Christmas programs and services across Cobram district
December 1940 schedule lists church services and events including HC and Evensong at Cobram and Yarroweyall, Christmas Day worship, prizegiving, and a grand dance. Balldale coroner reports an inquest verdict of death by suicide for George Alexander Sutherland. Tocumwal pupils fundraise £32 5s 9d for Lord Mayor’s fund and RS.L hats and poppies. Greek relief event raises nearly £400 at Star Theatre Sheparton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Leahy
Balldale
George Alexander Sutherland
Railway Street
Tocumwal
Sydney
Lord Mayor's Fund
Rs.l
Star Theatre
Sheparton
A. Nicolades
Greece
Greek National War Relief Fund
Cobram Courier Calendar 1941 and Holiday Notes
The Cobram Courier dated December 18 1941 notes a calendar for 1941 and lists holiday closures for Cobram businesses including Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year’s Day and January 2. It reports hot weather with temperatures up to 106 degrees and adjourned cricket matches in the Numurkah Cobram Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah-Cobram Association
Uut
Cobram
Light Horse Notes Troop Maneuvers Through Cobram
No. 1 Troop of Squadron, 20th BH Reg, recruited in Cob ram and Tocumwal districts, will conduct exercises in Koonommos and Cobram on Sunday 22nd inst. The troop will march through Cobram at 3 30 pm, cross the river at the centre, and continue maneuvers in NSW. Residents urged to turn out to watch the local lads pass. The effort promises to be worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th BH. Reg
Cobram
Tocumwal
Koonommos
N.S.W
Cobram Bush Fire Brigade Affiliation and Finances
A Cobram Bush Fire Brigade meeting chaired by Mr T. Ryan discussed affiliating with the Bush Fire Brigades Association and registering before grant eligibility. It approved paying outstanding accounts as revenues allow and appointed Mr C. James secretary, replacing acting pro tem L. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram. Bush Fire Brigade
T. Ryan
J. Gemmell
Bush Fire Brigades’ Association
F. Ryan Nunan
M. O’brien
F. Ryan
C. James
L. Hamilton
Messrs Prendergast
O'Brien
Beames
Hamilton
W. Nunan
Prendergast
Gret
Nazi pilot’s captured gear hints at holiday habits
A German airman shot down in England kept a small package of holiday essentials from his Heinkel including a hair oil bottle and a winter overcoat. He admitted he took off for the raid prepared for the worst and he was captured after the crash. Canteen orders extend across British, Australian and allied forces from the Isles to Aden, Egypt and Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
RAF
Germany
Australian Defence
Navy
Air
British Isles
Aden
Egypt
Gibraltar
Malta
Palestine
Takorad
Gold Coast
Faroe Islands
Iraq
Ceylon
Sierra Leone
Hong Kong
Sudan
Saioni
Singapore
Iceland
Australis
BAAR
ALF
Cobram Garbage Service Proposal Showcases Rate Debate
A Cobram garbage service discussion outlines ratepayer rights and polling limits under the Local Government Act. Shire Secretary E Bartlett cites sections 51 and 32 on sanitary rates and annual charges for refuse collection, noting Cobram as the municipality’s largest town and the Health Inspector’s recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
M. Taylor
Shire of Tungamah
Sth .Inss
Gemmell
Merit Certificates Awarded to 16 Pupils
The examination of pupils for the Merit Certificate was held at the State School on Friday. Sixteen candidates from the Convent and State Schools passed and will receive Merit Certificates. Convent School recipients: Lawrence Burke Valda Bayliss Mary Cassidy Agnes Danaher Noreen O Connor John O Dwyer Mary Mulcahy. State School recipients: Marjory Edwards Anna Guthrie Bruce Grent Ken Grant Lila Kelly Jean Levings Elaine Stewart Clifford Vale Charles Barwick. Officials praise the work of both schools with many candidates set to pursue advanced education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convnt
Lawrence Burke
Valda Bayliss
Mary Cassidy
Agnes Danaher
Noreen O'Connor
John O'Dwyer
Mary Mulcahy
Marjory Edwards
Anna Guthrie
Bruce Grent
Ken Grant
Lila Kelly
Jean Levings
Elaine Stewart
Clifford Vale
Charles Barwick
Education Department
Break-up Function At Barooga School Noted For Awards
District news covers a Barooga school break-up held Thursday with iced drinks sweets and afternoon tea for pupils. Top awards listed per class include Bob Millsteed Reuben Millsteed Jack Matthews Irene Stanger and Donald Cummings among others with multiple students promoted to higher classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barooga
Associan
Bob Millsteed
Reuben Millsteed
Jack Mathhews
Geoff Millsteed
Graham Stanyer
Len Matthews
Irene Stanyer
Quick
Donald Cummings
Tom Millsteed
Noh Nve
Bill Yates
Bob Millseed
Alan Nye
Adrian Nye
Jock Matthew Geitt Millsteed
Graeme Brenthill
Joyce Dunn
Joyce Chandler
Graham Stanger
Dorothy Quick
Ivan Dunn
Mick Muraldo
Irene Stanger
Margaret Quick
Geoff Whitby
Jack Maraldo
Donald Cumming
Joyce Nye
Alan Baldwin
Alan Whitby
Fragmentary Local Notice on Sewerage Meeting
A blurry OCR fragment references a monthly meeting of a sewerage authority amid debate over a general pubic works project. It mentions a heated discussion, a Whirl He Yee meeting, and an injured search following cattle disturbances near Wieland and Herberton with people weeping and the injured located on a road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den Wieland
Herberton
Fiderles
Wieland
Walang
Gaille
Xmas Gift Shops Offer Wide Range and Deals
Attractive range of L and Son gifts including perfumes crockery shirts and pottery. Stores feature affordable prices and gift sets with special packaging. Shoppers urged to inspect displays at local shops before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L& Son
Partiula
J. Mulcahy
Local Obituary Notes Highlight Griffiths Family Loss
The piece records the death of Arthur Griffiths formerly of Merton and a postmaster, noting his service as secretary of the Hollan fishing club and his count of friends. He leaves a widow and a family as reported by local mourners and contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton
Strathmerts
Holl An
Air Crew Recruitment Surpasses Targets in Australia
The Department of Air reports that one in two applicants interviewed for air crew selection was accepted, with thousands called up under the Irish Commonwealth training plan. State figures show ground staff selections totaling 24,914, led by New South Wales 8,321 and Victoria 8,238, followed by Western Australia 3,525, Queensland 3,508, South Australia 3,082, and Tasmania 1,144.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Air
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pkt
Hutton
Pkts
W. Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
Walues
Morrison & Teare
J. Stanyer
Redvis Business
Ring Cobram
Sudress Harouga
JH Melita
Distret
Royal Victoria Hotel
Cubraal
South Gippsland
Melbourne
J. Kelly
R G. Moore
Wyndham St Shepparton
Church OF England
E'Song
Hart
Evinsong
V. J, Williams
Recto
Methodist Church
Cobram Tv
Bequest
Presbyterian Church
Yarroweyale
J.C. Moyater
Tanuary
Mechanics’ Hall
Kmas Treat
St. Margarets Club
C. Wetherill
G. Binns
Xmas
Dennys, Lascelles
Barttewlers Stok
B. T. Goulding
Katharine R. Lyons
Cobram Ptlakmacy
Aldertons Fruit Shop
Frost Yee Bochne
Pee Faries
Deeo
Housewives
Vy Sugnaw Sumurkah AU Tye
Hdrian
Fajmpl
R. Firman
Vrene
Cobram Defut
Fhoneer Graham
W. F. Lee
M. Russell
Ww. F. Lee
Hed Gum
Baronna
Eny
Wit- Couram
Cobram Courier
Loyal & General News
Courier
Messrs
Scott
Goulding
McClusky Bros
Pye
Boomanoomana
Boormanoomana South
Clive McAuliffe
Marion Watson
Margaret O'Dwyer
Gerald O'Dwyer
Mary Johnson
Alan Backhouse
Geoffrey Backhouse
Anglers' Club
Wattle Bend
War Service Comforts Fund
Olbram
Barcogs
Sig
Joey
Bush
E. Bartlett
Shire
Mr Bartlett
District News
Barooga District
Altho
Stewart Woot Ori
CE Woaltyr
Grammer
Messy Woty
J Reed
Mariet
Suince 7 Rivers
Works
Johnyyim
Commerce
Joan Florence
Dauch
Mo Garrard Ue
Bey Berrigan
Harold
H ON & “Castlereagh
Poe
Isabel
Daughier
J. Shilton
Mamille
Grimaths
Pune Battalion
An Te
Jhe Ise Griffiths
Bryn Teg
Berrigni
RAAF
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