30 Aug 1946
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
1
A fragment from The Cobram Courier dated Friday August 30 1946 shows a quotation about vision and societal consequence. The text includes the Cobram phone line and newspaper branding.
The essay condemns escapism as a social malaise driven by Hollywood gambling and nightlife. It argues people flee from themselves, preferring artificial thrills over nature and creative outlets. It warns that without turning to simpler hobbies and nature, individuals remain trapped by inhibitions and frustration.
Over eighty parishioners attended the Sunday service marking the 40th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone at St Margarets Church of England. Mrs W Tuttle of Numurkah sang the Lord’s Prayer and the choir led hymns as speakers reflected on the church’s role in teaching faith within the Holy Catholic Church.
The writer laments scarce job advertisements while unemployment rises in Melbourne and reflects on the citys intellectual derelicts. He notes many once-prominent men drift from executive hopes to menial roles, becoming disheartened and socially isolated before often ending in benevolent institutions.
Miss Mary Cullen visits Melbourne to train at St Vincent Hospital while her parents Mr and Mrs J J Cullen host her briefly. The Roe family and Sandows visit Melbourne for two week holiday and army officer Peter Sandow returns to Cobram. Kath Crawley stays with the O Dwyers in Rand and Mrs D Y Spence returns from Warrnambool. A note on a Holy Catholic Church branch plans and hopes for religious nurture over the coming decades.
Cobram stage show features Tivoli’s Valentine Monty and ventriloquist Tanks a Million star Louis Carr. 3DB’s Frank Walsh Tim the Tenor and accompanist Dot Westney join Pamela Ross soprano. Hoisted by Tivoli cast, the revue debuts in the district with star power and musical variety.
A compact sampler contrasts witty lines from the past with contemporary quips. It notes Pope and Punch magazine style snatches, highlighting sharp one liners and satirical tones.
J G Crosby is a licensed sanitary plumber and contractor offering windmill and hot water installations septic tanks and general household repairs. Located on Station StreetCobram with phone 190 for bookings.
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