01 Apr 1942
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1942
Page
1
Australians and British and American readers welcomed General Douglas MacArthur with open hopes amid open secret American forces in the country. The piece argues Australia’s strategic central role in Pacific war, noting vast distances, naval reach, and the need for decisive combat power to turn the tide against Japan.
The Tungamah Shire Council met on Monday with attendees including Drs. Mead and Christie among others. Topics covered include title certificates for land purchased for a unitary depot, evacuation duties and officer assignment, billeting allowance accounting, evacuation directions for children, Melbour ne X ray for pulmonary tuberculosis, street condition concerns, and a note on road access at Youanmite Station. Decisions include sending president and secretary to Melbourne for talks and placing several items on the table for a month.
The Cobram Agricultural Society held its annual meeting on Friday evening with few members present. President H Roe noted fund balances and expenditures including improvements, rates, insurance, trophies, and bank charges, while praising key contributors and noting the ground lease remains with the finance committee. The meeting discussed finance, elections in block, and the wish to elect a secretary before fundraising.
J McNamara & Co warn pig vendors to load at Cobram on Tuesday April 7 for Shaw Logan and Co Melbourne with early space applications advised. The report also notes public calls to resist enemy agents and a We I e party meeting request by L J Michel to discuss the matter. A tragedy at Berrigan sees G Rochesnr die by gunshot, described as a long-time resident and former blacksmith with three daughters and three sons. Further items discuss emergency glass protection orders for Sydney and other cities, including stockpiling in warehouses and use of tunnels for storage.
A war loan effort report notes Cobram exceeded per capita quotas and received the Honour Pennant from the Commonwealth War Loan organizing secretary. The town submitted 76 applications totaling £6680 and the pennant is on display in Arms and Sons window, with congratulations from A D Broad.
A wedding notice notes Miss Hilda Whitty wore a bracelet once gifted to her great aunt by Queen Alexandra, highlighting the family heirloom as part of the ceremony's remembered details.
In a Commons order the removal targets all persons of Japanese sign from coastal British Columbia with a dawn to dusk curfew and surrender of vehicles arms and cameras. About 23 000 people are affected and the British Columbia Security Commission leads the operation, with male Japanese nationals prioritized for relocation.
Dr E A Eddy of Finley sells his practice to Dr W T Writby of Sydney and will leave Finley in a few weeks after nine years of service. Eddy supported public associations and golf. Cobram soldiers returning with ATF are named Privates Call Dykes and Jarington. Sister Isines of Lisieux Hospital Cobram will soon depart, with well wishers thanking her for care.
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