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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
1
William James McCormack husband of the late Mary and father of Annie and Margaret and Mary and Jack and Pearl and William and Thomas, with residence at High Street Cobram noted in the notice. The family members are identified with married names and local towns.
Mrs Garred and Mrs Lanes thank all relatives for letters telegrams cards moral support and personal expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement Special thanks are extended to Op Kennedy Mr and Mrs A ane Mr and Mrs Willigate Mr W Motormack and June This is an acknowledgment of sincere gratitude from the families
Creditors and next of kin of Henry Francis Weiss and Claud Noall Hobart, both deceased, are notified to send particulars of their claims to designated solicitors by March 1 and March 31, 1950 respectively. Administrators warn that after these dates assets will be distributed based on claims then known. Local figures include Cyril Patrick Weiss of Strathmerton and Frances Irene Hobart of Cobram.
The Cobram Courier reports on a provocative front with the banner Come what may we are Australians and therefore British. Dated Friday January 13, 1896, the page reflects colonial sentiment and strong national identity under a period tone.
The piece argues state water authorities lack coordination and warns staff shortages at Victoria's State Rivers and Water Supply Commission could halt major projects. It questions whether water storage should be nationally directed and cites Snowy River as precedent for Commonwealth intervention. The plea ends with demand for clear answers from the Premier.
Visitors from Yarra Wonga Irigan Epparton Cobunn and Baralien NSW praised the Cobram bowls event. The tournament boosted Cobram’s profile with singles and pairs championships, the latter won by Lee Way partners, and several close semi finals and consolation matches shaping a promising yearly fixture.
The Scots Church Cobram wedding on December 17 joined Lorna Cleave, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Cleave, to Noel M Quick, son of Mr and Mrs R M Quick, with Rev R officiating. The bride wore a satin gown with lace over-dress and tulle frills, orange blossom accents, and a coronet of tulle. Graeme Brentnall served as best man.
Notice reports the death of William James McCormack senior at his High Street Cobra home on Wednesday night. Sympathies extended to relatives. Bank staff changes include Max Patterson transferring to relieving duties and leaving for Wildura on Wednesday. Jock Mc Kendry of Chariton to succeed him.
An old classified notice notes James Williams Numerah drawing attention to a clearing event advertised for the Teen Trickey's at Kaarimba. It mentions a graded herd of milkers, a good Dairy Plant not long new, and a pond Farming Plant with one car. Includes day and date.
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