19 Nov 1948
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1948
Page
1
On August 26 1947 Wallace beloved youngest son of Mr and Mrs F R Stillard Marboc Cobram brother of Richmond and Malcolm grandson of the late Mr and Mrs J L Stillard and of Mrs Burkinshaw and the late Richmond Burkinshaw.
Mr and Mrs F R STILLARD and sons Richmond and Malcolm express heartfelt gratitude to the community for fourteen months of kindnesses extended by Cohn Gilmour Mrs Charles Brent nall and Mrs Hughes.
Cobram residents reflect on peace treaties ending brutal campaigns and warn that forging ahead with Japanese industry risks a third world war. The essay cites recent war crimes sentences and urges memory of hardships, urging vigilance as nations rearm and reorganize industries.
A festive card item highlights flowers as a seasonal message option for Christmas greetings. It promotes floral arrangements as a warm, traditional way to convey holiday cheer. The piece emphasizes decorative appeals and personal sentiment through blooms.
A Cobram gathering at Mechanics Hall bid farewell to Mr and Mrs H C Kermode before their move to Melbourne where he will join the Rivers and Streams Department of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commissioner after seven years as Cobram District Engineer. The event drew seven public bodies and many residents with speeches lauding his irrigation leadership and service.
Beatrice Joan Dunstan and Leo Charles Edward Payne wed at St Patrick's Cathedral Melbourne on November 6 at 2 pm. Officiated by Rev Father L Moran, the bride wore ivory satin brocade with lace yoke and a circular train. Attendants included bridesmaid Eugene Paris of Yea. Reception at Hotel Federal. The couple will reside with the Payne family in Thornbury after a reception at the couple’s home.
Unclear readable text notes New Year sports events with multiple players and locations. Key names and details are illegible, yielding a fragmentary summary of early day activities and results.
A council meeting agreed after inspections with Dr O Dwyer and shire engineer Mr M Ryan to form Cobram East roads. Brown's old channel to be filled and two miles graded, Gemmell's east west road about 30 chains, Smith's and Smith's north south on Chapell Road, four trees to be removed and roads formed, Parnell's east west road, Healy and Fairley Duffy east west roads to be formed where needed.
Mr and Mrs J. R. Dunne welcomed a baby at Cob, where the Central Gippaland Irrigation Eevee will succeed Mr H. C. Ker Engineer for the District State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Misses Monica and Kath Comer are holidaying in Melbourne. Mr F E Bartlett was congratulated on his recent marriage and announced his resignation as shire secretary to take a new position at St Arnaud.
Fishermen's Bend will roll the first Australian built Helden vehicles after January 1 with prices and specs due November 29. The car goes on showrooms December 1 and aims for 20 000 units annually by mid next year. Also possible US car production planned at Chrysler Dodge De Soto Distributors Ltd plant in South Australia.
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