12 Sep 1947
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1947
Page
1
Article extols simplicity and humility as core traits of greatness. It cites Marcus Aurelius, Gordon of Khartoum, Field-Marshal Lord Montgomery, and their humane acts. It argues these qualities endure beyond shifting fame amid a world of shoddy publicity.
The Milaura Chamber of Commerce urges Mr Turnbull M.H.R. to oppose the bank nationalisation proposal, arguing it infringes individual rights and harms trade freedom. They demand protest and a vote against the measure. The letter follows a chamber meeting expressing grave concern over far reaching legislation.
The District Coroner Mr. K Edwards opened an inquiry at Berrigan on Tuesday into the death of Harry Thomas Richmond a drover found gunned at Green Hills the prior Saturday. After hearing Sergeant Short James Roze and Mrs Tidd the inquiry adjourned to September 15 for further evidence.
The Renmark Community Hotel marks 50 years since establishment by distributing a 120000 surplus to local groups. Renmark District Hospital receives about 30000, schools 5000, Mothers and Babies Health 2000, and tree planting and parks 20000. Other beneficiaries include Ambulance committee Boy Scouts Girl Guides Citizens Silver Band Tourist Association and various clubs. Donations also aid unemployment relief 5000 Soldiers Memorial Hall 5900 fire station 300 and children’s playground 500.
The article discusses shifting terminology for newcomers to Australia from immigrant to settler. It notes prior disdain for terms like Pommy and suggests federal leadership in adopting a welcoming label as thousands seek happier lives in the Homeland.
Personal notice reports the death of Mr. Willis Lee's father in Melbourne on Tuesday. Funeral arrangements set for Yarrawonga cemetery with sympathy offered to the bereaved family.
Two men, Victor Grant and William Henry Thompson, both of Sydney, were arrested in Shepparton after noon by Sgt. S. H. McGuffie and First Constable W. L. Willett. They face Nathalia court charges of shop breaking and stealing with five further charges pending including two attempt shop breaking at Nathalia. Detective L. Walsh, Melbourne, leads investigations.
Mr and Mrs J J Cullen hosted a Sunday birthday event at their home Garraweena to honor son Tom and niece Mrs Pat Cullen of Melbourne. Attendees enjoyed dancing games and a lavish supper around a three tier cake with music by Gordon Allen.
The Victorian Commissioners invite applications for 172 apprentice vacancies across trades including blacksmith boilermaker car and wagon builder painter carpenter joiner coppersmith electrical fitter electrical mechanic fitter and turner interlocking fitter moulder patternmaker plumber printer sail maker tinsmith sheetmetal worker upholsterer and weighbridge fitter. Start date January 19 1948. Applicants must be 15 but under 18 on that date except University Leaving Certificate or Technical Diploma holders who have not yet turned 19. Applications close Monday October 13 1947.
At a meeting of Shepparton cranen of the Australian Primary Producers Union on Wednesday night last week members resolved to telegraph Prime Minister Chifley protesting the Federal Government's bank nationalisation proposals. Only one attendee spoke in favor of the measure.
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