Dust storm and car registrations amid wartime shortages
A sweltering day with a strong westerly wind created heavy dust as rain later reduced it. NSW records show 28 2000 car registrations canceled by December 10 and 425 more lapsed by December 29. many would have paid if fees averaged around £5. The Shire of Berrigan asks residents to donate unwanted aluminium for salvage to aid aeroplane construction while councils accept donations at Chambers and Dawson's store. A military recruit joke reflects taxation form confusion, noting odd questions about hat and boot sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W
Bardge
Shire of
Berrigan
Shire
Council
W. M. Dawson
Barroga
McEwen Secures Expanded Baling Wire Supplies
The Ministry of Munitions told Mr McEwen that wire manufacturers will focus on baling wire. Substantial quantities have reached Melbourne over six to eight weeks with continued supplies to meet seasonal demand. Farmers should order through usual trade channels to classify urgency and purpose, ensuring distributors maintain steady supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwen
M.H.R
Ministry of Munitions
Melbourne
Cobram School Scholarships Win Big Across Victoria
Cobram State School pupils Jean Levings Lexie Grant and Maurice Denson earned government scholarships for four years at the November exams. Convent School pupil Kathleen Carroll also succeeded. The school notes six scholarships in two terms and praises staff including Mr Prendergast for strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Jean Levings
Lexie Grant
Maurice Denson
Victoria
Kathleen Carroll
Prendergast
Finley Regatta Set With Crowds and Royal Parade
A large Finley Regatta crowd is expected on Monday January 26 with massed bands and a march to the canal site. Proceeds go to patriotic funds. stalls, meals, and tea will be served. The Prince and Princess contest ends with a grand crowning and ball. racing boats loaned by Rutherglen Club will be used for practice and the day’s events. Crews from Nagambie Shepparton Corowa Rutherglen Finley and Deniliquin will total ten crews, with possible additions from Finley area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherglen Club
Nagambie
Shepparton
Corowa
Rutherglen
Finley
Deniliquin
Enlistment Update and Hall Conduct Notice Mark District
Ray Jolley has passed his examination for the RAAF and awaits official notification. The district notes a quiet Saturday night at the pictures, with the public surprised by the lack of noise. The management kept two boys from entering the hall for misbehavior and plans to enforce the rule against others in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Jolley
RAAF
Reson
Katamatite Red Cross District Meeting Held
Katamatite and district Red Cross branch held their monthly meeting on Tuesday with Mrs Kilgour presiding. Attendance was poor among members and no major business was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katamatite and District Red Cross Cross Branch
Kilgour
Cobram Police Court hears cases on lights and fires
In Cobram Court, Bernard Goulding faced a charge of driving with no headlights and no tail light. the driver was deemed in control of the vehicle and fined. A second case against Francis McClusky over a fire on his property ended with the judge discharging the charge after testimony on fire breaks and wind conditions. A third matter involved possession of a motor vehicle without proper permit, and the defendant was questioned by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohr F.M
Cobram Court of Petty
Kennedy
Bernard Thomas Goulding
Benth
Cassidy
Goulding
Tocumwal
Yarrawonga
Punt Road
Statin
Dennys. Lascelles
Main Street
Murray Street
Mr Cassidy
Mohr
Francis McClusky
James
McClusky
T.c Acres
H. Kermode
W McClusky
Pye
W. J
T. McClusky
South Fys
Gisiges
Ernest Pye
James Allen
William McClusky
Personal Notes on Unclear Commisions and Visitors
Fragmentary personal notes mention Mr Fo Wrists and a commission assignment, with references to a downed water line and a visit by Mr and Mrs. Aimed at documenting events, the text remains garbled with missing names and dates. The readable bits hint at local civic incidents and social visits.
Fragmented Letter Summary From Court Record
A damaged OCR fragment describes a court hearing involving Mr Cassidy and a defendant. The text notes a witness and the defendant pleading guilty while the judge contemplates charges. The defendant is fined five pounds three and three pence plus costs.
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Photophone Talkies Mechanics Institute
Spencer Tracy
Rita Johnson
Lynne
Edison the Man
Criterion Cafe
Lyons “Chidren’s
Tonic
Katharine R. Lyons
Telphone
Morrison & Teare
Nigh Street
Sumarkati, Nuthalia and National Mutual Buildings
Collins Street
Newmin
J. Stanyer
Ute
Barooga
Dennys, Ilascelles
Wool Brokers
Stock & Land Agents
Salus
Newmarket
Telepiune Fur Cobram
B. T. Goulding
Dalgety & Company Limited
States
Wool & Stock
Dalgety
Dalgety and Company Ltd
Bourke Street
A. McGauchie
Masonic Hall
L. Hall
Munkay Pine Sawmill
A. Gordon Gutteridge and
Hoskins and Davey
N. V. Trench
M.v.ls
Consulting Chartered Civil Engineers
General Surveyors
T. R. Nossiter
Aprrogan
G Anderson
Omy
BH. Henshall
Clarendon
J. M. Goodman
Green Grocery
NER
Miss Man ‘Teary Road
Cobram Seality
Pie
PheCeobra
Tan Ieige
Ib&x
Adame & Son Pty. Ltd
Comforts
M. Buncle
Campbell
Berrigan Shire Appeals
RAAS
Alderton's
Church OF England
H.C
Presbyterian Church
Naring Yarroweyah
W. Mcthers
Family
Sutcher
J. J. Kelly
L.D
H.D
Weiss
E J. Mulcahy
Grocer
Groveries
W. Ewart
Barrister End Solicitor
Taver Woners Oe
Baling Wire
Finley Regatta
District News
Mable Materi
Beames
Gon, Yarraonge
Annie Alma
Mr P Kennery
Bernard
Elde
Rell
Joyce
Alexanders
Manoel
Mathes
Ford
KOM
Fru
Allens
Stan Borl
Tate
Ai Athe
Yatta
Adin
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