Wine the oraces the people perish
The article reflects on Britain’s withdrawal from Egypt and the Cairo anti British riots. It notes Communist activity in the Middle East and warns against appeasement policies linked to prewar mistakes. It ties Egyptian political instability to imperial security concerns for Australia and the British Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Suez Canal
Australia
Middle East
Cairo
Britain
Germany
Italy
Local notes of travels and deaths in Cobram district
Personal paragraphs note Mrs T Collens and Misses Myra Gilmour and Barbara Bassett Smith traveling by car for a week at Chalet Mt Puffalo National Park. Melbourne visitors include Mr Ned Danaher and daughter Molly. D C McLeod to Melbourne on prolonged leave. Others in Melbourne and Cobram areas, and the death of Mrs George Rowe with three sons and a daughter-in-law left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Collens
Myra Gilmour
Barbara Bassett Smith
Mt. Puffalo
National Park
Ned. Danaher
Melbourne
Molly
D. C. McLeod
Bank of Australasia
Malvern
Mary Cassidy
Mulcahy
T. Shinnick
Cobram
Shinnick
C. O'Neill
Tabitk
R. Brunton
Haw
Bright
Brunton
Renty
N.S.W
Claude Gedye
Preeent
R. Gedye
George Rowe
Rowe
Alf. Lin
Don
Anderson Bairnsdale
Red Cross Victory Ball Receipts and Expenditure
Financial report for the Red Cross Victory Ball 1946 shows bank balance brought forward £2 10s, admissions £67 16s, donations £16 11s 6d, sale of competition tickets £25, total £109 10s 4d. Expenditure records include orchestras £7 and other items. Auditor Mr P. confirms correctness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bales
Inquiry Into Layalty Tragedy
The Coroner Mr C A Shebler found two children died from pea rifle wounds to the temple on May 12, feloniously and maliciously inflicted by their mother Edna Linda Martha Saltmarsh. Mrs Saltmarsh was committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court Sydney on August 26, 1946, or at a court as directed by the Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Shebler
Temple
Edna Linda Martha Saltmarsh
Mrs Saltmarsh
Central Criminal Court
Sydney
High Tea and Welcome Home at Scots Church Cobram
The Scots Church Cobram held a high tea for ex servicemen and current personnel at Mechanics Hall. Over 50 guests enjoyed a three tier cake cut by Jeanette McKenzie and prepared by Lots Church volunteers. Rev Fabb praised service to king and country before a social program with singing, dancing, and Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scots Church
Cobram
Mechanics Hall
Fry
Fabb
Jeanette McKenzie
L. Bell
Rev Fabb
Lots
Col Gilmour
J. McFadven
S.H. Scott
Fev
H. West
Len Brooks
A. Brentral
Sewerage for Cobram and district discussed at meeting
A Cobram and District Progress Association meeting received G C Moss MLA's reply outlining state assist for country town sewerage. The letter explains grants up to 50 percent, loan subsidies, council and trust roles, and steps to form a sewerage authority before construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram and District Progress Association
G. C. Moss
M.L A
Cobram
Waterworks Trust
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
The
Health Commission
Messrs
T. O'Reilly
KR. Denson
Basketball Club Holds Euchre Party Fundraiser
Monday evening in the Fire Brigade Hall thirty two players took part in a euchre party. The ladies prize was shared by Mrs W Bourke and C Stercherle while the men’s prize went to Mr J Sperling and Mr J Pinnoch, each winning nine games. A supper followed and the club plans another tubre party on July 29 to benefit the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Brigade
W.bourke
C. Stercherle
J. Sperling
J. Pinnoch
Soothing Woods Great Pepper Mint Cure Promises Quick Relief
An ad style verse touts Soothing Woods Great Pepper Mint Cure as a fast acting remedy for coughs and colds. It claims fragrance, purity, and effectiveness when treated properly and used without delay, promising relief for all kinds of ailments.
MCEEKLY CROSSWORD No 2 Puzzle Preview
Crossword fragment shows clues and errors with entries like compass point birth language and potassium symbol. The readable hints include numbers 40 12 15 16 and instructions about anagram clues. The text appears as a damaged puzzle page segment with partial clue phrases.
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Brown, Corke
Cikis
NAVY
Winceyette
S.W
U.S
J. H. D'Helin & CO
JH. D'Helin
A.lf
Ad General Commission
Auction Mart
Newmarket
W. R. Denson
Dairyman
Wilbur Street
T. N. Harris
Bank Street
Allis-Chalmers Tractors
Mitchell
Lister
A. McGauchie
Frank Cave
Lclty
Cave
Shely
Popular Radio
Saltmarsh
Cots
M.L.A
Progress Association
Euchre
McEekly
Becomna
E. Lonergan
J.J. Oconnor
General Carrier
Oconnor
Queen Street
Conran
E.L. Walker
Punt Road
T. P. O'Reilly
Chemist
Punt Rd
Buncle’s
Bluebird’ Cafe
Herbert Adams
Gobram
N. H. Jordan
M. Hi
Jordan
High Street
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