21 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1947
Page
1
A Victorian government promotes decentralisation by granting concessions to establish factories in country regions, aiming to place rural and metropolitan production on equal footing. The plan seeks to curb urban overconcentration, slow population shifts, and foster lasting country metropolis reunions beyond brief celebrations.
The Cobram Nomurkeh Elimination Round match at Katamatite saw Cobram win the toss and field first, Numurkah opening with Lumsden and W Dudley giving a solid start. Dudley top scored with 24, Lumsden 75, while Koopman took 3 for 26 for Cobram, though several catches were dropped. Cobram struggled early in reply, ending 40, with Camie 680 and others noted for a cautious start. ground and catering praised.
Fragmentary notes show Wasia-Finley Weara scoring 175 and Finley down five wickets for 59 as Tocumwal 203 in a sound position. Mentions Seninst Sram Feure with two wickets for 20 at close last Saturday in Blues match other lines garbled.
A Cobram public meeting appointed a fundraising committee including Mrs Leamson Mrs Sheppard Mrs Gedye and Mrs Rembiak to raise money for an ambulance serving Cobram and surrounding district. The fund aims for about £1200 with government help sought. donations welcomed at Cobram chemist T P O’Riley and J Mil terick at the Butter Factory Depot.
Mrs Kerr of Eyton died suddenly at 49, sister of Mrs Rey Cox Cobram, with sympathy extended. The National Bank manager J L Cameron at Cobram has moved in with family. A T Baxter is the accountant, G Wilton and Jor Barnett welcome a newborn son. Vince Travers vacations at Lorne, Lola Harris returns to Melbourne. Cobram supporters raise 50 pounds for a worthy cause.
In the second round of the Pennant home and away, Cobram Golds lost to Nathalia Blues 60 to 63 on the road after a tight finish with last-ball ends. Cobram Blues defeated Numurkah 67 to 59 at home, with details noting players Jones Harris Woolford Gran and others contributing. Final scores indicate close battles across the three greens and a late sep into the final tally.
Mr and Mrs L Powles hosted a party for about 50 guests in the Mechanics hall. decorations featured two large colored items, with dancing games and vocal solos by Miss Pat Millerick. Robert Collie led toasts praising Mary and the hosts, gifts were presented, and the evening closed with Auld Lang Syne.
At the Progress Association meeting Mr J W Gemmell urged Cobram grounds be handed to the Shire or Lands Dept so sporting beds can access government grants on a pound for pound basis. He argued improvements would benefit societies and others and condemned government funds flowing to other centres.
Recruitment notices list a petrol bowser operator in Cobram and a permanent office clerk position. The clerk role calls for a competent typist with figures, age 17 or 18, with written application, experience, and references to ABC via Courier Office.
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