27 Jul 1945
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1945
Page
1
The Cobram Courier discusses a conservation platform urging action to protect peace world markets and support wartime economy. It highlights employment, industry, resources, and social standards within country towns and public and private sectors.
An appeal to support Mooroopna Hospital outlines August fund events including three dances and a club dance, with coordination by the hospital committee and the Friendship Club. Appointments and collectors are listed, urging public contributions to aid the hospital.
In Cobram the local newspaper prints a brief line about a civic message quoted as Where score it me nion the people perish reflecting concern over public welfare. The note underscores editorial emphasis on community well being.
On July 27 1945 Australians fight on two Borneo fronts and in Solomons and New Guinea as the Australian Imperial Force helps restore oil to the Allies. Allied operations push toward Nippon and mark significant strategic gains in the Pacific theater.
The engagement is announced of Gwenda Edwards second daughter of Mr and Mrs L F Edwards Cobram to Frank C RAAF only son of Mr and Mrs C A Muller Berri South Australia.
Winners of Cobram Football Club competitions are listed with donors and recipients. The Cobram VDC shoot results show top scores, including R J Lillard and others, followed by an unreserved Clearing Sale at Mr C J Price’s residence near Cobram featuring dairy cows poultry implements vehicles furniture and household effects on August 1.
Lieut F G Johnson commanded a patrol moving through kunai to high ground when hit by machine gun and rifle fire. Pte Archie Strang was wounded in the leg, Pte Alan Carter killed the attacker. The unit pressed a flank attack under mortar and Bren gun fire, but withdrew with three wounded and one stretcher case.
The Cobram chapter of the Soldiers' Sailors' and Airmen's Fathers' Association was formed at Mechanics' Hall on Monday night. Founders include Gregory, Seomares, J. Gilsenan, Buncle, Collens, C. Woolford, L. Rose and H. Hay. Monthly meetings planned, next set for August 13 at 8 pm.
A Cobram Rest Room letter to the editor urges readers to support air aid over the next six weeks. President E A Cole thanks Cobramites for prior efforts and asks the town to help comfort service boys visiting the town awaiting call to serve.
Acting secretary E A France told Mooroopna hospital board last week the maintenance account will show a surplus of 169 pounds. The balance sheet, not yet audited, also shows a 2200 pound loss in the intermediate section. Total cost was 15 2 per patient per day for all services with infectious patient treatment set at 14 shillings 6 pence per day plus 1 shilling 4 pence medical fee for the coming year.
Personal Pars confirms Con Walsh leaving Air Crew with the RAAF after 18 months service. Friends report Harry Weiss admitted to hospital with feeble pneumonia. Engagement announced between Gwenda Edwards Cobram and Frank Muller Berri SA. Cobram notes Bourke stationmaster heads to Sydney on annual leave. Irene Dunn passes first year exams at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Ted Buncle spending holidays in Cobram. 34 years since last visit. Adrian Knott visits Cobram after 24 years. son of Jim Knott. UCP Cobram names M D O Dwyer as candidate for Murray Valley electorate. Laur ie Dahone's brother Phc W G Daphne returns after four years as prisoner of war in Germany.
A Boxing and Wrestling program at the Mechanics' hall attracted Australian fighters from Melbourne. The event raised about £100 for the Cobram Comforts Funds due to Gen Langlands efforts. Contests featured Dunn versus Frewin, Johnson refereeing, and multiple draws and exhibitions.
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