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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
3
The Courier presents article No 1 on the Snowy River Project outlining its significance for Australia, the area involved, and the background of the scheme. It emphasizes power and water as essential supports for national security, industry, and food production and previews further explanations in upcoming installments.
A medical case report by Dr. Maurice Campbell shows middle aged men improving after wives leave, noting many with chest pain, fatigue, and left sided aches actually suffer from emotional issues or postural causes rather than real heart disease. He argues doctors should avoid inducing anxiety with premature fear of weak hearts.
The Cobram Citizens Band seeks recruits over 12 to help sustain the band after re formation. Members gain music lessons in spare time, travel with the band, and enjoy fellowship. Interested individuals may attend the Fire Brigade Station on Monday nights or contact bandmaster S Stedman or R Dare.
Mr R P Doolin of the Australian Wheat Board warned that bread rationing may begin in two years as wheat production declines. He cited five consecutive good seasons followed by the risk of drought in the near future.
An Observer piece from Bowpys revisits Clement Wragge’s 1952 drought forecast as a misdated claim since Wragge died in 1922 and his public statements ended in 1915. The article questions reliance on ancient forecasts and notes Australia’s ongoing rainfall discussions for fodder and water conservation amid dry spells.
The Snowy Mountains region, east of Australia, known as the Australian Alps, is the continent’s highest range. Snowy and elevated, it stays snow capped five to six months yearly and feeds major rivers like Murray Murrumbidgee and Snowy, enabling irrigation and substantial hydroelectric potential for vast regional development.
A historical review traces proposals from irrigation to power production in the Snowy Mountains. From 1946 Commonwealth, NSW and Victoria discussions shifted aim to dual use water for irrigation and power. The 1949 Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Authority act created a national framework with investigations favoring river diversions to the Murray, and a major scheme to develop Snowy waters for both power and irrigation.
The final day at the greens saw ten pairs compete on Tuesday with Mesiamer Harris and White taking the event. Trophies for the season were awarded including the championship singles won by Mrs E Harden who beat Mrs W Shakespeare. Mrs Spence claimed the apron prize.
At a recent Cobram Golf Club associates meeting, Mrs D Y Spence was re-elected president. New officers include vice-presidents Mesdames Gedye and Puller, assistant secretary and treasurer Mrs A Dixon, handicap manager, captain, and committee members Mrs Wilvons Mesdames 6 Johnson, E Herdet, J Fenning, and Miss B Anning.
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