This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1947
Page
3
The Goulburn regional committee meeting at Shepparton on Wednesday agreed to form a weights and measures union within the region to enforce amended legislation due January 1. It was unanimous that a full time inspector could be funded by local municipalities.
A worker from Overhead Transmission Company fell 25 feet from a pole while installing electrical lines at the Corona vineyard. He sustained spinal injuries and was transported by ambulance to Corbee roettan hospital for admission.
WANTED TO SELL Fordson Tractor Improved American Model engine re sleeved bored and new pistons ready for work this week. New appearance price reasonable Phone 776 Shepparton. 3 cylinder type shuttle beautiful cabinet price £ 37 12 6 Apply Phone 211
Harold L. Hanlon and Armstrong Architects invite timber extension tenders for the Mechanics Institute Hall Cobram. Plans and specifications available from the architects or the Mechanics Institute secretary. Tenders close October 31 1947.
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission invites sealed quotations for 300 tons of firewood for delivery to Numurkah Camp. Details from offices at Numurkah Shepparton Cobram Yarrawonga. Submissions to Secretary Tender Box Melbourne due by 12 noon October 21 1947 with £10 deposit. Not all quotations will be accepted.
A high tension friendly match saw Richmond second eighteen defeat Deniliquin by four points amid rough play. A Deniliqin player suffered a suspected broken nose while Richmond coach Pannam was knocked unconscious and required stitches to an ear.
Tenders due 12 noon October 18 1947 at Shire Hall Tungamah for multiple road works in Dunbulbalane parish including reform gravel and N S roads between Batey Coonan Hodge firms Wilkinson Katandra Arnold and others with deposits and conditions listed. Also notices seeking office help and shearers for Burragunda Estate.
The Mildura district eyed large scale land cultivation to boost food production under Britain’s trade plan. The project would use the existing pump station to support feasibility, with the Mil dura District Development League evaluating the scheme.
Heavy rain on Tuesday of last week disrupted attendance and exhibits at Albury's annual show. Grounds turned to mud and gate takings were about half of expected totals, hindering the opening day proceedings.
In a tight matchup Wentworth faltered against Taur, with key plays shaping the outcome. Taur secured the win as Wentworth faced pressure late in the contest.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.