10 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1950
Page
1
The piece urges further salary boosts and better resources for Victorian teachers to improve schools. It argues education must receive a larger share of funding, better buildings and equipment, and smaller classes, noting many graduates struggle with writing and spelling.
Jackson bowls a promising off break that raps the pads and seems in line for lbw but no appeal occurs. After over ends he benches for a joke and appeals, prompting the umpire to rule out. Readers are invited to judge the decision as presented in the column.
Tocumwal bottomed 129 in 50 minutes to pace Cobram’s home game chaos. Cobram stalled behind Harris and McDougall 6/54 with late pushes from Koopman and Jordan, leaving Tocumwal 129 all out then 1st innings 136, 2nd innings 128.
Walter Bear, an eco nomist with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Washington, visited Cobram last week. Powley, an Australian production surveyor for Australia and New Zealand, toured Murray Valley soldier settlement and irrigation areas with George Duncan of the Department of Agriculture. Powley expressed astonishment at the development of the soldier settlement area and the irrigation area’s carrying capacity.
Brigadier Lemaire recalls World War I service in New Guinea and warns Australia must prevent any Japanese influence or collaboration in regions north of the continent. He criticizes past government policy and urges stronger defense of national integrity and overseas interests.
At the Cobram Branch A L P monthly meeting Mr M Hanrahan presented Mr J Crute with an engraved fountain pen and Mrs Crute received a dinner set as part of a farewell social for Crute who is transferring to Lockington as stationmaster.
February Cobram branch C W A opened with the National Anthem and Collect Motto. Mrs Bland welcomed two new members and presented生日 gifts to Mrs N Jordan senior Mrs Shakespeare and Mrs McCallum. Jam winner Mrs Haw with runner up Mrs B Jordan. Delegates chosen for Tocumwal group conference. Street stall planned for Feb 24 for Baby Health Centre support. Mrs Jordan cut cake for her 89th birthday.
V .W. Jones A. Grade Electrical advertises registered by Victoria State Electricity Commission and Inger Electrical Contractors Licensing Committee NS, offering all electrical apparatus supplies and installations. Main Street Cobram address listed with Melbourne free phone and regular stock sales across Kyabram, Shepparton, Newmarket areas. 99 day terms possible for approved clients.
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