17 Oct 1947
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1947
Page
1
A reflective editorial argues that true democracy requires independent thinking detached from party passions. It warns that governments are sustained by voters who judge policies on merit rather than party loyalty, and that party machines threaten democratic judgment.
London reports say Britain and the United States near a trade pact that would cut Empire preferences and grant substantial tariff reductions. Observers warn such concessions are temporary and could be rescinded under pressure from powerful interests while leaving most tariffs in America’s favor. The piece criticizes postwar food shortages and questions the fairness of terms for less fortunate nations.
Lalalty dominates with Glenfield Challenge Cup and Kooringal Shield while Muckatah and Boomanoomana South claim major running and improvement trophies. Records fall as Lalalty, Muckatah, Boomanoomana, Barooga share top placings across field and team events. officials praise smooth program and new progress scoring system.
Tim Ryan suffered a piercing eye injury when bracing a tree on the Melbourne property of Messrs P R Pullar Co last week a length of wire swung loose and penetrated his eye He was treated as an outpatient at the Eye and Ear Hospital where doctors hold hope of saving the eye and report satisfactory progress of treatment.
At the Cobram Urban Fire Brigade annual meeting on Tuesday October 10 Mr O Weatherill was elected captain. Other officers named include Lieutenant N Jordan foreman Ratcliffe and secretary KA Evans. A new maltheid running track is approved with quotes to be sought for demonstration stands.
Miss Mary Cadby of Melbourne visited Cobram as guest of Mr and Mrs L Grant. Mr and Mrs L F Edwards left for Bordertown Centenary celebrations then Adelaide. Mrs Bartlett of Tungamah Shire Secretary died in Melbourne. Congratulates for births go to Tremelien Hogan Adams families. Nancy Creighton holidaying in Melbourne University Conservatorium. June Harria visited Cobram Nurse Lois Thomorne to Bethesda.
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