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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1945
Page
1
The Victoria government models decentralisation by expanding industry in country centres with practical results. Councils adopt land, electric, and related projects, inspiring other states to follow. As peacetime production nears, rural communities must unite to reap benefits from thriving local industries.
On July 26 at Barooga Alice wife of the late William Russell and mother of William Rupert Leslie deceased John Gladys Mrs Eddy Sydney Frank and Stuart aged 82. One of the Best. Inserted by her loving family.
About 50 guests gathered at Mr and Mrs M D O’Dwyer’s home on Tuesday July 24 to celebrate Irene O’Dwyer’s coming of age. The event featured dancing, cards, a decorated supper, and many gifts. Toasts honored Irene host and hostess, pianist Miss Mary Lonergan, and Irene’s brother Con Walsh, with the candle cake cutting and a sing song ending with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.
The Cobram Branch of the Australian Red Cross Society held a membership drive last week and secured 250 new members.
Mr W M Hughes defended a people controlled Commonwealth Bank citing its wartime role and growth from £5 million to £900 million in resources. He warned the current Labor Bill would place the Bank under Treasury, risking private influence and undermining national credit for postwar needs.
At the July 24 meeting President W S Collie announced a show cancellation due to adverse seasonal conditions. A gymkhana will be held October 9. The secretary was directed to seek results on the Use and Control of Water competition from the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Repairs to the showgrounds fence were referred to the Grounds Committee. Col lie appointed to Victorian Chamber of Agriculture council. H Roe added as delegate.
A gymkhana planning meeting outlined event classes including sheep Corriedale and Southdown, cattle Red Polls Jerseys and Jersey cow, horses dray and hacks ponies and hunter classes, poultry and dogs, pavilion exhibits, races wheelbarrow toss and craft displays, with a ladies committee to form for afternoon tea and refreshments.
The small son of Mr G Muir cut his fingers with an axe in a nursery incident. One finger was amputated and the other two may be saved though the text is unclear.
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