Cobram Courier Fone Friday June 36 1950
Cobram Courier Fone reports Cobram news and notices for the community. The page lists local items, possible notices, and brief notes typical of regional weekly reporting from the 1950s.
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
1
Cobram Courier Fone reports Cobram news and notices for the community. The page lists local items, possible notices, and brief notes typical of regional weekly reporting from the 1950s.
Amid hostility and party feuding, the all Country Party led government under Mr J G B McDonald takes office with Labor support for stability. Analysts note past rancor, offer hope for progressive legislation and effective administration while urging focus on Victoria’s development and a fair challenge to prove itself.
W C A Jackson reminds persons and organisations liquor permits must be lodged seven clear days before the function date or the licensing court will refuse. Two copies go to the licensing court and the local clerk of courts. Short notices cannot be processed. no applications will be granted without seven days advance.
Bride Miss Maureen O Shannnessy married Ker veth Joseph Gervasoni at St Brenday s Church Shepparton with Rev Egan officiating The gown featured silver threaded chantilly and multiple tulles The wedding party wore blue and silver gowns and turquoise rings A reception at the Grosvenor followed for 70 guests The couple, who plan a honeymoon in Sydney, will reside at Katandra North after returning
Personal notes report Sarah Irvin admitted to hospital after a fall with ankle sprain, likely two to three weeks of recovery. Arch ie Charles Nye, Barooga, to wed Sylvia Gwendoline Preece, Barooga, at St Alban’s Tocumwal at 2 pm Saturday July 1. Bertie Jones hospitalized at Cobram Hospital for several days. Ernest Pye of Cobram East improving after a Cobram Hospital stay. Mrs Tom Beard discharged after a nine and a half month Cobram hospital stay, admitted again Tuesday.
A local court fined William Sims five pounds for hindering a constable in the execution of duty. A separate charge of assaulting his son was withdrawn. The incident occurred in Cobram and involved other named individuals.
Most Rev Dr Stewart and architects visited the Wan garatta Warrawonga road site on Tuesday to assess the proposed £120,000 Marist Brothers college. Accompanying officials included O'Connor Brophy and Rev Bro Damien. The team aimed to determine the best position for the college and noted a need for schooling in Kilmore area as the sole local option.
Cobram defeated Strathmerton four matches to nil last Saturday in the pennant contest. Individual results show Grant defeating Ryan and Pullar beating Reynoldsin, with Harrison and Fairley also winning while Coates and Sharrecle lost. Club championship rounds followed with A and B grade qualifiers and a stroke competition winner noted as Spence over Shier on count back.
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