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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1947
Page
2
A discussion on the impact of strikes on the public noting that many Australian miners face illness, while U S strikes often exceed domestic scope. The piece urges balanced views, responsible employers, reasonable union demands, and national cooperation for growth and high production.
With the Hospital Board and the Finley Advancement Committee meeting at Red Cross Rooms on Wednesday, C Druitt chaired in the chairman’s absence. They agreed to push for the 40-bed Finley hospital in the Loan Vote Estimates and to urge state and federal government action, including a deputation to the Health Minister to speed start of construction.
In Shepparton last week Mr G. S. Catlow P.M. adjourned six defendants on wood theft charges, prompting council critique that outcomes may not deter others. Critics noted routine thefts, weak prosecution, and calls for stronger enforcement amid countywide concerns.
Cecil Seth Taylor fifty year old commercial traveller of Thornton Avenue Surrey Hills died after his Plymouth sedan was struck by the Toolamba Echuca rail motor at Wyuna Road crossing. The collision carried the car about sixty yards and wrecked it. He died in Mooroopna hospital after a blood transfusion failed to save him.
Jerilderie and District War Memorial Committee met after a town wide appeal yielded few practical promises. Donations are promised but numbers are low and public attendance at meetings drew sharp criticism from members. Also noted is the interstate wedding Fenaughty OLeary Norma wed Martin Fenaughty son of Jerilderie residents at St Columba Elwood officiated by Rev Greenan.
John R. Field, managing director of Clear Hills Colliery, stated Victoria could soon receive 400 tons weekly from the Oaklands field. The railway links Melbourne and Sydney, with an estimated 100 million tons of coal. Delivery price is about 47/6 per ton, tunnelling expands from 7 ft to 55 ft seam, and modern electric equipment is in place. Production hoped within three months.
The Cohuna War Memorial Committee reports total subscriptions of £1039 19s and notes direct appeals continue to bring in funds. At the Cohuna Shire Council meeting on Friday requests for East Riding road works were debated with mixed letters about rates and road improvements. Dr Findlay said contractors were unavailable to bid on the tenders.
Wentworth council unanimously backed a proposal to connect Mildura with Broken Hill by railway. A letter from the Barrier District Assembly and Australian Labor Party seeking support was read. Ald E V Whyte urged the line as essential for immediate markets and district products.
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