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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1947
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Guy King and family express sincere thanks to the Cobram Branch A L P and many friends for funding special splints for their son Peter who has infantile paralysis. The group contributed £50 14s from the recent benefit dance. Please accept this as personal gratitude.
Municipal representatives in the Bendigo district harshly attacked the Government over decentralisation, accusing it of apathy. The article argues the Government’s plan for regional industry is visionary and bold, criticizing critics as politically biased and out of touch with past industrial losses to Melbourne.
Local column lists numerous Melbourne visitors and departures at holiday times. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs Keith Russell of Melbourne visiting Barooga, Miss June Bales returning from Melbourne, Mrs. L Brooks and daughter Joan leaving for Sorento, and staff changes at Cobram State School with transfer to Benalla. A hare drive fundraiser for Cobram Football Club is announced for March 9, with transport details. Also notes a house fire near Cobram and several residents visiting relatives in Rand, Yea, and Katamatite districts.
Dr. H. C. Coombs arouses cross party reaction by declaring against Empire preference prompting Queensland Premier to seek his replacement. Leaders from Liberal and Country parties respond with guarded words while Cobram fruitgrowers warn the policy threatens local industry and irrigation schemes in the Murray Valley.
A Progress Association deputation met Premier Cain on February 27 to press for a Cobram cannery. The Premier, after a 1 hour 20 minute meeting, pledged to have Treasury and Soldier Settlement Commission study the proposal and report on practical development. MLAs Moss and McDonald supported the delegation with confidence drawn from extensive industry experience.
Joyce Elva Buchanan and Keith John Russell wed at Terang Presbyterian Church on February 1 with Rev. Clarke officiating. The bride, daughter of L W and Mrs Buchanan, wore a heavy crepe gown with embroidered veil. The couple will reside in Melbourne after a honeymoon.
Rainfall in February recorded by date shows totals of 3, 12, 31, 47, 14 and 70 points on February 4, 6, 8, 10, 13 and 18 respectively, summing to 177 points for the month to date.
Blondie notes the First Cobram Scout Troop creates a Senior Patrol for older boys meeting Wednesdays. February 6 held as first meeting. Kevin Horridge Peter Cassidy and Clive McAuliffe promoted to Patrol Leader roles. Doug Guthrie Maurice Denson seek scout master warrants. First Yarrawonga guests visit for tennis with Cobram winning.
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