10 Oct 1947
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
1
In Victoria the Legislative Council attacks a federal banking issue, risking chaos in state politics. Critics call the move tyrannous and opportunistic, warning it harms the Council’s credibility and fuels calls for constitutional change.
In Japan defeated forces strive to rebuild while Australia faces industrial unrest and political ineptitude. The piece laments wasted development opportunities, calls out selfish factions, and warns future generations may bear the cost if immediate action remains elusive.
A Cobram reader reports a tame looking deer spotted on a property ride. The animal stood 4 ft 3 in to 4 ft 6 in tall with 2 ft antlers and allowed close approach before lying down. Nearest deer country lies 100 miles away, with possible eastward movement toward Aubury's rough country.
At a Dairy fact meeting of the Australian Farmers' Federation only two direct producer representatives were provided versus four on the existing Board. The inadequacy concerns producers in the dairy industry and calls for nomination and election of Co operative Factory representatives by suppliers. Strong representations have been made to the Minister for Commerce and Agriculture.
A reliable man with travel equipment is sought for district sales of guaranteed home and farm products from The J R Watkins Company including spices cosmetics medicines floor waxes and fly spray. Earnings £6 to £10 weekly clear. Call or write for information to the Sales Manager.
Farmers and irrigation managers look for reliable seed suppliers after concerns about deteriorated seed stock. Industry guidance emphasizes quality testing and trusted brands to ensure germination rates and crop yields.
A discussion stresses the need for Empire preference to keep Australia as a leading primary exporting nation. Australian representatives at Geneva are negotiating and officials urge persistent efforts to secure favorable terms or reciprocal trade. The speaker calls for a firm, impressive diplomatic posture to meet international markets.
A Ford roadster driver and the rail motor operator escaped serious injury after a collision near Cobram. The motor train reduced speed in time to avert danger as the car was diverted into cattle pits beside the level crossing. Both occupants avoided injuries and the car sustained only minor damage.
Mr and Mrs W Ewart Cassidy depart for Melbourne to attend the marriage of June Shelton and Dr Charles McCann on Saturday morning. Miss Sheila Parnell dies in Melbourne after an operation. she was previously of Cobram. Bishop Armour of Wangaratta will visit the Cobram district this weekend to lead Church of England services at Cobram Katamatite and Koonoomoo.
Henry Francis Weiss died at Strathmerton on Saturday September 27 at age 51. Born in Muckatai in 1896 he moved to Cobram in 1904 where he lived and worked quietly. He served in the Cobram Fire Brigade for many years and was one of four brothers: John Cyril Carl and Arian.
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