11 Jul 1947
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1947
Page
1
Field Marshal Lord Montgomery drew a huge Melbourne reception that highlighted his war record and simple humanity. The hero’s warmth shown by handshakes with a crutch and interest in children contrasted with the era’s brutal conflicts and self serving motives.
Local notices list residents returning from holidays or visiting relatives in Melbourne Cobram and surrounding towns. Names include E Matheson J Cameron R Burbury Graham Graham F Anderson C Gedye D Spence Owen Morris Cath Cruickshank John Harbeck F Elliott Bronwyn Mulcahy Mary Cassidy Gay Cotten Cath Carroll and W E Cassidy with various stops in Cobram Melbourne and Leeton and at banks and schools.
A fragmentary OCR passage hints at a dispute or discussion around a mall area and a trade or store named Peppermint. Names and places are unclear, but the tone suggests a local civic or commercial issue arising near a shopping district.
Town War Memorial Committee launches fundraising drive with plans for events including sports meetings queen carnival raffles dances and a back to Cobram week. Committee says donations from citizens are essential to establish a memorial hall for the district with public acknowledgment in the Courier.
A large gathering at Woodbine Berrigan celebrated Catherine Cath Cruickshank coming of age. friends from Cobram Baro and local banks joined a verandah party with dancing games and a three tier cake. Cath thanked her parents sister Constance and Toast was given by Mr B Gringlington of the Bank of Australasia.
A fragment reports a fundraising effort for Mooroopna Hospital linked to a knockout football event with a target of £250 and a dated contribution. Details are fragmented but indicate a local community sports fundraiser.
Two Tiger Moth planes diverted to Cobram due to fuel burn from strong winds. The pilots, traveling from Bendigo to Temora to buy a second aircraft, landed near safeyards area to refuel at about 4 p.m. Mr E J Mulcahy provided petrol. One pilot then gave Miss Mary Mulcahy a joy ride around town before returning to Bendigo.
R Pullar wins the A Grade championship and Vern Benjamin takes B Grade at Cobram club's final round. Other results include A Grade handicap won by A Brentnall, B Grade handicap by R Brentnall, eclectic handicap by R Brentnall, and N Quick best card among Smit markers. Cobram defeats Strathmerton 5–0 in the pennant.
In a Sunday 12 hole event on 6 June 1947 Mrs A OBrien won with a steady 95 and 97 total 192. Competing scores included Mrs G Wilton 231 and Miss M Gilmour 248 in 36 holes while Mrs R Pullar led 75 51 in the 12 hole handicap. The article notes upcoming four ball and knockout play.
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear words and missing context. No identifiable people places organizations or dates present to compile a factual summary card.
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