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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1942
Page
1
Cobram News Highlights From Holidays Weather and Events
Very hot weather with record temperatures and a Sunday relief storm. Murray River slime and weed from Yarrewongs Weir affect fishing and swimming. New Year's Eve celebrations in Cobram featured a scooter race won by K. Crozier and a gathering at $17 pm to usher in the new year. Severe whirlwind damaged trees and property including Buzza orchard and Turnbull and Young tank into the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray River
Yarrewongs
Cobram
K. Crozier
Patterson
W. Buzza
Puller
Cobram Residents Urged to Return Evacuation Forms
State Emergency Council urges Cobram and district residents through Tungamah Shire to fill and return 801 forms for evacuation planning. Dr O Dwyer and Mr Sufford stress urgency, noting billeting power and possible need to accommodate evacuees. Constable James appointed billeting officer for Cobram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
State Emergency Council
Tungamah
Ism Unccles
O'Dwyer
Sufford
James
Special Stock Sale at Cobram on January 15
Buyers urged to attend the Special Stock Sale at Cobram on Thursday January 15 hosted by John McNamara & Co. Pty. Ltd. Melbourne in conjunction with J. McNamara & Co. Yardage includes 38,500 breeding ewes and 1500 store lambs from local graziers, plus 100 head of cattle including fats. Further entries of sheep and cattle invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
John McNamara & CO. Pty. Ltd
Melbourne
J. McNamara & CO
Mixed Doubles American Tourney at Barooga
A New Year’s Day event at Barooga courts featured a mixed doubles American tournament. Winners were Miss J Russell and Mr W Johnson with 28 games. Other results include J Russell with Miss L Carrick 29, W Johnson with Miss J Russell 38, and more from E McKinley, Mre Dawon, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barooga Courts
J. Russell
W. Johnson
L. Carrick
A. Nye
Moore
Record Heatwave Hits Weekend With 110 Degree Temperatures
Extremely hot weather dominated Friday to Sunday with temperatures around 110 degrees. Residents report higher readings in some areas as Saturday night brought humidity that disrupted sleep. Beach and river areas remained the most popular escape from the heat.
Letters From Overseas From Cobram Soldiers Overseas
The Comforts Fund presents letters from Cobram soldiers abroad noting thanks for canteen orders and the good work at home. Private Naughton offers heartfelt appreciation to those arranging the funds and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Secretary of the Comforts Fund
Naugiton
Cobram Golf Club Sends Season Greetings
A private letter from Bard S thanks Cobram Golf Club and the Comforts Fund, notes cold weather with snow or rain, and mentions not receiving 1s from Cobram for some time. Wishing Cobram Golf Club and Comforts Fund a Merry Xmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam
Cobram
O.K
Cobram Golf Club
Comforts
Private LCowcher Sends Season's Warm Wishes
A letter from Private L Cowcher thanks the recipient for Can teen Orders, notes two falls of snow and regular chats with a Cobram chaperon, and closes with wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Tocumwal Soldier Broadcast Lifts Local Hopes
Mr C E Jones of Tocumwal, a hairdresser, left for Sydney after enlisting in the AIF and passing local medicals. Pvt W Sandy, from Tocumwal, spoke over the Middle East airwaves addressing parents and friends, mentioning his brother Jack and sister Alice Adcock in a surprising broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Jones
Tocumwal
Sydney
A.if
Middle East
Pte. W. Sandy
AIF
Jack
Alice Adcock
Comforts Fund Activity Report Finds Winners
Since the last report, two fowls donated by Mrs T J Levett were disposed of by Mrs Wedeson and won by Marjorie Haw. The Entree dish donated by Mrs Donald was disposed of by Mrs Wedeson and won by Mr N Jordan.
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T. J. Levett
Wedeson
Marjorie Haw
Donald
N. Jordan
Private W Letter Reports Palestine Trip and Well Wishes
The writer describes a short trip to Palestine including Haifa and Galilee regions with visits to Carmel and mentions meeting several individuals. He notes enjoying the experiences, plans to fundraise, and extends Merry Christmas and Happy New Year greetings.
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Palestine
Haife
I. Carmel
A.berias
Son of
Galilee
Prites A. Rose
J. Chant
Barlow
Haley
Descriptive WWI Palestine Letter From Gunner Barrinton
From Gunner Barrinton thanks the Com forts Fund and Golf 9 for the Canteen Orders. He notes cold weather, meets Cobram boys Bert Barrett and Ian Baili at a Palestine camp, and recalls a Tel Aviv leave. He observes Arab drivers, ancient villages, mud walls, and tall locals. He visits cousin Sister Wilkin during leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comforts Fund
Cobram
Palestine
Bert Barrett
Ian Baili
Tel Aviv
Ag.h
Wilkin
Cobra
Ships Better Than Roads Vote Approved In Rodney Shire
Rodney Shire Council voted to allocate 150 toward the Sydney fund arguing ships are more urgently needed than roads and ratepayers will bear some inconvenience for the measure.
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Rodney Shire Coun
Rydney Fund
Gems of Thought Reflections on Progress and Truth
A fragmented quotation page discusses human progress and freedom, citing Oliver Wendell Holmes, Bovee, Mary Baker Eddy, Horace Mann, and Donald Ft. The mix of musings covers intellectual standards versus commerce, pursuit of truth, and the idea that growth must advance or decay. The text intertwines philosophers in a compact literary column style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Mary Baker Eddy
Horace Mann
Donald
Binoculars requested by national security panel
A requisition order seizes all binoculars for national security. Citizens with pass binoculars must deliver them to the Rialto Building, Melbourne, with authorities promising penalties for noncompliance. A panel of experts will determine proper holders and return surplus stock.
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Rialto
Melbourne
Sur Beasley
Gln
Bia Department of
Therm Commonwealth
Half Holiday Petition Fails in Shepparton
A petition by part of the Shepparton Bar Party to secure a Saturday half holiday fails. Labor member E Mackie notes the existing Wednesday arrangement remains, as Chamber of Commerce letters and Labor Department references discuss shopkeepers affected and the change being uncertified.
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Parton
Bar
Shepparton
National Effort Sparks Fruit Picking Vacation for Boys
The article notes a schoolboys labor program in Shepparton East and Geelong Grammar staff guiding a camp of 150 boys apricot picking, with plans for Arc and Graham entries. It highlights boys volunteering vacation work to support the national effort and praise from local employers for their hard work and discipline.
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Shepparton East
E. H. Montgomery
Geelong Grammar
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