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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1943
Page
1
A general meeting at 8 pm March 4 at the Brigade Hall aims to prevent the waste of concern while supporting the Red Cross Emergency Service. The event gathers Rev Fab and attendees to discuss relief efforts and community aid.
Local notices report a pig truck leaving Cobram for Melbourne on March 2 and a call for space from J McNamara Co. A Tocumwal welfare officer seeks furniture for a rest room. Red Cross first aid enrollment, St John’s certificates, and lectures by Dr. McCann are announced. Court actions involve manslaughter trial adjournment and fines for camping on government land.
CAPT L H EBBOTT Area Officer at Shepparton writes to The Editor thanking the paper for published support as he nears retirement. He recalls voluntary workers aiding staff, expresses sympathy for families of the fallen and prisoners of war, and wishes blessings for successors and ongoing service.
Friends of Corporal Field and his wife gather at the C Vue home in Nar Naring East for a farewell with singing and items. Speeches from Morris H Thomas J Cargeeg E Graham and R Mills honor the Field couple for their aid and service to those in need. Ted Graham and Mrs Kilgour speak for local branches and the Welfare Association presents tokens of appreciation and a savings certificate to Mrs Field.
Fragmented OCR text reports an engagement announcement for Aubrey Francis and Mrs Wo Davidson amid scattered names and locations. The same fragment mentions a committal for manslaughter related to a December steath incident and a preliminary note about a court case or legal actions involving Gould and Hefendiay, with unclear details and multiple proper nouns.
The ceremony for Coral Jank and Forrest AIF occurred at 2 pm in Forest Montrose. The bride wore a pine eye frock with pleated tulle and pink accessories while the bridesmaid wore a pink gown with matching ruff and gladioli bouquet. Best man Mr Tod Stillard wore formal attire for the nuptials.
Wyatt led in the final with a 31 13 win over Gilsenan amid strong play from both finalists. Earlier rounds saw McMillan Brooks Mulcahy and O Reilly advance, with notable upsets in rounds two and three as Tomkins defeated Babidge and Stratos edged Streto.
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