03 Apr 1947
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
1
Short telegrams and personal sympathy messages accompany a recent bereavement, reflecting community support and condolences for the grieving family. Families may receive visitors and callers during this period as arrangements are planned.
A 1947 Sydney column denounces Communist tactics in Australia and warns of growing suppression of free speech. It cites ship delays, union strikes in America, and threats to liberties and democracy, urging vigilance against perceived alien influence.
A Cobram event celebrating Miss Melva Harris’s 21st birthday was held at Main Street Cobram with about 70 guests. Rain disrupted outdoor plans but guests enjoyed games, dancing, and a verandah supper as toasts were offered by Vern Wyatt and others for the guest and hosts.
Cobram shire council received a letter from Mr. McKenzie the Cobram sanitary contractor about nuisances from overhanging branches and box thorn hedges along rights of way. He says branches drag vans from his wagon and box thorns wound him during work. The council will seek action from Lands Officer and, if needed, contact the Department directly.
Councillors debateCobram town plan funding and governance with Dr D Dwyer urging public input and Pearce opposing blanket shire control A mid discussion covers acquisitions valuations and costs noting potential £150 000 figure and long term savings on sewerage roads and electrical works Plans for a larger bio box at the hall are tied to health and building regulations and lease arrangements
Mr. Stewart Woolford of the State staff is mentioned. John O Dwyer returns from a four day Melbourne holiday. John Cassidy visits his parents Mr and Mrs W Cassidy for Easter. Mr E Mercy of Melbourne visits Cobram for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Lonergan of Melbourne holiday with M Farlane. Miss Jean Levings to spend Easter at Corona.
The Coo ram State School Mothers Club held its annual meeting at the school last Thursday. Mrs. Cameron was elected president. about 25 members attended. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £14 12s 9d, with £47 18s spent on children’s amenities including a tennis court, cricket set, swings repairs, and picnic expenses.
Council on Monday accepted several bids including Mr. s two Ford tacks for 496 pounds 18 shillings 6 pence and Malcolm Moore two 25 horsepower graders at 1475 pounds each. Contracts noted include 166/F281 Invergordon north-south road forming garvelling and 11/47 supply 160 yards of me at Dunbulbalene with Mc Qualter bid of 50 pounds.
Bus daily to Numurkah from Seymour on Monday and Thursday and Saturday. Return trip with Mel. Service details indicate a regional link between Numurkah Cobram Tocumwal with a noted conductor or operator in Mel. The fragment notes a scheduled schedule but lacks full dates or times.
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