Yarrooweyah War Funds Drive Reports Meeting Success
Local report notes a successful Drive for Funds meeting by the Yarrooweyah War Fare Committee with pledges of sheep and cash from gentlemen like Mitte J Crimmins G O Brien and C Ward. Donations of sheep or produce are sought for Melbourne sale to aid hospital and ambulance funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarroweyah Welfare Committee
Mitte
Mesers
J. Crimmins
G. O Brien
C. Ward
Melbourne
Enlistments and Camp Movements From Cobram to Newcastle
Local notes report ALF and RAAF recruits in various stages of training or awaiting call up. Names include R. Alderton M. Mc , C. Dunstan F. Hayes C. Grinter L. Harring H. Patterson M. Scott A. Wyatt Colin Gilmour L. Daphne P. Carrick J. Cameron J. Chandler H. Allen A. Barnes F. Roffers Be Scott and others, with requests for readers to supply current camp locations and enlistment updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Alderton
M. Mc
A.lf
C. Dunstan
F. Hayes
C. Grinter
Cobram
M. Scott
A. Wyatt
Aguliey
Geelong
Colin Gilmour
RAAF
L. Harring
H. Patterson
Water Commission
Les
Herring
ALF
Mr Paterson
L. Daphne
Sapper
P. Carrick
Newcastle
Chandler
J. Cameron
Mt Martha
H. Allen
Shepparton
A. Barnesnd
F. Rodfers
Puckspunyal
Scott
C.C
Importance of Wool Agreement for Australian Growers
Australian wool growers benefited from a wartime wool contract that stabilized prices and guaranteed supply to the United Kingdom and France. The deal reduced marketing obstacles by excluding most wartime markets, leaving only the United States and Japan outside the arrangement, with thousands of bales sold to numerous countries including the UK, France, Belgium, and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
France
Australia
United States
Japan
Belgium
Germany
Italy
Poland
Netherlands
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Canada
Sweden
Commonwealth
South Africa
Gamah Shire Council Receives Broad Correspondence
A July Tanwumah meeting lists councillors including Oliver and Batey with ex members present. Topics cover road damage from floods, funding cautions on overdrafts, cable repair costs, underground pipe permits, and requests from Air Force House, RSL sub branch and local residents for drainage, lighting, and infrastructure improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corres
Tanwumah
Pregen
Crs. Oliver
F. Kelly
KT. Ryan
A. Lawranc
A. Mulquiney
Chapmer
Tearee
W. Ryan
Gemmell
Mille
Chistle
H. Batey
Cr T. P Batey
Cr. Batey
D. Ralph
Lake Rowan
Melbourne
Postmaster-General’s Department
Department
Punt Road
Cobram
Dr. Gemmell
Counci
Air Force House
Mary
Tungamah St- James
RSL
Tunga
Mah
Barr and
Middleton Streets
A. V. Murdock
Yabba North
Unity
Unclear transcription notes on bids and committee actions
Fragmentary OCR describes bids, committee discussions, and funding considerations. References to voltages, channels, and individuals are garbled, with partial names like Betsy and Myles. The text lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize clearly.
Question of Allegiance Causes Meeting Disorder
Debated allegiance issues at a shire meeting amid derision toward officials and interference claims. Discussion cited Dr Gemmell and a contractor, with warnings issued to prevent further interference and protect employers from undue pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lysell
Mus Aston
Ie Tyme
Mulguiney
Aly
Gemmell
Committee Plans Public Music Event Amid Murky Details
A local committee announced a public music event with limited details. Organizers stated plans for performances and a fundraiser while inviting community input and participation.
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Morison and
Teare
Nu Wb
Cobram Bakery
E. A. Cole’s
Bank Street
L. J. Rose
Prop
Cobra
Qesh
Oddment Shop
Alderton’s
the Green Grocers
J. J. Kelly
J. Stanyer
Ring Cobram
Barooga
Boomanoomana Red Gum
W. F. Lee
S. M. Russell
W. F. Ler
L. 3
Hamilton
Willis Lee
Dennis
Lasuilles L Tis
Cubram
Newmarket
Poonerty
B. T. Goulding
Goljau
Am. i
Tna
Sik
V. Williams Methodist Church
Koannninne Am Stathmerton
Cobram - Ham
Crookes
PheCoheam Courier
Local & General News
Mooroopna Hospital
Cobram Motor Cycle Club
Holdenson & Neilson Pty. Ltd
RA. CN
RACV
Churchill
Midler
England
ising “_bram
Powell’s
Diamond Jewellers
High Street
B. Weiss
Saddler
W. Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
Ex -Vauit
W, Adams & Son Pty, Ltd
Rere
Nishing Market
Gamah Shire
Erate
Brighton
Revel
Umtil
Transport Regulation Board
Carlton
Teed
Con
Gupna
Gadner
McIntosh
Sheppardthm
P. N. Hickey
Katandra West
Katandra West Hall
Hargrave de Hargrave
Yarrowonge
ME. T. Johnson
Cobrawonga
Cobram East
Public Works
O. F. Dixon
Department , Public Works
Burramine South
Shire of
Yarawonga
Boosey
Boosey Creek
Cobram Ann District Progress Association
Station Street
Murray Valley Highway
Prince of Council
Mull, Steet
Yarrawongs Ko
Gaumell
Messrs
D. Brice Tunak & Clarke
Solicitors
Mary Isabell Campbell
Munisociation of
Victoria
Federated
Municipal and Shire Council Employees’ Union
Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
Norman A. Martin
Patriotic Funds Council
Patriotic Funds
Read
Batey Thy
Barton
Myles Wogur
Lync
Liisi
Ate Public Musik
Amante
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