Australia as Pacific nation hosts postwar world roles
The Cobram Courier notes 1945 reflections on Australia hosting international visitors from Asia, including the Unrra Lapstone meeting and the Indian Industrial Mission. It stresses Pacific responsibilities, shrinking global distances, and the need for Australia to engage in postwar security and economic relations with Near North and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Asia
Unia
Lapstone
New South Wales
Unrra
Near North
China
India
Netherlands East Indies
Pacific
Fire Siren Warns Public of Fire Delays
Cobram Fire Brigade warns the public that delays occur between fire ignition and response when time is wasted by confusion or poor access. The notice stresses quick reporting and clear access routes to speed emergency action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Fire Brigade
Railways deny curtailments. await coal led upturn
Local notes report Berrigan Shire Council pressuring the Railways Commissioners to restore passenger services Tocumwal to Melbourne and Cobram to Melbourne. A secretary reply emphasizes coal supplies govern limits and promise no relaxation until deliveries improve. Minor items cover lucerne judging results, Easter postal hours, rest room donations, Welcome Home finances, a postponed Rat Coonan meeting, and local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iie
Berrigan Shire
Railways
Tocumwal
Melbourne
Cobram
Secretary For Railways
Welcome Home
Cobram Welcome Home Committee
Coonan Retvnee Societ
History in the Making and Royal Coincidences
A column laments wartime ration strain and social discipline while condemning harsh treatment of children in care, urges reform of the legal system and public morality. It notes royal family voice echoes and compares George VI to a naval-minded predecessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gough
George VI
George
Navy
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