21 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1952
Page
1
NDAY August 24 1952 Cobram 7 30 pm Pastor J Mr Orist announces a church service at Cobram led by Pastor J Mr Orist with evening program details sparse and in local notice form.
On August 14 in awongs, Bert and Agu announce the birth of Janice Elizabeth at the Katamut Estate. Family and local acquaintances are asked to share in the joy of this arrival.
The Mulavey family expresses gratitude to kind friends for sympathy and floral tributes after a bereavement in Berea.
A fragmented item mentions births and individuals with partial names and notes on responses. The readable text includes hints of a birth notice, names like Brien and Jenne, with uncertain associations and garbled phrases about responding.
Films shown at St Marys Church include What Men Live By and a faith themed program. Confirmation services run at 7 p.m with additional events at Kat 1 am Strathmerton 2.00 pm and Canon St Marks where the Bishop will reveal the Terrale Day Offerings. A tea cup is served afterward.
Fragmented OCR shows a list of backfaster prices and prizes, including amounts like 40/6 and 261, with references to products such as medium weight bread and underwear. The text includes garbled vendor notes, item categories, and pricing fragments from a historic shop ledger.
Weekly notices list Cobram Hospital appeals and function dates. August 23 Cobram Road Race stalls by Hospital Auxiliary. August 25 Grand Concert by 50-50 Band and Hospital. August 31 Charity Football Match. September date to be fixed Pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs organised by Miss Walker Strathmerton. November 16 Track Cycling Carnival by Cobram Cycling Club.
The Cobram and District Civil Ambulance Service reports a drop in members and rising non member debts. The committee urges residents to join or renew to maintain operations, noting April to July 1952 activity and comparing costs with other districts.
Shire Hearth Inspector Mr F Watson reported to Jungamah Shire Council that Housing Commission findings oppose demolishing the condemned Punt Road house in Cobram. The roof and structure are to be assessed while removing any plan to demolish is deferred.
A public meeting at Yarroweyah Hall decided to form a Wolf Cub Pack immediately with plans for a Srout Troop and Guides later. Mrs Morrison of Numurkah spoke on Scouting and shared committee information. Mr G Smith will speak next at 1am. Parents of interested children should contact Mr Hook and Mr Doan.
Representatives from Tungamah Shire and local business groups discussed a subdivision plan at a chamber meeting. W Gibbins and J Browsing supported the process and addressed candidates for the council election.
A community working bee at Yarooweyah attracted several attendees as six tractors ploughed ahead on a field near the park. Organizers say the event will help prepare the ground for the cricket season and support local development goals.
A fragmented city page notes nurses still carry lamps during a vigil at a hall on ODwyer Avenue. The garbled text references a fallen person and street scenes, with mentions of private residences and a public space in an unclear historical context.
Weather delays and maker orders push the Bard Room band to equip their uniforms before Monday night. The community is urged to support the hospital appeal as young players join the effort and the band prepares a program to aid the cause.
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