In Memoriam Notices From SHADFORTH and SURTFALL
A set of obituary style pleas in memory of loved ones. Entries mention February 17 1940 with a husband Walter and children Nettie Wally Percy Victor Harold, plus a brother Raymond died February 4 1929. Also Charlie Surttfell who died October 24 1941 and a son who passed February 18 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadforth
Walter
Raymond
Nettie
Wally
Percy
Victor Harold
Hieband Charlie
Borough council condemns quality of unbeached calico for evacuee bedding
Councillors criticised the quality of unbeached calico sent to Sheppardon by the Director of Evacuation. A motion to protest the material, described as cheese cloth, passed. About 6,000 yards were made up into palliasses by Red Cross Emergency Service volunteers, with roughly 15,00 mattresses cut for evacuees and sewing nearing completion. A heavy thunderstorm struck Friday, bringing water depths in parts of the district, while pear and peach picking continued in local orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shep Parton
Sheppardon
Red Cross
Comforts Fund Meeting Discusses War Service Aid Extensions
Comforts Fund held a meeting with Mr O Dwyer presiding. The Australian Comforts Fund agreed to extend services to Home Forces and Allied Troops in Victoria, with debates over militia actions and canteen orders for Militia in New Guinea. Reports covered balances, expenses, and future fundraising and public safety efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comforts Fund
O'Dwyer
R.S.S. War Service Fund
Japan
Australian Comforts Fund
Victoria
Wadeson
Chairiai
Wes White
Harris
New Guinea
G. Halford
Peters
Lac. P. Matfarlane
Fire destroys Amor premises and damages neighboring shed
A fire shortly before midday on Tuesday last week destroyed the premises of Mr F B Amor electricial engineer of Meville Street Namurkah causing over £1000 damage. A motor truck and stock were lost and the adjacent Plancke's saddlery suffered severe damage from heat and water. The fire brigade fought the blaze with hose and sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murkan
F. B. Amor
Meville Street
Namurkah
Plancke
Amour
Tts
Sharerock
Sal Fire Brigade
Damae
Evacuation Plans Discussed at Cobram Public Meeting
A Cobram public meeting convened by the Shire of Tunga mah discussed reception and billeting of evacuees from other areas. Dr Mead presided with Shire Secretary and Engineer present, noting Cobram as the sole centre with adequate facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tungamah
Cobram
Dr. Mead
Cre
Christie
O'Dwyer
F. Bartlett
Wadeson
North West Riding
Bartlett
Besti
Comforts Fund
Eawards
Exemptions for Farmers' Cases Explained by Mr. McEwen
Mr McEwen of Melbourn explains exemptions under the reserve occupations list remain valid while a person works in the exempted field. Exemptions are reviewed periodically by a committee and stay in force unless the person shifts to non reserved work. He notes seasonal farm work or cooperative help to the army can keep exemptions active regardless of pay status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwen
Melbourn
McEwn
M.H
Department of the Army
Tunghamah Shire Council Meeting Actions
The Tunghamah Shire Council approved resignations and appointments for transport, waste, and drainage roles. Crs Mulquiney Law Channan Barr and Engineer reviewed traffic, bridge, and pipe projects and discussed departmental expense and cooperation with State Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crs
The Bride Came COD enters the season with Cagney star power
Sealkies 4 James Cagney and Beth Davis headline the cast of The Bride Came COD a bright year end light comedy. The film runs to Cobram next Saturday and features Stuart Erwin Eugene Pallette Jack Carson George Tobias Barry Davenport with William Keightley directing the witty script by Julius J Epstein and Philip G Epstein from a Kenneth Farr Musselman story. Victorian Wheat and Wool Growers plan a curtailed annual conference in Melbourne March 31 to April 1 with branches limited to one delegate each but full voting powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cagney
Beth Davis
Cobram
Pry
Hollywood
Cagney
Stuart Erwin
Eugene Paltte
Jack Carson
George Tobias
Barry Davenport
Miss Davis
C.O.D
William Keightley
Julius J
Philip G. Epstein
Kenneth Farr
M. x. Musselman
Victorian Wheat and Wool Growers’ Association
Melbourne
Tynes
Shire Council Deliberations on Licences and Works
Shire council records reveal discussions on licensing, council accommodation, and engineering matters. The minutes note licences for Eli fA Fell and related tabled items from Melbourne, Shepparton, and Victoria, with a focus on ongoing projects and committee actions.
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Whotophone Talkies
Mechanics’ Institute
Bette Davis, James Cagney
Comence
Hook
Criterion Cale
Alderton's
Punt Road
Prish
Lyons
Mldren
Katharine R. Lyons
Telehone
Morrison & Teare
Nobiyaly Nathalia
National Mutant
Collins Street
Trust Moneysee Lend
Rowman
Cobain
Huis Lpm
Tod Pm
J. Stanyer
Ring Cobeam
W. Mathers
J. J. Kelly
Dennys, Lascelles
SALYS
Newmarket
Chinon
Stu
IMMAM
G. Ritchie
Dalgety & Company Limited
Mwanehes
But Victoria
Vioos & Stock
Dalgety
Dalgety and Company Ltd
Bourke Street
A. McGauchie
Masonic Hall
Cobram 99
Tocumwal
Locumwal
A. Goraun Gatteridge and
Keskins and
Davey
Consutine Chartered Civil Engineers
Wenfral Surveyors
Berrgan
ICAL
H. Benshall
Clarendon St
St. Malvarne
J. M. Goodman
Cobram Green
Cobram Pov
Big Me
Church OF England
H.C
Boquess
Presbyterian Church
Naring
Yortoweyah
Ty Memoriam
Ea Ephron Ce
Kriop
Tor Boomatioomana
Pullars Cobratn Orchiard
J. McNamara
J. Mulcahy
Grocer
Ewart Cassidy la
Vuiu
Hay
Bourke
Messr. White
Millerick
Bentley
Tungamah Shire Council
Held
Yonday
Sien
Eploed
Ryan
W. Road
Crs. Mead and O'D
Tawrance
Rod Bevat South
Sealkies
W.W.W.G.A. Conference
Council
Mfinisit
Airuyrinie
Trenton Bae Ty
Shir Jas
Yhute
Eliane
North Shyeztinis
Eli Fa
Monty
2Ur
Shepparton
Rea Wales
Odeyes
Thetis Niles
Conan
Renner
Melbourne On
Sais Wonnen
Kevin Pom
Wrekin
Remy Te Counell
Vance
Fames
Mene
Fey
II AL Ruri
Wei
Boosey
Howe
St Boundary
Federal
James Road
Shire Enginey
Temainine
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