10 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1948
Page
1
Silent thoughts and treasured memories of dear Dad Ed ward who died in Barooga on December 1 1941 and dear sister Kathleen who died December 31 1932 inserted by his loving daughter Mrs Whitby son in law and grandchildren.
Friday December 10 1948 reports a strong pro British sentiment among Australians in the wake of postwar ties. The piece notes shared interests and political solidarity across the Commonwealth as Australia asserts its identity within the British sphere.
The article argues for a state lottery to fund hospitals, noting voluntary financing has failed and opposition is loud but not clearly majority. It dismisses extra taxes as unpopular and compares state lotteries to Cup sweepstakes, urging acceptance to meet demand for lotteries.
A full Barooga hall celebrated Miss Marie O'Dwyer's 21st birthday with music by M Lonergan and Miss Jordan Rembink. Guests enjoyed a buffet in a marquee, while speeches by her father Mr J G O'Dwyer and others praised her handling of family responsibilities and thanked organizers for the successful event.
The Cobram Lawn Tennis Club outlines its 23rd annual Christmas Tournament with ten events including A and grade mixed doubles. Trophy values rise by 10/6 and 5/, seating will expand, cars park at court ends, and a working bee is set for December 19 to prepare eight grass courts for weekend and Wednesday play until the tournament.
The Cobram Rifle Club group plans a meeting on Friday at 8 p.m. to discuss forming a council and elect an office-bearer and captain. The Army Department will inspect a proposed range site near the town.
At Cobram Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday Mr K A Evans for Mr W E Cassidy and others extended greetings to Mr Catlow SM and First Constable Cullen on behalf of police. District Schools Inquiry and local staff noted as part of holiday observances as First Constable Cullen relieves Cox at Cobram Police Station.
A general Cobram and District Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary gathering at Mechanics Hall drew 22 members. President Mrs. Brady welcomed guest speakers Mesdames J. F. Fairley and F. C. Furphy from Shepparton who outlined hospital aid ideas including making sheets pillow slips and baby clothes.
Princess Elizabeth will not receive the maternity grant of four pounds nor the weekly attendance allowance for four weeks due to insufficient National Health Insurance contributions by the Duke of Edinburgh. No extra funds are provided for the baby, but the parents face an income tax impact of about fifty pounds annually.
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