21 Jun 1946
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1946
Page
1
The Cobram Courier outlines Australia wide aims including water conservation, housing for country towns, decentralisation, tax reform to spur employment, world trade participation, and high efficiency in public and private sectors. A church service notice and a bereavement thanks note follow in the local page.
A 1946 meditation on modern science and happiness argues that rapid scientific progress has not produced inner contentment. It claims true happiness lies in simpler life, reconciliation of science with common needs, and mastery of one’s life rather than subsuming to perverted genius.
The death of H. G. Norris occurred at Lisieux Private Hospital Cobram on Wednesday June 12 at age 65. A longtime Bowls leader he joined the Flemington club in 1890 served 36 years as VBA delegate and 22 years on the executive. He is survived by his daughter Mrs F C Shier Colebourne and a son Mell.
The Minister for Supply announced a one third petrol increase for private motorists to take effect by July. The rise affects consumption up to two gallons monthly per car, varying with vehicle size. Goldsbrough Mort Co Cobram reps note new district agency status and monthly saleyards sales for sheep cattle and pigs. Sugar rationing body says six pounds monthly jam preserve allowance is available on surrender of F coupon, valid until December.
Kilpatrick McLellan & Co Pty Ltd call attention to Mr A Wren's sale at Katamatite township on June 27 at 2 30 pm. Most lots are new and the owner has sold his house, instructing sale to the highest bidder. Those seeking household requisites should attend.
Notification confirms Mr Thil Spence is discharged from the R A F. O D Geoff Spence spent a few days with his parents after leave. Geoff serves on HMAS Ballarat. Various residents return from Melbourne or abroad, including Mrs Gilmour and baby Wendy aboard the Sterling Castle, and others planning trips or holidays.
In Yarroweyah hall on Saturday night friends and well wishers gathered to honor Gwen Reynolds before her upcoming marriage. The event featured dancing and speeches by Dr M A Stokes and Mr R W Mudge praising her service delivering mail to Koonoomoo and Yarroweyah residents. A supper followed and Gwen received envelopes with notes.
Joe Louis defends the world heavyweight title by knocking out Billy Conn in round eight of a scheduled 15 round bout at Yankee Stadium New York. This marks the Brown Bomber’s 23rd successful defense as he delivers a decisive finish with a precise left hook and right cross. Conn rallies briefly at eight but cannot rise before the count.
Variety On Parade, a Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind company from Melbourne, will perform at Mechanics Hall on Monday June 24. The program features acts including the Broadways juggling act with the world’s youngest juggler, Harmony Trio, Alex Hutcheon, Jack Kennery, George Davis, The Crazy Gang, Don Williams, Melvie Williams, Gloria Graves and more. Proceeds aid the Institute’s work for blind babies, children and adults. Cobram auxiliary under R E Bourke coordinates.
High quality Essences Spices Medicines Cosmetics and Home Farm lines sell well in Australia. An ex serviceman with car or van can become a reliable local retailer with exclusive rights and a full time, above average income. No sales experience needed. For details write The J. R. Watkins Company 292 Exhibition Street Melbourne.
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