03 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1950
Page
1
The family notes the death anniversary of Manfred Adrian Xavier Dunleavy aged 85. Requiescat in Pace is remembered by his parents and siblings Annie O Brien Mrs Cody and Vincent in Cobram. The memorial marks the anniversary of his passing on February 1.
The bens of the bebe William Tames McCormack thank friends and relatives for sympathy, floral tributes, letters, cards and telegrams in their sorrowful loss. Special thanks go to Lanham De Kennedy, Mrs. T. Kidrige, and Mrs. P.B. Rembiak for their untiring efforts.
The Slite Alveberty Commission funds a £2 million program to expand Victoria’s electricity with hydroelectric and brown coal briquette projects. The plan targets major regional supply, lifting farm and town demand while facing material shortages and delivery delays. Country investors gain gilt edged security backed by the Victoria Government and support for extending power to rural districts.
A correction note appears to acknowledge donations to the Cobram Lawn Tennis Club. The item references a prior report titled Bowling Club in last Friday's paper and clarifies the intended recipient of the donations.
The selectors have picked an experienced lineup led by captain Wanghau J. D. Rourke with an average age of 30 years. Critics say more younger players might yield longer term profit despite the proven mix of skill and versatility across the team.
A woman visited an out of town store and asked about olive oil. The clerk explained prices for local oil at 1/9 per bottle and clearer oil from Greece at 2.9. She misinterprets and buys the local product.
The article describes a wedding in Shepparton with Roseman as celebrant and Joseph Lawy officiating. The bride wore a circular tulle yoke gown with satin piping and orange blossom veil, guests wore pastel frocks, and the couple plans to live in Shepparton after a touring honeymoon.
Delay in securing sites for the Nation of Scales at Cobram Yarroweyah Strathmerton postpones the decision on the Co Ltd. share issue and racing stakes. The Company regrets the postponement and hopes to proceed at an early date.
Cobram State School opened last Tuesday with 165 pupils. New teachers Mr WW Creighton and Miss Dr Taylor join the staff as assistants. Miss Nora Walsh appointed as student teacher. During vacation Mr E R Rotherham transferred to Coral Bank. Misses Stanger, O Dwyer and Schier selected for training at Bendigo Teachers College.
Cobram wheat silo reports delivery of 241 857 bushels by January 31 this year. The gain of 51 000 bushels over last year’s 190 142 occurs despite the silo opening a week later.
Chief Inspector of Fisheries and Game A. D. Butcher urged a noon start for the March 1 duck shooting season. The plan awaits Chief Secretary Leggatt approval, with inspectors to prevent shooters hitting other birds before noon.
Well known in decentralisation and municipal affairs, Mr. C. E. Fleay died at his Castlemaine home recently. A former Mayor of Castlemaine, he helped found decentralisation and organized efforts for Victoria’s decentralisation.
An Australian visitor in a hat room caused a stammered demand for “Finish, please” which led to a swift exodus of patrons. Misheard as “Police” spurred a rapid dispersal through all openings, leaving the room empty amid broken glass and wind-damage.
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