Weir Bereavement Shrouds Madel Family and Friends
A Weir area family faced a recent bereavement as neighbors and friends rallied to support them. The notice mentions Madel and kin, with community members offering sympathy during a difficult time.
21 Oct 1949
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1949
Page
1
A Weir area family faced a recent bereavement as neighbors and friends rallied to support them. The notice mentions Madel and kin, with community members offering sympathy during a difficult time.
The fragment notes a Friday edition dated October 21 1949 from the 14s chiam Courier. The readable text provides no additional names events or details.
A wartime era leader argues that real peace depends on opposing Soviet Communism and authoritarian regimes. He warns that history shows tyrants seek power, while the state uses others as mere resources until they become uncontrollable. He urges vigilance to deter a global conflict.
First Constable Ray Cox formerly of Cobram will succeed First Constable P Cullen at the Tungamah Police Station after Cullen retires to Yarrawonga. Constable Cullen has retired and will reside at Yarrawonga. Mrs Frank Bourke and Mr, with Melboune holidays, return from Cobram area.
The Cobram District Committee of Management lists cash and in kind gifts from numerous donors including H V McKay Charitable Fund Tim O'Brien Melba Theatre Picture Night W McCormack Gattuso Orsilio Spiller D Zito D'Agostino C Bovalino G Carrisse Cella and many others totaling 497 pounds 6 shillings 6 pence plus substantial food and fruit contributions from Sisters Hutchins Cullen Cleave Beard Hyde Fleming Russell and others. Grateful thanks extend for ongoing support to hospital day or night.
The appeal shows promised sums. Ayyeal UST owes a portion, including £75 from the Ladies' Auxiliary and £134/7/6 from the public. £49/14/ remains outstanding. Donors are urged to leave funds with collectors Messrs K Evans J Jones and K Lonergan or with the secretary.
The Cobram District Hospital Ladies Auxiliary catered for a large crowd at the Cobram Show last week and raised about £90. The contribution reflects the community’s support and the group’s energetic service to the hospital.
The Cobram district thanks the community for generous support in time and money. The Cobram Show luncheon raised about £85 to £90, with telephonists and the teleco-op contributing notably to the total.
Cobram Lawn Tennis Club plans to open the 1949 50 season on Sunday October 30 with coaching by Mervyn Rose and Jan Trethowan this weekend October 29 30 at the courts. President Geo Edgar confirms the visit of these prominent players to coach Cobram and district players as the courts shape up and hope they will be ready for the season start.
Cobram Bowling club secretary A O'Brien announces a working bee this Saturday to touch up rinks and surroundings in preparation for the opening next week. Greens will also be available for practice Sunday afternoon. all members and prospective members urged to attend both the working bee and the opening.
Shire Council hears October notes from Save the Forests Campaign Director listing one and two year old trees available and urging early submission of requirements. Secretary notes council pays £5 per year to the campaign committee, yielding £15 in tree value annually. Other bodies may also buy trees at cost through the shire. Council deems it too late to order now and plans to revisit in May 1950 to allow land cultivation for plantings.
Discussion on appointing a part time Ranger and Dog Inspector led to questions about licensing stock to graze on shire roads. Cr Magee opposed licensing, preferring steps to remove wandering stock before any legal nuisance. The council voted not to license stock to graze on shire roads. Dr Kelly noted stock had been kept off roads around St James since the Ranger's appointment.
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