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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1950
Page
1
Mr K A Evans solicitor Cobram states he visits Strathmerton on Tuesday afternoons and will hold interviews at Strathmerton Public Hall from 1 30 p m to 5 p m. Appointments via phone Cobram 218.
Article argues that 10 percent surcharge on freight from Britain and Europe to Australia stems from waterfront disruption by Communist sympathizers. It states shipowners refuse high daily fees waiting to unload, boosting cargo costs by 3 to 4 million pounds yearly. It calls for unity against perceived infiltration.
Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr. McEwen leaves Australia to attend the London wool conference. He will press primary industry interests including wool, dairying, canned and dried fruits amid ongoing talks with Britain’s food ministry. He is joined by Mr. J. G. Crawford, an agricultural economics expert.
At Cobram Court, Trevor N Cotman of Melbourne was fined £10 with 2/8 costs for trucking on MV Highway with an overtake. Leslie Hil of Warrawonpa was fined with 2/4 costs for overloading. Arthur D Moland was fined £5 with 2/8 costs for driving a passenger bus over the speed limit. Evidence cited Inspector Havenard stated he followed the bus for 16 miles.
Geoffrey Richard Leverett and Joan Margaret Brooks were married September 2 at Wesley Chapel Melbourne officiated by Rev C O Leigh. The couple, with gowns of white brocade and gardenia bouquets, will live in Numurkah after a honeymoon in Brisbane and Southport.
Dorothy Jane Fanning wed Noel Andrew Wadeson at St James Old Cathedral Melbourne on May 19. A large reception followed at New Ascot House Ascot Vale with 70 guests. the couple honeymooned in Hobart and Launceston before settling in Korumburra.
Friends of Mr. A O Brien regret to announce the death of his mother aged 70 at Shepparton on Friday after a five weeks illness.
The Murray Valley Development League outlines its mission in the Riverlander stating the need to boost the Murray Valley, welcome newcomers, and serve Australia through regional development. It calls for strong, fast work to strengthen the league’s impact.
The Queen of Commerce ball will be broadcast by 8SR Shepparton from Mechanics Hall on Monday October 2 with music by the Shepparton Blue Moon Orchestra. Committee leader Mr J Sharp along with Miss Edna Anning and Mr H Wheeler oversee arrangements for a large attendance and a well balanced programme of novelty dances.
A social card evening at the Yarraweyah hall stirred waves when an opossum entered the hall causing dismay among women awaiting the game. The event raised funds for the supper room, with Mrs. Cowhan winning the ladies prize and Doug Dryden taking the gent’s prize and donating winnings. Booby prizes went to Mrs. D. Dryden and E. Maidment after a close finish with the hall president.
The Cobram 38th Inf Btn team placed fifth in the Miller Teams Trophy and beat all CMF teams including the Victorian Scottish and Royal Melbourne Regiment. Cash prizes went to Cpl Creighton Pte Dixon Pte Chapman and Pte Dixon earned a sniper team spot after Milletton and Rembiak Cabeesver scores. Heavy rain made grounds slick and the sub machine carbine event was canceled for safety.
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