24 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1950
Page
1
The notice lists services at Katamatite and Cobram with pastors C Dipose scheduled at 7.30 pm and 3.15 pm respectively.
The piece argues against disarmament despite calls from Senator Tydings. It recalls past world wars and warns that kindness to foes invites new conflict, urging vigilance and readiness over surrender to peace at any cost. It frames disarmament as a repeated historical folly and a risk to national safety.
The death of Mrs Mary Ann Steer 88 occurred suddenly at her son's residence in South Street St Kilda on Sunday week last after a brief stay in Cobram. She had moved from Melbourne a fortnight earlier seeking rest and enjoyed time with her son and daughter in law. Mrs Steer known for activity and local business dealings with husband Fred Steer and daughter Miss Lottie Steer. she served as a judge at the Berrigan show and was highly regarded in Cobram and Berri van. Burial was at Cobram Cemetery with Rev Lewin officiating.
Cobram hopeful Harry King expresses wish to see Cobram win the football season. He and his associates send farewell to Cobram friends and acknowledge the season’s challenges.
About 35 dairy farmers attended the Katandra West Field Day last Wednesday. Highlights included talks on dairy cattle diseases, inspection of registered herds, and demonstrations on milking machines, with praise for organizers and local assistance from the CWA.
The Rate Collector Mr R Webb reported total rates since December of £698 16s 10d across Central Southern South‑West North‑West. The Treasurer certified shire bank accounts: Municipal £885 6s 9d debit, CRB £0 6d, Cobram Saleyards £705 0s 4d. Municipal £3407 8s 3d, CRB £2541 13s 9d, Saleyards £357 19s 6d.
Mrs Les Keamy of Barooga is in her fourth week as a patient at Cobram Hospital and is making satisfactory progress with discharge expected soon. The death of Mr T. A. Flynn at 15 Redan Street St. Kilda on February 16 is noted. he was the eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs James Flynn of Katamatite district. He is survived by his wife two brothers and four sisters. Gerald Quinane of Barooga is in Melbourne for medical examination at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and hopes a two to three week Melbourne stay. Col Lyle, Barooga Hotel licensee, returns from Bacchus Marsh at the weekend after a fortnight’s absence. Mrs Gordon Allen is presently a patient at Cobram District Hospital.
Directory listing of stock and station agents with Wool and Produce brokers and merchants. Includes firms and contact details offering services in livestock, wool, and produce trading, brokerage, and supply to stations and regional properties.
Mr. J McEwen MHR Minister for Commerce and Agriculture pressed the Postmaster General for a Murray Valley Soldier Settlement Area telephone exchange. He cited wasted time and petrol due to lack of phones and said better communications would aid settlers dealing with water bailiffs veterinary surgeons and other business. The Postmaster General promised to review the situation.
Jackson attempted a quick single as a straight drive from his partner went to silly point. The fieldsman deflected the ball onto the bowler's wicket and Jackson was run out, but the umpire ruled not out. The reader is invited to vote on the decision.
Tenders are invited and will be received until 4 p m on Wednesday March 8 for the erection of a Fibre Cottage in Mahonga Street Jerilderie Plans and specifications are available at the Shire Hall Jerilderie Alternative tenders will be considered specifying plant tools and materials provided in addition to labour Not necessarily accepted. 1 C Gilbert Shire Clerk
Tenders invited for performance of the Bearii Strathmerton Mail Service from July 1 1950 for 3 or 5 years. Route covers Strathmerton and Bearii via Ulupna Coonanga and Ulupna West three times weekly with a branch to Corrins. Close 3 p.m. March 14 1950 to District Postal Inspector Ben9. Forms obtainable from Cobram or Strathmerton Postmasters.
The note cites Law 41 stating a ball played to the opposite wicket does not make either batsman out unless the ball was touched by a fielder before the wicket is put down. The umpire made an error in this instance.
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