Collision at Queen and High streets injures rider
Mr L Moar suffered a fracture of the right arm when his motorcycle collided with two cars driven by another vehicle at the intersection of Queen and High streets. The report notes local figures including air force trainee Tom Colgan awaiting call up and Major Reg Wise mentioned in despatches for service in New Guinea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Moar
Brokenshire
Queen and
High Streets
L. Moar
Tom Colgan
Air Force
Reg
J. Wise
H. H. Wise
Tocumwal
New Guinea
Bob. Lewis
Australia
Bob Lewis
W. H. McLachlan
Prince Foote
Comedy King
Westcourt
Wild duck scarce in Victoria amid heat and harvest rise
Local notes report no open peas for wild duck and quail across Victoria and a near absence of wild duck locally. A heat wave reached 111 and 110 degrees on Friday and Saturday, with a welcome cool change Sunday. Cobram irrigation area sees tripled tomato shipments and rising vegetables and melons. Officials urge reporting farmers and farm workers not in rural work to help boost milk meat vegetables and eggs production. Katanga Wheatgrowers protest deliveries while Cobram Water Supply Commission notes 150 horses and 65 men on channel extensions in Murray Valley District. Water coverage stands at 97 000 acres with much work remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
National Service Office
Shepparton
J. G. B. McDonald
M. Ee
Murray Valley
Bees Occupy Cable Box at Main and Oak Intersection
A swarm has seized a telephone service cable box at Main and Oak. An apiarist will remove the hive, while wartime figures show Australia’s casualties and mobilization through late November with rising enlistments across Navy, Army, and Air Force and heavy manpower participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Oak Streets
Caretaker Held Responsible In Sheep Damages Case
In Corona Court PM Stewart ruled for plaintiffs T F and F R Clinton against E J Carter over dogs that killed sheep and lambs. Ownership was disputed. the dog was destroyed after being linked to Carter's household. The decision touches on liability for animals kept or controlled on premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona “Free Press
P.M
Corona Court
R. M. Stewart
T. F
F.R. Clinton
E. J. Carter
T. F. Clinton
Clinton
Corowa
Edward James Carter
Mr Strong
Lena Turner
Mr Lethbridge
Cobram Beats RAAF Team In Hot Match By Thirteen Runs
Cobram defeated the RAAF by 13 runs in a hot ground. Cobram’s batsman Cox scored 42 with support from Schier and 56 total when Cleave and Jordan faced strong bowling from Dent and Cook. The RAAF reply included Jeffery 26 and a hat trick by Cook with Cobram’s Tyers taking 3 for 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
RAAF
Raaf O.1.s.ection
Cleave
WAAF
S. H. Scott
Cox
Harry Shier
Cook
J. Tyres
Jeffery
Cycle of War Problems and Australia’s Food Drive
In wartime Australia the focus shifts from equipment to food. Authorities urge higher production to shorten the war and meet Britain’s needs, with every citizen urged to be food conscious and reduce waste. The nation pursues Mobilising Australia for total effort through leadership and collective effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
AL Walia
Britain
Cobram Red Cross Branch Supports Hospital and Fire Relief
Cobram Red Cross members visited AF Hospital twice daily to deliver oranges books and a Xmas cake to each ward. They raised funds via Debs outings and presented a framed King photo to the hospital. Red Cross headquarters offered relief supplies and services to Cobram in case of fire or other emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Victoria
Cobram
L. Edwards
CU 5
Zame Mnith
Dr. Barrie
Wangaratta
Red Cross
Sesseo
Cal
Ieu
Bush
Skillea
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. J. Kelly
LDS
Younghusband Limited
Cobram Pig & Calf Sale
Morrison & Teare
Hoth
J. Jones
T Family
Deacher Vwemt
Atluntun
Ivaleet
Aipalbie Wy
Yeagun
Famanies
TNA
Cyclone Ey Ltd
Numurkah Bitter Factory
Vicon
Photophone
Mechanics Institute
Robert Young, Ruth Hussey
Lionel Barrymore
Donna Reed
Dr. Gillespie
Criterion
Telphone
Katharine R. Lyons
Dalgety & Company Ltd
England
States
Consign
Wool & Stock
Dalgetys
Newmarket
Bourke Street
Melbourne
A. McGauchie
Masonic Hall
Cobram 99
Methodist Church
Cobram Sunday School
Packatt
Yarroweyah
Spm
Rev
Earl E. Fabb
Perdona
Michael McCaughey
Samuel McCaughey
N. Ferguson
The
Water Commission
Fence & Gate
Aaa
Adelaide
Fisk Radioua
Radiola
Radiola Dis
Present
Amalgamated Wireless
A’sia) Ltd
National Wireless Organisation
H. Whiss
Cobrem
Tel
Katanga
Asgo
Water Supply Commission
Murray Valley Irrigation
P. We
Japan
South-West Pacific
Cleve
Walgenmith
Hayes & Cox
Dent
Schier
Jordan
Dent Down
Cook Coldwell
Hayes
Watson
Jaw
Enly
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