15 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
1
The article notes Japan's morale under heavy bombing, but highlights fierce Okinawa resistance. It suggests air attacks cripple Japan's capacity to replace losses, while warlords may seek to prolong the conflict. Fanatical fighters promise hard battles before a large-scale push toward Japan. Church of England notices list monthly Sundays.
At the Berrigan Shire Council meeting presided by Dr S Cruickshank the council discussed cancelling all Snow Leases in the Murray River catchment, considered consent to restrict Wodonga omnibus service to Camp Tocumwal, and deferred finance questions for Region 2. The meeting noted affiliation with the Forestry Advisory Council of NSW and rejected J E Sharp’s Pineus Ensignus tree request. Officers reported on Barooga water line, Barooga sheep complaints, and agreed to impound strays and meter extensions with Dempster. Suggestions were made to inspect Ridely roads and address noise at Tocumwal rail station.
The community mourns the death of Mr Johnt J. O Dwyer at his home Sunday. Mr Buncle returns from Corowa holiday. Mr W Rechner leaves the RAAF after 34 years and takes over Cob ram Pictures from Mr Wyatt who continues in his absence. Mr N Jordan of Cobram is placed on the RAAF Reserve.
Local note announces Cobram Baby Health Centre will be open on Wednesday evenings from June 20 due to restricted Yarrawonga travel. Cobram market reports 1105 local sheep yarded on June 2 with 738 sold amid drier conditions and easier prices. A Mornington butcher helped by buying two truckloads. next Cobram sale set for July 5.
The death of John J. O'Dwyer of Cobram is announced. Born 1865 near Kilmore, he lived at Avanmore Tabilk, Glenfield Boomanoomana, and Glen a Cobra. A noted athlete, horseman, and racing official, he helped found Cobram and Nagambie clubs, and with brother T J O Dwyer built the O Dwyer Bros coursing name. Survived by five sons and five daughters, wife predeceased him. Funeral held Monday at St Joseph’s Chi follows a service.
Barooga Welcome Home Committee convened a public meeting on Thursday evening. Attendees discussed local welcome efforts and community events for returning service members.
Mr J Thomas Sullivan, Shire Engineer of Yarrawonga, argues the Murray Valley needs public interest and notes decades of civil engineering along the river from Pisngil to Tom Grog gin. He compares to the Tennessee Valley Authority and stresses water as the region’s life blood for irrigation driven prosperity.
Personal friends greet Mr Jeff Tweddle back on his farm after a fall from a horse in Cobram Hospital and concussion. Rail worker Mr H Hyde injures toe when an iron rail falls on it. Evacuee nephew M Ward informs his uncle he has died in Canada after enlisting at fifteen. Yarroweyah ration issuing centre reports two days with 142 books distributed.
An 18 action swine handicap event at Joe Cobram Clubs course produced top scores. P R Quick led with 85 67, T P O Reilly 80 68, J Jones 84 89, H Cookhouse 95 75, L Wyatt 103 76, A O Brien 100 77, N Gilmour 107 80, H Dawson 110 83, W Wyatt 133 80. Women’s standings shown: Mrs H Dawson 100 67, Mrs G Wilton 88 70, Mrs A O Brien 80 71, Mrs H Roe 105 77, Mrs M Scott 106 77, Mrs T O'Reilly 107 80.
Selections include Tosiambool Hurdle with 2 Invader and Silgaro at 3 Not Mineok and Os sheer iss Lad. At Oxford Street Wanda Sieege tops Peter Lalor 3j Persuade with John Guy 8. Secon Division Law Lynmouth Real Rooney Bandicap vers Aggremor 2. Text notes general illness and wine excess among readers.
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