Third Victory Loan urged to shorten war by April 27
In Cobram Courier a wartime appeal urges Australians to subscribe to the Third Victory Loan with a goal of £8000 from 100 subscribers by April 27. The piece argues every shilling saves time and lives, noting the Pacific fight and the need to end the war swiftly. It touts securities and national backing as safe, profitable investments for readers.
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France
Europe
Germany
Pacific
Flanders
Wedding of Sylvia Young to Alan Chapman at Wananarra Church
The marriage of Sylvia Mavis Young daughter of C F Young Cobram to Alan Chapman elder son of T Coulston Tangambalanga occurred on April 4 at the Methodist Church Wananarra with Rev. A Hay officiating. The bride wore silver slipper satin gown with matching veil and carried cream dahlias and roses. Bridesmaids Loris Young and Nancy Marshall wore green and pink gowns with matching veils. Best man Josypridge and groomsman Mervyn Young supported. Reception at Easdown's cafe Wangaratta. families toasted absent relatives in service. A three tier wedding cake topped with flowers was central to the celebration.
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Sylvia Mavis
C. F. Young
Emoh Ruo
Berrigan Road
Cobram
Alan Chapman
T. Coulston
Minlo
Tangambalanga
Methodist Church
Wannaratta
A. Hay
A. Withers
E. Hemphill
Loris Young
Nancy Marshall
Josypridge
Mervyn Young
Easdown
Wangeratta
Mrs. Withers
Roosevelts stance on German atrocities exposed
The document quotes Lord Vansittart and Polish underground sources alleging widespread German complicity in mass murder. It claims few Germans opposed Hitler and cites eyewitness horror of killings, urging decisive action to halt the "policy of annihilation" across occupied Europe.
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Roosevelt
Germany
Reich
Poland
Gestapo
Nazi Pi
Lord Vansittart
Cobram Progress Association Meeting Notes and Local Reports
Apologies were received from H Roe P R Pullar L Brooks H McMilliam and H C Kermode. Secretary Bonell agreed to act. Tocumwal Numurkah bus service plans were outlined via Katanga Strathmerton Yarroweyah Cobram and Barooga. A water sample was deemed suspicious with bacteria levels stated and a flushing program suggested. A subcommittee was formed to study a tree planting scheme for Cobram. MLA advised forthcoming action, and Dr O Dwyer reviewed the northwest finances.
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H. Roe
P. R. Pullar
L. Brooks
H. McMilliam
H. C. Kermode
Mr. Bonell
Tocumwal -Numurkah
den Ocration
TI Board
Deputation Seeks Daily Cobram to Strathmerton Train
Representatives from Cobram and district groups asked Railways District Superintendent N. Martin to restore a daily motor train between Cobram and Strathmerton. Dr M D O Dwyer chaired the meeting with speakers from Progress Association, Agricultural Society, Graziers, Irrigators, traders and various local bodies. Martin agreed to present the case to the Railway Commissioners and notify the decision when made.
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Cobram
N. Martin
M. D. O'Dwyer
Messrs
J. W. Gemmell
Progress Association
E. Maidment
W.W.W.G.A
T. Harris
Agricultural Society
J. C Fairley
Graziers’ Association
S. H . Scott
War Agricultural Committee
P. Sullivan
Wbuzza
Irrigators Protection League
H. McWilliam
T. P. O'Reilly
N. Jordan
A. McCallum
State Rivers
A. Gilmour
J. Kenny and Brooks
Yarroweyah
Keamny
Barooga
L. O'Brien
U.C.P
W. Quick
McCluskey
Denson
Strathmerton
Martin
Ward
Gemmell
S. H. Scott
O Dwyer
Donations for Rest Room Appeal Support for servicemen beds
Additional donations were received for the Rest Room appeal to provide beds for servicemen. Contributions came from Mrs White and anonymous donors. Donations may be left at the Courier office or with the secretary Mrs A Cole.
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White
Courier
A. Cole
Friends of the Key Recall Cobram Ties Amid Health News
Personalia notes report Friends of the Key once near Cobram showing health improvement while under treatment. Ray Baringeroy receives a promotion to Officer as others move between towns and duties. Miss P Cleave returns from Heal holidays and undergoes an operation. A Weidner transfers from 7 Railway Station staff to Bright. Sgt Stewart Woolfore visits Cobram before departing to a new operational base in the Pacific.
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Stewart Woolfore
Cobram
Icw
Pacific
Check on bus passengers sparks railway interest
In a morning meeting with District Superintendent Railways Mr N Martin, Mr J C suggested possible transfer of Cobram Tocumwal passengers on the night train to Namur and onward to Bropeistas. Fairley said such action could help arrange another bus if needed and would investigate to carry it out.
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Mettic
N. Martin
J.C
Cobram
Tocumwal
Namur
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