19 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1945
Page
1
The notice lists daily mission services at 7.30 pm and 4 pm children's sessions on weekdays except Saturday, with a Lord Bishop confirmation service and Captain and Mrs Maxwell named for Monday and ongoing weeknight events. It also records Ruth Sims of Cobram passing away at home on Friday October 12, with a large surviving family.
The Cobram Courier argues decentralisation of industry across Victoria pays dividends. It cites knitting mills and foundries in Maryborough Castlemaine and other cities as proof private enterprise can expand, urging government support via electricity rates freight policy water supply and tax relief to attract and sustain country industry.
In a Progress Association meeting Mr C L McVilly asked for full reasons for Cobram’s proposed community hospital. He noted a private 10 bed facility exists and steps are under way to reestablish Numurkah General Hospital. Mr O Dwyer remarked on the discussion.
It is with regret the death is announced of Mrs Hester wife of Mr ly at her home on Monday evening. Mrs R Brunton has her ae lee Sharp of Bright staying with her. Mr Brunton's father, a prisoner since the fall of Singapore, arrived in Sydney last Saturday week. Mr Brunton will leave for Sydney this weekend and bring his father back with him on his ear to Cobram. Mr and Mrs Spence of the Cobram Hotel have their son LAC Phil spending leave with them. At the Yarrawonga Cobram and Numurkah Shows Barbara Crozier daughter of Mr and Mrs K Crozier won three of the four riding events she competed in and was placed second in the other. Mr Harry Weiss left on Tuesday for Sydney on three weeks holiday. Pte Kelvin Lonnergan returned home on Thursday from service overseas.
A gathering at the Exchange Hotel Rushworth honored James Alfred Koopman on his 80th birthday. About 25 guests, including three of his six children, nephews, grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, attended a celebratory dinner with toasts and warm wishes. Koopman, who has resided in Rushworth for four years, previously lived in Cobram.
In Cobram progress association discussions on a cooperative building society raised the issue of suitable allotments. Members argued landowners in the town area were sitting on land delaying progress and demanding high prices. They suggested housing commission action could force sales at lower prices.
A collage of aphorisms and snippets from an Australian voice. It notes laughter as vital, mocks paternalism, recalls a Sydney couple remarrying after 26 years apart, and pokes fun at politicians and governance with sharp, humorous observations.
A chaotic fragment describes stalls attributed with goods and an afternoon tea hosted by Rev. Rosé. It notes Milton winning the Christmas Cake by judging, mentions Peter Bourke and a box of peas, and references a table with eerie items at 221, with plans for prizes and bars.
Cobram Progress Association met at Mechanics Hall with low turnout. Secretary Bonell outlined a Co operative Housing Scheme while committee members Crozier and Jordan were tasked to seek members and invite Numurkah and Strathmerton to join.
In a personal piece Commonwealth author describes a young war widow with two sons and the burdens of securing housing food and education. The author argues that after victory Australia must fund promised futures with homes jobs medical care and education for returning soldiers and their families despite the cost.
An unclear note describes awelcome home appeal and a secretary of the appeal for presentation with a slow preset and price off. The fragment references a presentation setting and a secretary role but lacks concrete names or locations.
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