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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1950
Page
1
The Methodist Church at Cochrantfam announces its anniversary with special music at 7:30pm and morning service at 9:15am led by Rev J B Longthorn. Attendance is thanked for the thoughtful gifts and the Melbourne factory dinner invitation.
Engagement notices record Gloria Mary Rutledge Wheeler of Canterbury to Henry Wheeler of Cobram, son of Mr and Mrs Wheeler of Moonee Ponds, and Betts June Stewart of Cobham to Ronald Francis, son of Mrs and Mrs Ro Farmer of Horsham.
Mrs Spicer thanks relatives and friends for letters cards telegrams and expressions of sympathy after a recent bereavement. Please accept this as a personal expression of sincere gratitude.
A Cobram Courier item from January 6 1950 reports on Allied wartime loyalties and tensions as Australians reflect on their ties to Britain. The piece frames national identity within the broader war effort and postwar outlook.
London office refutes exaggerated tales of bitter migrants returning from Australia claiming unsuccesful settlement. Officials note most returnees faced pressure or danger and that Australia is not inhospitable. Corrections urged to protect immigration plans and avoid harming new Australia image.
Elizabeth I Hamilton, 81, died Christmas Day in Melbourne. widow of Thomas Hamilton, she came to Cobram over 60 years ago, married in 1890, and served as a charitable, active resident before hospitals and nurses were available. Her family includes Nellie, Olive, Dulcie, Pearl, and Thomas.
Five hundred seventy entrants from Melbourne and nearby towns competed over four days. Trophies largely went to Melbourne players as officials expect profits over £100, to double next year with twelve grass courts in prime condition. Final results include Sleeman Brocklehurst and Brocklehurst-Guyatt clinching doubles titles, Mrs Brown winning the women's open, and multiple handicap and district finals across singles and doubles events.
Notices record the sudden death of Miss Han Farnell at Cobram home after hospital care, with sympathy to relatives. Also mentions visitors and holiday guests, including tennis players V Brady and L Hamiltons, and local residents visiting Cobram. Several hospital updates note appendicitis recovery, ongoing illnesses, and retirements of teachers and clergy.
A group of enthusiastic townsmen formed a Motor Cycle Club six weeks ago. Don Lindrea elected president with Maurice Hyde secretary Bruce Grant captain and Henry Hyde vice captain. Club No. Twenty has 2 cycles and plans a membership drive. Meetings are monthly and not on the first Thursday. Club colors are gold and maroon.
Cobram Melba Theatre hosts Secrets of Life a three film program about life and sex hygiene with nurse escorts and radio hygiene commentator Mr Elliot Forbes. Shown to segregated audiences only due to medical sequences and delinquency topic. Not suitable for under 14.
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