In Memoriam Eldridge Family Notices and Church Schedule
Multiple memorial notices for Eldridge family members who died on April 18 1946 including Elsie Olive Leo Norris Tilden Alice and others. Messages express love and sorrow from spouses children and siblings. Church notices list Easter week services at St Alban Strathmerton and St Margaret Cobram with a 7 pm adjustment at Cobram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Sed
Aed
Dad
Elsie
Olive
Leo
Norris
Ernest
Tilden
Llw
Alice
Norman
Kevin
Neil
Edith
Byk
Lil
Vic
May
Thomas Sheridan
Flo
Bobby
Jimmy
Raymond
Gladys
Tom
Hannan
Ernest John
Ruby
June
Church OF England
St. Alban’s
Strathmerton
St. Margaret's
Cobram
For Australia Dont Pray For Rain Dam It
A Cobram Courier front page item notes frustration with drought weather. A humorous call to action appears under the Cobram title, reflecting local concerns and attitudes on rainfall needs in the Cobram region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Golden Era of Child Welfare and Town Planning
The article reflects on past child suffering in Britain and Australia, contrasting brutal eras with today’s care standards. It stresses medical checks for holiday camp children and expert consultation, notes historic abuses, and urges town planning as essential for a brighter future, while warning about atomic war’s threat to civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Street
England
Melbourne
Tasmania
Dead Island
Port Arthur
Marcus Clarke
Australia
Personal News From Cobram and District Contacts
The community notes report Dr G J Kennedy back home to convalesce after a period in a Melbourne private hospital. Several local residents receive transfers, engagements, or celebrate births, with milestones shared by families in Cobram, Wangaratta, Strathmerton, Tocumwal, and Nümurkah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Kennedy
Melbourne
A. T. Baxter
National Bank
Cobram
Macchus Marsh
W. A. Coles
Geelong
A. J. Laight
Wangaratta
J. G. Crosby
Max
Daught Beverley
Carnegie
Shirley Bugg
Caulfield
Les Smith
East Malvern
Crosby
Stan
Sheppard
Tocumwal
Pat, Millerick
Val, Edwards
Betty Fox
Dolly Fox
Sydney
Dunstan
Rushworth
J. Dunstan
Cantwell
Brunswick
W. Morris
Strathmerton
Vic. Levings
Mooroopna
Cyril Nuttall
Numurkah
E. Gillespie
F. Harris
Progress Association's Important Meeting Cobram Agenda
The Cobram and District Progress Association schedules its general monthly meeting for Monday night with key business on Cobram welfare. Main items include the Town Plan sewerage and a proposed cannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram and District Progress Association
Cobram
Farm irrigation prizes awarded at Cobram show
Field agrostologist G D Duncan of the Department of Agriculture announced prizes from the State Rivers and Water Commission for the Cobram Agricultural Society pasture and lucerne competition for 1946-47. Winners include T H Roe first in pasture and W P Smith first in lucerne, with Bassett Smith and Wood taking second places. Details of judging to be published later in the Department journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir G. D. Duncan
Department of Agriculture
State Rivers and Water Commission
Cobram Agricultural Society
T. H. Roe
C. Bassett-Smith
Lucerne
W. P. Smith
C. R. Wood
Journal of the Department of Agriculture
Public hospital for Yarrawonga to expand local facility
Community action transformed the shuttered Yarrawonga hospital into a district public institution after unanimous vote and negotiations. The new setup serves four public beds and 17 intermediate and private beds with Federal Treasurer approval secured last week as planning begins for a larger 40 to 50 bed hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarrawonga
Charities Board of Victoria
Anzac Commemoration Service Planned at Hall
The Post Office under Major Guy Foster Knight will arrive at 11 am for a remembrance service. A choir of 30 voices directed by Mr H Brentnall with Mrs H West at the organ will lead hymns during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Foster-Knight
H. Brentnall
H. West
Weddings at Mooroopna and Strathmerton unfold elegant unions
A Presbyterian church ceremony in Mooroopna joined Lorraine Eston and Stanley Watt with Rev. Finley officiating and a 40-guest reception at Mrs G. R. Watt’s home. The second wedding in Strathmerton saw Miss Clarina Stella Lewis wed Joseph Francis Pinnuck with Nuptial Mass and a reception at the Railway Hotel, Strathmerton, followed by a home in Strathmerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moor~oopna
Redding
Lorraine Eston
J. W. Eaton
Eaton
Robinvale
Cobram
Numurkah
Stanley Watt
A. E. Watt
Mooroopna
Finley Offiating
Mrs Edwards
Margaret Sterling
Albert Watt
G. R. Watt
Government Road
Janet Eaton
Clarina Stella Lewis
P. Lewis
Mr Lewis
Clarkville
Joseph Francis Pinnuck
F. Pinnuck
Mr Pinnuck
Strathmerton
Father Cremin
Kathleen Payne
Patricia Lewis
Marie Weiss
Morris
Pinnock
Australian Buckjump Show Promises Thrills and Daring Feats
Leading rider Gladys Gill from Adelaide headlines a touring horse buckjump show featuring Victor Gill and a cast of whip crackers rope spinners trick riders and clowns. The troupe touts modern chutes and a wide transport fleet traveling town to town with acts including Bimbo the miniature buffalo and high energy thrills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Gill
Adelaide
Australia
Warwick
Victor Gill
Bimbo
Northern Territory
Gill Bros
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Brown, Corke & CO. Pty. Ltd
Punt Road
W. R. Denson
Dairyman
Wilbur Street
T. N. Harris
Harris
Bank Street
Buncle’s
Bluebird’ Cafe
Herbert Adams
Gobram
J. H. Dhelin & CO
J. H. D'Helin
ALF
Ad General Commission Agents
Auction Mart
Newmarket
L. G. B. Rose
Frederick
Raysia Daily
Courier
Station Street
Progress Association
Harry Roe
Watts-Eaton
Innuce Lewis
Gill Bros. Rodeo & Circus
SF Aust. Limited
FORD
Kevin Lonergan
Ford Sales & Service
Cobram Hotel
LE Charme
W. Elligate
General Carrier
Pethune
Blue Bird Cafe
Monarch
Hartley
Bethune’s
Glue Bird Cafe
Melray ™ Grocery Store
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