In loving memory of Harold Shadforth Flight Sgt
In loving memory of Harold Shadforth 449303 of the K L Balikpapan unit with lines from siblings and nieces. The notice expresses enduring grief and lists family members Net Charis Clarke June Vic Pat Beverley and Grace as those who inserted the memorial. It notes he was a Flight Sergeant and references a poignant verse about his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadforth
Harold Shadforth
K.L. Balikpapan
Net
Charis Clarke
June
Balikpapan
Thetis
Vic
Pat
Beverley
Grace
Thanks to Friends for Kind Expressions of Sympathy
Mrs. D. Ryan and family thank all friends and relatives for telegrams breaths and personal expressions of sympathy after a sad bereavement. Special thanks to Dr. Kennedy and Father Ellis for their kindness.
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D. Ryan
Dr. Kennedy
Ellis
Wells and the Pattern of Man's Future in a Dismal Vision
The piece argues H. G. Wells sought to show no orderly plan guides humanity and that existence is meaningless, hastening extinction. It notes critics doubt Wells in old age while millions share his bleak view. The essay links war, atomic age fears, and human finitude to a chaotic, unresolved fate for mankind.
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H. G. Wells
Wells
Three Men Freed on Bond in Sloane Siding Wheat Case
The three accused Alfred Leslie Ackerley, Arthur William Ackerley, and Avon Neville Anderson were sentenced to two years in prison in the Sloane Siding wheat theft case but released on bond of £40 each. Prosecution by G. M. Lithgowary, with Detective Sgt. E. B. Munro assisting. J. N. Strong appeared for the defense at Corowa.
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Mulwata
G. M. Lithgowary
E. B. Munro
Albury
J. N. Strong
Corowa
Alfred Leslie Ackerley
Arthur William Ackerley
Avon Neville Anderson
Cobram Social Notes Highlight Local Moves And News
Aubre Denson leaves Cobram for Melbourne to start duties at the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission head office with Miss Pat Mullins taking her Cobram post. Betty Adams heads to Tat Sura to join Cobram East parents while Adams becomes manager at the Church of England Boys Farm in Tatura. Valda Edwards plans three weeks in Bordertown South Australia before returning. D Y Spence returns to Cobram after a Melbourne visit. Jack McCluskey of Cobram marries Aileen Blore Brown of Huntly at St Killian's. Kevin McGrath of Albury enjoys a month in Cobram with his parents. Fred Lummas admitted to Mooroona hospital for evaluation. Barry Bourke returns to Cobram after relief work at Shepparton. Mary Mulcahy, recently ill in Melbourne, comes home for a brief Cobram holiday with family.
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Cobram
Aubre Denson
Melbourne
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Pat Mullins
Aubre
Betty Adams
Tatura
J. Adams
Cobram East
Adams
Church of England
Barry Bourke
State Savings Bank
Shepparton
Mary Mulcahy
Ferguson System Tractor On Show In Cobram
Advertisement announces the arrival of a Ferguson System Tractor in Cobram from Coventry England. Mr R C Sandow sole agent for Finley Nathalia district offers demonstrations. Tractor on show at the Shell Depot Punt Road Cobram.
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Courier
R. C. Sandow
Cobram
Ferguson System
Coventry
England
Sandow
Finley
Nathalia
Shell
Punt Road
Induction At Cobram Church Of England Parish
J Chapman will be inducted as rector of Cobram Parish by G Carter at St James on Sunday. A youth rally at Scots Church Sunday School Hall featured Rev J Al BD and visitors from Tocumwal with films and games marking the World Youth Conference in Oslo.
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Church OF England
St. Margaret's Cobram
Chapman
Archdeacon Carter
St. Aiden
J. Chapman
Cobram Cmmcur
Scots’ Church
J. C. al
Alexander
Ida Malal
Mr S M Scott Wins Clay Bird Shoot
Mr S M Scott won the clay-bird shoot at St James competing for two trophies. Murray Scott of Cobram claimed one event with a perfect 15 straight birds. J Cooper of Seven Hills Cobram, a noted live-bird shooter, also competed.
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Murray Scott
Cobram
J. Cooper
Seven Hills
St. James
Civic Pride Promises Town Betterment for All
Businessmen pledge in the town’s interest to improve living standards for current residents and future generations. The initiative aims to foster a stronger community and lasting improvements.
Nurses cite marriage as main reason for resignation
At Mooroopna hospital the secretary Mr G Nice reported to the board that 17 nurses resigned in the past five years. He noted marriage as the typical cause and that 12 of the 17 left before completing training.
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Mooroopna Hospital
G. Nice
Notice To Advertisers And Subscribers
No copy for the Courier will be accepted for publication after mid day each Thursday.
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Courier
Nurses resignations in Mooroopna tied to health and duty
The report notes several resignations among Mooroopna nurses with reasons including health, failure in examinations, and home duties. Nene says staff disliked discipline, while Mr Nice compares to 1928 when three nurses left to marry. He finds no cause for concern about resignations locally.
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Nene
Nice
Mooroopna
Cobram Branch Monthly Meeting Notice
Cobram branch holds its monthly meeting on Tuesday July 6 1948 at 7 30 p m at Mechanics Hall Cobram with earlier start time noted J C Crute Hon Sec.
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Town Hall
Numurkah
Gilda
Rita Hayworth
Glenn Ford
Blondie
Sturley Temple
Walter Abel
Man
Leslie Brooks
George Macready
F. Tucker
Treacys
Don Lindrea
ALF
High Street
Buzza’s
Buncle’s
Bluebird’ Cafe
Tlrbert
Australia
Cobram Amateur
Sloane Siding
Pf.a. Rally
S. M. Scott
Aben Ben Birds
James
Sevet
Holdenson & Nielson Fresh Food Pty. Ltd
Numurkah Branch
N. A. Needham
B.v.sc
Numurkah 14
R, Bannon
Neptune
Ae Eileen Neptune
E. i. EL
Walker
M. M. O'Kane
Weptune Oil CO. Pty. Ltd
N.S
Aatarliongo Manupaiurere and Malutteet
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