Lists of Electors of the Shire of Berrigan
Lists of electors for the Shire of Berrigan can be inspected from August 15 to August 80 at the Shire Office and local stations. Objections or enrolment forms must be filed with the Shire Clerk by the list date. Objections to increased stock selling rates are discussed at Yarrawonga. Dr Willis proposes sheep on roads to reduce bush fire risk and urges Bush Fire Brigades to burn off excess growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrigan
Berigan
Finley
Tocumwal
Barooga
C . Vage
Mr. Gwynne
Coreenshire
J. H. Willis
Willis
Ownes
Cobram Notes Military Moves and Local Deaths
Former Cobram resident J McGifford's enlistment in the A L is noted as overseas. Jack M Namara of B Company 2/24th Battalion A L F Abroad and Yarrawongs is promoted to Lieutenant. The wife of M Angus McDonald of Haberfield dies at 74 after years on Wombooth. Rev A C Poquest to a military camp. Rev J Foster and M Binns will cover duties. Stewart Woolford named Trust Clerk at State Savings Bank Cobram, starting Monday. Mrs A R Page, late Cobram resident, on a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
J. McGifford
A. L
Jack M’namara
2/24th Battalion
A.lf
Yarrawongs
M. Angus M'Donald
Haberfield
A. c. Poquest
Katamatite
J. Foyster
M Binns
Me R. Whitla
Pollarat
Ewart Woolford
C. E Woolford
Trutot
State Saving
Power Alcohol Distillery Proposed for Yarrawonga
A Yarrawonga meeting urged the authorities to establish power alcohol distilleries from wheat in the Murray Valley. It cites water, rail, coal, effluent disposal, and nearby wheat production, arguing Yarrawonga’s suitability and urging official consideration for site selection and plant installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver Sfong
Murray Valley
Commonwealth
Chamber of Commere
W. J. Gorman
Yarrawonga
Answe
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Yarawonga
River Murray
Riverina
Australia
Oaklands
Why Not A Claim For Cobram Public Meeting Suggested
A garbled note proposes a public meeting in Cobram to discuss a potential claim. The fragment mentions a town setting and a plan to convene attendees to debate the tatin matter. The text is incomplete and lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Gas producer alert from RACV urges greater following distance
RACV warns motorists that vehicles fitted with a gas producer carry extra weight, requiring a longer stopping distance in emergencies. The advisory stresses maintaining more than the usual gap behind such cars to ensure safe braking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A.C.V
Health Inspector Position Discussed At Tungmah Council
Inspector Opie signaled his willingness to resign to take a similar post with Berrigan Shire. The council considered asking Berrigan for consent for Opie to visit Cobram once weekly. Bartlett noted wartime shortages might hinder finding a replacement, but the idea could save £200 annually if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tungmah
Opie
Berrgan
Berrigan
Cobram
Bartlett
Preference to Returned Soldiers at Tun gamah Shire Council
A Tun gamah Shire Council debate examined whether to grant straight out preference to Returned Soldiers for positions. Councillors discussed policy adherence, applicant suitability, and differences with essential service workers, noting references and previous discussions but no final change.
Late Correspondence At Jewish Council Meeting
A jumble of missed details describes a letter from Mr Wot Cobam presented at a Jews of Correspondence meeting. The discussion centers on timely delivery of letters and a motion by Col. Lows a R. Ryan to prevent consideration due to late incoming correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutsmah
Wot Cobam
Weson
Col. Lows
R. Ryan
War Savings Certificates discussion at Tungamah Council
At a council meeting a letter from the War Loans and War Savings Certificate Committee urged subscribing £200 in certificates. Councillor Gemmell warned it could strain road works funding, suggesting no council sponsor. Councillor Batey proposed forming local groups and eight to sixteen volunteers to promote subscriptions. a motion to advertise and form groups was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tungamah
Victorian War Loans and War Savings Certificate Committee
Gemmell
Shire
Peter
Paul Tunsin
Batey
Iit
Cr. Batey
Bartlett
Mulquiney
Wa Savings del Cate
Christie
Malayan Cross Country Race Ends With Meadows Victory
Wartime field notes describe a cross country race in the Malayan hills with Forty starters led by a Sergeant. Meadows wins after a challenging course through ditches streams and jungle, while the narrator finishes in the twenties. Prizes include beer bottles as rewards amid heat and dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Distrit Rp iv
ATF
Mali
Adet
Malayan
Snow
Stari
Meadows
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Vaotepaone Talkies Mechanics Institute
Oxford
Jine R. Lyons
Tiley Sedi
Ene Te "Ey
Hun
J. Stanyer
Ring Cobram
Dennys, Lascelles
Tuk
Pardentara Perly
T. Goulding
Dalgety & Company Limited
States
Wool & Stock
Dalgety
Dalgety and Company Ltd
Bourke Street
Melbourne
A. McGauchie
Masonic Hall
Cobram 99
Punt Road
Alderton's Fruit Shop
H. Henshall
Clarendon St
Sth
Mei _surne
J. M. Goodman
Green Grocery
Miss” Maidment
A, Gordon Gutteridge and
Huskins and Davey
V. Trench
M.v.ls
Consulting Chartered Civil Engineers
General Surveyors
Shepparton
W. Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
Church OF England
H.C
Presbyterian Ae
Yarroweyah
J Cobram
J. C. Oyster
Lalalty
teCobram Courier
G. E. Rowe
W. Mathes
O'Reilly
J. J. Kelly
Visita Cobram
Ats
Yarra
B.S.L
Lawrance
Counc
Council
Oliver
League
Tungaman Shire
Reser
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