12 Jul 1946
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
1
The Premier of Queensland accuses Reds of wanting to dismantle the Arbitration Court as state turmoil nears anarchy. The upheaval centers on strikes and opposition to secret ballots, seen as tools to stifle dissent. The piece argues such disputes can escalate to challenge governing authority.
Friends of Messrs Maurice Hyde and A Loyd progress satisfactorily at Mooroopna Base Hospital Hyde has a broken kneecap Lloyd a fractured right leg. Mr and Mrs A R McCallum return from Bright holidays. Miss Cath Cruickshank holidaying at home. Mr Joan Gilmour begins annual vacation and will leave for Cobden. Mr Morris at Girgarie relieves Norm at the Post Office. Death of Mr Leslie Baikie at Perth WA, brother in law of Mr S H Scott.
The Shire Secretary Mr F E Barttlett stated at the July Car meeting that his current residence was on the market. Councillors considered negotiating with the owner for purchase. The motion passed and the house and land were reported as purchased for £500.
The Building Operations Materials Control Act prohibits any building operation without written consent from the Minister. The provision applies to all persons and requires authorization to commence or continue construction.
Thousands of pounds from rural districts flow into Melbourne charities and city firms. The article argues country funds should stay local to support rural hospitals and drought‑stricken areas, urging decentralisation and combined action across provincial districts to ease city dependence.
Mr Geo Fitzpatrick of the Postal Reform League denounces the half penny surcharge as an unjust temporary tax on letters. He urges readers to protest federal ministers in Canberra to lift the charge, arguing postal profits should fund services, not surpluses.
The Cobram Branch Australian Red Cross records donations from the Victory Ball. Contributors include Mechanics Institute £1 12s 6d M Q O Dwyer £1 1s Adams & Son £1 Brown Corker £8 Rit total £12 0s 0d.
A donation of 44 pounds 10 shillings 6d was acknowledged by W Hedger, Sup and Sec, for concerts aiding blind people across Victoria. The note lauds visits to nursery and homes, wireless sets, and welfare clubs, and thanks contributors for supporting the blind in their fight against blindness. An upcoming Cobram and District Progress Association meeting will discuss decentralisation of industry and other matters.
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