Remembrance and Notices From Cobram District
This fragmentary page contains an in memoriam for Arthur Wadeson dated August 1 1942, an expression of thanks from Mrs J Lonergan and family to Fr Ellis and local helpers, and notices about irrigation channels and the Murray Valley District advisory board election. The annual meeting will be held August 12 at the Mechanics Hall Cobram with an illustrated address by E D Shaw.
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Wadeson
Arthur
Cobram
Pal
Ads
Murray Valley Irigators’ Protection League
Cobram Mechanics’ Hall
Military leave and health notes from Cobram and Tocumwal
P. Macfarlane is spending leave in Cobram. Sgt Goulding, A.LF, is on leave in Cobram after returning recently. Cpl O W Weatherill is home on leave from a northern station. Pte J Fowles, A.LF, returned to Cobram last week on leave from the North. Dr O F de Lacey, long ill, has sold his Tocumwal practice to Dr Gretten-Watson who will take over this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Macfarlane
Cobram
Sgt. Goulding
A.lf
O. W. Weatherill
Pte
J. Fowles
O. F. de Lacey
Tocumwal
Gretten-Watson
Murray Valley Irrigators Annual Meeting Notice
The Murray Valley District Irrigators announce their annual meeting at Mechanics Hall Cobram on Thursday August 12 at 2 30 pm for electing District Advisory Board members for the 1943 44 season. The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission urges a strong turnout to form a representative board. An illustrated address by E D Shaw Senior Divisional Engineer will follow on Harnessing Australia s Greatest River.
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Murray Valley Irrigation District
Mechanics’ Hall
Cobram
Murray Valley District
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
E. D. Shaw
Commission
Australia
Shaw
Mr J McEwen to Address Electors in Cobram Hall
Mr J McEwen will address a meeting of electors at the Mechanics Hall Cobram on Thursday 12 August at about 4 pm. Broadcasts on 3SR are listed for several days with times and a campaign secretary contact.
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J. McEwen
Mechanics’ Hall
Cobram
Shire of Tungamah announces 1943 council election
The Shire of Tungamah schedules the election of four councillors for Central North West South West and Southern Ridings on August 26 1943. Nomination day is August 9 1943 from 10am to 4pm. Nominees require ten signatures and a ten pound deposit. Returning officers named A Musqui and officials Bartlett Mead Magee Kelly E Bartlett appoint deputy secretary Francis Edward Bartlett for nominations.
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Patrick Gleeson
Michael Stokes
Thomas P. Batey
Robert T. Ryan
A. Musqui
Francis Edward Bartlett
Tungamah
A. Mulquiney
Mead J. Magee
Kelly
E. Bartlett
Shire Hally-Turlgaman
Political notices and community updates from Tungamah area
Local election notices announce candidate nominations due by 9th inst and a speaking event for Indi candidate J McEwen at Cobram Mechanics Hall on the 12th. Also reported are irrigation water allocations, the Murray Valley Irrigators meeting, and an upcoming irrigated farm competition. A military fatality near Gloucester is noted, along with July rainfall figures for Cobram and past years.
Cobram Police Court Fines for Aliens Control Violations
At Cobram Police Court on Gattuso Junr a fine of £5 and costs was imposed for failing to observe National Security Aliens Control Regulations under a Restriction Order made in February. Albert Blattory was fined ten shillings for hiding in the township of Cobram without light on June 1. A number of small suspected crimes were weeded and dealt with.
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Cobram
Gattuso
Junr
Sea
Albert Blattory
Sanat Et Rows
Cubram
Barooga District Inter-Schools Sports Meeting
Barooga and District Inter-Schools hold their first annual sports meeting next Saturday August 7 at Barooga Boomanoomana South Lalaly with competing schools Barooga Boomanoomana and Lalaly. Events include half minute skipping, high jump and relay team events. Admission is one shilling for adults and free for children.
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Barooga
District Inter-Schools Sports Association
Boomanoomana
Boomanoomana South
Lalaly
Employment of Service Pensioners
The National Service Officer urges publicity that service pensioners may take remunerative work without losing pension rights. They may work and earn up to £39 10s in a year. earnings beyond suspend pension, then restored after work ceases. Further details from the nearest National Service Office.
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National Service
Shep Parton
H. F. Byham
Cobram Pig Market Sale At Cobram July 24 Report
Cobram pig market report shows good competition and strong clearance despite fewer quality pigs. Calf yarding larger with prices rising from last sale. backfatt ers and bacon pigs priced within ranges. porkers and light pigs varied. store pigs weaker but buyers active. next sale planned for August 18 with local growers attending.
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Younghusband Limited
Cobram
Cobram meeting details amid election campaign confusion
A Cobram meeting discussed candidate Mr J McEwen and ongoing campaign issues. The report mentions party alignment, a finalised campaign plan, and the broader federal election context with references to Curtin Government administration.
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Co W. Sanit
Re. Curtin
Communist nominee contesting Indi election with Day rival
The Communist party fields Dr Day in a triangular race for federal Indi, with O Dey also standing and active campaigning noted. The Liberal Democratic P selects George R Langtry as candidate for Riverina, while Simons, a returned soldier and civil engineer, is mentioned amid the local candidate notices.
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Liberal Democratic P
George R
Narrandera
Selec
W Upp
Riverus 1
Langtry
Lave- Simons
Contested Municipal Elections Split South Shire Parishes
The South Shire of Tungar faces council vacancies amid parish disputes. Candidates include C. Batey seeking a seat sparked by his father’s death and Dr. Batey opposing with promises of an extensive postwar programme. Parish divisions across Youanm, Katandra, Yabba, and surrounding areas shape the race.
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Tungar
C. Batey
Thomas Place Batey
Batey
Don
Miller
Dunbalvaisne
Bone Or Co
Katandra
Cinci
Invergordon
Set and Stroke Results From Weekend Meet at Ford
The report lists multiple players and scores from a weekend golf event. Notable results include C Woolford and L Wyatt with top scores, S Woolford and P Stratos podiums, and Miss M Gilmour winning the Hands event with 401 strokes. Additional standings feature A Ob and D O Keeffe among others.
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Ford
C. Woolford
L. Wyatt
S. Woolford
P. Stratos
Matheson
A. Ob
G. Barnett
Shier
K. Steward
D. O'Keeffe
Caby
W. Quick
T. O'Reilly
Grove
M. Gilmour
Mo Gilmon
A. McGauchie
A. O'Brien
BH. Roe
C Weford
J. Gilsentin
M. Scott
Allied munitions output expected to outpace Axis threefold
The US Board chairmen project munitions production will be about three times the Axis output, citing remarks attributed to Mf. Dopald Ne. The report notes confidence in this forecast amid wartime demands.
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Axis
Dopald
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J.mcnamara & Co
Numurkah Stok
Nathalia
W. Ewart Cassidy
Station Street
Cobram Trust
Z. Markov
M.esca
Elgin Street
Carlton
E J. Mulcahy
Grocer
J. J. Kelly
LDS
WEISS
Consign
J. Kennon & Sons Pty. Ltd
Melbourne
River Street
Richmond
Hawthorn Bridge
J. Oconnor
General Carrier
High Street
J. Jones
Punt Road
South Africa
Telphone
Photophone Talkies Mechanics Institute
Ilona Massey
Jon Hall
Invisible
Leo Cabrillo
Andy Devine
P.M
Criterion Cafe
Katharine R. Lyons
Morrison & Teare
Numurkah
National Mutual
Collins Street
Newman
J. Stanyer
Cobram and District
H.C. Kermode
Presbyterian Church
Naring
Yarroweyah
M.ce
Munst. CE
M.le
H. C. Kermode
P.O.W. Red Cross
Cobrum
Tne Cobram Courier
Murray Valley
Dennys, Lascelles
Newmarket
G. Ritchie
INDI
K. D
iKernan
Kepparton
Dalgety & Company Ltd
England
Victoria
Star
Wool & Stock
Dalgety
Geelong
Bourke Street
Masonic Hall
Cobram 99
L, Hall
Murray Pine
A. Gordon Gutteridge
Hoskins and Davey
H. V. Trench
M.v.ls
T. R. Nossiter
Berrigan
G. Anderson
J. M. Goodman
Green Grocery
Miss Maidment
HL Benshall
Clarendon St, Ltd
Shire OF
Cee
United County Party
Mechanics Hall
Murray
Wesley
Mynee
Cobram State School
Acci
Vai
Cobram Pig Market
MR. McEwen
J McEwen
Tie
Anther Oy
IND
G. P. Oday Nominat
O'Dey
Cagus
Dr. Day
Shepparton
Snepparton
Riverina
CR. T. C. Batey
S.W. Riding
Set, Cole
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