New Cobram tradesman opens business at Barooga residence
Mr J Stanyer of Barooga informs Cobram and district residents he will operate as a plumber and tinsmith from his Barooga home. For quotes write to Mr Stanyer, Barooga. The Courier holiday schedule shifts the December 27 issue to December 23, with no January 3 issue and the January 10 issue moved to Wednesday. Readers urged to send news items from country areas.
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J. Stanyer
Barooga
Cobram
District
Stanyer
Bardoi
Courier
Telephone
Cobram Traders Decide Friday Late Night Action
A Cobram business meeting chose to keep shops open until 10 p m on the previous Saturday but traders later favored Friday trading. A petition supporting Friday takings circulated, and the majority backed Friday as the usual late night. The debate drew keen interest among locals.
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Cobram
Retrospect 1939 Ends With Drought Then Rain and War
1939 closes as drought early in the year gave way to unprecedented rains aiding sowing and grass for dairying and pastoral work. Wool and lamb prices offered relief while rust in the coop and wartime events added new difficulties. Residents face 1940 with courage and confidence in their district and county.
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Este
Cobram ANA Golden Jubilee Social Celebrates Growth
The 1889 Cobram Australian Natives Association branch marked its Golden Jubilee with a Friday social. Ex-president Herron traveled from Melbourne, and president J Fowles led toasts. Members celebrated, noted early secretary Hamilton’s line, and discussed ANA progress and postwar issues affecting membership.
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Australian Natives Association
Cobram
Herron
Melbourne
T. Hamilton
L.G. Hamilton
J. Fowles
James
Gemmell
Dunstan
Lewis
Messrs
Herbert Ahearn
James Ashton
Edward Bere
Joseph Crawley
Stephen Crawley
Frank Dixon
George Draper
Francis Duffy
Edgar Fears
Patrick Harford
George Hamilton
Thomas Hamilton
John Hamilton
Thomas Kennedy
E. Levings
John R. McCormack
Robert McIntyre
John McNabb
Geo. McNabb
Patrick McNamara
Philip Purcell
Charles Russell
Patrick Somer
John Schubert
Thomas Schubert
G. Hamilton
O. Russell
R. McIntyre
P. Purcell
J. Crawley
T. Kennedy
J. McNabb
le Fears J. McCormack
E. Livings
P. Harford
F. Dixon
G. Draper
J J. O'Connor
Terence Naughton
A. NA
Heron
Dwyer
L. Hamiton
Hamilton
Oene
Commonwealth
ANA
Wil Aries
Victtoria
Regarns
A.N.A. Golden Jubilee Meeting Reflections On War and Nation
The assembly recalled history of federal state tensions, urged national parliament focus, and highlighted postwar planning. Speakers praised pioneers and ANA founders, noted industrial advances, and urged youth involvement to meet future challenges.
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Hostilies
ANA
N. S.W
An.a
Australia
Menzies
J. J. O'Connor
A.N.A
Ho.n. Wise
Alfred Deaken
Ter, Naughton
Cochran
W. Sullivan
J. Millerick
L. Hamilton
Morehouse
ALF
Tom Kennedy
M.L.A
Gemmell
Herron
M.D. U'owyer
Closey
Ind Alf
Wadeson
Nerion
Fovi Dau Liu
Madcutte
Pine Brigage
Jous Uoll Club
McFarlane
Powuy
Cilub
Cramer
Misven
Sorgers
Dir Gaynard
Katenue
Personal notes from Cobram and surrounding areas
Miss Shiela Parnell begins duties with the Water Commission. Claude Nye at Cobram station twists knee unloading corn sacks. Constable Mensch visits Cobram. Mrs M O Shannessy of Baroogs noted for health concerns. Olwynne Lewis, Mona McCaughey violin scholarship winner, passes first year diploma in Melbourne. W Tuck, formerly of Cobram, now Echuca, reports the loss of his three year old mine.
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Shiela Parnell
Water Commission
Claude Nye
Shea Porter
Cobram Station
Cobram
Mensch
M. O’shannessy
Barcogs
Olwynne Lewis
J. Lewis
Mona McCaughey
Melbourne
W. Tuck
Echuca
Strathmerton Honors Returning Private Pincuck
The Strathmerton community feted Private Tiny Pinnuck home on a final leave from the Second AIF. Residents presented a wristwatch as thanks for his service while local officials praised his loyalty to the Empire and wished him a safe journey back.
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Strathmerton
Tiny Pinnuck
Prirucit
Lone Ton
JV Bourchier
Ie Staitumerton Fa'batf Clu
Ik Mens
Wim Ue
Membe
Austal Brasaie
Sprees
Waspersis Cobram
Cher
Gibbs
Suer
Comepnsate
St Rummes
Dr. Myers
Lu Nuwurkah Shire
Ned
Tuther
Teattenet
Yan Guest
Meu i Council
Tom
Myer
Empire
Tom Pinnuga
Fix Tose
Outbreak Fire Spurs Local Equipment Debate and Preparations
A town meeting led by J. Gemmell discussed small fire incidents revealing deficiencies in pump and tank equipment. Proposals called for 400 gallon tanks, a drum and pump, and a formal equipment list with a sub committee to oversee purchases and funding.
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Menal
Ganks
Iemera
J. Gemmell
Wace “En
Denneuar
Aonawon
Buen
Ei Johnson
Ipa
Sost
Tank
Mit Fawley
Compulsory Military Service Begins For 21 Year Olds
Men aged 21 to 34 liable for compulsory military service under the Defences Act must report to drill halls for medicals and training. Enrolment starts January 22 with a March camp period. exemptions include judges ministers and lighthouse keepers.
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Fegu
Srid
Australia
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