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Newspaper

Cobram Courier

Location

Cobram, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 10, 1940

Page

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Wedding of G Munro’s Bride in Empire Gown at Cobram

The wedding featured a bride given away by her brother G Munro in a magno satin Empire gown with a fish train. Her veil was secured with Orange Blossom and Frangipani, and she carried cream rose bouquet. Matron of Honor Mrs W Neville wore maize blue, with gold marguerites and blue corn flowers in her bouquet. Train bearer Marion Watson appeared in blue taffeta. Reception hosted by the bride’s mother, guests enjoyed wedding tea. couple to reside in Cobram.

G. Munro W. Neville Misize Marion Watson

Cobram Comforts Fund and Red Cross Emergency Service

Reports detail Cobram Comforts Fund receipts and Red Cross Emergency Service activity in Cobram. Donations include cash and in kind items, with funds sent to the War Service Comforts Fund and a request for soldiers abroad’ addresses. A Presbyterian Fellowship meeting and fundraising event are described with stalls and attractions.

Cobram Red Cross Jane M. Haris M. Flynn H. Sheppard Coldwell Mra C. Walsh Shepparton Danaher L. C. Parnell War Service Comforts Fund A. R R. Wedeson Cobram Branch RED

Win the War Rally in Cobram Aids War Savings

About 95 attendees gathered in Cobram on Friday for a Win the War rally with J McDonald and C B Lethbridge MLA presiding. The meeting urged War Savings Certificates contributions totaling £612 while noting local enlistments, club pledges, and a plan for a town wide committee to coordinate war effort activities.

J. McDonald C. B Tungumah Hie Cobram C. White Mims Hanrahan Beles Numorkph Rosa Bourke C. B Lothbeidgs Cobram Football Club W.A Matamntite Rifle Club Cobram and District Apeal England Oliver Messrs McDonald and Lethbridge M.l.a.'s Hitler Dunkirk Germany Australia Japan Mooroopna Shepparon McDonald Miss Rourke Menzies Winston Churchill Oan London M. D.o’dwye Gemmell Miss Bourke Newessay

Curbing Completed on Main Street and Farewell to Mr and Mrs Lean

Contractors finish concreting along the remaining section of main street improving access and drainage. The town hosts a farewell concert for Mr and Mrs Lean as they depart to run the Croydon Post Office on 16 July. The event honors Mr Lean for twenty years as postmaster and service with local clubs and committees.

Iin Big Gof A. Lean Croydon Ro Mills Mis B. Mills J. Mills P. Gillepie E.W. Kilgour J. Hughes Rifle Club R Currie Lean Methodist

Medical officers report sites for Katamalite depot

Medical officers report on sites for Katamalite depot noting a new location near a channel to an old desert and a wave of property protection. Several properties including yards, roads, and adjacent areas are under review for suitability and security.

Dr. Gray MOM Bboy Katema Ately

Fruitgrowers Dismiss Italians in Labor Dispute

A fragment reports a decision by Fruitgrowers and Brainet regarding Titus and future employment. The text alleges tension with Italians and Australians over mutual aid and work matters, with unclear outcomes and fragmented phrases.

Brainet Titus Jae Jude

Local Notes Fragments Highlight Community Mentions

Fragmentary observances mention individuals such as Mr Russell Musay and Constable G McKeon, plus mentions of marriage, transfers, and staff changes. Incomplete lines reference Cobram area and railway contexts with limited readable details.

C W A Activities At Cobam Bragg Branch Meeting

The Cobam Bragg branch discussed War Savings certificates and a 1 shilling per member donation from the relief fund. Birthday celebrations honored A E Breatnell and Miss Gregory while Mrs J Parnell won a dinner competition. Mr Dan Ryan claimed the prize. The Melbourne Conference report was given by Matt Haw.

Melbourne L. Gilesspie Mesdames Hodge Jones Lean Keady Rion Fund H. Haw A. E. Breatnell Gregory J. Parnell Dan Ryan Heac Ld Per “Een Walia Efiye Red Cross Jordan Wilmer Beng Evais Matt Haw

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