16 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1941
Page
1
JH McWilliam announces he is now the Mine Host serving Cobram and district residents at the newly opened venue. He invites locals to visit and enjoy meals and hospitality.
Barooga hosts a Cunome 1B-Dance show and a Princess Competition this April 1st. Spectators may enjoy music, performances, and pageantry as entrants compete for titles.
My R. Hankinson member for Murrumbidgee vows to retire at term end. War draft notes predict universal training calls for 29 to 33 year olds as the 3rd Division camps in August. Flour mill stacks record a 16 year tenure, then two stacks collapse. engagements announced for Nancy McWhirter and Pearl Schache Tocumwal residents. Call for Barooga school proposal discussed with MLA Lathbridge and Education Minister.
Lieutenant Crosier spoke on public costs and public appreciation while Pitman O Katth and ex Captain O Connor backed him. The gathering thanked the firemen for their ill and good wishes as the Ratilifts were cleaned and prepared.
In Cobram Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday morning before Mie Mohr P.M. licensee John O Meara of the Kathamite Hotel was fined 10 shillings with costs for admitting persons on his licensed premises after hours. Several individuals found on the premises were fined 10 shillings each with 6 shillings costs.
Since November the Cowrmy Red Cross group has sent £20 cash to headquarters £15 in wool and holds £17 17s. 0d in credit. Twelve ladies hosted Bridge Afternoons raising £13 16s. 0d. The Opportunity Shop raised £32. more donations welcome, including monthly cake gifts. Open Thursdays. Donations total £7 including £2 from SR& WSC Staff. Parcels sent with clothing and comforts. Monthly meetings on the second Tuesday. knitters sought for wounded soldiers.
A reader laments poor organization at Cobram dances and calls for earlier start times, a complete program, supper for performers, and better guest enjoyment. The writer, signing as a dance patron, urges improved arrangements and notes the absence of an MC and adequate hospitality.
Cobram screens the Technicolor tribute Swanee River featuring Don Ameche and Al Jolson on Saturday April 19. The program honors Stephen Foster with tunes such as Old Folks at Home Old Black Joe and My Old Kentucky Home performed by Ameche Jolson and the Hall Johnson Choir.
Mr E Brensing of Wasia forwarded suggestions to the Post War Reconstruction Committee, urging Murray Valley irrigation as a path to rehabilitate soldiers and workers returning to civilian life in Australia. Dr H V E praised the ideas and promised to bring them to the Reconstruction Research committee. Dorowa farmer Alec Nolan wins state title after ploughing on his father’s property as news reaches him.
Personal notes report Roy Orwald eldest son of Mr and Mrs C F Young of Lalaky who has been operated on for appendicitis at Kula Lamper. He is the first ALF member in the Malaya States to undergo surgical operation and is reported doing very well. Other items mention Miss Claire Gillespie’s engagement to Mr Ken Lukin and Rev A C Boquest performing the ceremony, with acknowledgments to Mr P Burns Acting Shire Engineer Coreen Shire.
Miss Nella O'Connor wed Mr Wilbur Elligate at St Joseph's Church Cobram in Easter Monday rites conducted by Rev Fr Ellis. The bride wore Swiss Organza over taffeta with heart neckline and carried pink carnations. Attendants included Miss Carmel O'Connor and Marion Watson. The reception followed at the bride's home in Queen Street Cobram. Other weddings at Cobram include Audrey Ruth Ritchie and John Radcliffe in Scots Church and Mechanics Hall with pink and blue decor, and Francis Crawford and Juanita May at the Cobram Methodist Church with a white slipper satin gown and orange blossom crown.
A fragmented report lists residents and local figures such as Gibbs, Lily Fu, Mrs von, Mc Hey, Eldrinee, and Quinktle among attendees. The meeting at Shire County Mo T wane Le addressed community concerns and noted participation by several named locals and households.
A report details Osly Lurie Opportunity Clubs forming groups to prepare meals for daily service. Fathers support is sought to sustain operations, with two baskets of pink and a bridegroom as part of a wedding notice mixed in.
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