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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1947
Page
1
An op-ed from March 1 1947 argues civilisation hinges on compromise and unselfishness. It warns selfishness at international national and sectional levels fuels injustices, breeds retaliation, and threatens social order, risking a slide toward jungle law amid rapid scientific advances.
Mrs M Lillingstone of Essendon travels with Miss G Becker and Miss P Bell from Melbourne to holiday with Mr and Mrs H Dawson in Barooga. Mr Stewart Woolford of the State Savings Bank, on annual leave, is being relieved by Mr R Patterson on the relieving staff.
The Irrigators Advisory Board met last week to discuss increasing water sales quotas for holders with no current water use. Spokesmen P R Pullar and S R Johnson urged allowing full district allocations to those already supplied, noting western channel completion would reduce per holder water. The Commission warned against over development and said final water rights plus 30 percent sales quota cap future availability, while considering unallocated water for peak use if not tied to permanent development. Further discussions with H W McCay will follow.
Barrister and solicitor firm in Cobram reports a trust money lending matter at Station Street. The notice implies a financial handling issue or inquiry involving trust funds and local legal oversight. Further details appear in the Cobram station notice column.
Cobram Post master announces 9 to 10 am opening on Labor Day with outgoing mails closing at 10 am and Tuesday sorting for inward mails. February rates total £266 16 5 across Central North-West South West Southern Ridings. Third Security Loan shows Cobram quota £3000 money 40 subscribers. Strathmerton £750 money 5 subscribers. Treasurer reports circulating balances and yearling sales yield in Melbourne yarding. Tender for road works awarded to J R Saunders £362 for 5000 feet gravelling on Hickey’s east west road.
Cobram and district mourn the sudden death of Mrs Hilda Miriam Moyle Stanbury at 54. A devoted WWI and WWII service supporter and Cobram native, she was beloved for her kindness. Funeral in Nagambie with wide police and lodge attendance. service led by Rev John Hall.
William Rennie aged 63 died at his sister Mrs. Soage Barooga residence on Friday February 28. He was born in York and long known in amateur cycling circles. The funeral was held Sunday at Colesram Cemetery.
A council meeting discussed a 296 signature petition for a Cobram picture theatre. The council will follow the interim development order until the town plan is settled, with limited support from North-west ratepayers and questions about legal action and area zoning.
At Cobram and District Ambulance Service Committee, the current balance at the State Savings Bank reached 346 pounds. Funds will support an ambulance costing about 1200 pounds. Donations should be sent to secretary H C Kermode. The committee will stage a debutante ball on May 27 to replace the Red Cross event. interested young ladies should contact committee members.
Dr. M D O Dwyer reported the sub committee had met on Cobram town plan and planners would return in time for March. A ratepayers meeting may be called with Mr Barnett and planners present to explain the plan. Debate focused on cost and financing and revisions to reduce the plantation section.
Folding notes from Flemington reveal race names and horses such as Ruth Gideon Carmichasi Chanak Jaina in a crowded autumn lineup. The Australian Cup features Noble Prince with a 35 handicap, alongside the Lied Stakes and other races with horses like Flight Propontis and Denhoti.
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