Cobram local notes boost boats and holidays plans
Cobram sees rising motor boat popularity with a new launch planned and a New Year Grand Dance at the Mechanics Institute to raise funds for Comforts and Red Cross. Also listed are shopping area declarations, a shopping and bathing bylaw, and Christmas New Year post office arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Mechanics' Institute
Comforts Fund
Red Cross
Ger
Tungamah
Thompson's Beach
Retrospect on 1940 Year Amid Hard Times and Hope
A fragmented 1940 retrospective notes a year of hardship for farmers and business amid wartime effects. It laments high prices and economic strain while expressing cautious optimism for improvements in the coming year and Christmas hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shi
Mom Progferouve
Alz
Australian Expatriate Letter From London On War Blitz
The letter from Mr A. E. Heyland, former Victorian M.L.A., describes London under continual bombing. He details ruined streets, collapsed utilities, homeless evacuations, and people sheltering in tube stations, praising British resolve and hoping Australia faces war with similar courage. He notes national coverage centers in Fleet Street and expresses despondence over letter writing amid raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. E. Heyland
M.L.A
Cobram
England
Bristol
Australia
Fleet Street
Thames
Kentish
Plymouth
Kent
Australie
Bombardment Echoes Through London Skies and Streets
A wartime diary describes night bombing, anti air fire, and fires sweeping through London. The writer details shelter under cover, shattered windows, hospital and rescue efforts, and the heroism of police and fire crews amid widespread disruption and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
London
Australians Praise War Effort and Empire Strength
The speaker lauds Australia’s contribution amid wartime strain, noting disrupted communications and dispersed industry but highlighting rapid growth of the Royal Air Force and army. He extols bravery and teamwork across the Empire, emphasizing unity against Germany and Italy and a proud sense of Australian place in the broader war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ruth
Germany
Italy
Royal Air Force
Australia
Hitler
Mussolini
Tong
Tims
Outbreak of Grass Fires Suppresses Hull Wednesday
Report from Weal Lum area describes a severe fire outbreak in a field causing damage as crews battled flames. The incident involved Mr Ryoti and others with a council response and multiple plants ignited before containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J den East
Grant for irrigation scheme approved amid local support
Mr Donald announces approval of expenditure for the Ananda irrigation project amounting to 40,000 pounds. Residents and farmers of Yamona welcome the measure, hoping it will boost prosperity and provide work. The statement discusses policy links to Australia, England, and potential national benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Presi
Sae Jiu Jey
Ananda
Messrs Kilpatr) PLC
Yamon
Austrailia
England
Magrant
Dugitia
Torvighnin
Coe
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Crystal
Mace
Ilio
Brace & Suspender
Morrison & Leave
J. Stanyer
Nvlifes
Jon
Uuress — Harouga
Dennys, Lascelles
Rita
Stock G Land Agents
BR T. Goulding
Katharine R. Lyons
Alberto
Welk
WYTHE
Housewives
Aumurkah Butter Factory
Esport Hollies
Milter
R. Firman
Bram Depot
BR. Graham
McWilliam
Distret
Royal Victoria Hotel
South Gippsland
Melbourne
J. J. Kelly
Cubram
R G. Moore
Wyndham St. Shepparton
Decorator
W. F. Lee
Russell
Red Gum
Bervags
Hamilton
Church OF England
W. H. Williams
Methodist Church
Obram
Presbyterian Church
Yarroweyah Naring
Yarroweyah
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Bath
Comforts
Fen
Mr Ry
Ohuer Ek
Lee
Ayisston Gill Beteley
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