Jet Age Milestone Flight Retold by Whittle Era Heroes
A narrative recalls Britain’s first airworthy jet engine the Gloster-Whittle E28/39, the Gloster aircraft, and test pilot Jerry Sayer. It notes Whittle’s triumphs, Sayer’s death in 1942, and Britain’s leading role in jet development with the Olympus engine and upcoming Comet jet airliner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memeir
Beriave
Britain
Frank Whittle
Cloud-Watch
George Carter
Whittle
Craswell
Roth
Clostve Arcraft Company
Emeineni
Afernoon
Jerry Sayer
Sayer
Ness
USA
Americas
Cross Clan Gather At Toolamba
A Cross Clan reunion at Toolamba honors the seventieth birthday of Mr. John A. Cross with about 130 relatives attending from the Goulburn Valley and beyond. Family members, friends, and guests extended congratulations, recounted past occasions, and shared a supper at Wyoming in Shepparton where further festivities followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Cross
Toolamba
J. McClus
Cabram
L. Wilkinson
Cross
Mrs. Cross
Mr. Cross
Goulburn Valley
Robert Cross
Alex Cross
Wagga
Nsw
P. Sheppard
Len Sheppard
R. Hooper
Melbourne
Bert Sheppard
Ballarat
John McCluskey
Jack McCluskey
K. McCluskey
Thelma
Thomas McCluskey
J. Allen
Cobram
Vic Canobie
5. Nolat
K. McNeill
Warragul
Arthur Cross
R. Vsydney
E. Pedretti
Daylesford
H. Huggard and
Heathcote
Shepparton
Wyoming
Irvine
Daily Local Happenings Spur Small News Tip Request
A brief notice invites readers to forward local happenings for publication. It emphasizes that everyday events may hold significance for some readers and invites submission of tips to the newspaper. The tone is informal and community oriented.
Designers' Case Housing Wins At County Hall Exhibition
The Builder's competition for case designs drew 22 entries shown at County Hall London. Winners were J L Womersley and G Hopkinson of Northampton. their two storey brick house would cost about £950 to build with an economic rent of 11s 3d weekly after subsidies. The model by Cockade Ltd is on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Hall
London
England
J. L. Womersley
G. Hopkinson
Northampton County
Messrs. Cockade Ltd
Sen
American engineers honor great firm with top merit award
The 1951 Merit Award of the American Society of Industrial Engineers has again been awarded to Harry Ferguson, Inc., Detroit, a sister company of Harry Ferguson, Ltd., Coventry. The society cites fine manufacturing processes and devotion to betterment of all peoples. This marks the first time a farm tractor manufacturer has won the award twice in succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society of Industrial Engineers
Harry Ferguson, Inc
Detroit
USA
Harry Ferguson, Ltd
Coventry
England
Robert Law Crinnian
Herman G. Klemm
Ferguson
Michigan
Show Dates For North-West and Goulburn Valley Shows
Dates listed for the North-West and Goulburn Valley include Albury September 6 7 and Corowa September 11 with Yarrawonga October 6 Rutherglen October 10 Wangaratta October 12 13 Benalla October 19 20 Myrtleford October 27 Nathalia October Cobram October Kyabram October Rochester October and related notes indicate no clash with Shepparton October 11 12 13 and Benalla October 19 20
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Shepparton
Cobram Courier advert offers commercial printing quotes
Local Cobram publication promotes commercial printing services urging businesses to obtain a quote before choosing a printer. The ad highlights competitive rates and prompt service to attract customers seeking printing solutions.
Memories of Cobram Days Recalled by Old Cobramite
A letter to Murray Taylor in Cobram from Esmonde Cantion now head teacher at Collingwood State School recalls Cobram’s sporting heyday. Cantlon highlights George Grant’s triple premiership year in 1911 across two states and notes Cobram’s association history, Shadforth, Tocumwal, Muckatah, and Essendon Association. He invites a copy of the history and reflects on youths playing long balls and rock-and-bat games.
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Murray Taylor
Cobram
Esmonde Cantion
Collingwood State School
Cantlon
Murray
George Gratt
Association
Shadforth
Grant
Ton
Tocumwal
Grants
Muckatah
George Grant
Essendon Association
Sydney Bulletin
Bulletin
Pett
Teleramets
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Longmuir Bros
Natamatite Garage
Automotive & General Engineers
Auls Insect Regoesetatives
Gippsland & Northern
Tarm Asd
Mowins
HAYRA
TAU Hines
Bamford
Prs
Ome
Valles
Maureen Evans
Cobram Seauty Salon
Punt Road
Tuttle and
Kittle Funeral Directors
Numurkah
J. McFarlane
Sydney Street
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Uni
Agents JR
Ridgeway
Main Street
Cobram le
Crur
A’ W. R. Denson & Son
H. S. Wheeler
Bank Street
Cobram PO
Grand Central Hotel
Cranwell Airfield
Lincolnshire
BOAC
North Atlantic
North
GEO. Ferries
Masons
Castlemaine
L. G. Hamilton
Royy Fa
Kreigy Wey
Inf. Bn
Meel
Tll
K. A. Evans
Cobram 2
B. W. Jones
Cobram 1
C.M.F
Hreems
Australis
Cobram Timber and Hardware Suppliers
Naco & Cooper
E. L. Walker
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