04 Jan 1946
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1946
Page
1
Mrs McKenzie expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for letters cards floral tributes and personal sympathy following a recent bereavement.
Engagement notices for Ellen Robina Guthrie and Albert Neil Follett are announced with family connections to Cobram and Murchison. A second engagement links Melva Jean Alexander to Thomas George Freeland at Glen Airlie Llanelly. A memorial for Annie Russell notes a December 20 passing and enduring memory by her husband.
A brief postal and telegraph notice appears in the Cobram Courier on January 4, 1946. It references contact details for the Cobram office and directs readers to use the listed phone number for inquiries.
The Moscow talks among Great Britain the United States and Russia yielded a communique that softened the international climate and boosted prospects for the UN General Assembly. It notes potential Australian representation on the Allied Council for Japan, mixed views on the atomic issue, and possible Security Council involvement in future resolutions.
Personal notices from Cobram detail Christmas visits for Mary Collens Irene Ruler and families on Bank Street and Kyabram. Entries cover relocations, leave reports from servicemen, engagements and holiday travels among local residents with several Melbourne trips and hospital ties noted.
An inquest in Tocumwal into the death of Daniel Alexander Fraser McKenzie found he died from injuries received when struck by an RAAF truck in Mooraki Street Cobram on December 18, 1945. The vehicle was driven by LAC Richard Mallard.
Mr and Mrs E. T. Johnson hosted a welcome home event at Cobrawonga for their son Litut Frank Johnson and Lt. Trent John Grant. About 23 relatives attended dinner with gladioli decorations and a welcome home cake, followed by dancing, singing, and a late supper. Guests traveled from Melbourne, Sydney, Benalla, Wangaratta, and Cobram, with chromium trays presented to the two honorees.
The Melbourne YMCA arranges for small groups of country lads to attend the Shoreham camp on Westernport Bay from January 21 to 28 or January 28 to February 4. Camp costs are 4/6 a day excluding fares, with Melbourne YMCA providing overnight facilities for those traveling. Details from Mr Gray, Boys Work Secretary, Melbourne YMCA, Princes Bridge.
The weekend bowls event saw Rutherford defeat in the final pennant match with Ruth Rutherford and Gedye leading the champs. Ongoing rounds featured O'Brien Mulcahy and Wyatt Grant in close scores, while the 100-up final ended 103 100 for Gedye over Leswe.
A notice reports that many electors are not correctly enrolled or have wrong addresses and occupations. Police actions against neglectful electors led to verdicts against defaulters. Voters are asked to check rolls at post offices and police stations, obtain fresh enrolment claims, have them witnessed, and mail to the Divisional Returning Officer.
W E Cassidy showcases resolve in a tricky mission toward Station Gtarst, Cobram. Local observers note his persistence and strategic moves shaping a notable effort in the regional endeavor.
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