Cobram Local and General News and Sales
The column lists a series of to day sales at Cobram including a monthly pig sale by Younghusband Limited starting at 12 sharp and a clearing sale at Mr William Irwin’s farm with items listed in an advertisement. It notes tenders for milk supply to a Defence Establishment in Berrigan and a visit by optician Bolton to Cobram on Friday August 13. Also announces local appointments, a common herdman role, and the Cobram Agricultural Society annual meeting set for Thursday at 8 in the Mechanics Hall with war time adjustments to shows and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotram
Younghusband Limited
Te Commonwealth Contract Board
Berrigan
Bolton
Grm
Fenn & Bolton
Opticians
Melbourne
Cobram
Donald’s
Wm. Irwin
Weis, Kilpatrick, Mclellan & Co
Nurmurkali
Messrs, Younghusband “Limited
E. A. Knight
Yarrawonga Road
Shire of
Bertigan
Cobram Agricultural Society
Mechanics' Hell
Cobram Comforts Fund reports progress and plans
The Cobram Comforts Fund details receipts totaling £894 17s 7d from various sources including barooa and gymkhana donations, with 880 canteen orders sent to service members and Christmas parcels to overseas troops. Funds were remitted to YWCA and Salvation Army, aiming to avoid overlap, while the committee seeks stronger public support and a big spring appeal in Cobram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Comforts Fund
H. Weiss
Barooga
Cobranrs
Yw.c.a
Salvation Army
Sagoe
Shanes
Comforts' Fund
Cobram
McEwen endorsed to run in Indi election battle
The Hon John McEwen, retiring Federal MP for Indi, endorsed by Victorian Country Party as the candidate for west Indi in the approaching federal election. He previously won Indi as Liberal Country Party member in 1940, later part of LCP and United Country Party merger, and has served as External Affairs Minister and Civil Aviation Minister. He is expected to campaign vigorously, rely on broadcasting from 3SR Shepparton, and assist weak seats. Labor slate in Indi includes C W Sandford of Greensborough. pre selection faced controversy and delays. McEwen's grooming for prime ministership cited amid speculation and internal party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McEwen
Country Party
Indi
Country To
West Indi
McEwen
Liberal Country Party
United Country Party
Fadden
Advisory War Council
Parliam
Shepparton
3SR
C. W. Sandford
Greensborough
Labor Party
J. McEwen
MER
Sandford
ARU
T. W. White
UAP
Balaclava
ALP
J. E. Chanter
Moglonemby
C.P
Moss for Senate endorsed by Liberal Country Party
Gx. W. Za Moss of Numuriah, president of the Liberal Country Party, is named in the UAB Senate team as an endorsed CP representative. He says cooperation with UCP UAP will present a united Senate ticket for Victoria in the coming Federal Election, promising direct representation for country people and broad approval at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gx. W. Za Moss
Senate
Riverina Nominations For New Australia Movement
Six nominations for Riverina signal a possible party showing named as the Gay Parliament for Australia Movement. The plan would be unusual for a new party to field two candidates in a single electorate. The article notes candidate details and potential impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverina
For Australia
Stableford Competition Won By T O Reilly
The Stableford competition was won by T O Reilly with 28 points from a 76 off the stick. Results list T O Reilly 37, A Matheson 36, L Wyatt 36, Woolford 347-0, J Jones 33, N Quick 38, S Woolford 32, Hy Roe 82, D O Keeffe 25, Four Ball final Woolford and Woolford defeated Barnett and McGuire 2 up. Associates' 18 Hole Handicap won by Mrs M Scott nett 61 with other standings listed. A mixed foursomes will be played next Saturday with names due to secretary by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stableford
T. O'Reilly
A. Matheson
L. Wyatt
G. Barnett
K. Steward
Woolford
J. Jones
N- Quick
E. Mulcahy
S. Woolford
Hy Roe
R. Quick
H. Mulcahy
J. McGuire
G. Wilton
J. Gilsenan
A. O'Belen
G. Jordan
M. Scott
J. Fairley
D. O'Keeffe
The Citrus Fruit Season In Cobram
The Cobram Fruit Packing Company reports citrus fruit arriving freely though smaller due to recent icy conditions. Irrigation will restart next month aiding Valencias. Naveis shipments to New Zealand reached about 700 and 800 bushels. Lemons small quantities are handled and grapefruit goes to factories under control orders with deliveries of fallen fruit advised pending further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Fruit Packing Company
L. F. Edwards
New Zealand
Pilot J Ratcliffe Promoted to Flying Officer Status
Pilot Officer J Ratcliffe of Cobram, now serving overseas, has been promoted to Flying Officer. An interesting letter from Flying Officer Ratcliffe appeared in our last issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oficer J. Ratcliffe
Cobram
Ratcliffe
Red Cross War Fund boosted by Victorian workers drives
Victorian and Australian union workers contribute weekly to the Red Cross Prisoner of War Fund, part of a Britain inspired system spreading through the Commonwealth. Since starting the industrial scheme, totals exceed 3000 pounds, with collections via shop stewards, house to house visits, and small weekly deductions. The scheme, led by W G Mahony in New South Wales and H Broadbey in Victoria, aims to boost Red Cross support through trades unions and employer contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Prisoner of War Fund
Means of Ltd
Australia
Red Cross
Australian Red Cross Society
Australian Council of Trades Unions
W. G. Mahony
New South Wales
Victoria
H. Broadbey
Trades Hall Council
Commonwealth
Tasmania
Rationing Clarifies New Orders on Fabrics and Garments
The Acting Director of Rationing explains the new order affects only flannelette wine and cream fabrics 27 to 32 inches wide, restricting use to napkins. It does not limit striped plain fabrics outside that range. Updated rules require coupon surrender for waterproof clothing and footwear issued by employers, with replacements couponed. all garments must be priced by coupon ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Cumming
Rationing Commission
Ma. J.B. Cumming
Cum~ Malng
Air observers credited with saving transport plane
Eight passengers and four crew on a transport plane owed their survival to the vigilance of Volunteer Air Observer Corps spotters. Minister for Air Mr Drake said observers at VAOC posts tracked the aircraft after it strayed off course. Radio contact failed but reports enabled an RAF station to reestablish contact and steer the plane northward. Official congratulations followed on this and other similar protective efforts.
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Air Diseyvers’ Corps
Air
Mr. Drake
Ing
Queensland
Point Furtherorth
RAAF
VAOC
Fla.af
Nsw
Air Force
Drakeford
Ample
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the Termite Exterminating CO
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Punt Road
W. Ewart Cassidy II
Station Street
Cobram Trust
E J, Mulcahy
Grocer
J. J. Kelly
Los
St Weiss
Gover
Ntue
Department of Agricultue
H. J. Hamley
J. W. Jackman
Wave Tau
Wut Springs
Aera Sireel
Photophone’ Talkies
Mechanics Institute
Gary Cooper
Madeline Carrol
Nth-West Mounted Police
P.M
Criterion Cafe
Telphone
Xatharine R. Lyons
Morrison & Teare
High Street
Numurkat Nathalla
National Mutual
Collins Street
Newman
J. Stanyer
Dennys, Lascelles
Wool Brokers Stock & Land Agents
Salus
Newmarket
G. Ritchie
Haputgia
Dalgety & Company Ltd
England
Wool & Stock
Dalgety
Geelong
Bourke Street
A. McGauchie
Nean Masonic Hall
Ball
Tocumwal
Murray Pine
Gordon Gutteridge
Hoskins
Davey
H. V. Trench
M.v.ls
J. R. Nossiter
G. Anderson
SRING
S. HL Henshall, Chemist
Clarendon St
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J. M. Goodman
Auule
Gourter
MR. McEwen
LABOR
Mr. Moss
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