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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1948
Page
2
The note urges immediate verification of uninterrupted interest payments on any Commonwealth Bonds or Inscribed Stock dated above that are on hold. Authorities stress ensuring timely remittance to avoid lapses in interest.
Nu Murkah High School won nine of thirteen events at the North Eastern secondary schools sports meeting in Benalla. Outstanding had by Tom Hamilton, Nola Walsh, and Barbara Sanders. Credit given to Miss Anderson, Miss Couzner, and Mr. Gazzard for organisation. Trophies listed include the Corowa shield and Seymour cups.
The Victorian Department of Agriculture will launch a five year campaign to lift dairy production in cooperation with the Federal Government. A central office will manage herd recording, subsidies rise, regional herd officers inspect work, and trials test protein rich supplements on farms in Gippsland Western District North East and Northern Irrigation regions. supplemental feeding studies and instructional films will be distributed via mobile units with a state dairy farming bulletin and supporting pamphlets.
Australia will start daily German language broadcasts to Central Europe from Radio Australia and feature five minute migrant interview recordings. The ceremony at the Transmission Hall in Melbourne included Ministers and local officials from Shepparton.
Mildura RSL supports granting liquor licences for its sub-branch memorial club rooms. President C. D. Cameron said Parliament may consider such a bill next year, with an opening of the 1949 session in May. He noted preparations and site searches despite material shortages and uncertainty over permits.
Borough council moves to declare Castlemaine a town following a motion by Dr J K Monk carried at last week’s meeting. The town would be Victoria’s seventh, joining Ara‑rat Hamilton Horsham Newton‑Chilwell Sale and Colac. Castlemaine covers 5760 acres with 5808 residents and 1480 dwellings and 1600 voters.
Castlemaine's borough council plans an earnest crackdown on wandering stock. At last week's meeting they appointed Mr. C Graham of Daylesford as impounding officer and dog registrar, with a £50 yearly retainer and 75 percent commission on cattle impounded plus 50 percent of dog fees. current officer's services will end.
A portrait of an unassuming countryside police officer who patrols streets and attends events, calms crises, delivers news, helps with lost children, and aids during floods and accidents. He maintains order at gatherings,调查s farms, schools, and markets, and guides the community through emergencies on the North Coast.
Pupils at Swan Hill High School are prohibited from possessing crackers after a boy was slightly burned when one was placed down his shirt. Officials cited the long absence of crackers from the market and the dangers that unfamiliarity has created among students.
At the Cohuna District Progress Association meeting Mr J E Morris announced Melbourne dentist Mr K Woodard will establish a practice in Cohuna starting in December. He is currently lecturing in dentistry at Mildura for Melbourne University and plans to install full equipment including X ray facilities.
The Cohuna Bowling Club sets a minimum age of thirty for club eligibility unless physically prevented from other sports. Membership caps at 120 with up to 50 ladies, and fees rise to £4 4s for members and £1 1s for ladies due to higher season costs.
Veterinary officers note lameness and joint swelling in newborn lambs after birth or wounds from marking or shearing. Infections may enter via the navel string or wounds, causing knee, hock, elbow, or stifle arthritis with fever loss of appetite and possible chronic lameness. Prompt removal of unfit animals to paddocks is advised to prevent spread.
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