01 Feb 1946
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1946
Page
1
The Cobram Courier outlines a platform focusing on water conservation, housing for people, decentralization of population and industry, full employment, enterprise, and Australian products. It calls for ending wartime controls, efficient government and business planning, and disposal of surplus wartime assets to boost growth and trade.
Historic Cobram Courier issue dated Friday February 1 1946 features a lead with the proverb Where there is no vision the people perish. The visible text is limited to the newspaper’s masthead and a quotation, with no additional articles readable.
The article laments past timber destruction during settlement drives and warns of current shortages. It urges a high priority for forest rebuilding, calling for substantial government funding to the Forestry Department to start a new afforestation program with long term returns.
Melbourne pair Mr and Mrs T P O'Reilly depart for annual break travelling by plane to Tasmania. Miss Matchett of Melbourne relieves Mr O'Reilly. Several locals return from holidays and are on leave, including families and relatives visiting Cobram, Lilydale, and Melbourne.
The Deputy Director of Manpower announced that the National Security Regulations governing sheep shearing, introduced in 1942, have been repealed. Sheep owners and contractors may schedule shearing anytime, with no further returns required. The industry was praised for cooperative efforts amid labor and transport challenges, and the Commonwealth Employment Service will assist future seasonal labor needs.
District orchardists report the Rutherglen bug is leaving peaches after heavy rains though damage to tomatoes remains. Rain is said to aid pear crops and help deliveries to canneries, while tomato growers push pest control efforts with persistence.
Mr H C Resmaeses reports strong demand for the five day irrigation districts tour from February 18 to 22. The Murray Valley Coach will serve Finley Deniliquin Kerang Cohuna Tongala with all inclusive rate for travel and lodging.
The Katandra Red Cross branch held its first New Year euchre party and dance at the hall. The event featured dancing and socializing with local residents and members noted in attendance.
A victory competition among 15 fire brigades was held at Cohuna on Monday January 28. Kyabram won the McPherson Calendar shield with 26 points and Cohuna took the Mc Anaulty shield for B class brigades. Cobram placed well in E Class Hose Practice and other events with Kyabram Echuca Numurkah also earning places across the competition. Fire Authority representative Captain Grigg attended from Maldon.
Horse racing card shows Tot Ny ies Tot Ny ies and Tot Ny ies at Mentone Tomorrow with fields including Mercury Bay Ashton Baja Juvenile Handicap. Races feature horses Parody Irish Lullaby Irish Gem and Standard Time.
A drawn Cobram Tocumwal match at Cobram sees Tocumwal top innings with R Haley stumping and C Scott 30 not out, while Cobram reply falls short at 129 all out. Bowling: Brenteall 2/39, Cox 3/81, Taylor 0/38, Williamson 3/81.
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