Forthcoming Eventa and Tragedies in Cobram and Mooroopna
Thomas Britton a Junee railway worker died from injuries at the local railway station after a box on a trolley was kicked and trapped his leg. John Ker aged 10 was electrocuted by an electric light wire at Mooroopna. Residents in Cobram reported smoke south of town tied to fumigation for the Ruther way Fly in pear orchards and houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Britton
Britten
Burehall
Mooroopna
John Ker
Cobram
Pullar
Courier's Wanted for Men of the Services
Cobram Comforts Fund Committee asks Cobram subscribers to forward copies to a service member. Secretary Mr O Keeffe will supply names of boys to receive papers. In council report Coombs notes malaria risk rising in the shire and urges removal of stagnant water and avoiding greasy water in streets to prevent odors and breeding mosquitoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Comforts Fund Committee
Cobam
Courier
Hevices
O'Keeffe
Numurksh
Coombs
Adde
Cobram Committee Thanks Supporters for Fund Drive
The committee of Cobram connotes appreciation to all contributors and supporters of the funds drive. The note expresses gratitude for the help received from the community and donors.
Wedding anniversaries and engagements noted at Nathalia
Wounded Private Whitby reported by W G Whitby Barooga friends wish him swift recovery. Harry Wagg and Cwynne celebrate golden wedding anniversary. Margret Mary Willett of Pine Grive to Gerald Shephard announced. Jean Heather Grinter to George Alexander McDowell wed at St Marys Nathalia. Grinter uncle Reginald Grinter swears. Bride wore off white water wave taffeta with embroidered veil. Bridesmaids Clarice Grinter and Julie McDowell wore matching taffeta frocks. Attendants Mr Hector Mc Donell and Mr Jack Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margret Mary
H. Willett
Pine Grive
Gwynne
Gerald Shephard
FAAF
Mvc Ko Shorehea
Richmond
St. Mary's Catholi Church
Nathalia
Jean Heather Grinter
George Alexande McDowell
Iste
M. C. A. Grinter
Fraser- Street
Cornelli
Clarice Grinter
Julie McDowell
Miss Grinter
Miss McDonell
Esch
Hector McDonell
Jack Davidson
Boy Hurt Leg In Cart Accident At Tocumwal
Des mond Nancarrow eleven, son of Mr and Mrs A C Nancarrow of Tocumwal, was riding beside L B Horton in a baker’s cart when Horton alighted to serve a customer. The horse bolted, the reins fouled, cart capsized, and the boy’s leg was broken at the thigh. He was treated by Dr Leter and taken to Mooroopna Hospital. A farewell social for two AIF men, Corporals Frank Houlihan and Leo Maidment, was held at Yarroweyah hall with speeches, presents, and dancing, hosted by local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desmond Nancarrow
M.s A.C. Nancarrow
Tocumwal
L. B. Horton
Horton
Leter
Mooroopna Hospital
Yarroweyah Hall
AIF
Frank Houlihan
Leo Maidment
RW Mudge
Caturn
Dave Henderson Than
Rssila
Jack Bourchier
Strathmerton Football Club
Corp. Houlihan
Yarroweyah Soldiers Welfare Committee
Mary
BERRIGUIN AREA COST OF PRODUCTION SURVEY
A combined project by the Divisions of Plant Industry and Culture will survey the Beriquin area to assess dairy income influence when integrated with cheat and sheep or wheat without sheep. Led by Agricultural Instructor E W pawmaker, the effort covers seven farms and relies on estimates and opinions to gauge development and east fend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beriquin
E. W. Pawmaker
Berrigan
Department
Mable East Fend Development
Letters From Men Of The Services From Australia To Comforts Club
A war letter from Lieut Jack Gibbs describes life in a Pacific island hospital and base. He praises locals and native workers, notes malaria and mosquitoes, explains supply routes for wounded, and commends American aid and engineers. He asks for local paper copies for home news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Comforts
Lieut
Jack Gibbs
Christmas Fowl Theft Shocks Town Market Scene
A county newspaper reports a woman, sent to buy festive sacrifices, accidentally stole a live fowl during a holiday shopping trip. She discovered the missing bird only after leaving a shop on Allui street, then resealed the items and hurried to complete purchases. The incident occurred near a local shop, drawing attention as market security and neighbors pondered the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieto
Ens
Fat
Licensing decision shadows after hours liquor at Kyabram hotel
At Kyabram Court on Thursday Mr H Mohr PM reserved his decision in a case where a hotel licensee allowed liquor to be dispensed after hours to two men. The facts showed the travellers came from Rochester about 20 miles away. The court held National Security Regulations cannot override the state statute defining a traveller as one who has travelled 20 miles. The ruling could have wide effects and a report has been requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyabram Court
H. Mohr
Rochester
T Taveller
Mroh
Rabbits in Channel Banks Talk Leads to Control Debate
A local council commission discusses methods to handle a rabbits problem along Channel Banks. Mr Crisp opposes poisoning citing water safety, while Mr Johnson supports digging out rabbits as a non lethal option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Berrigan Cour
Picnic at Blyth Beach Brings Cobras LOOF Together
Members of the Cobra LOOF and their teams gathered at Blyth's Beach for a Sunday picnic. An impromptu baseball game and a treasure hunt kept all ages entertained. Valma Denson won the sand treasure event, and Van O Keeffe and Jack Fullerton starred in a sand oat race.
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Blyth's
Wah Jun
Railway Min
Smeke
Jack Fullarton
Eric
Valma Denson
van O'Keeffe
Jack Fullerton
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Clifford Evans
Love
Burkening
Cotes
Vow Belope
Ty Showe
Cobramlarmacy
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Xatharine R. Lyons
Morrison & Teare
High Street
Numnosl
Colmes
Melbourne
East Suneys
J. Stanyer
Notifea
Titetrtet
Grenade
Rerein
Barooga
Dennys, Lascelles
Naperty
J. Jones
Family Butcher
Punt Road
TNA
Dalgety & Company
Liited
Visi Sgentes Thetughout Victoris
Lo Walgety
Sianame
J. J. Kelly
LDS
Miy
Ewes de Aberne
Bourke Street
Masonic Hall
A. McGauchie
Agen
Saawmall
N. ‘Trench
Guaran
Ical Supplies
IL Henshall
Clarendon SL
Sth
Meserne
Goodman
Re Ana
Wrigley
J. Mulcahy
Grocer
Groveries
Miss Maidment
Unt Road
Prees
Avinee
Les Daily
W. Ewart Cassidy Llb
Tresh
Alderton's
Cobrat
Welli AN
Shepparton
Adams & Bon Pty, Ltd
Saan
S@rHUdisY CHURCH
Tey
Puckett
Pan
Tsa
Boy
Ruther
Glen Fly
Ourier
Sir
W. G. Whitby
Whitby
Harry"Wagg
Cwynne
District News
Yarroweyah
Berriguin Area
Australia
Gir
Iad
Crisp
Mir Johnson
Ke Marsh
Fig Russell
Lackman
Miss Fowning
Miss Downing
Miss Lackman
Gua Weidner
Weidner
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