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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1948
Page
1
A reflective 1948 New Year message urges looking back to learn from past gains and mistakes. It promotes real progress through self improvement, adherence to moral teachings, and bold action. Destiny, from Mrs. Balfour’s view, is a scapegoat for responsibility we must reject.
A mid day grass fire at Barooga on Mr F Stillard property was extinguished by two employees before it spread. The report criticizes slow organization of transport and lack of equipment for Cobram and calls for a properly equipped fire truck from the Country Fire Authority to prevent future outbreaks.
Personal notes list Mr J Thomas Sullivan as secretary and valuer. Mr C E Woolford to transfer to Casterton about February 18. Noel Dellar holidaying in Cobram with Tremellens. N J O Sullivan left for Tullangatta after Christmas with Lahore family. Ian Salmon left Cobram Bank staff to studyLibrary at Melbourne. Lola Harris holidaying at Healesville. Madge and Gertie Collie holidaying with Melbourne relatives. Ann and Agnes Gemmell of Doncaster holidaying with J Gemmell. Death of Mr Cleave’s brother after ill health since World War I. deepest sympathy offered. Winnie Travers holidaying at St Kilda. Margaret Cassidy and Helen Lamplough win scholarship at public examinations for four years free education. Mr and Mrs Moutray return to Cobram after Port Fairy trip. Maurice Hyde leaves for Melbourne. Mrs T Collens returns from Upway holidays. The Weatherills and sons holidaying at Rye.
Mr. Ken Steward of Barooga suffered a severe accident while chopping kindling with an axe. His left thumb was severed below the first joint due to a distracted moment. Dr. Kennedy treated him and the severed part was replaced.
The Katamatite Annual Hospital Carnival reports record entries for two trotting races and pony and back races, with the Shepparton Amateur Cycle Club staging a full programme. The meeting is billed as one of the North East's best mixed sports events, with bookmakers present and luncheons prepared for early arrivals.
Three top New South Wales farmers from the 165 entrants win the Rural Bank competition. They will tour Britain and the Continent and then return to Australian duties after completing the yearlong program.
Citizens urged to assist Mr Meri and the Progress Association after a Monday meeting highlighted ongoing fire hazards. Officials sought permission to destroy a box hedge on Broadway Street and urged all residents to support the brigade in cleaning hazards around the town.
Joseph Murray, a seasonal worker, was fined £2 or seven days imprisonment after being found drunk and disorderly before J P S O Gregory at Cobram Court. Accused was arrested by Constable Boddy.
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