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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1947
Page
1
A reflection on scientific triumph and moral decline. The piece argues humanity parades vast knowledge yet neglects ethical fundamentals, risking a return to a jungle of heedless behavior unless humility guides society back to core ethical values. It laments war’s horrors and calls for renewing basic moral disciplines.
Mrs Rowe celebrated her 90th birthday at Yarroweyah North with a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Teitz. Relatives and friends attended as dishes of daphne and primula were displayed and a special dish cake decorated Sis Rowe's granddaughter Dryden from Strathmerton presented a large batch of congratulatory telegrams flowers and gifts.
The Hospital Appeal Committee was reformed at a sparsely attended meeting with W. R. Denson as president, E. Eldridge as vice president, and Miss M. Hanrahan as secretary treasurer. A Hospital Ball is set for Monday August 25 to aid the appeal, but volunteer support remains weak and usual town canvassing is restricted.
Council discussions center on applying to fall under Part II of the Dairy Supervision Act. Dr. W Mead moves, Dr. Stokes seconds, motion passes 8 to 4. Dairy supervisor Mr. Henry clarifies concerns about rebuilding costs and conformity requirements for local dairies. Dr. Magee supports overdue regulation, arguing clean dairies should not fear oversight.
A well known Berrigan district farmer, Connell, aged 47 or 48, was found dead at his Mea Place home after a shooting incident described as an accident. He was born in the district and lived there most of his life. He was married with five children and survived by his wife and relatives. The circumstances of the shooting remain unclear.
The marriage of Magna Ellen daughter of Mr wa Sere Cobram and William second son of Mr and Mrs O Nell North Fitzroy took place at St Pacis Bat Cat Melbourne with Rev Father Berton officiating. The bride wore a wool fabric frock detailed with lace and thread and was given away by Mr Geason. A bridesmaid Joyce O Neill attended.
The Cobram Presbyterian Circuit appoints Rev R A Dunkley as minister and Rev W W Ingram will visit Cobram on Sunday August 3 to officiate at Scots Church. Local residents share family events including births and visits from Camberwell to Yarrawonga and Cobram families.
Murdoch McPherson Collie died at his home in Yarroweyah on July 11 after a fall and related shock. Born in Wallan he lived at Yarroweyah most of his life and owned the farm Alex Dale for over six decades before government acquisition. He was aged, respected, and active in local public bodies, with a quiet nature and deep family ties including his wife and children Anne Black Glenhuntly Jean Mitchell Morwell and Murdoch.
Cobram hosts the Wool Board film program on August 21 with shows starting at 2 8 pm. Films cover diseases of sheep and wool production, to be chosen from titles including Strike Hydatids Control of Feeding and Rot and Fast Fabrics with a Future. The schedule lists towns and dates across Victoria with veterinary input and local notices forthcoming.
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