11 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1949
Page
1
An article discusses the Australian drift to big cities despite American writers noting rural return trends. Canberra data shows ongoing centralisation, with metro recruitment ads offering high wages to unskilled workers learning trades, sparking concern about decentralisation and economic impact.
Mr Hobart is recuperating at his home following a recent appendectomy. Mrs L F Edwards visits Warragul. daughter Marjorie remains in hospital after tonsil removal on Tuesday. Nurse Lois Thompson of Bethesda Hospital spent last weekend with her Cobram relatives.
Mrs Ray Cox of Cob ram reports an egg laid by her hen contained a second egg within the large shell. The outer shell cracked to reveal a complete inner shell with a two to seven or two to two measurement noted, a rare double yolk phenomenon observed during custard preparation.
A cheerful gathering at the fire station last Monday marked Anna Guthrie’s coming of age. MC Doug Guthrie and pianist Mary Lonergan led dancing and games, followed by supper in the marquee. Toasts were given to the guest, the Guthries, and the chairman amid telegrams and gifts, ending with Auld Lang Syne.
A Cobram woman reportedly over-called a misere hand consisting of 12 diamonds and the ace of clubs in a solo game. Another man with a similar hand failed to win as the lead was his off suit ace, limiting him to one trick.
The Murray Football League will hold its annual meeting at Meecs Hall Cobram on Monday March 7 with key agenda items including constitutional alterations, election of officers, and balance sheet adoption. Nominations for secretary and office-bearer positions close February 27. Cobram Club also reports its meeting on February 2 at Mechanics Hall with officer elections and standard business.
Common facilities are restricted to Conenonert ot Baronga village residents. Trustees order Common to stock from the Common before Sunday February 16. L Chandler secretary.
Notice from Cobram Strathmerton Yarrawonga districts advising the public that Walker Cobram 3s Soleits for the Den Bricks is available. Contact Mr Walker at Deniliquin Brick Works as directed by L E Bode.
An aerial display is planned at Yarrawonga on Sunday by the Sauna and Wagga clubs. Six top planes are expected to perform aerobatics formation flying and bombing the tin hare. A bus will leave Cobram at 10 am and seats may be reserved at Mulcahy's newsagency.
A Sanitary Plumber Certificate of Competency issued for work at Station Street Cobram covers windmill and hot water installations septic tanks installed general household repairs and related services offered in order of booking. The listing notes phone contact and professional scope for plumbing and contractor tasks.
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