06 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1951
Page
1
Church of England list for Cobram notes 8 a.m. Holy Communion and 7.30 p.m. Sunday School details and names appear garbled. Mentions Ackland and Hobart associations with church events and announcements.
Cobram Courier issue note indicating phone contact lines for Cobram with date April 6 1951.
The piece argues Australia faces a neglect of rural development as urban drift continues. It calls for decentralisation, faster untapped rural wealth utilization, and proactive regional planning to empower those in the countryside and reverse population concentration.
The Recruiting Directorate outlines CMF trace requirements and urges country committees to expand enlistment of young men for Australia art lime defence forces. Assistant General Banfield praises 600 country committees and stresses the need to train volunteers and NCOs, warning that national service alone cannot meet current needs.
A farewell gathering at Barooga Hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Halloran and family on April 3. The event featured speeches from community leaders, gifts including a silver rug, and praises for their service to the district before Mr Halloran announced his transfer to Muabalong for teaching duties.
Tonight three gentlemen will speak on the three arms of the Services and films will be shown. The show is free and the general public is invited to attend.
At Cobram Barooga Golf Club annual meeting Andy O'Brien was made life member for seven years as secretary since 1987 and received a 25 pound prize. Spence elected president for second term Tay Reach er secretary. New officers include Dixon treasurer and Grigg captain. Membership fee up, visiting fee fixed. constitution adopted. A wedding bee planned. Mrs Spence associate president and a presentation to Mrs O'Brien on departure.
Miss Wilma Ackland of Charles Street Cobram and Mr Donald Pobart of Cobra receive best wishes on their engagement Miss Ackland and Mr Pobart are noted as engaged to marry The notice also mentions Mr and Mrs RO Monckton of Aresbourne spending a few days in Cobram renewing ties
Fragmented line memo notes an Aboriginal candidate to oppose Mr McEwen for the Murray seat with Labor likely the sole opposition, while party loyalties and ministerial roles are referenced amid a changing government landscape. The text also hints at Liberal support for McEwen and mentions Anderson, Gordes, Hy Ul, and Shtui as related figures, with unclear dates or specifics.
A Cobram gathering features paddy calves sales cautions and quick wit. Ernest SpeenineHelmway Street notes enforcement and parental cooperation. Performances by Jack Byham Rourke and Mrs Potter with Mrs Walsh at the piano conclude with Auld Lang Syne. Printed by Freder Ernest Sperling for New Sunraysia Daily Pty. Ltd.
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