17 Mar 1950
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1950
Page
1
On March 10 at Yarro wegan North Sarah Maria wife of the late John James, mother of William, and grandmother to Bob and Betty. The obituary notes she was the great grandmother of an Friday, March 17, 1950.
The government lags with a slender House majority as calls grow for an early poll in Victoria. Observers note public desire for clarity before the Liberal conference, fearing a possible defeat if they delay until after Easter and face a hostile Assembly.
The article notes dramatic temperature shifts with old timers denying change while scientists present data on rising global heat. It recalls summers near the century mark and dust storms. references warmer winters in Britain and retreating polar ice, suggesting broad climate trends and economic impacts.
Tuberculosis is easier to fight when detected early, highlighting the importance of prompt diagnosis and monitoring to prevent spread and improve treatment outcomes.
Local contractor J. G. Crosby offers sanitary plumbing, windmill and hot water installations, and septic tanks in Cobram Station area. Licenses indicate certified competency and contact via phone 190.
The Housing Commission plans rapid construction for Cobram with about 60 houses expected soon to ease overcrowding. A consortium is already in for the job and residents await details on applications when buildings commence. The Cobram Chamber discussed Back-to-Cobram events and town improvements including road work on Station Bank Streets and Punt Road to be tackled before winter.
Football figure Frank Anderson returns to the Tigers after knee trouble, declaring full fitness following strenuous training. He brings a 184 first-class game record with Carl Football Club and holds a history as playing coach for Preston in 1934 35 and 1945 46.
The Cobram Football Club invites Rutherglen to a practice match before April 22 and plans the usual pre season game with Yarra Wonga if they attend Cobram. A potential game with Corowa is also being arranged for this year.
A sub committee canvassed graziers for fat lamb donations to bolster the club funds. Three donations were received before the drive closed.
The committee agreed to hold meetings every two weeks starting Monday March 20. The decision aims to improve scheduling and oversight across ongoing tasks and projects.
The Cobram football club announced a plan to bring back veteran players this season to revive the style of football from earlier years. A committee decision last Thursday night approved purchasing new gear and supporting the effort despite hurried choices by officials and players.
A Melbourne daily reports O Bryan who played last season will join Fitzroy as player coach in Tasmania after leaving Fitzroy four years ago and coaching Finley.
Personal item notes Dr McCrae Hussedl is Dr Gerald Kennedy and now in hospital in Melbourne. Ren Johnson of Cobram spends tenth week in hospital with rheumatic fever. Mr and Mrs J G Crosby travel to Melbourne for the wedding at All Saints Church East St Kilda of Miss Shirley Ogle, Victorian sprinter with Ray Weinberg, an Empire and Olympic Games hurdler, Ray is Crosby's nephew.
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