Low mood grim forecast for Britain and world markets
The piece notes Sir Stafford Cripps warning Britain faces a work or want crisis amid rationing and a worsened trade balance. It cites declines in American prices, stock losses in New York, wage cuts at Hollywood studios, and widespread belief that bureaucratic controls erode private enterprise, signaling a grim global mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford Cripps
Britain
Jean Chanvellor
Este
America
New York Herald Tribune
Sydney
Thousan
Stock Exchange
Hollywood
Bs J
Holidays Among Cobram and Nearby Towns
Local residents and families from Cobram and surrounding districts are on extended holidays at Bay towns including Barwon Heads, Queenscliff, Rye, and Mount Martha. Names include O'Reilly Kenny O'Dwyer Woolford Boddy Gemmell Gilmour Dunkley and Bassett-Smith with postings in Casterton and Cobram Post Offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. O'Reilly
Barwon Heads
O'Reilly
W. Kenny
Melourne
Tom
Brian Culler
Barooga
Queenscliff
John O'Dwyer
Cobram
Gerald O'Dwyer
Barcogs
C. W. Woolford
Casterton
Woolford
R. Wallace
Tatura
Gilmour
Rye
Dunkley
Melbourne
Scots Church
Croucher
Constable Foott
Boddy
J. GemmetLand
Rosebud
Fowles
Ian
Aveny
Sale
Pam Bassett-Smith
Norman Gilmour
J. F. Gilmour
Vern Wyatt
Cowes
Holder and
Baroogs
Mount Martha
Barry Bourke
State Savings
E. Walker
Yarrawonga
Rainfall Totals Reported at Cobram Post Office
Rainfall for the period shows Cobram Post Office recording 238 points year to date. Breakdowns include 104 points on Wednesday the 4th, 5 points on Wednesday the 11th, and 126 points on Saturday the 16th. January totals reached 15 points, completing the year to date tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
W Ewart Cassidy Barrister and Solicitor
W Ewart Cassidy is a barrister and solicitor based on Station Street Cobram. He provides legal services from Cobram and serves the local community with professional advocacy and representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station Street
Cobram
Immigration letter outlines Murray Valley migrant plans
A 1948 letter from Minister for Immigration A A Calwell to G V Lawrence of the Murray Valley Development League explains Australia’s immigration policy and aims to boost settlement in the Murray Valley. It notes housing shortages and priority for essential workers and nominees with local accommodation, urging nominations to state authorities for Murray Valley labor needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. V. Lawrence
M.V.D.L
A. A. Calwell
Murray Valley Development League
Murray Valley
N.S.W
Victoria
Australia
Strathmerton Club Holds Annual Meeting and Honors
The Strathmerton Football Club held its annual meeting with large attendance of old and prospective members. A credit balance of £138 was reported. officers and committee were elected led by President J. V. Bourchier and Secretary-Treasurer P. J. Hession. Life membership awarded to J. Davison for 50 years of service. colors may switch to Footscray hues if obtainable. Delegates were instructed to vote against the current tribunal setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathmerton Football Club
J. V. Bourchier
Messrs
D. B. Henderson
A. Cuthbert
Len Christie
C. Weiss
P. J. Hession
Tim O'Brien
Jnr
A. J. Findlay
R. Laidlaw
Jas. O'Brien
D. Dryden
Bosanko
A. Morgan
E. James
J. Findlay
J. Davison
Bruce, Henderson
D. Ross-Soden
Mnaughton
J. McDonald
Fixer Gent's
Lady's
Footscray Club
Strathmerton
Davison
Messrs. C. Weiss
Progress Association
Strathmerton Progress Association
Murray Valley Co-Operative Housing Society Ltd
A. L. Chamberlain
J. T. Ryan
Geraldine
Barooga Girl Hurt In Milking Machine Accident
Miss Joyce Dunn of Barooga, 21, suffered a painful scalp injury when her hair was pulled into a milking machine shafting on her family's property. She was rescued after the accident, with the scalp area noted as the injured part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barooga
Mair
Joyce Dunn
C. H. Dunn
Cobram Fire Brigade Set for Ballarat Demonstrations
Cobram urban Fire Brigade trains nightly for three weeks and travels to Ballarat on Monday to compete in the Country Urban Fire Brigades demonstrations with brigades from across Victoria. A disciplinary contest will feature the Cobram team under instructor K A Evans as Chief Officer A McPherson commends their drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Urban Fire Brigade
Ballarat
Urban Fire Brigade
Victoria
Cobram
K. A. Evans
A. McPherson
O. Weatherill
Flying Club's Proposed Field Rejected
Cobram Flying Club faces delays in securing a civil aviation registered landing ground. A 600 by 600 yard paddock offered by Mr J Jones is deemed too small. 1000 by 1000 yards is required. A Tocumwal option may be blocked by station closure negotiations. A club meeting will be held within a fortnight to discuss field prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Flying Club
J. Jones
Cobram
Tocumwall
Duck Season Opens On Monday in Victorian Waterways
The article notes Monday March 1 as the opening of the duck season across Victorian swamps and rivers including Cobram, with ducks allowed on the Murray River but a closed season over the border in New South Wales. Despite conditions, locals expect good shooting and sizable bags, though far smaller than the South Australian border scene where 400 shooters reportedly downed 3500 ducks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Murray River
N.S.W
Murray
Tsiara
South Australian
L.A
Bordertown
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