram railway revenue rises in August driven by irrigation works, goods inward and live stock outward up, while outward goods and inward live stock fall due to wheat shipments and stocking. The Cobham Fire Brigade shows keen interest in brigade matters and a successful badminton tournament accompanies enthusiasm for the new motor pump and brigade operations.
Work mates of a Cobram sleeper hewer witnessed an extraordinary escape when a tree fell on Monday last week. Mr H Ratcliffe was knocked to a kneeling position and wedged between the trunk and timber. He narrowly avoided fatal injury, apparently forced backward rather than forward, and escaped by about three feet.
Correspondence urges Cobram and district to form a Red Cross branch. The writer notes public lethargy and warns volunteers may be sent overseas soon, requiring articles produced by Red Cross workers. Emphasizes residents must act to supply necessary goods.
The Australian Restoration and Acclimatisation Society urges a two year sale ban on Murray cod and limits catches to rod or hand line with two hooks. A close season from October to December should be enforced and law enforcement tightened to protect the species.
On a Tuesday evening at the Cobram Fire Brigade Station Chief Officer McPherson formally handed over a new motor pump to Dr. Gemmell for the Tungerish Shire, then to Captain J. Radcliffe. He noted the Board’s push to modernise Cobram as town growth raises rateable property and contributions, and praised local veterans and the brigade while stressing preparedness and improved water supply from enlarged mains.
At Cobram Progress Association's monthly meeting varied items were discussed. They requested an east Cobram culvert not required by a Board engineer, sought Crown Law grant funding for a Cobram mortuary, and asked Tun gamah Shire Council about sewerage information. They also mentio ned approaching State Electricity and MG departments to cut fees and asked Victorian Railways to forward a photographer.
Arrangements are well in hand for Back to Finley Week from September 30 to October 7. Highlights include the official opening of the Yarrawonga Finley section of the Berriquin irrigation scheme on October 2 by NSW Premier Alex. events range from the Agricultural Society show to a monster clay pigeon shoot and race meet. A queen competition is also planned. Contact secretary Mr G A Edwards, Box 67, Finley, for information.
The Cobram RSS.LA annual ball drew over 120 couples with red white and blue decorations and a large Union Jack. Guests praised the decor and entertainment by the Blue Moon Orchestra while the supper committee served ham and turkey, reflecting a high level of town pride and community effort.
A Sunday collision on Errol and Hames Street Melbourne involved two Cobram residents who were injured. Mr C Keefe sustained mangled hands and his mother suffered shock. Keefe was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital where his mother received treatment.
The next regular sale for the combined agency will be held Thursday week September 7. Good yarding expected with 13 and 40 sheep listed. Campbell Guve details available. Some very well grown young ewes in wool will be yarded. Buyers urged to attend for favourable offerings.
The Cotram Agricultural Society's annual show, a key event of the year, is set for Wednesday with preparations well advanced. Highlights include exhibitions across categories, a boxing display by Roy Baly’s troupe, children’s attractions, a prize officer lineup, and a cinema feature Captain Courageous at the Mechanics Institute.
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