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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1949
Page
1
A brief header item from a 1949 issue notes national identity with a bold assertion, framing Australia as allied to Britain in the postwar era. The short line reflects wartime and immediate postwar ties and public sentiment of that period.
The article notes Labor's narrow 500 vote win over the Liberal candidate in Prahran, citing leadership and policy clarity as key factors. It argues Labor gains signal voter preference for practical policy over rhetoric, while Liberal leaders face criticism for unclear messaging and focus on broader issues.
Three youths were arrested by Cobram police after robberies at Gedye's hardware and sports store in Cobram and at Kelly's Mercery Store in Tocumwal. Colin Ricks, 17, was committed for trial. two others, aged 16, appeared in Children’s Court. Officers recovered most stolen goods. total value £110.
The shire engineer reports on CRB and shire works including 78 miles of patrol grading on main roads and 14 miles resheeted on the Benalla Tocumwal route near Yarraweyah. Maintenance covers Larence Creighton section, Whitty's corner to Katamatite East School, Hewits, Collan, Clarke and Brown, with forming and reshaping on several roads.
Senior Constable Carl Speave, who joined the Toom Wal police in 1928 and now serves in Albury, has been promoted to sergeant. Mrs Spence and Miss Marjorie, with Donald Spence, are holidaying at Mr W P Smith’s Edenhope Cobram East home. Mr and Mrs J Crute welcome a baby girl, and Mr and Mrs Geo Edgar announce a baby boy. The Levings family is vacationing in Glenelg.
A Melbourne wedding at Christ Church St Kilda united Emmeline Mary Johnson and Robert Clive Sandow on Friday January 14. Rev C Woodhouse officiated as Emmeline, from Cobram, wore off white satin with pale blue organdie, bouquet of frangipani and blue delphiniums. The reception followed at Berkley Hall.
Dr. O Dwyer urged Cobram council to act on failing rail service noting Cobram station is a top revenue earner in the state. A diesel rail motor promised two years ago has not arrived, forcing residents to hire cars to Strathmerton to catch the Goulburn Valley line, rather than endure the ten mile ride in a crowded carriage.
On Tuesday January 11 at St Margaret's Guild Hall the ladies of the Church of England and old friends gathered to bid farewell to Mrs Morehouse. Mesdames Dunn Gregory and others spoke of her church and guild service and regret at her departure. Mrs Guthrie recalled pioneer church days in Cobra. The guild president Mrs Downing presented a black handbag and gloves with best wishes for her happiness in Melbourne. A dainty afternoon tea concluded the gathering.
State government grants five three year agricultural college scholarships announced by the Minister of Agriculture. Awards go to I C McLennan Hawthorn D Mentz Bentleigh P R Jorgensen Fernbank M J Willmott East Sconga and J R Sabine Hawks urn at Dookie and Lonerenong. The Kieray and Allan Bell Scholarship goes to R G Fowler Kerang and H V McKay Scholarship to A B Patton Kew.
A council report outlines patrol grading along approximately 25 miles of shire roads and improvements at Cobram, Katandra, and Cobram saleyards area. Projects include graveling at Roe’s gate, flood crossings, a new fence, and installation of pipes near Katamatite School, with maintenance on the secretary’s residence and tree removal. A temporary hand and engineer’s report are noted for upcoming meetings.
A Cobram letter to List Week’s council meeting thanks the president councillors and engineer for improvements and good work. W A McTag and Mr Ryan the engineer are praised for their efforts in the Shire. The letter was received.
The notice describes fire danger periods tied to climatic conditions, generally spanning from mid December to late season. It notes variability by year and region, with heightened risk during dry, windy spells.
Shire accounts at the council office cover the year’s receipts and expenditures. The report lists balances, transfers, and approvals, noting adjustments and forthcoming audits.
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