Collie Re-elected Shire President at Barrrigan Meeting
At a Barrrigan Shire Council special meeting Cr W S Collie was unanimously elected president for the ensuing year with a £70 allowance, the same as last year. Dr B Gorman named deputy president. Outgoing president Dr H W Tuck received hearty congratulations for his able chairing. A finance and works committee was appointed.
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Barrigan Shire
Cr. W. S. Collie
B. Gorman
Collie
H. W. Tuck
Thi Ell
Ex-servicewomen gain access to nursing training under scheme
Ex-servicewomen who enlisted for war service on or before their 25th birthday may apply for nursing training under the Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme. Entry requirements now broadened to meet hospital staffing needs with refresher courses for those holding nursing certificates. Applications to the Re-establishment Division, Ministry of Post-War Reconstruction in any capital city.
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Ministry of Post
Commonwealth
Review of Australian Journal December Issue
The Australian Journal showcases Muriel Milkins from Casterton Victoria and a Rex Grayson novelette Prodigal Grandpop set among Sydney gangsters. The issue emphasizes writing from diverse locations and offers romance and adventure stories with entertaining variety.
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Australian Journal
Muriel Milkins
Casterton
Victoria
Mallee and
Western
Mrs. Milkins
Cobram Blues defeat Glenfield in district tennis
Cobram Blues hosted Glenfield and won easily by 9 sets. Match results include A Bond-J Brennan vs J Radcliffe-O Weatherill and several set scores. ladies doubles teams listed with 9-7 and 9-? results.
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Cobram and District Tennis Association
Cobram Blue
Glenfield
Cobram Blues
A. Bond
Brennan
J. Radcliffe
O. Weatherill
T. Cullen
G. Collie
Radcliffe-Weatherill
D. Gilmour
Katamatite Tennis Showdown Ends Tight on Christmas Day
Close contest at Katamatite saw Katamatite Blue prevail 7 6 sets 101 91 over the Golds. Results detail men s doubles and singles as Yarroweyah beat Strathmerton 5 73 games, with numerous close scores and partners named. Arrangements and entries for the Christmas Day Boxing Day tournament are underway with expected large turnout and refined courts.
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Katamatite
Katamatite Blue
O’kane
M. O'Kane
E. Mead
B. Rudd
G. O’dea
M. Cochaud
J. O'Dea
H. Flannigan
E. Nunn
L. Learmonth
D. G. O’dea-Cochaud
D. J. O'Deaee
Mead-Rudd
Yarroweyah
Strathmerton
Lon-L. Beart
Tobien
M. Naughton
D. M. Stokes
Maidment
B. Jordan
A. Wignell
P. Hession
O'Brien
Naughton
Stokes-L
D. Jordan
F. O'Brien
Stokes
L. Maidment
D. Jord
B. Maidment
Corona grass courts closed for three weeks due to grasshoppers
The Corona grass tennis courts will be out of use for at least three weeks because grasshoppers have eaten bare patches in the couch grass. This may affect members during the peak Christmas period as the insects concentrate on worn court areas.
Cobram New Year's Day Sports Outing For The Family
Cobram club hosted a working bee to top dress the grass courts after damage from unsuitable play. The delay risks a longer downtime and a social and financial setback until the grass course reopens and players return, with tournaments contemplated.
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Cobram
New Year Day Horse Events Await at Cobram Grounds
The committee plans a full day program with ground facilities for picnics hot water and a publican's booth. Bookmakers will attend as events mostly run on the western ground to protect turf. District School Championships within 40 miles will showcase young athletes and the juvenile rooster chase is expected to be popular.
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Oh Ee
Cobram
Energetic Working Bee at Tennis Courts Preparations
In a Sunday morning working bee the local tennis club cleared grass around six courts and repaired fencing. Over 20 workers used shovels and rakes for about three hours, refining No 4 and regrading No 5 to add a sixth court with Mr W Quick assisting with his tractor to grade courts 5 and 6 for lining.
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W. Quick
Significance of Armistice Day in World War I
An exam question asks for the meaning of November 11, 1918. A student replies that the Armistice ended World War I and that there have been two minutes of peace each year since.
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