22 Feb 1946
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1946
Page
1
The Courier invites social and personal items from residents for publication in the paper. Submissions must be signed by the sender, but the contributor’s name will not be published.
The Cobram Courier reflects on Britain's wartime sacrifice and Britain’s postwar food shortages. It argues Australia owes a debt for Britain’s stand and urges Australians to share their abundant food with those in need, showing self denial to aid the Mother Country.
The Cobram Courier notes donors for the Food for Britain Appeal and invites further contributions. It requests news of donations and efforts to drive food parcel collections.
Mrs B Bell and baby daughter visit Melbourne with Mrs Bell Senior. Mrs M Munro travels to Melbourne then to Tasmania. Mr and Mrs T P O Reilly return from holidays. Miss Nancy Chilcott and Bruce Chilcott of Tasmania holiday with the Guthries. Dr Hayden Cook on army leave. Mr and Mrs D Matthews visit Cobram from Warracknabeal. June Bayles returns to Melbourne after Cobram stay. Connie Butt breaks wrist. Margaret Carroll breaks arm in two places. Mrs A Muller returns home from Mooroopna Hospital. D E Johnson of Cobram Wards visit Ocean Grove. Sister Teitz resumes duties at the Women’s Hospital. Carlton s holidaying in Yarroweyah North then Melbourne. Lois Thompson receives writing case from Cobram Presbyterian Sunday School.
A local weather note records rainfall in Cobram with one reading during the day. The brief mentions rainfall amounts and timing but lacks full measurements or context from nearby stations.
Heavy rain closes all wheat silos with only Nasssed wheat received to avoid damp grain. Murray Football League to reform after war recess with eight prewar teams invited to Monday March 4 meeting: Berrigan Cobram Finley Katamatite Nathalia Numurkah Strathmerton Tocumwal. Cobram fat lambs top Newmarket sale averaging 45 shillings per head.
The Metropolitan and Country Trotting Association will present a deputation to the Chief Secretary on February 26 at 11 am. They seek transfer of trotting control to the Royal Agricultural Society and approval for night trotting on Melbourne Showground and country tracks. All interested clubs should arrange representation.
The Cobram club will conduct a Rinks petition on Sunday afternoon. Play starts at 30 and entrants must lodge their names before 2.15 on the day of play.
The Minister for Water Supply Mr Galvin began an inspection of the Murray catchment area with State Rivers and Water Supply Commission officials. Concerns over watershed erosion and silting of the Hume Weir could prompt legislation to protect the region. He will assess Omeo High Plains Tallangatta the n Valley and Cooryong as NSW monitors its side of the Murray.
Horse racing selections list for Caulfield with divisions and picks. Brave Leader Parody Wood row Stelate Invasion Chief Euxine Na wab Metson Coober Chaperone Composer La Patrice Attley St. Fairy Woodcliff Don Pedro Logical Huntingdale Gawksburn Busybody Veileme St Dandy.
At a Memorial Hall meeting in Tungamah on Tuesday last, a social evening was planned for Misses Alice Nunn and Ruth Buerckner on the eve of their marriages. A dance February 22 will be held with the Tungamah Orchestra. Proceeds will be divided among guests. a subscription list is open at Parsells store or with secretary Miss Pat Whitty.
Robert John Scott aged 21 was sentenced to three months imprisonment at Cobram Court on charges related to alleged misconduct involving air force property. The case against him outlined the alleged acts and the court arranged the term accordingly.
Harold Edward Lewis faced charges of illegally using a car owned by P. Pullar & Co at Cobram Court of Petty Sessions. He was remanded to appear in Cobram on March 6. A military type truck stolen from the same firm was found abandoned between Cobram and Berrigan near Lalalty.
A bold burglary at Farley’s store in Shepparton occurred between 9 am Thursday and 11 pm Wednesday. Thieves escaped with about £12 cash and a large quantity of men’s clothing including sports coats trousers shirts shoes, with Detective H N Cox in charge of inquiries.
Latent child health concerns at Lockhart Central School trigger a boycott as parents refuse to send children to classes. Health inspectors condemned the building twice. Education Department response remains unclear amid urgent telegrams, letters, and a petition. Meanwhile other regional notes cover irrigation, greenhouses for citrus, and a new cycling club in Wentworth.
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