In loving memory of Vincent Cain
In loving memory of our dear brother Vincent Cain who died on October 13 1942. Ever in our thoughts inserted by his loving mother and sisters and brothers.
15 Oct 1948
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1948
Page
1
In loving memory of our dear brother Vincent Cain who died on October 13 1942. Ever in our thoughts inserted by his loving mother and sisters and brothers.
At Cobram Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday before Mr G S Catlow P M Robert B Smith was fined 1 pound and jailed three days with 6 shillings 6 pence costs for being drunk and disorderly He also faced 3 pounds fine and 21 days imprisonment for insulting words to a policeman William Barker appeared for drunk and disorderly and was convicted discharged and ordered to pay 6 shillings 6 pence costs Constable Mc Cleary prosecuted
At Kyabram annual meeting the association decided to buy a timing machine for fire brigade demos. Rochester had a new track and visiting teams were promised good conditions. A single timer exists regionally, and urban approval is pending. brigades contributed 30 pounds to a trust fund to aid purchase.
In remarks attributed to Sir Albert Dunstan, decentralisation is described as essential to balanced national progress. He argues moving population from capital cities to outer regions is required, with incentives for city residents and a capable government to lead the effort.
Judge L E B Stretton at Shepparton General Sessions reduces a six count penalty for Godfrey Gibson from 195 to 5 pounds per count. The Mansfield man admitted not buying stamps. he claimed ignorance of monthly stamp requirements until informed by his accountant.
Melbourne residents and Cobram locals mingle as Miss Shirley Robinson Miss June Clark and Miss Audrey Whitty holiday with Cobram families. Mrs. Syd Rayner returns after 22 years, with ties to the area’s Methodist history. Mr. John Holland plans a Murray Valley bus to Corone then Sydney for two weeks’ leave. The report also notes weddings and trips of several Melbourne couples and a church event involving Constance Dalgliesh in Richmond.
William J. Gorman of W. J. Gorman Pty Ltd died at Yarra-Wonga last week after a long illness. A founder of local commerce he built the large Yarra-Wonga store and later ran operations in Oaklands. A cautious, honest administrator, he engaged in public affairs and supported many old customers, leaving Mrs. Gorman in mourning. His brother Thomas J. Gorman had died days earlier.
The Manufacturers' Bottle Co of Vic Pty Ltd announces a demand for return of bottles on request. The notice states attention to consumers and ensures return on demand by the company.
At the August Barooga Parents and Citizens meeting the U N O Appeal for Children was unanimously endorsed. The report lists many local donors and collectors led by Valerie and Barbara McKinley, totaling cash and fruit donations amounting to £14 39.
Shepparton show to be held in October will be covered by a pluribus policy for £500 between 8 am and 11 am on October 27 with a rainfall trigger of at least 10 points.
The Cobram Presbyterian Church hosted the presbytery on October 6 with Rev. L. H. Rye presiding. Arrangements were finalized for the Iona Convention in Shepparton featuring Dr. George MacLeod and participation by Goulburn Valley Bendigo Beechworth and Seymour presbyteries. The convention opens October 19 with a public communion in Scot's Church and includes an Iowa film screening and public meetings October 21. A report on the Sydney General Assembly was given by press delegates Rev. J. A Finlay and R. G. Mitchell. A youth work meeting is set for November 23 in Shepparton with delegates from PGF and PY MF. A committee will study elder and youth preacher training due to minister shortages. The retiring superintendent T. Morris was thanked. An evening Cobram Charge visitation occurred, and Rev. Lawson preached on Ephesians 5 14. The next presbytery meeting is December 14 in Scot's Church Shepparton.
Cobram yarding shows fat pigs sold at varied rates with prices around £10 and £6 10s 6d on a market that eased compared with prior sessions. Buyers noted demand for plump porkers while slaughterhouse conditions influenced consignments. Sale held on November 10.
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