29 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1943
Page
1
The Cobram Courier announces forthcoming events for September and October at Cobram Hall with local activities in a historic publication dated back to its 1543 establishment.
Structural work on Murray valley channels near Cobram resumes. Country Fire Brigades Board invites tenders due by Saturday October 23 for installing an electric siren at Cobram Fire Station.
The Tungamah Shire Council heard a report on the compulsory land acquisition for a sanitary depot. Arbitration by Judge Magennis in July 1943 awarded £85 purchase and compensation with arbitration costs to be paid by the Shire. Cassidy criticizes the Secretary’s addendum as libellous and defends the council’s decisions and offers.
Shire Solicitor outlines arbitration findings on compensation claims for land resumed and related costs. He cites depreciation disputes, lack of water rights, and the council’s assessment of market values, noting remote or speculative damages and the governor’s broader financial implications.
The general secretary Mr F H McCredden says strong wheat sales justify a further payment from No 5 pool and relaxed restrictions. Britain has ordered 250 000 tons of wheat and 500 000 tons of flour, boosting Australia’s shipping position and aiding northern growers without wheat this year.
Wartime letters from Cobram residents describe messages to and from services. Troops discuss Home Front support, daily life, and hope for victory. Private J Steen and others thank Cobram for orders and canteens. captains report on camps, routes, and the war’s progress.
The discussion over finance was postponed to treat reconstruction as a wartime effort with broad support from the majority. Debate highlighted veterans and allied nations as key factors in shaping aid and development plans.
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