03 Oct 1947
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1947
Page
1
The family of the late Annie Hamilton wishes to thank Thompson and Stillard, Reverend Dunkley, and Mr J McCluskey for their kindness and support during their bereavement.
A reflective essay argues that despite Nazi defeat the world remains adrift. It warns of chaos between nations, eroded ethics, and the threat of a new war, urging a return to enduring truths beyond science and pride.
The piece recalls 1940 Britain during the Battle of Britain, praising the few hundred exhausted pilots who held the line. It argues the nation now faces another dire test, but the British character and resolve can achieve the impossible to restore recovery and freedom.
Local authorities warn irrigators about risks of not following planned seeding steps. Officials emphasize water management and timely sowing to support agricultural outputs in the upcoming season.
Numurkah Blues defeated Numurkah Reds 21 to 11 last Saturday in a curtain raiser for a charity football match at Numurkah. The final between Jomasesh Blues and Cobram is planned for Saturday next. Cobram suffered a knee injury to Mrs Mannes at Tuesday night practice. The MVWBBA ball will be held at Numurkah on Tuesday October 21 with trophies likely awarded to the winning team.
Patricia Irene Ryan and William Theodore Cahill were married at St. Joseph's Church Cobram with Rev Father Elli officiating. Attendants wore blue and pink gowns as guests celebrated with fifty at Mechanic's Hall and a honeymoon planned in Melbourne and Daylesford before settling in Yarroweyah North.
Grand final statistics show Cobram total marks 69 and Numurkah 68 with quarterly tallies and free kicks listed. Cobram goals count shown as six from the ball out of bounds 64 times and time-off recorded as 34.11 minutes with incomplete trailing data.
The Cobram donor trophy for the most serviceable in the second semi final went to D. Smith. The club president Mr S M Scott donated the grand final trophy awarded to Jack Buncle.
The obituary notes the death at 91 of George Reynoldson at his Caulfield home. He was once with Reynoldson & Russell of Numurkah as agents, later owning Yarrengiie near Berrigan on Tocumwal Road, farming for years before retiring to Melbourne. He lived earlier in Strathmerton and was a capable speaker and humorous, sociable person. He was brother-in-law to S. H. Scott of Cont.
Miss Roma Harris vacationing with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs A Dickens of Bertigan. Mr R Denson and son Maurice spent a few days at the Melbourne show. Messrs John and Gerald O Dwyer returned from a week in Melbourne. Miss Aubre Denson heads to Healesville after Numurkah basketball final. Mr D Smith spent days at the Royal show and returns to Cobram football grand final. Mr Bruce Grant recently in Melbourne.
Intermittent showers have produced a beneficial fall with Cobram Post Office recording 75 points for October to date. The year to date total reaches 12 267 points.
A capable man with good travel gear is sought to sell a wide range of guard Supetion products in the district. Must have six months in the business and earned more. Established men with a future business chance are invited to call or write to The J. R. Watkins Company Sales Manager, 202 Exhibition Street, Melbourne G1.
Local mill in Katamatite faces an unexpected shift as production lines adjust to demand changes. Officials say the facility remains open while management reviews output targets and staffing plans.
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