08 Oct 1948
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1948
Page
1
Mr W McCormack and family thank all friends and relatives for letters and expressions of sympathy after a recent bereavement. Special thanks to Kennedy Mrs Rembink and Radforth. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment.
The brief item notes a weather report or column header from the Friday edition dated October 8 1948 in TOR AUSTRALIA Dont Pray For Rain Dam It offering a regional weather or mood update with a blunt phrasing.
Victorian politics confronts postwar housing as 7000 ex servicemen await land blocks while plans show 3000 new homes this year, 1500 country and 1500 city. Advocates urge a new deal prioritizing the land and rural housing to meet wartime promises.
The Numurkah Cobram Association releases the 1948 49 schedule with Northern Division matches starting October 9 and 16. Cobram plays Barooga at Barooga due to showgrounds restrictions.
Wayland Wade Shire Councillor reports thousands of oranges rot as returns from Sydney markets are too low to cover costs. He cites bad marketing and urges study of overseas markets. He doubts waste fruit can be given to charities due to packing and freight charges. Over half of the NSW citrus crop comes from Murrumbidgee irrigation areas.
Water users from Targannah La goon and Sheepwash Creek held a meeting at Mechanics Hall Cobram to form a committee for dealings with the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Mr H C Kermode District Engineer SRWSC presided and Mr N Ferguson Superintendent of Water Distribution SRWSC attended. Following the formation of two com-
A committee chaired by Mr Berguson with Mr Kermode as deputy discussed ways to ensure an adequate water supply to the Lagoon and Sheep Wash Creek. Members include Brentnall, Watson, Torganneh, Brebner, and Farrall, with route options noted.
Visitors from Cobram attended the Ryan O Neil wedding in Melbourne on Saturday. Dr. and Mrs M D O Dwyer and Mrs J K Walsh with Mr J G I and Mrs T Shin were guests. Others returned from Melbourne after short trips, and local residents prepared for upcoming holidays and services in Katamatite and Horsham.
An unclear item mentions dates January 8 and 15 and entities ai Numurkah White. The text appears garbled with fragmented phrases about ground art and itching. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable fragments.
In Melbourne Sir Albert Dunstan announced a vigorous policy to subsidise sewerage schemes in country towns. He noted 26 authorities are active with works worth about £700,000 and the government will contribute £270,000, underscoring decentralisation to provide country amenities equal to cities. Cobram is urged to act quickly.
In Cobram Barooga Golf Club finals Ken Grant beat J Fairley 1 up to take the A grade title while Ken Steward edged Les Wyatt to win the B grade. Semi finals saw Grant over Pudar and Fairley over Sharrock with final results 1 up for Grant and 7 plays for Steward. In the Goulburn Valley Pennant final Shepparton defeated Cobram 4 1 with Forde, Fairley and others contributing wins.
The P.G.A. announces the Ampol E1000 golf championship at The Lakes Golf Course Sydney from November 24 to 27. Top overseas players including Jim Ferrier will compete against Australian and New Zealand professionals over 72-hole stroke play with prize money aimed to rise. Gate takings go to major prize winners and the P.G.A., boosting international stature and local interest.
Parishioners of St Margaret's Cobram gathered in the guild hall after Sunday service to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Rev. Kermode. The event followed a busy and pleasant service with warm speeches and good wishes.
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