Opening of Red Gum Sawmill Under W F Lee at Barooga
Mr W F Lee announces the takeover of the Red Gum Sawmill formerly run by S M Russell. Timber quotes and prices provided for all classes of red gum timber. Orders to W F Lee Red Gum Sawmills Barooga with blocks available in any length at 14 shillings per ton. local agent L J Hamilton appointed for Willis Lee Cobram.
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W. F. Lee
S. M. Russell
Ww. F. Lee
Red Gum
Barooga
Hamilton
Willis Lee
Cobram
Alterations and notices from Cobram and Tocumwal region
Local notices report mail day changes for the service, a furniture sale in Cobram, ambulance exam results, and regional rail revenue. Alterations include shifting service days to Monday Wednesday Friday and a July 17 event. Rail figures show June revenue down £49 with goods inward down £58 and a rise in livestock movements.
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Cobram
Coram
Borough Plans £36000 for Rehousing in Shepparton
The Borough Council heard a letter detailing a plan to spend £36000 on re housing in Shepparton over three years. In year one £12000 will be used and the focus is on cement brick houses.
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Shepparton
Valedictory Send-off for Mr and Mrs Houlihan at Koonoomoo
In anticipation of their departure for Kyabram, Mr and Mrs W Houlihan were farewelled in a Saturday night gathering at Koonoomoo. Despite bad weather a good crowd attended to honor the guests of honour with speeches from Yarroweyah and Koonoomoo friends, a traveling rug and wallet of notes presented, followed by supper and best wishes from Mr Houlihan.
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W. Houlihan
Kyabram
Koonoomoo
Yarroweyah
Houlihan
Numurkah Shire Council Votes £250 for War Funds
The Numurkah Shire Council approved a £250 contribution to patriotic funds this week. Allocation methods to be set at the next meeting, with grants likely to be requested. Councillors favored dedicating a twopenny rate on shire valuations to war purposes, estimating about £1,200 yearly or £100 monthly.
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Numurkah
Orchard Planting Underway at Young Turnbull Property Cobram
Work has begun on Young and Turnbull's Cobram property with 230 acres of peaches and 30 acres of apricots planned this year. The owners also intend to plant 50 acres of lemons on the sandy area as clearing has been ongoing for months.
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Young and
Yerroweyah Welfare Committee Sends War Aid Items
The Yerroweyah Soldiers Welfare Committee forwarded items to the Returned Soldiers League War Service Fund including 15 pairs of socks 6 balaclava caps 5 scarves 4 wrist mitten pairs 5 wrist cuff pairs 2 hot water bag covers and one mending outfit. The ball on 10 July yielded £8 12s and wood sale by Mr V Houlihan brought £1 10s.
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Yerroweyah Soldiers Welfare Committee
The Drum at Photophone Talkies in Cobram
The feature film The Drum shown at Photophone Talkies on Saturday is a technicolor outdoor adventure billed as outstanding. Written and directed by Noel Monkman the Australian noted for the Great Barrier Reef film, it was shot entirely in a Queensland location known to the director.
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Photophone Talkies
Cobram
Noel Monkman
Great Barrier Reef
Queensland
Obituary: William Leaf Pioneer of Waals District
The death occurred recently of Mr William Leaf a pioneer of the Waals district and a well known figure in local life. He was respected for his long service to the community and his contributions to regional progress. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced.
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William Leaf
Waals
Official First Day Cav es Stamps for War Era Issued
The Deputy Director announces Official First Day Covers for commemorative stamps issued by Australia in connection with wartime participation. Four denominations 1d green 2d red 1d blue 1d purple brown. Foreground shows a Sailor Soldier and a Nurse. background city and countryside. Two cover sets priced 3d and 1/6d respectively. Sale from 15 July to 20 July 1940 at official post offices. Covers must be date stamped with 15 July if postmarked that day.
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Posts and Telegraphs
R. N. Partington
Connecion
Australia
Department
Aiman
Cream collection reform to curb waste and transport costs
Victorian dairy plan to eliminate overlapping cream collection aims to save petrol and milk fat value. State factories will form 22 regional groups with district committees and producer reps to coordinate transport. Cream cans to be picked up only on public roads. one truck per road or district and two to three day intervals between pickups.
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Fraser
Dairmen's Association
Gippsland
Cobram Added as Visiting Centre for Recruiting Area
The Minister for External Affairs Mr McEwen has announced Cobram as a visiting centre for the Goulburn Valley recruiting area. The centre will be directed by Captain Marchant the Area Officer and will send an officer to Cobram on request by the Shire Council.
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My McEwen
Goulburn Valley
Cobram
Marchant
RACV Advice and War Moratorium Reflections
The RACV calls for safe driving and warns against rapid acceleration to save fuel. It discusses a proposed hire purchase moratorium tied to enlistment and wartime conditions, noting changes since December 1938. A federal issue about parking behavior in suburbs is also summarized, referencing police activity and road regulations.
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Gwen Ate Berra
Journal Security Act
Deis
RACV
Goulburn Valley Silos To Be Constructed Soon
A letter from Donald MLA states the Grain Einsen project will proceed, with construction planned in the Denies ley Wil wel district. The board indicates work should begin in the near future, and officials including Mr H Giohy and others outline the expected progress and site details.
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Donald
H Giohy
Cotrim Ludge
Katine
Wang Youarumise
I Rey
Donald Tur
Cobram Comforts Fund Financial Report Fragment
Fragmentary record shows Cobram Comforts Fund raising activity with various donations and expenses. Mentions individuals and items, noting receipts around £2702 and smaller sums. The text is garbled with names and figures unclear.
Local council honors and remarks at farewell dinner
A public farewell dinner to honor outgoing officials and council members featured speeches praising service and urging continued duty. Residents applauded Barrett, Empey, and others, while connections to the Shire and school matters were noted as part of post term reflections.
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Bel
Momuong
Groutsch
Eho Hs
Mex
Barrett
Ion Ieing
Hia
Shire Cousie
Wm. Pyle Joeseniva
Irett
J. A. Rogers P Esesiea
Serigu
Prisiiye
Lic Empey
Dic
Shire Council
Richmond
Barratts
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Kenneemen
Stathmerton
Cobram Alam
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W. McInroy
Cobram Red Cross Emergency Service
ST. John's Ambulance
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G. McFarlane
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Anzac
RG. Moore
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Tee
YOUNG @ TURNBULL
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Eeackies
A.L.F Stamp Issue
Royal Automobile Club
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Sydney Road
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