Rev V Williams Methodist Church Meeting Notice
Soonpomoo Cobram announces a 7.30 pm gathering at the Methodist Church led by Mr Grylle with address 136.
30 Sep 1937
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1937
Page
1
Soonpomoo Cobram announces a 7.30 pm gathering at the Methodist Church led by Mr Grylle with address 136.
A concert is planned for October 7 at Cobraim featuring Nathalin Show. The event listing notes Cobam 7 Cobram Show.
Postage rates list by region. Australia and New Zealand at 1d, United Kingdom via France 24d, United Kingdom elsewhere 2d, United States and foreign 3d. The Courier notes differing duties for common destinations and routes.
September 30 1037 issue of the Fhe Cebrary Courier Revasuianan reports on local happenings and administrative notes. The brief item format cites dates and place names typical of a town paper.
At the Melbourne Show J Toohey won third in hack and first with his pony. R Mills of Katamatite took a Berkshire prize for swine. Outward mails from Cobram Post Office close at 3 15 pm to nearby towns. Hawthornne Bros. Kerang report fodder for sale. Daily Melbourne Cobram train arrival 1 30 pm. departure 4 pm. Grand Concert at Mechanics Institute features Miss Rourke and other artists. reserve 3 seats at Criterion Cafe.
Mr and Mrs McGuffie arrived in Cobram last week and Mr McGuffie was appointed Cobram agent for Dalgety and Co Ltd as they open a local branch. R Watson won Fairtile Club trophies for vetting and bowling averages. Tony Pinnuck, son of Dr and Mrs Pinnuck of Strathmerton, broke his left arm while playing. J M Otley re-elected president of the Yarrawonga band after 52 years. Richard Dane died at Finley aged 0? years. J Watt transferred to Barriquin Irrigation Scheme head office. A Finley staff social gifted a gold wristlet watch. Harry Grinter, an Nathalla district resident, died aged 71. survived by one and ten daughters.
The Cobram Show enters its 43rd year with an outstanding program and amplified live results for onlookers. A grand concert at the Mechanical Institute features talented artists, while a merry-go-round and Roy Bell’s boxing troupe entertain families. Sheep dog trials by R Roe of Shepparton and a new best non-sporting dog trophy add dimension. Officials list includes President W J Ritchie and committee members, with entries noted from Mra Hedley and J K Allen among others.
Mr W E Harland of Vacuum Oil Company is transferred to Mackay Queensland. Mr Alf Warfe a twelve year veteran low type operator on Numurkeh Leader moves to a Melbourne trade printers firm. He has been active in Mechanics' Institute, operated local pictures and played in the band.
Tocumwal Berrigan Shire Council employees under the engineer plan to raise fire plugs in two main streets ahead of bitumen lay. Tar has arrived and work will begin once a plant arrives.
Baroga District Public School competed with ten schools and finished fifth. Geoffrey Brenmall narrowly placed in a year race while Lafty 0 yre. earned credit. The team took third in tenms and Relay events across senior and junior divisions. Children and parents praised the day.
A Saturday picnic event shared by Boomanoomana and Boomanoomana South Schools drew lively attendance from children and parents. Evening dances at Koonoomos featured competitions, races, and prize listings for both girls and boys across multiple age groups.
H W Tuck and Co and Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co Ltd plan a 8000 head sheep off shear sale at Tocumwal on Thursday at 2 pm with 2000 crossbred ewes 2000 crossbred wethers and August shorn lines. Green Manning and Co advertise a separate sale at 2 pm on Thursday October 7 featuring 6000 head with 1100 Romney ewes 1 year August shorn 200 Romney cross wethers Corriedale wethers and 1 year Merino ewes. Katamatite Sale by Pearson Rowe Smith Co and George Mills yarding 2000 fat sheep and 3000 fat lambs on Monday next 4 October.
Enthusiasm marked the Bowling Club annual meeting on Friday night as trophies were donated for club events and opening night slated for October 27. President E Mulcahy led thanks, with officers including J McFarlane as captain and A Obrien as secretary. Discussion centered on subscription fees, aiming for self support with figures debated from 1 to 1 10 shillings, 2 pounds, and overdraft concerns. A plan to win a credit balance without a motor mower was noted alongside maintenance needs for garden and hedges.
The Progress Association met with Mr W Cassidy presiding. Deputation aims included urging Cobram claims for Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission offices, written appeals to Cobram MPs, and seeking support from the Cobram Irrigation League. Discussion covered plans to counter a sheep trucking rumor and to pursue a local elementary school pending further information.
Jerilderie proved superior in the Murray League Second Eighteen grand final at Berrigan, beating Barooga 9 goals 11 behinds to 3 goals 8 behinds. Key players included Purtell Snell and Taylor for Jerilderie, and Wes therill Coulter Daly Lee Allen Radcliffe and Quinny for Barooga.
The Cobenen Numurkak and Southern Mivernia associations saw Saturday and Sunday matches, but aging players retired. Younger players show interest to sustain the game and the effort to form a ladies cricket team may spur revival in Tocumwal.
Cobram children performed creditably at a school sports day amid variable winds and a late finish. Individual participants across many age groups earned prizes, with notable performances by Costam eiuutes, Rex Wyatt L, and Ken Grany i among others, while teams from Cobram, Rumurwat, and neighboring towns competed for the cup.
The report reviews discussions on federal elections and policy measures including defence spending, pension schemes, and taxation. It notes the CP’s stance on demobilization and Australia’s strategic needs, plus projected petroleum production and public expenditures quoted as heavy ongoing costs.
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