Victorian premier under fire as Country Party strengthens stance
The Melbourne conference rejects Liberal merger by nearly eight hundred to one, signaling strong Country Party unity. Critics urge Hollway to resign, while Country Party leader MacDonald shows steady leadership guiding Tremerne through the crisis and pursuing cooperation with Labor against a December federal election backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollway
Country Party
Melbourne
MacDonald
Tremerne
Tirmei
Secorel
Ram
Holiday gatherings across Healesville Lorne Cobram and Sydney
Mrs O Dwyer accompanies her niece and nephew Marie and Philip O Dwyer on holiday at Healesville. G Downing and Claire Millerick holiday at Lorne and Malbourne. Miss Joy Gibbs and Frank Rouen Byham and J Holland from Sydney attend a wedding in Cobram with Mrs T F Muller and Janet. Bordertown returnees include Mrs P J Staude. Correction re Goulburn versus Murray Valley Group mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD. O'Dwyer
Marie and
Philip O'Dwyer
Healesville
Joy Gibbs
Frank Rouen
Byham
J. Holland
Sydney
Wednesay
TF. Muller
Dau Janet
Cobram
Yarroweyah Defeats Katamatite in Tennis Final
Yarroweyah proved stronger than Katamatite in the Strathmerton preliminary final, winning 8 sets to 5. Match results include several doubles and mixings with Gibbons, Stokes, Lundie Morton, and Stokes Reidell among the noted players.
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Yaroweyah
Katamatite
Strathmerton
Yarroweyah
Men
G. Milnes
B. Rudd
D. Wallace W. Gibbons
D. Stokes
M. Naughton
N. Lundie-Moron
Gibbons
D. Lions Naughton
Candle-Morton
H. Batey
R. Gillespie
D. Wallace- Gibbons
P Stokes Naughton
Lundie-Morton
Ford
Miss Learmonth
Lunde Twis
Stokes Reidell
Wood
Mundie
Stokes Reidel
Cobram-Barooga Golf Club Opens Season With Mixed Foursomes
At the Cobram-Barooga Golf Club annual meeting on March 24, P. R. Pullar was re elected president and A. O'Brien honorary secretary. Opening day set for Sunday April 10 features mixed foursomes. members urged to recruit new players and assist with a club clean up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram-Barooga Golf Club
P. R. Pullar
A. O'Brien
Secretar
Messrs
Jc, Fairley
Gev. Jordan
T. BP
Iti Grigs
Messrs. Johnson
K. Steward
A. May D. Codge
D. Spence
J. J. Eron
Fetub
Stere
Foster
Chise
T P. Grigg
Teas
Corriedale Sheep Sale At Terrick Terrick West Mitiamo
Messrs Goldsbrough Mort & Co. Ltd report a disposal sale of Corriedale sheep at Terrick Terrick West Mitiamo. About 3000 sheep yarded including young stock, with an average price of £4 10s per head. The sale saw 1000 ewes knock down at £5 5s per head amid spirited bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Goldsbrough
Labor Man Attacks Communism at A.L.P. Conference
President T. Junor addressed delegates of the A.L.P. Industrial Group warning against Communist influence in industry. He denounced communist activities and condemned alleged actions aimed at discrediting the White Australia Policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Junor
A.L.P
Australian Communist Party
Paige Te Besmirch
Australia
Otis
Frank Anderson declines Albury coaching offer
Mr Frank Anderson former Hing coach for Cobram club says he declined Albury Football Club's offer to coach their side for the 1949 season. The club hoped to appoint him as non playing coach. Anderson could not state his future plans but intends to stay in Cobram indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Anderson
Cobram
Albury Football Club
Albury
Frank
Forged Petrol Tickets In Victoria
Victorian C I B superintendent Webster warns motorists not to buy petrol tickets especially 10 gallon coupons. Police uncovered a large petrol coupon ring with about 1000 tickets sold in Tasmania printed on three paper shades after the Liquid Fuel Board halted sales.
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C.I.B
Webster
Liquid Fuel Board
Melbourne
Tasmania
Mrs. Ross-Soden Addresses C W A Meeting
Cobram Branch C W A held its monthly meeting with hostesses Mrs Sperling and Mrs Shimatek. Guest speaker Mrs Ross-Soden Strathmerton spoke on Scotland. flowers were presented to several members. A shortbread competition was won by Mrs Haw and Mrs Markey Jnr. Afternoon tea followed.
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Cobram
C.W.A
Sperling
Shimatek
Ross-Soden
Strathmerton
Scotland
Bland
Haw
Dunkley
Weatherill
Jnr
Tea Coupon Schedule Update Through April 1949
Current tea coupons Nos 9 to 12 cease after 17 April 1949. New Nos 13 to 24 become available on 18 April 1949. Each tea coupon equals 2 or 4 coupons to one dollar and new issues become available every four weeks.
Anthrax Threat to Animals and Humans Warned
Veterinary authorities warn anthrax endangers livestock and people. The disease spreads via spores from carcasses that may persist in soil for years and infect grazing animals and handlers who touch infected carcasses or skins. If an animal dies suddenly from anthrax the carcass should not be opened and experts should be contacted promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian
Departmentof Agriculture
Wer
Nnman
Australian stock tale falters in uncertain market
A garbled market report notes Australian stock activity with references to Maralites and Austea, mentioning a well, livestock, and telegraphic updates. The text is partial and unclear but hints at fluctuating prices and external factors affecting commodities.
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Susbhle
Tony: Witin
Beter Borre
Tata Tete Doe
Adventinius
Vent Es
Cary Grant
Myrna
Elvyn Dougls
MR. Blanding
Cary
Wis
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Jacqueline White
Mexico
Olson
Latty Marke
Evelyn Keyes
Buncles
RADIO
J. Sumner
Tfonico Radio
Market Street Cobram
Vanguard
Perslerve
Lockheed Hydraube
R. Sandow
St. Margaret's Church
Evens
R. A. Ford
Fone
Messrs. G. Downing and
Claire Millerick
Lorne and
Malbourne
T. H. P. Roe
Goulburn
Murray Valley
R. Pullar
Lewis John Edwards
Blackburn
Eng
John Belcher
Board of Trade
Edwards
Aylesbury Grammar School
Leeds University
Leeds
Ministry of
Mitiamo
Victoria
Mrs. Ross-Soden
Australius
Jonni Livestiri
Shiva
The
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Murr Asbury Grammar School
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Wiltake
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Road Passenger Service Operators Association
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