15 May 1952
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
1
Cherished memories of my dearly loved brother Jim who passed away May 13 1951. Inserted by his loving sister Elizabeth and family together with Jack.
Mr R Chapmen district inspector of schools visited Cobram State School this week. Miss Margaret ODwyer appointed temporary assistant teacher at Cobram State School. Mr and Mrs Pat Menhennitt (nee Marie Bond) of Coombe Park Tocumwal welcomed a daughter at Finley Hospital on May 6. Mr J R Murphy of Cobram returned from Caulfield Repatriation Hospital after a short illness.
The piece lauds Britain's tenacity in restoring solvency and warns Australia to emulate that spirit. It argues Britain has moved beyond danger and will regain strength, while Australia faces self made local problems and must live up to its heritage.
Few players attended Cobram opening day as H Paterson won the 12 hole handicap with a nett 71 and J C Fairley was runner up on 72. The club plans a Queen's Birthday weekend gymkhana with mixed foursomes on June 7 and an 18 hole stroke event with separate divisions for men and associates. A Adams Cup 36 hole stroke event will run during the season alongside club championships. The club awaits a new gang mower after a transshipment error sent it to Cobden. a replacement is expected this week.
Come and see first Cobram puppet show at Mechanics Hall on Saturday May 24. Mati nee and evening entertainment with tickets available at Dut neall's for admission to an amazed and amused audience.
In his nineteenth year of competitive cycling 39 year old Arthur Dewan of Cobram club secretariat won the 15 mile road race last Sunday afternoon defeating Frank Goodman who is 23 years younger in a tight final sprint.
Rev Niel Scott's first Cobram Presbyterian sermon centers on the Comforter and baptismal- confirmation link. The preacher laments nominals who confirm yet abandon church obligations. Racing notes follow with Yarrawonga rider Tan Douglas achieving fastest time and Shepparton road race details featuring Cobram rider Ian Dougall and rivals Jack Maskell Pat Bush.
Repair and service for radios and electrical appliances offered by experienced technician. Quick diagnostics and friendly, reliable maintenance for household radios and related devices.
The late Miss Katherine Kitty O Dwyer known in Cobram district due to pioneer grandparents and family roots at Pine Grove Cobram East, funeral held Tuesday May 6 with Rev Father Byrnes at graveside. She valued family, had judgment and humor, and strong devotion to her parents six sisters and two brothers.
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