24 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1942
Page
1
Town residents are urged to support local traders by sending coupons to Melbourne to buy wholesale stocks. Country traders may only purchase by matching the value of coupons received from retail customers, else Cobram traders will lack access to the full selection of articles residents previously enjoyed.
Estie M. McConnaughty and Charles H Heavey were married at St Francis Xavier Church on June 2. The bride wore turquoise Angora and orchid flowers. only close family attended. The couple, spending their honeymoon in Adelaide, plan to reside in Alice Springs where Heavey works as a Vacuum Oil manager, should wartime conditions allow.
Miss Jean Harrison of End Street read a New York paper showing one of her poems praised in the American Journal. The excerpt begins with a note on international pen friend exchanges and praises her teen poetry with a four-poem enclosure and a didactic verse about life, faith, and helping others.
Community notices urge pig owners to reserve space with J McBride and J McNamara & Co for rewards in Melbourne. Cobram branch members and helpers have made twenty three camouflage nets and sent them to headquarters. Mrs Brooks will represent the Cobram branch at the July Shepparton conference. The recent heavy rains boosted the Murray River, threatening bank conditions if rainfall persists. Hospital funds rely on Charities Board approval to balance accounts and meet district quotas by the financial year end.
At the Narrandera Shell depot an accident killed H. A. Kromsigt of the Shell Oil Co maintenance staff after he entered a 9000 gallon underground tank to remove petrol. An attendant and manager Pire attempted entry but were overcome. rescue efforts followed before the body was recovered.
Obituary notes the death of Tocumwal early resident William Kidd on Thursday last week, aged about 80. He was brother to Mrs Simpson Lalaly and buried in Tocumwal Cemetery on Friday. Known as one of the district’s oldest pioneers, he lived at Yarewonge and was an active member of Fi and B. His memory honors long-time local figures Charles McArdine Days Tail Henry det T Mary J Smallwood Lock Dart Maud Jansen.
Personal notes record an engagement between Margaret of Mr and Mrs Bi Gedys of Bisck Burn Vie and Sergeant Cyril. The fragment notes a forthcoming marriage proposal in a period voice.
The Minister for Commerce rejected claims of confiscation and explained that payments to wheat growers come from realisations above the guaranteed 3s 6d per bushel fob. He noted the 153 million bushel crop and said any excess over the guaranteed price benefits growers, not the government, with 50 percent of excess in the industry scheme.
A minister discusses Labour Party aims to nationalise banks and rationalise banking. He notes banks cooperate but have closed branches where others operate, saying some actions were taken independently. The minister warns this issue could be forced to a closer examination.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a first demo of a new critical device, a fire safety test, and some uncertain timings. It references Thursday night events and possible progress details without clear names or places.
A fragmented report outlines postal department finances with a year over year rise in receipts and staff numbers nearly steady. It notes ongoing work space constraints at the office, delays outside the building, and the effort to handle heavy volumes while awaiting interior improvements and security at Tocumwal Guardsen.
A fragmented report notes declining attendance at the district school and mentions the involvement of Mrs J and other local figures. The text references trophy events and a music display by several sections, with unclear details on dates or locations.
Fragmentary notes describe Tocumwal Farmes Arms Mt Melbourne bids on freehold land around 1000 pounds, a license for severance, and Sgt Cyril Kelly returning to play football. The text reflects pride in a battalion member who enjoyed good games and brought memories to Australia.
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