In memory of Flight Sgt Harold Shadforth 1945
Memorial notices from Shadforth honor Flight Sergeant Harold No. 449303 killed in action on July 5 1945 over Balik Papen. Messages from Wally Hazel Percy Cath Nellie Charlie Vic Pat Beverly Grace and others vow enduring remembrance and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadforth
Sgt
Harold
Balik Papen
Dad
Wally
Hazel
Percy and
Cath
Nellie
Charlie
Vic
Pat
Beverley
Grace
Production in Murray Valley Demands New Enterprises
A Murray Valley editorial urges diversifying primary production beyond eggs and urges exploration of ground nuts and other crops. It cites London inquiries by R D Elliott and notes ramie grass processing advances in America and the banana pineapple fruit in California as examples of profitable innovations open to the valley. The piece argues the region must seize opportunities offered by its fertile endowments rather than lament adversity.
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Murray Valley
London
R. D. Elliott
C.M.G
Courier
Britain
Mildura
America
California
Digger Des O'Dwyer Honored After 26 Years Service
Des O Dwyer longtime Cobram RSL president and president secretary for Cobram Branch is honored for 26 years of service. He survived war injury and led the branch through adversity to prosperity. Certificates from War Service Fund Victoria and local groups accompany the tribute. He urged support for young diggers and soldier settlers and called for unity among branches to aid others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teague
O'Dwyer
Cobram
Newman
Des
RSL
War Service Fund of
Victoria
War Services Fund
Comforts Fund Committee
Haw
Dreaden
Hanrahan
Cobram War Service Fund Committee
O Dwyer
League
Food For Britain Appeal closes after cash and lamb donations
A Cobram meeting decided to close the Food for Britain Appeal though a few outstanding donations remain. Donors are thanked and eligible to inspect the account of lamb sales on weight and trade. The record shows cash donations totaling £87 19s 6d and numerous fat lamb gifts with proceeds listed, including meat and skins amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Food For Britain
Cobram
McDonald
D. Hay
P. Rossiter
Ley
W A
S. Collie
H. B. Mc Toohey
R. McIntyre
J. G. McDougall
Martin Shannon
A R. Denson
James Flynn
G. W. Bellas
W. Irwin
Colin Wright
F .May
J. Weiss
H. Rebecchi
C. A. Fisher
G. Hovenden
F. W. Harris
C. Gardner
W. Cahill
Thomas & Son
P. Keady
Bert Jordan
E. Sutton
Halpin
F. Houlihan
Reynolds
Mr Phillips
C. Basett-Smit Fae
Be Ritchie
T. N. Harris
J. Fairley
P. G. W.mureh
Geo
Ritchie
RB Pullar
Craig Dick
Riggall Bros
W. Gemmell
J. Cooper
R. Johnson
E. W. Coldwell
Crimmins
Geoff
Wilton
Wothers
Rain Brings Relic Ene in Victoria and Riverina
Rain fell in northeastern Victoria and Riverina, easing drought concerns. Cobram and nearby areas recorded minimal effects as authorities monitor ongoing conditions amid steady rainfall patterns. Local residents report improved conditions though exact totals remain uncertain.
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Victoria
Riverina
Cobram War Service Fund Surpasses Five Thousand in Local Effort
The Cobram Group of the E.S.L. War Service Fund formed in 1939 and Barooga sub committee in 1940 raised 3655 pounds by June 1946 through weekly dances euchre parties and sports meetings at Barooga and Cobram. Canteen orders totaling 780 pounds supported servicemen. Christmas hampers 70. remaining 2803 donated to the RSL War Service Fund in Melbourne. Local officers 1939 46 included President M D O Dwyer and treasurer C White with secretaries A S Missen A R Wadeson J E Radcliffe and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
E.5.l. War Service Fund
Barooga
Zobram
Geo. Langlands
R.S.L. War Service Fund
Melbourne
M. D. O'Dwyer
C. White
H. Weise
Missen
A. R Wadeson
Sears
J.E. Radcliffe
Reso Tour Highlights and Local Appreciation noted
In the Courier next Friday a resume of the Reso tour to Darwin and Central Downs Cobram will be published. The fund executive praises the local committee for presenting certificates to President Dr M D O Dwyer Mesdames Haw Breaden and Miss M Hanrahan and to the Cobram group.
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Courier
Darwin
Central Downs
Cobram
G. Halford
L. Cheetham
D. O'Keeffe
E. A. Cole
M. D. O'Dwyer
Mesdames Haw
Breaden
M. Hanrahan
Cobram Visitors and Travels Across States
Cobram and surrounding links show residents traveling for family visits and holidays. Mr T N Harris of Cobram and Mr J Harris of Tocumwal flew from Melbourne to Queensland to visit a brother after an operation following an accident. Miss Heather Irwin of Kyabram returned from Cobram holidays hosted by Mr and Mrs C Bassett-Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Harris
Cobram
J. Harris
Tocumwal
Melbourne
Queensland
Heather Irwin
Kyabram
C. Bassett-Smith
Lord Bennett Dies In London
Report from London states Lord Bennett died after discussions with Mr Elliott. An accompanying remark recalls a late conversation about Australian development and opportunities for good production in the next two decades and a loan to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Bennett
London
England
Elliott
Tocumwal Irrigators Meet Sees Unanimous Motions
Mr G Bailey presided at a Tocumwal School of Arts gathering of irrigators. A series of unanimous motions were carried including a one in one gate for delivery and that Water Right be one in one. Leaders urged notifying Mr Kendall of the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bailey
Tocumwal
School of Arts
Lowing Ey
Kendall
Nurse Scene Tin Cup Tale
A fragment from a local page shows a nurse scene with a nurse and a setting described in terse, unclear wording. The readable bits suggest a brief incident or description without clear names, dates, or locations.
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Philco Radio
Philco Radio & Revision Corporation
TEL
Manu
Wyatt Bros
Station Street
Fenn and
Bolton
Opticians
Collins Street
Cobram Hotel
Bob
Sandow
Cross
Kero
Shell Motor Spirit
Shell Dieseline
SHELL
BOB Sandow Shell Depot
Buncle’s
Bluebird’ Cafe
Herbert Adams
Numurkah Bus Service
Numurkah
Numurkar
W. Elgar
J. Guilmartin
Frader
Jaysia, Dally Pty
Eade
Ey Cobram
Church OF England
Miss Newton- Hamilton
St. Margaret's
Cobrampam
St. George's
E. H. Eldridge
L. G. B. Rose
Profes
Harry J Little
Corpus
Wangaratta
Deniliquin
N.8.w
Frank Vibert
Fairway
Maude Street
Shepparton
Cobram Courier
FOR
Australia
Digger Des O’dwyer
Cobram Branch
R.S.L
Food For Britain Appeal
War Service Fund
MR. S. H. Scott
Phyllis Donovan
St. Vincent's Hospital
McOmer
W. Shanhan
Orbost
R. E. Bourke
J. Hayden
Gay and
Sheila
Sydney
W. R. Denson
Perth
W.A
Wally Shadforth
COBRA
Town Hall
Jennifer Jones
Joseph Cotton
Treacys
Dalgety & Company Ltd
States
Wool & Stock
Dalgetys
Newmarket
Dalgety G& Company Ltd
Bourke Street
McGauchie & Gilmour
Masonic Hall
J. H. Dhelin & CO
J. H. O’'Helin
Alf
Ad General Commission
Cobeam
Auction Mart
R. Alderton
RADIO
J. Sumner
Market Street
Christian Science Monitor
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