Digger Lonergan Re elected President At Cobram RSL Meet
The Cobram Branch of the RSL re elected Digger Rev Lonergan as president for another term at a crowded Mechanics Hall meeting. New officers named include K Lonerean senior vice president L D McKenzie secretary P W Bales treasurer R Sandow and committee members M D O Dwyer F Hogan J Holland C Gilmour K Markey R Bourke N McKenzie W Sullivan D Gerge R Mudge J Allen A R McCallum F Bourke L G Hamilton and Skinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digger Kev. Lonergan
Cobram
E-S-L
Mechanics’ Hall
Digger Rev. Lonergan
K. Lonerean
L. D. McKenzie
P. W. Bales
R. Sandow
T. Grigg
M. D. O'Dwyer
F. Hogan
J. Holland
C. Gilmour
K. Markey
R. Bourke
N. McKenzie
W. Sullivan
D. Gerge R. Mudge
J. Allen
A. R. McCallum
F. Bourke
L. G. Hamilton
Skinner
Obituary of Thomas Lawlor of Pine Grove Tocumwal
The death occurred at Yarrawonga hospital on Friday January 23 of Thomas Lawlor at 76 after a brief illness. He came to Nangunia in 1893 and settled at Pine Grove in 1900. Survived by wife and large family including Tom Jim Annie Ted Michael Owen Kitty Mary Monica and Margaret with sister Mrs Crowley of Junee. Funeral at Tocumwal cemetery after service at St Peters Church conducted by Rev Fr Hanrahan and Fr Galvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lawlor
Yarrawonga Hospital
Pine Grove
Tocumwal
Lawlor
Yarraonga Hospital
Yarrawonga
Nangunia
Tom
Finle
Jack Cobram
Jim
Finley
Annie
Moore
Richmond
Ted
Michael
Berrigan
Owen
Kitty
Mary
Monica
Derriwallum
Margaret
Crowley
Junee
Tocumwal Cemetery
St. Peter's R. C
Hanrahan
Galvin
Lockhart
Han
Taxation Service Vacancies Advertisement Listing
Advertisement announces vacancies in a taxation service for the issue period. Positions likely include clerical and support roles within a government or municipal tax department. Applications advised with standard requirements and deadlines.
Murdered Woman Daughter Of Former Cobram School Teacher
Pearl Hopkins aged 35 was found strangled in her Foster hotel bedroom on Sunday January 25. She was the daughter of former Cobram school teacher Mr Miller. Police seek her Yarrawonga district sister known as Mrs Mac, amid inquiries into the case. Her husband was found hanging in a shed at Foster following the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hopkins
Foster
Cobram
Miller
Yarrawonga
Mac
Bolton and Long to Play at Cobram Exhibition
Tenn enthusiasts learn exhibition matches at Cobram Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday February 22. Players include Colin Long and Nancye Bolton. Officials promise top court condition and brilliant tennis in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancye Bolton
Colin Long
Cobram
Tenn
Cobram Lawn
Thunderstorm Brings Relief After Prolonged Cobram Heat
A very heavy thunderstorm struck Cobram around 4 p.m. Tuesday, followed by torrential rain that cooled a two week heat wave. The downpour, among Cobram’s heaviest in years, registered 104 points in half an hour with strong winds. Initial damage fears for soft fruit areas eased as inspections show orchards refreshed by the rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Miss Joy Gibbs Leaves Gordon Andersons Garage
Miss Joy Gibbs has resigned from Gordon Anderson's garage clerical staff to join Apex Motors in Melbourne. Mr Con Walsh vacationing with his parents, I K Walsh visiting, and D Y Spence returning home by plane from Warrnamb Street. Cobram district teachers receive appointments Miss Guthrie Kerrisdale near Seymour Miss Edwards Darum near Warragal Miss Walsh Hill End Moe Miss Hamilton junior at Cobram State School Miss Haynes starts at Teachers College. Bendigo couple E Collens and wife take annual Melbourne holiday.
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Joy Gibbs
Gordon Anderson
Yesterrday
Apex Motors
Melbourne
Con. Walsh
I. K. Walsh
D. Y. Spence
Warrnarst
Spence
Mother Earth
Cubram
Eunice Guthrie
Kerrisdale
Seymour
Mary. Edwards
Darum
Warragal
Jed. Walsh
Hill End
Moe
Ellen Hamilton
Cobram
Dorothy Haynes
Teachers’ Training College
Bendigo
E. Collens
Women Worldwide Day of Prayer Set for February 13
The first Friday in Lent marks Women’s World Day of Prayer observed in fifty countries and many stations. A Cobram Presbyterian church service at 7 30 p m will be held with a program prepared by three American women and translated into many languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scots Church
Cobram
Presbyterian Church
Eal
Ducks Plentiful After Touring Bamah and Moira Lakes
Mr. S. H. Scott reports abundant ducks on waters inspected during his tour of Bamah and the Moira Lakes. He notes more birds this year than in many years past with black duck and other waterfowl common in lagoons and swamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Scott
Bamah
Moira Lakes
Stolen Between 7 and 9 P.M. Sunday at House
A brief report notes a theft occurred between 7 and 9 p.m. Sunday at a residence. The item stolen and exact address are not provided in readable text.
Irrigators Board Keeps 4 Days On 6 Off Roster
Murray Valley District Advisory Board held at the Water Commission Office Cobram on Wednesday to discuss irrigation timing for soldier-settlement blocks. After debate between the commission and irrigators, the roster remains 4 days on and 6 off. A letter from Minister J G B to MLA Moss states that water rights expansion in Burramine parish cannot be granted due to limited supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stek Reniod
Murray Valley District Advisory Board
Water Commission
Cobram
H. C. Kermode
Burramine
Murray Valley District
Cobram Lambs Top Melbourne Market at Newmarket Sale
Dennys Lascelles Limited reports top Cobram district shorn lamb prices at Newmarket sales. G W Murch Dinghra tops with 77 Border lambs to 57/ average 56/3. Southdowns reach 50/5 and Dorset lambs 54/10 with average 53/4 for Grassmere Mrs J A Parnell and 63 lambs to 51/10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennys Lascelles Limited
Newmarket
Cobram
G. W. Murch
Veterinary Service Established at Numurkah Butter Factory
MESSTS Howes and Nielson Fresh Food Pty Ltd announce the appointment of N A Needham BVSc Veterinary Surgeon as Veterinary Officer. A veterinary service is established to reduce losses from stock disease and boost production, with drugs stocked for district use and priority for Numurkah Butter Factory suppliers. The service operates Wednesday to Saturday at Numurkah 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurksh
Tne
Gairy
Necana
Numursah
Numurkah 14
TUNGAMAH SHIRE TENDER NOTICE FOR CONCRETE GRAVETE WORK
Shire of Tungamah invites tenders at Shire Hall for contract 166/F/296 forming and gravelling 7165 lineal feet on O Dwyer's Road Boosey. Tenders close 12 noon February 14 1948. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Deposit 2 percent. Shire Secretary F E Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Tungamah
R.B
O'Dwyer
Boosey
Wanted Laundress and Yardman Award Wages Cobram
Advert sees Lisieux Private Hospital Cobram seeking a laundress and a yardman with wage awards. Applications invited for positions at the Cobram facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisieux
Cobram
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E. L. Walker
Ringwell
Wringer
W. R. Denson
Dairyman
Wilbur Street
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Monarch
Hartley
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Blue Bird Cafe and
Melray” Grocery Store
Fenn and Bolton Opticians
Collins Street
Holdenson & Neilson Fresh Food Pty. Ltd
N. A. Needham
B.v.sc
Towtt
Church OF England
St. Margaret's
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L. Humou
Frese
Australia
Rs.l. Annual Meeting
Raaf
Tocumwall
Apun
Rocket Range
Disposals Commission
Yarrawonga District
Irrigators
Cobram Lambs
Veia
Corurgan
Minister For Water Supply
LE Charme
Bob
Sandow
Shell Depot
Punt Road
J. Weatherill
BOB Sandow Shell Depot
Aan
Coles and Garrard
Grand Central Hotel
K. R. Lyons
Shire OF
Shire Hall
F. E. Bartlett
Carmel
Mustica
Broadway Street
Hoare
Benjamin
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