In Memory of Ernest Eldridge and Other Fathers
A memorial note for Ernest Eldridge who died April 18, 1946 and other fathers. Daughters, sons in law, grandchildren and relatives express sorrow, praise their kindness and cheery nature, and mark the April 18 anniversaries with memories and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Vic
Oria
Tom
Rio
Grendentidten Bobby
Jim
Raymont
Gladys
Ernest
Olive
Les
Norris
Tilden
Alice
Edith
Lorna
Carol
Norman
Kevin
Neil
Russell
Future of Great Empire Emphasizes Imperial Conference Talks
Leaders Chifley and Fraser plan a London meeting on April 21 to discuss India’s push for independence and Britain’s empire relations. The debate centers on retaining ties while offering autonomy, with Australia and Canada expected to protest any new form of empire membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chifley
New Zealand
Mr. Fraser
India
Britain
Dominions
Commonwealth
Reclassification Of Cobram Police Station
Reclassification of the Cobram Police District to two senior stations and a new commanding officer. Senior Constable Harding of Shepparton appointed to Cobram. arrival date uncertain. First-Constable Ray Cox remains in Cobram pending transfer notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Harding
Shepparton
Coram
Weno
Ray Cox
Fine Arts Society Forms Study Groups and Plans Anzac Choir
About 50 members of the newly formed Fine Arts Society met at Mechanics Institute on Tuesday evening. Groups led by Miss Lyons and others explored music drama and discussion while performances by local artists delighted attendees. Tickets for Allan Eddy Cobram visit are selling fast. Anzac Day choir plans underway with first rehearsal scheduled for Easter Tuesday at the Mechanics Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine Arts Society
Mechanics’ Institute
H. Arenthall
Phil. Sharp
Cobram
Allan Eddy
J. McFadyen
Small Boy Injured In Fall From Tree
Anthony Hutchins aged 7 son of First Constable and Mrs Hutchins fell from a fruit tree in the backyard on Fine Street. He broke his arm and dislocated his elbow, was admitted to Mooroopna Hospital for treatment after a fall of about 3 to 4 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine Street
Anthony Hutchins
Proposed swimming pool project for town reserve
At the progress association meeting on Monday night district engineer Mr Dunne outlined a plan to transform the north town reserve into a five acre pool at an estimated cost of about £100. He noted filling would require around 100 acres of water and could be sourced by a river pump or 45 chains of channeling, with channel costs about £00, and said the pool committee would confer on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Association
Dunne
Wwisnering Pool Committee
Pastor Horwood Assigned Cobram Church Easter Service
Pastor Horwood of Apollo Bay is appointed to Cobram Methodist Church and will lead his first service on Easter Sunday. The report also mentions local Easter visits by Miss Mary Mulcahy and Miss Margaret Canidy among others and notes a birth announcement from Yerrawonge Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Cobram
Pastor Horwood
Horwood
Apollo Bay
Cobram Methodist Church
Mary Mulcahy
E. J. Mulcal
Margaret Canidy
G. Cullen
Melbourne
Wonderland Exit Sparks Quiet Departures
Fragmentary passage discusses choosing to remain in a friendly space or leave, with a whimsical aside about the Cheshire cat vanishing only in Wonderland. The tone hints at voluntary resignation and selective staying within a benign environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonderland
Celebrated Artists to Visit Cobram Concert
On Wednesday April 27 Mechanics Hall hosts a concert by the Council of Adult Education. Featured artists are Alen Eddy bass baritone Sam Bor violinist and Robert Kohner pianist. The trio are well known in Australia and abroad and a good attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Mechanics’ Hall
Council of Adult Education
Alen Eddy
Sam Bor
Robert Kohner
Australia
Channel Tunnel as Solution to World Troubles
Efforts are made to urge the British Government to seek France and other Western governments reconsidering a tunnel under the Channel. Members of Pasargent across parties have signed a motion claiming the tunnel would aid political economic and cultural unity of Britain and France for European well being and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eforts
France
Pasargent
Britain
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Tary Grant
Cole Porter
East Side
New York
Grace Moore Jr
Rothaticean
My Stery
Gerald Mobi
Nancy Saunders
Evelyn Ansiers
Ava4ilable
Lulu Belle
Melboy
Chloe
Andrews
Jean Peters
Cesar Romero
Rogers
RADIO
J. Sumner
Tecnico Radio
Market Street Cobram
Mulcahy
Hank
Authorised Newsagency
R. T. Hannah Watchmaker and Jeweller
Swanston Street
C.1
Atlantic Union
R, Bannon
Warkill Street
St. Margaret's Church
Holy Communion
Strathmerton
Loridge
Apri
Dad
Ruby
June
Fine Arts
Channel Tunnel
NAVY
General Service
Naval Aviation
Teal
Recnut Tire
Gore
Rouse “grReer
Port Fa
Ns Sh Aln R
Ran.vr
Royal Australian
Olud
National Parys
Cobram “Courier
Angers
Pip
Road Passenger Service Operators Association
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