08 Feb 1946
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1946
Page
1
The plan calls for water conservation friendly homes, decentralised towns with half the nation’s population, tax reform to boost employment and enterprise, and full global engagement to support peace and trade. It urges aggressive Australian product promotion, prudent disposal of surplus war assets, and rapid end to wartime controls to maximize efficiency and public returns.
An editorial urges Australians to shed timidity and embrace bold reconstruction after six years of war. It argues energy, enterprise, and willingness to take risks will seize the opportunity to shape a better world, noting that mistakes are acceptable if progress continues.
Lt Colin Gilmour receives the Distinguished Flying Cross among local mentions of veterans. Joy Sheppard nurses in Melbourne. Roy Wyatt and Norm Dunkley visit Cobram on leave. Jean Levings spends three weeks in Melbourne. F E Bartlett announces through the Shire Secretary a forthcoming fortnight. Phyllis and Ron Haynes engagement noted. Mary Dickie and Moonee resident Mr Ron Haynes announce engagement. June Loof recovers from nose and throat surgery at Lisieux Private Hospital. Peter King moves to Mooroopna Base Hospital for observation after a fall. Barbara Crozier returns from Melbourne holiday. Judith and Hugh Dickit of Mooroopna Base Hospital recognized with scholarships. Dorothy Janetzki and David Sheppard win scholarships in recent exams.
Mr H. C. Kermode reports strong demand for the irrigation districts tour from February 18 to 22. He states Murray Omnala arrangements and shipboard accommodation are secured with an all inclusive fee of six pounds for travel and lodging.
The Cobram Welcome Home appeals for names and addresses of service personnel with expected discharge dates, deadlines by March 1. Shire Council discusses staff needs including a full time Health Inspector, calls for junior female officer applicants, and reviews tenders for bridges and roads. Also notes on Cobram Gutter loan, land register access, dayman appointment, and a shire valuer appointment.
The council considers building a welfare centre with rest room and station at a cost over nine years, opposed to paying £50 rent for an unsuitable room. A motion seeks a site inquiry and cost estimate for a new facility, while noting relocatable options.
Smith's Weekly notes financial and manufacturing circles fear Overseas Corporation Australia Ltd could become an American wedge into Australia's secondary industries. The piece highlights W S Wasserman and Maury Maverick, their wartime roles, and signals a potential 10 million dollar motive to expand American trade interests in Australia.
Cobram Cricket Club travelled to Tocumwal and beat the RAAF by one wicket and 38 runs. notable batting by Crozier 32 Shier 53 Beck 49 while King 6/16 and L Koopman 5/40 led the bowling. Cobram 1st innings 122 runs, Oats King and Koopman among top performers.
Players selected to represent the Cobram Nurmurkeh Association at Country Week include L Thompson T Wells Finley C scuit Taylor Tocumwal A Brent nall J Fowles H Shier Cobram Burgess Karrimba J Lumsden F N Dudley Numurkah R Coldwell Barrell G Millar McChristie plus others. The selection list reflects regional clubs and players.
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