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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 03, 1946
Page
2
A Melbourne reader vents about zoning debates and clashes with authorities while praising bus peak times on Bourke Street. He notes recurring gripes from butchers to the taxman, laments in city laws on Sundays, and calls for unified civic action amid local brawls.
Obituary notices record the April 18 passing of Ernest John Eldridge, aged 25? no, 1893 birth, leaving a widow Annie Elsie and six daughters, with funeral at Cobram Cemetery. Also listed is Elizabeth Gregory of Cobram, 86, who died April 28 at Bennel, widow of James William Gregory, with two sons Syd andJohn and three daughters, funeral at Hi eld’s Cotewe oa Moe afternoon.
Director of Rationing Mr J B Cumming urges careful handling of the food ration books as new books will not be issued in June. Spare coupon pages will be used until December while officials note rationing may continue beyond then depending on world food supply and production. Details on spare clothing coupons also extend to December 31 next.
Motorists focus on Country Roads funding and urgent reforms to the Traffic Code. RA CV warns delays will worsen congestion and safety. Studies show speed doubles petrol use from 20 to 60 mph and increases wear on parts. Officials urge a proactive conference to update standards and curb wasteful driving habits.
A fragmented racing round up lists placings for multiple races including Cranbrook Handicap Portlaw Fly Beam and Ellesmere Handicap Ligeum with winners and top three, plus entries for Seacombe and Leicester Handicaps and Tottenham Handicap. Details are incomplete but names like Lord Enfield and Bushlaw appear among results.
Special announcement from Ww. F. Bourke Cobram on Bank Street reveals he is now the district agent for Frank Harvey and Co. Melbourne radio distributors. Immediate sale of latest model electric sets promised with attractive tone and appearance. First to inspect may secure stocks. appointment advised.
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