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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1942
Page
1
Methodistic church notices mention Sunday events at 7 30 with unclear details and possible service or meeting reminders. The fragment references a Methodist church schedule but lacks complete information on date, place, or program.
The Cobram Fire Brigade held another Euchre party to aid Canteen Orders with prizes won by Mrs Bourke and Mr K Crozier. The report also covers council notices, road safety, and wartime local updates including Japanese raids on Rabaul with daisy cutter bombs and mission vessel attacks.
The death occurred on Saturday at the residence of her daughter in Mirboo North. Mrs Mary Rohner relict of the late William Rohner, formerly resided in Cobram for over 45 years and was popular for her cheery personality. She aided public bodies in Cobram and later moved to live with her daughter. The remains were interred at Footscray Cemetery. She leaves a daughter Mrs Bolton and two sons William and Raymond.
District notes describe floodwater damage and pending costs for parents, a planned 50 hp transformer substation to restart Hartshorne and Coss mill, and council work on transmission poles. Public safety talk covers stock removal in emergencies and Premier McKell's article on coastal stock protection. Officials discuss water supply for hospitals, staff duties, and job appointments in local administration.
Corowa P P Board notes from Stock Inspector Mr Biddle on cattle health. No district disease outbreak this month. several enquiries received about tuberculosis and lumpy jaw. Some cases condemned. inquiries extend to South Corowa, Boreete Urana. lumpy jaw not TB confirmed.
A local farewell honors R A L F and C Gilmour. Speakers praise service, wish them well in Air Force and family traditions. Attendees congratulate Jim Boul and others, noting the continuity of duty, community spirit, and the value of continued involvement.
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