V C C A lends government six hundred pounds free of interest
The Victorian Central Citrus Association lent the Federal Government £600 free of interest for the war period and six months afterward. Cobram residents appeal for old sheet iron to improve soldiers’ quarters at the camp. Major E J Rule urged the public to donate materials. Beechworth shire council donates £500 for a military ambulance with £280 remaining for medical equipment. Mr McEwen praised local patriotism.
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V.C.C.A
Victorian Central Citrus Association
Cobram
H.mas
Sydney
ALF
Shepparton
Beld
E. J. Rule
Beechworth Shire
Australia
McEwen
Beechworth
Comforts Fund evening at Barooga raises funds
Barooga district report notes a smaller crowd on 17th inst but a financially successful Comforts Fund entertainment. Door takings exceed £5, a duck donation adds £4, with profits around £210 after modest expenses. MAC H Whitty led, Miss Hanrahan Cobram provided music, and ladies catered. Upcoming event set for July 31 to benefit the fund.
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J Owens
Rasmaisean
H. Whitty
Mac
Hanrahan
Cobram
W. Moore
McKinley
J. Crawley
J. Baldwin
A Allen
K. Lyons
Barcoga
Finley A P Association Abandons 1940 Show
At a special general meeting the Finley A and P Association voted to cancel the 1940 Finley Show. Proponents cited overseas tensions, sensory prospects, and proposed petrol restrictions as factors shaping the decision.
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Finley A. and P. Association
Finley
Cashell
Local Notes Highlight Births Elections and Service Moves
Congratulations are extended by Dr and Mrs A C Kennedy of Yarrowonga on the birth of a son. Greg Wadeson is visiting the Wadesons and is stationed at the Corowa branch of the National Bank. R Grant, son of J G and Mrs Grant, has enlisted in the A F and is in camp at Caulfield. J Langtry of Bunyah is selected as the Labor candidate for Riverina at the next Federal election. J W Nelson of Burrill Sydney has become Shire Clerk during R J Barretts absence on Air Force duties and Piper takes the Aust Shire Clerk role at Berrigan during A Garrard’s absence with the AIF. The Rev Ivor Maggs will conduct the Methodist Church service at Cobham next Sunday evening. P Macfarlane, who enlisted in the RAAF as a fitter, has received notice for duty.
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Greg. Wadeson
A Wadeson
Greg
Corowa
The
Natonal Bank
J. W. Nelson
Burribull
Sydney
R. J Barretts
Piper
Berrigan
A. Garrard
AIF
Ivor Maggs
Methodist Church
Cobham
Formby Remains Popular Star With Wider Film Plans
George Formby, famed for film radio and music hall success, says fame means more work and more money. His new comedy It’s In the Air releases July 27 at Cobram and is expected to boost Britain Australia box office, as he plans an ambitious future with Associated Talking Pictures alongside Gracie Fields.
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George Formby
George
Formby
John
Cobram
Essoy
Great Britain
Australia
Gracie Field
Associated Talking Pictures Studio
Numurkah District School Sports Association Elects Officials
At the annual meeting M A Hogan was re elected President and G D Murdoch was re elected. Other officers include J Y Mannes as Vice President A Collins as Treasurer with teachers and school representative members named. The combined Goulburn Valley North East association will hold the annual athletic carnival in Numurkah next October with local chamber and citizens aiding the effort.
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A. T. Haris
H. V. Guthrie
RW. Mudge
AM Galt
J. Carlisle
Goulburn Valley
North East
Numurkah
Associates Championship Bids Set For Final Round Saturday
Over the weekend the Associates Championshay concluded rounds one and two with the final round slated for next Saturday. Mrs A O'Brien led by 19 over her nearest rival with a 78 80-158 score, followed by Miss McFarlane 90 83-175, Miss Barnett 93 86-179, Miss G McFarlane 95 100-199, and Miss M Harris 102 104-206. Saturday's Associates Handicap saw a tie for nett 68 between Mrs O'Brien and Mrs Gilsenan, with 78 12 66 and 67 (31) 66 respectively. Sunday crowned Miss J McFarlane the Associates 18 holes handicap winner with a 85 (19) 66, while Mrs O'Brien 80 (12) 68 and Miss Barnett 86 (18) 68 also posted strong scores. The mens Stapleford was won by L G Barnett with 36 points, and Kilgour won the Men's Championship with 258, also taking the stroke handicap with nett 66. The Associates Championship went to Miss Learmonth with 293, while Mrs Jones claimed the stroke handicap on 12 holes.
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A. O'Brien
Mrs A. O'Brien
Miss McFarlane
Miss Barnett
G. McFarlane
M. Mairis
Associates
O’brien
Gilsenan
Gulsenan
J. McFarlane
Ead
J. Barnett
M. Harris
L. G. Barnett
Kilgour
Miss Learmonth
Mra Jones
Goulburn Valley Road To Gain Continuous Bitumen Surface
Road users welcome progress on the Goulburn Valley to Malbourne route with sealing east of Murchison East railway station. Work aims to create a continuous bitumen road from Shepparton to Taylor's Plains and a short deviation at McNally. Completion expected early next financial year with future funds for further sealing next summer.
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Goulburn Valley
Malbourne
Murchison East
Shepparton
Taylor’s Plains
McNally
Goulburn Scheme Delay Report to Managers and Carters
Representatives of Goulburn discuss operation date of the scheme and refer collection routes to managers and carters to agree and report back. The committee forbids canvassing for suppliers and will report offenders to the central committee. It was announced that the matter will be reconsidered.
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Goulburn
Central Committee
Scraps Iron Exports Debate Reaches Prime Minister Menzies
Representations by Mr Tom Collins, MH R, urge Australia to export scrap iron to Japan. The Prime Minister releases a statement outlining scrap grades, smelting limits, and capital costs. Britain lacks shipping space to import, Japan seeks surplus scrap at good price, and policy risks with Sino-Japanese tensions. The issue ties to broader war material supplies and international repercussions.
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Menzies
Tom Collins
MHR
Japan
Collins
Austral
Australi
Britain
Eiher
China
Farewell to Beari y Soldiers
A brief farewell noting residents of Stewart and S14 bid farewell to Beari y soldiers. The event recorded presents a solemn observance with local attendance and informal tributes.
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BEARI
Brund Camplin: A Case of Interest in Work and Fence
A garbled report mentions Brund Camplin and John Bove in a 20 campaign for work and fence with a nut issue. Specifics are unreadable, but the record notes a dispute or case related to labor and property work.
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John Bove
Unclear text fragment on advisory firms and engineering services
Fragmentary OCR text references American firms and advisory services with names like Woodward and Imperial Royal ASL, mentioning consulting, engineering, and Australian operations. Content is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
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Commonwealth
Aso
Woodward
Imperial Royal
Australia
Middie
Local Elections and Nominations in South-West Riding
AioU round and council discussions outline upcoming nomina tions for the South-West Riding. Dr Mills may seek re election as the retiring councillor and candidates listed include Bentlemen and Mills with nominations closing July 20 at 4 pm. The by election is set for August 0 in the South-West Riding following Dr Batey’s death.
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Cou Bentlemen
Soutien Gring
Cr. Kelly
Cental Kilcy
Mulquiney
Initia & Teague
Ricug
Mills
Wes | Mills
Batey
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