Advent Sunday Church Notices and Thanks
Sunday service entries for December 11 with Advent I observances and afternoon prayers. Acknowledgments from Rev. R A Dunkley and the Hodgetts family express thanks for letters telegrams and floral tributes in their bereavement, extending gratitude to Mr and Mrs Wilson and others.
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Scots Church
Cah Tham
Nari
R. A. Dunkley
S. Hodgetts
Rete
Wilson
Larney
McCasker
Engagement of Betty McPherson To Ronald Witham
Mr and Mrs W McPherson announce the engagement of their daughter Betty to Ronald Witham eldest son of Mr and Mrs C Evans of Cobram Betty is of Mildura and Coronation Street East Brighton Read details of the families and addresses in the notice.
Snowy River project Drives Australian decentralisation plan
The Snowy River scheme is pitched as a national decentralisation spark providing water power and light to inland towns. It aims to deliver two and a half million kilowatts at completion and add one million work feet of river waters, with an eventual investment around £200 million over a 25 year development start last month.
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Tamornow
Snowy River
Fee
Sanny River
Murr
Murrumbidgee
Finish of Country Branch University Ends Its Long History
The Mil dura Branch University closes after a long disputed decision. Proponents warned of harm, but public opinion grew only after the death sentence was issued, acknowledging the institution as a valued center of learning and community life.
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Finis
Mildura
Postponement of Cobram Traders Treat Due to Epidemic
Cobram Traders postponed their annual Christmas treat for children last week because a medical option recommends avoiding large gatherings to prevent the spread of the epidemic. The date for the event will be fixed later.
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Cobram
Cobram Mooroopna Hospital Appeal May Total 208 Pounds
The Cobram to Mooroopna Hospital Appeal raised 208 pounds after oversubscription of 5. Local committee contributions totaled 103 pounds from collections competitions and a ball. Expenditure included advertising ball rent petty cash and bank balance. Donations listed include R Pullay Co and many named supporters with varied small sums.
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Cobram
Mooroopna Hospital
Ratlowine
M. Hanrahan
R. Pullay and Co
A.N.A. Lodge
D. ¥. Spence
L But Bros
Coldwell Dominates as Cobram Triumphs by 100 Runs
Roscoe Coldwell delivered a magnificent bowling display taking 15 for 14 aided by sharp slip catching from Ron. Cathie led Katamatite with 37 in the first innings, while Lou Fisher added 32 in the second. Cobram’s bowlers, including Coldwell, dismissed Katamatite for 106 and 7 in the first innings, then Herb Kilgour and companions helped Cobram chase and finish with a 100 run victory.
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Karelle
Whigh Cobram
Roscoe Coldwell
Cathie
Katan
Luil Fisher
Ron” Ht "Obram
Katamatite
K. Catine
Wright A. Gollan
Coldwellerry
Coldwell
Jelly
Anders
Kilgour
Kilgone
Wyatt
Jordan R. Mills
Ce McKenzie
Pendleberry
S. Taylor
Jordan
Total Secon
Gelly
Ee Kilgour
Jorary O Gollan
Fisher
R. Barnes
C. Kilgour
Wiehe
J. Pendleberry
Koopman
R. Mills
Etod Crozier
Wendeberry
R_ Taylor
Sundries
Total Cobram
Cobram Cricket Personnel Highlighted Players
Cobram club notes praise Kt. Coldwell for exceptional left arm medium pace bowling and consistent length. G. R. Wright is commended for left handed batting with a fine array of strokes. Bray is described as vigorous with a responsive bat, while Keer is noted for tactical fielding and quickness.
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Coldwell
G. R. Wright
Bray
Hotel Licence Renewed Before Melbourne Licensing Court
License action heard Tuesday in Melbourne as Mr. W. Me was involved in an application regarding the renewal of a hotel licence. Proceedings focused on the renewal and regulatory compliance.
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Melbourne
Mr. W. Me
Raya Iter
Soldier Settlers Wives Entertained By RSL Ladies
The RSL Ladies Auxiliary hosted a Christmas party in Mechanics Hall for soldiers settlers wives. The event featured floral stage decor by Mrs George Duncan, a varied program with piano solos, readings, and a balloon bursting contest, ending with afternoon tea and Auld Lang Syne.
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RSL
Mechanics Hall
George Duncan
Roscoe Coldwell
Haw
Auxiliary
Smith
Gedye
Allen
Weather
Ian
Weatherill
R. Bourke
Winter
The
Settlers’ League
Miss Dorothy Sheppard to take up Moonah School post
Dorothy Sheppard recently earned a teaching diploma from the Victorian Education Department and will begin duties at Moonah School in Hobart. She is holidaying with her parents in Cobram before starting. Other locals and relatives, including the Russell and Power families, are noted visitors and well wishes are sent for Phil Spence after appendix surgery in Cobram Hospital.
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Dorothy Sheppard
Victorian Education Department
P. Sheppard
Cobram
Moonah School
Hobart
Tasmania
A. McKellar
Hawthorn
K. Russell
Melbourne
J. Russell
Barooga
Bryan Power
Adelaide
Phil Spence
Cobram Hospital
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England
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Shepparton Butter Factory
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