09 Nov 1946
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1946
Page
1
On November 7, Albert Rowe, beloved husband of Lily, dear brother of Martha Munro, and uncle to George, Vera, Harry, Don, Hughie, Wallie, Masie, Jean, and Kath Blackford, remembered as gone but not forgotten in a funeral notice style tribute.
The Soviet press accuses officials of falsifying production data and delaying wages as Gov ernment efforts to boost output falter. Mines underperform, rail delivery stalls, and regional authorities deny timely pay while miners in the Don Basin face mass layoffs and ration cuts.
Rainfall in Cobram reported steady from 9 p.m. Thursday, with 30 points by 9 a.m. today. Tenders for shire contracts approved, including McCarty and Clarey routes and O’Connor road works. Valuation rework delayed but progressing toward December completion. Australian Journal review highlights fiction by Moira Skerner and Helen Seager pieces.
Dr O Dwyer told the council that water from the Hume Reservoir could be used to irrigate Red Gum forests along the Murray River. The Forests Commission and the NSW Forestry Commission plan an experimental flooding project once flood waters recede, with aerial and ground surveys underway and a joint report to the River Murray Commission.
The Shire sold a house and land on councillors recommendation after inspection during a lunch adjournment on Monday. Dr Mulquiney and Dr Kelly urged plans by a certified architect, noting rents from officer properties would offset loan costs and save ratepayers money. A committee was to review the matter before the next meeting.
Shire of Tungamah accounts show totals in the bank books as of 31 October 1946, including a/c oot and CRB susarde balances. The rate collector, Mr F E Bart Jett, reports October collections by riding: Central 3 15 3, North West 75 13 6, South West 12 18 7, Southern 108.
The Mooroopna district mourns the death of 73 year old Mr Stokes at his home on Sunday November 4. A Newstead arrival with family he farmed land near Ya and Strathmerton from 1903 until death, aided Mooroopna hospital fundraising, and was well regarded. His burial took place Tuesday in the Numurkah cemetery’s Catholic section. He leaves a widow and family of two sons Michael Jane Peter A and two daughters.
A pleasant evening of games and competitions at Yarroweyah Presbyterian Church bid farewell to Mrs P Ashe who leaves the district to join her husband in Casino New South Wales. She served the church ladies guild and State school during six years here while her husband was on active service. Mr E Fabb presented a cheque to the guest who thanked the gathering and the ladies served supper.
Police in Shepparton East investigated a theft of £450 from a market gardener's home. Two Albanian brothers, aged 19 and 20, face summons for housebreaking and stealing after part of the money and tobacco were recovered in a spot near the hut. a bottle with money was also found.
The Cobram and District Agricultural Society with the Water Commission ran pasture judging this week led by judge G. D. Duncan. Entries came from Strathmerton and Katamatite for lucerne rye grass plots and water use control, with results pending the lucerne decision and prizes announced later.
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