Britain’s Far East War Efforts and World War Realization
The text outlines Britain’s clear shift to a global war strategy predicting a world war, led by resolve to defeat Japan. It praises early defence of the Middle East, imperial collaboration, and industrial and scientific mobilization including atomic research, with heavy British casualties in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Britain
Middle East
Dominions
India
British Isles
Australasia
Europe
Germany
Far East
Far Eastern
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Welcome Home Committee Meeting Proceedings
The annual Welcome Home Committee meeting was held in the Rest Room on Thursday night. Present were President W Bethune and Messrs Dunstan T N Harris Millerick and Secretary Mr Cole plus Mesdames Howell Rose Chappard. Officers reelected include W Bethune as president and Dunstan as treasurer and Cole as secretary. A final welcome home for servicemen was discussed and deferred pending a public meeting arranged by Dr O Dwyer with the Shire Council. the committee will continue.
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Wecome Home Committee
Bethune
Messrs
Dunstan
T. N. Harris
Millerick
Mr Cole
Mesdames Howell
Rose
Sheppard
W. Bethune
Peeldent
Cole
O'Dwyer
Mooroopna Hospital Ball A Social and Fundraiser
A Mooroopna Hospital Ball at the Mechanics Hall drew a strong crowd and raised about 2 pounds 50 shillings from a sale of items. The Rhythm band led by Mr Harry Marsh provided entertainment with novelty dances and a Monte Carlo prize won by Mrs A Wyatt and Mr Pat Sullivan. The event featured a large organ, a sumptuous supper, and generous committee organization.
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Mechanics
Harry Marsh
Monte Carlo
A. Wyatt
Pat. Sullivan
N Exhibitioniversery
Wiltz
Marsh
Fis
Premiers push practical plan to speed up housing build
At the premiers conference last week, Mr Baddeley urged a Demobilisation Minister with broad powers to release men and materials from the Services rapidly to hit housing targets. Prime Minister Chifley warned imports and orderly wartime-to-peacetime shift, while Victoria’s Mr Duncan fretted housing costs up 54 percent from prewar.
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N. S.W
Baddeley
Chifley
Australia
Funnell
James Grant J.P. Dies in Cobram at 85
Melbourne death notices report the passing of James Grant J.P. in Cobram at age 85. A pioneer resident who arrived about 60 years ago, he co founded an engineering and blacksmithing business and built Cobram’s flour mills and notable machinery including the Grant Harvester and Reclining Chair. He served 25 years on the Cobram Waterworks Trust and remained a public figure with strong ties to the town and its industries.
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Melbourne
James Grant
J.P
Grant
Cobram
Wm. White
White
Grant Harvester
Australia
Gretti
William Stewart
Srant
Ae Grant Wee
Cobram Waterworks Trust
Remem
Terang
James
Peak Hill
George
Engagement announced Mary O Dwyer to Lieut Maurice AIF
Announcement of the engagement of Mary O Dwyer eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R D O Dwyer Rockwell Berrigan to Lieut Maurice AIF son of the late Mr and Mrs Ryan of Yarrawonga. Mrs G Blyth holidaying in Cobram as guest at the Cobram Hotel Melbourne with her son John returning from Heidelberg Military Hospital. Cobram Agricultural Society meeting saw T H P Roe appointed Count Delegate to the Chamber of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
R. D. O'Dwyer
Rockwell
Berrigan
Maurice
AIF
Ryan
Yarrawonga
G. Blyth
Cobram
Cobram Hotel
Melbourne
Monsey
John
Heidelberg Military Hospital
Cobram Agricultural Getty
T. H. P. Roe
Chamber of Agri
Derailed Engine Halts Cobram Station Work
An engine derailed at Cobram Railway Station Friday morning 7 am disrupts services and yard work. Ganger Doyle and crew inspect wheels with sleepers and iron plates before the derailed engine is returned to the line. the goods train at 9.30 am is involved in pushing to restore track.
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Cobram
Ganger Doyle
Turf Notes Caulfield Tomorrow Selections
Turf notes list selections by Hawkeye Devns Handicap and related races at Caulfield for tomorrow. The first division highlights Cyril Benen Dura Drama and other runners with numbers indicating runners and placings.
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Hawkeye
Devns
Codicil
Princess Amy
David's Last
Ava
Amana
Peter
St Fairy
Queen Talreah
Benen Dura Drama
Bagind
Ty Sohwells Solray
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A. Vic Gauchie
Christian Science Monitor
Shanvval
Aia Unban Frsdion Senustlial
Insructive
Make
Brown, J Corke
W. Nevill
R.A.A.F
Mona
Jordan
Mooroopna Hospital
Ball
Victoria
Mr Dunstan
Adelaide
Perth
Simmering
Counsel
New Yorker
Glen Eire
Wyatt Bros
Radcliffe
Bank Street
A. Muller
S.T.C
Tone
High Street
Katharine R. Lyons
Cobram Pharmacy
Bea
Phome
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