16 Jun 1943
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1943
Page
1
A historical note announces the Library Course established in 1888, with sessions published on Tuesday evenings. The entry also references Wednesday, June 16 as a dated marker for the timetable.
Local and general notices describe Younghusband Limited monthly pig sale in Cobram on Wednesday next 23 June. Poultry prices, waltzing at Mechanics Hall, and a Royal Blind Entertainers visit to Cobram are announced. A galvanised iron auction, air observatory screening, and RAAF welfare fund aims are outlined with £66 6s raised.
Difficulty obtaining furniture for a Rest Room to be opened in a fortnight. Local residents are asked to donate suitable items such as arm chairs small chairs and small tables. Donors will have items picked up.
The State School reports £112 forwarded to the District Treasurer from direct givers to War Relief. A buttons sale raised £15 2s, totaling £17 live for the district effort. The School Committee and Mothers' Club praise participants and say funds aid a good cause. A swimming pool fund event is set for Wednesday June 23 at Mechanics Hall with Gervasoni's orchestra, a dance floor, supper, and War Savings Group investments.
Civilians from 16 to 65 join the Volunteer Air Observers Corps as part of the civilian air defense. Mrs Smith, a plane spotter and local volunteer, balances home duties with weekly observation shifts, reporting enemy aircraft to headquarters to aid Allied safety. Apply at the local police station to join the V AO C.
A number of letters have arrived recently for Japan as mail channels report increased correspondence. Local postal workers note varying origins and message contents while awaiting further processing and routing instructions.
The Men's Canadian Fourey event held last weekend was won by J Jones and D O Keeffe with 87 254. Results list further pairings and scores for associates and guests. A Sunday knockout Four Ball Handicap begins next. players must pair as A and B players and notify the secretary for the draw.
Patrons can expect a top‑grade program on Friday June 18 at Mechanics Hall as the RAF showcases boxing with local champion Weidner and Koopey. Proceeds aid Canteen Orders for local service men and a football match is planned for Sunday July with inquiries to J Jones L O Keeffe or K Crozi.
The Australian Comforts Fund reports new rationing limits on clothing purchases, including woollen goods, and urges knitters to renew efforts to boost supplies for the fighting services. Wool remains available, and ongoing support is expected.
The Victorian Department of Agriculture reports end of April conditions for Swan Hill Mildura and Wangaratta citrus. Swan Hill shows modest yields with navel 118000 bushels valencias 29000 mandarins 25000 lemons 11700 grapefruit 7250 and notes dry weather and labor/fumigation shortages. Mildura reports early navel harvests increasing in size and strong Valencia sizing with large lemon crops expected. Green manure crops are being established due to fertiliser shortages.
The column accuses Mr Ward and critics of misrepresenting wartime plans, arguing Curtin inherits or endorses a controversial Brisbane Line strategy from the Melbourne government. It criticizes Ward for using sensational rhetoric to deflect scrutiny and questions wartime policy and messaging.
Owing to drought and scarcity of zeen a large sale of 320 acres in Numurkah Town district was bid publicly. James Leese offered £185 for the tract, equalling 94.9 per acre per year, setting a district leasing record for the area.
The Treasurer notes September provisions for a mortgage bank, with a maximum value limit of £5,000 and a restriction on excess. Only primary effects are mentioned as eligible.
Post offices nationwide will close at 5 30 pm from Monday next. Some offices closing at 1 pm on weekly holidays will close at 12 30 pm that day. Where no half holiday is observed, offices will close at 5 30 pm instead of 6 pm. Daily mail forward delivery and counter service hours will end earlier, with mail handling adjusted to priority mails. Official offices with telephone hours remain unchanged.
Auction scheduled for Saturday at 3 pz sharp at a local inst. Entries will be received by Ms J Ben b Mon, auctioneers listed. The notice provides a fragmentary view of the bidding event and participant details.
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