Last Courier for 1941 Extends Season Wishes
The 1941 issue of the Courier ends with compliments to readers and a note that the first issue in the new year will be published on January 7.
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1941
Page
1
Cobram Hoops Observe Limited Holidays and Local News
Cobram activities note restricted holidays including sno recognised days and no late-night hours due to clack out rules. A Topram Fire Brigade event produced winners Mrs Howell and Miss Butt in the ladies division with Mr Barter and Miss Eldridge tying for gents. Fishing reports mention 128 pounds total catch and a 22-pound cod. Victorian Junior Cricket results list H Hutchins 75 and 3 for, with J Bourke and T Bourke 49 and 42. Temperature exceeded 100 degrees on two days and Boomanomana saw heavy rainfall up to 250 points after a thunderstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Topram
Howell
Butt
Barter
Miss Eldridge
Lackman
Or. Weatherill
Local notes on air force enlistments and honors from Cobram region
Former Cobram resident Mr W Garrett applies for enlistment in the A L F and Percy Shadforth joins the ground staff of the Air Force. Mrs O Connor of Obram and Port Macquarie celebrates Sgt Pilot Neil O Connor being recommended for Pilot Officer. Joy Sheppard earns a Merit Certificate with university honors. H C Kermode, district engineer, transfers temporarily to Geelong to oversee Bellarine Peninsula water supply while R R McDevell leads Cobram district in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Shadforth
W. Shadforth
Cobram
Air Force
L. A.D. O'Connor
Obram
Port Macquariy
Neil O'Connor
Joy
Sheppard
H. C. Kermode
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Geelong
Bellarine Peninsula
Queenscliff
Point Lonsdale
Barwon Heads
Anglesea
R. R. McDecvell
Cobram Residents Subscribe to H M A S Sydney Shilling Fund
Door to door collection lists Cobram and district residents who subscribed to the H M A S Sydney Fund. Names appear with small amounts, including Mrs Gilmour Denson Mrs Macfarlane Ryan Hocking and many others. The total proceeds to date are shown as six shillings two pence six, with additional entries expected in later issues.
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Cobram
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Gilmour
R. Denson
P. Macfarlane
T. Ryan
J. Hocking
C. Camel
R. Donald
Munro
G. Breadon
Parnell
D. Campbell
Haw
E. Collins
L. Broskes
P. Stratos
G. Humphries
L. Lackman
J. MacFarlan
Connor
Conroy
W. Maslen
A. Jordan
Edicy
M. O'Brien
J. Brews
Miss Woods
N. Hallebone
J. Kelly
J. Milleick
J. Ryan
G. Strachan
J. Howell
C. Babidge
M. Taylor
R. Strachan
Lamp ‘Ugh
M. Healy
G. Shadfith
Water Commission Office
W. Cassidy
J. Fanning
Miss Collie
Pinns
Goulding
K. Blyth
L. Harlton
C. White
M. Scott
G Rowe
T. O'Reilly
MM Parnell
M. Dunn
Bentley
McTaggart
N. Jordan
IV. Johnson
Goodman
Maidment
Unsteed
C. Shier
A. Harris
Negative Rules for Organization Meetings
A satirical list warns members to avoid attendance, criticize officers, refuse office, skip committees, withhold opinions and recruitment. It mocks reluctant participation and the phrase Let George do it appearing as a cautionary note in church news.
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George
Tocumwal to Numurkah Bus Service Resumes
The Tocumwal to Numurkah bus service, previously cancelled, has resumed running extending service to Numurkah. route details unclear due to OCR.
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Tocumwal
Numurkan
Tocumwal-Shepparon
Numurkah
Fishing Episode with a Hurricane Laughs and Tortoise
The Editor and Robert McDougall fish in the Murray using a bell on the rod. After 200 yards the boat passes J Cleave and wife as their bell rings loudly. They reel in a large river tortoise mistaken for a grandfather or grandmother. Laughter erupts. the Hurricane has the last laugh.
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Robert McDougall
Murray
J. Cleave
Robert
Bobby Pearce
Cleave
Robert Ane
Modern lack of endurance linked to sterilised food claim
Dr Francis M. Patten Jr. argues that modern humans are sterilising themselves by consuming sterilised foods and water, claiming shifts in sex characteristics and reduced vitality. He faults cooking in diets and urges stronger American soldiers with heavier bones, while noting tardy sex development postwar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Patten Jnr
American College of Medicin
California
Western
Pottenger
Young People's Service Prizes Awarded at St. Margaret's
St Margaret's Anglican Church held its annual Young People's Service as Sunday Scholars received prizes. Rev G Binns led the service with Miss Jean Bolger presiding at the organ. Special hymns and a report on the year's work highlighted regular attendance and good effort among the girls and boys. Senior Girls prizes included Ruth Binns, Aubrey Denson, Marie Barter, Irene Dunn.
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St. Margaret's Anglican Church
G. Binns
Th. L
Jean Bolger
Binns
Miss Bolger
Ruth Binns
Aubre Denson
Marie Barter
Irene Dunn
Security breaches warned as war info rules tightened
Military authorities warn that disclosing overseas information of value to the enemy may be punished by up to 100 pounds, six months in prison, or both. Officials say letters overseas often reveal sensitive defence details and violate National Security Regulations prohibiting information on service numbers, equipment, dispositions, prisoners, munitions, or operations.
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Australia
Pokesman
Gressist
State and Convent School Activities Report
The State and Convent School reported a successful term with merit certificates awarded to Maurice Denson, Lexie Grant, Noel Qu Sheppard, and others. A break up program featured a pleasant event for pupils and praise from the inspector for regular attendance and exam success.
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Wreng
Iethers Club
Govery
Se Heeg
Chile
Maurice Denson
Lexie Grant
Noel Qu Sheppard
Tomlin
Tombin
Sear
Peart
Willian
Sev Carroll
Bernard
State School Social Raises Funds For Relief Effort
A large gathering at the annual event at the State School featured a solo by Miss Peg H and the presentation of silverware to Mrs James Houlihan and past committees. Funds and items were collected for the State School Relief Fund and the Mooreop mission, including patchwork, face washers, toilet bags, and knitted rugs.
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James Houlihan
Yarroweyeh
Camm
Ian Rahan
Schoo
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