New 1943 Ration Book Issuing Arrangements Announced
Commonwealth announces dates for issuing 1943 ration books to civilians and aliens at issuing centres on June 5 and 6. Applicants must present identity or alien registration, old ration books, and Civilian Registration Forms CR7 or CH7 as required. Rules cover lost books, attendance by proxy, and post delivery options for those unable to attend. Local issuing centres listed with venues in various subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly
Roval
Forthcoming Events in Cobram and Barooga
A list of upcoming gatherings includes a 2 R A F dance in Cobram a euchre and dance in Barooga a blind entertainers show in Cobram and a swimming pool dance in Cobram scheduled for late month activities leading toward community entertainment credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.a.af
Cobrarh
Barooga
Cobram
Cobram notices and sales announce local auctions and events
The Cobram column lists a June sales schedule including Younghusband Limited cattle and sheep sale at Finley, a furniture unreserved sale, a J McNamara clearing sale in Cobram, and a high street land offering. It notes a Mechanics Hall dance for Tocumwal RAAF Welfare Fund, timetable changes for Murray Valley Coaches, and a successful Mooroopna Hospital ball with notices of potential further donations. Also mentions a Goulburn Valley short wave radio station project and ration book notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Younghusband Limited
J. McNamara & Co
H. W. Dunkley
Kown As
Mechanics Hall
Cobram
Tocumwal Raaf, Welfare
Cobram Comforts Fund
R.a.af
Cobram Golf Associates Elect New Officers At Annual Meeting
The Cobram Golf Associates elected officers including President Mrs O'Brien Seeret, and Vice Presidents Mrs Wilton My Roe and Mrs Quick. A weekend 18 hole competition saw Miss R Russell win A Grade with 109 and 65 net, while S Woolford topped B Grade with 87 and 63 net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Golf Associates
O'Brien
Seeret
Wilton
My Roe
Quick
M. O'Brien
Gulsenin
J. Russell
Scott
R. Russell
M. Danaher
M Gilmour
G. Witton
C. Woolford
J. Gilsenan
A. O'Brien
R. Quick
S. Woolford
R Quick
J Jones
G. Barnett
J. Fairley
T. Ureoy
G. Jordan
HI. Shier
R. Pullar
P. Stratos
E. Mulcahy
J. Sjodin
K Steward
D. O'Keef
M. Scott
Mulcahy
A. Mathes
W. Quick
L. Wyatt
N. Quick
War Relief Effort at State Schools Raised Funds
The State Schools War Relief event on May 12 reported strong turnout and generous support. Receipts totaled cash at door six shillings, donations two pounds seventeen, hall rent eleven pounds six, and other items including music and tickets, with a final balance of fifteen pounds six shillings twopence to be forwarded to the Alf Committee. The School Committee plans a June 9 dance at Mechanis Tol to raise further funds for school needs such as a bicycle rack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willings Helpe
Coke
Hall
Adam
Mulcahy
Harris
Ingram
Rose
Bethune
Brick
Mr. Lummi
Milk
Obituary: Walter Davis of Cobram Dies in Melbourne
Walter Davis, former Cobram bootmaker and long time resident, died in Melbourne last week after a lengthy illness. He is survived by a wife and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Walter Davis
Cobram
Local War Casualties and Engagements Noted
Privates W and Phil Carrick, M Steward home on leave last weekend. Former Cobram resident Lieut J Gibbs promoted to Captain. Engagement announced between Doris Edwards of Avona Cobram and Noel Marshall of Clonmore Park Mulwala, fourth son of Mr and Mrs W F Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil. Carrick M. Steward
Cobram
J. Gibbs
Doris
L. F. Edwards
Avona
Noel L
W. F. Marshall
Clonmore Park
Mulwala
Cobram Pig Market Sees Brisk Sale and Firm Prices
A strong Cobram pig and calf sale by Younghusband Limited on May 27 drew a large metropolitan and local buyer attendance. Bacon pigs topped at £6 19s, with strong demand across light and standard fat pigs. Calves sold from 10s to 29s, while buyers expect another busy sale on June 23 with entries already received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Younghusband Limited
Cobram
Allan Gray
Vale
Night of Pioneer Day Observances Sparks Community Pride
A fragmented report describes a local Pioneer Day celebration with parades and ceremonies. Names, dates, and places are unclear, but the event reflects a commemorative, community focused observance with multiple groups and venues.
Finley Pigs Sale Report With Varied Quality Bids
Auction notes list batched pig prices across breeds and weights with figures like 6, 1, 65, 39/6 and 25 shillings. Upcoming sale scheduled for June 1st at Saiasey, with entries including large pigs similar to the prior event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Babingtor Ie
Sheppiarts
Tocumsui
Saiasey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Photophone Talkies Mechanics Institute
Robert Montgomery
Constance Cumming
Lionel Barrymore
Kildare
Criterion Cafe
Telphone
Xatharine R. Lyons
Morrison & Teare
High Street
Numurkah
Nothalia
National Mutual
Collins Street
Mr Newmar
Cobra
Houys
J. Stanyer
Dennys, Lascelles
Salus
Newmarket
G. Ritchie
Dalgety & Company Limited
Victoria
States
Wool & Stock
Dalgety
Dalgety and Company Ltd
Bourke Street
A. McGauchie
L. Hall
Tocumwal
Murray Pine
A. Gordon Gutteridge
Hoskins and
Davey
Asio
H. V. Trench, M.v.ls
TIT Irrigation and General Surveyors
R. Nossiter
Berrigan
G. Anderson
H. Henshall
Chemist
Clarendon St
Lth
J. M. Goodman
Green Grocery
Miss Maidment
Punt Road
Commonwealth OF Australia
New Ration Books
Cobram Subdivision
Cobrambears
MYWEE
Mechanics’ Hall
E. J. McLeod
Strathmerton
Ulupna
Yarroweyah
John McPherson
Liveuundi Retuuing Dniver
Indi
England
H.C
Martins
Cobram Sunday School
Presbyterian Church
Naring Yarroweyah
W. Ewart Cassidy Llb
Station Street
Cobram Trust
J. Mulcahy
Grocer
Shepparton
W. Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
J. J. Kelly
Weiss
J. Jones
Wictly Monthly
Alderton’s
AESH
The
Cobrary
Turkey
Tungamah Shire
Barooga Comforts Fund
H. C. Ryan
Funt Road
Cobham
Murray Valley Coaches Pty. Ltd
Albury
Swan Hill
Mooroopna Hospital
Gervasoni
Barney Maidment
D.C
H. Hyde
L. Stokes
A. Tait
W. Morris
Australia
Goulburn Valley
Leith Smith
Sydney
Smithy
Gag Ob
Amarin
Tap End
Germany
Associates’ Annual Meeting
Associates
Cobram Pig Market
Pire
Koonocmuo
RED Cross Allis In
Ivene
Terewit
A.W.L. Soldich
Sram Akds
Finley Pigs
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