St Margaret's Cobram Christmas Services and Engagements
The notice lists Holy Communion services at St Margaret's Cobram on December 21 and December 25 plus a humorous misspellings note for December 28 1947. It also announces engagements: Imelaa Carroll daughter of Mr and Mrs W Carroll of Sroslor Am and a Cobram-born son of Mrs A Graham. and another Cobram resident daughter of Mr and Mrs J Jones engaged to Edward G second son of Mr and Mrs Mon ieffe formerly of Waaia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret's
Cobram
Annalyired
Imelaa Carroll
McDonald argues controls fail to prevent shortages
The Victorian Deputy Premier McDonald warned last week that removing price controls would spur private enterprise to supply all golds and goods. He claimed controls are already unclear and still cause shortages, questioning what controls have achieved.
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Premir McDonald
Cobram Courier Extends Christmas and New Year Wishes
The Cobram Courier staff wish readers a Merry Christmas and a bright and prosperous New Year in a festive greeting from the newspaper management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram “Courier
Price Controls and the Perceived Aim of Regulation
The piece argues that government controls hinder free competition and keep prices high. It cites Ansett Airways being forced to raise charges and a man ordered to restore crockery prices to fixed levels, suggesting controls mainly preserve higher prices and a weaker currency value.
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Ansett Airways
Accident injures Mr Athol Downs at grain header
Mr Athol Downs suffers a crushed thumb when caught between a grain roller and a header cog while operating the machine. In appreciation of service to the Shire of Tungamah, Mr Ryan grants a £52 per annum salary rise to an assistant crags recene on Wednesday. Frank Anderson and family return from Melbourne while Don McKenzie heads south for holidays this week.
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Athol Downs
Shire of
Tungamah
Crags
Ryan
Frank Anderson
Melbourne
Post Office Holiday Arrangements at Cobram
The Cobram Post Office outlines Christmas and New Year hours: Christmas Day closed. Boxing Day open 9 to 10 am with outward mails due by 10 am and inward mails opened at 9 am. normal hours 9 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday. December 29 open 9 to 10 am with outward mails closing at 10 am and inward mails not opened till Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolford
Cobram
Grass Fire in Punt Road threatens homes
A Tuesday afternoon grass fire at a vacant allotment on the corner of Punt Road and Murray Street was contained by Cobram’s fire brigade after earlier efforts by an unknown person. Captain Croater warned a delay would have left nearby houses unprotected due to a lack of an air plug within 150 to 200 yards.
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Punt Road
Murray Street
Col. Campbell
Mr. Croater
Heeis
Cobram Enjoys Dramatic Society Performance
The Melbourne Technical Dramatic Society toured Cobram with What Je-téast of all his par fully human scenes. Kevin Howard led Henry Aldrich as the witty comedy centers with Barbara Pearson and Mr Bradley actors delivering strong turns. The show raised over 700 pounds for the Ambulance Appeal and finished with thanks to the audience and volunteers.
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Melbourne Technical Dramatic Society
Hat A Lifes” Mechanics
Fn Cobram
Victoria
Case the Coband District Ambulance Service
Henry Aldrich
Kevin Howard
Je—Teast
McNicol
Enty
Terence Crisp
Ambulance Committee
Cinders
Dramatic Society
W. R. Denson
David Fisher
Cobram
Ben
Wes Gualtzed
Dom
Cobram Scout Hall Purchase Sought At Parents Meeting
The Cobram scouts aim to buy a hall at a Cobram location after a December meeting. The committee will inspect halls at Tocumwal aerodrome and seek council approval to place a hall on Mr J E C Radcliffe’s block in William Street at cost. Monthly parent meetings move to the fourth Tuesday from January with urging for attendance.
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Tocumwal
Cobram
Tungamah Council
J. E. C. Radcliffe
Punt Road
Benk Street
William Street
Scouts’ Paren’s
Cobram Troop
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Paulette Goddard
Fred McMurray
Sunny Tufts
Diana Lynn
Barry Fitzgerald
Rey Sty
Ronald Howard
Barbara White
Bernadine Hayes
Treacys
Numurkah
E. L. Walker
Ringwell” Wringer
W. JF. Denson
AYMAN
Wilbur Street
W. Elligate
General Carrier
T. P. O’reilly
Punt Ra
Church OF England
St. George's
St. Alden’s
Strathmerton
Australia
Don McKenzie
Danger Rise
Mulwala
Ce! Mechanics’ Hall
NEW International
Cobram Agricultural Services
Cuhrsy
PNET
LE Charme
Bob
Sandow
Ronaldson Bros. & Tippett
Howard Rotary Hoe
BOB Sandow Shell Depot
Shepparton Pry
SHELL
Austra
Shell Company OF Australia L
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