26 Jun 1940
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
1
Notices show a July 3 Yarroweyah ball and a June 26 local news event to aid Comforts for Soldiers with admission prices listed and an error corrected to July 17. The piece also includes wartime propaganda and a note on tax policy reducing imports by 35 percent while urging cost cuts in newspaper production.
A letter from Private Key Wilton overseas reports good health and frequent use of a pencil given by the Cobram Comport Fund. Mr W Cowder shared a letter from his brother Private B Coweher, whose upbeat tone reflects his recent experiences abroad.
In this brief story Penny (Deanna Durbin) hosts a birthday party for Judson’s honour and announces Joan’s engagement to Richard Watkins. Kay confesses love for Richard, while Penny schemes to spark Kay’s interest with Harry Loren, who instead falls for Joan. The tale ends with an engaging twist.
A meeting of Cobram district residents linked to the War Veterans and RSL groups unanimously agreed to form a unit of the ALF War Veterans Corps. They outlined a plan to train locally while authorities would draft a setup to meet current needs, with 400 instructors sought from the old ALF and emphasis on home defence and keeping troops in their towns.
Following the last update of June 10 the Cobram Comforts Fund shows multiple small donations including Mr Campbell Campe bell & Co and F Sutera with various £ amounts. Several individuals and groups contributed, plus a bank credit noted at 24/6/40 and receipts of promised donations.
At the Cobram Branch meeting of the Victorian Wheat and Woolgrowers Association a wide range of industry issues were debated including weighing and handling charges, premium wheat, industry stabilization, and flour policies. Delegates reported on the annual conference with talk of silo funding, a new zone, and a compulsory levy while calls were made for office moves, staff appointments, and improved administration amid wartime strains and drought.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a hospital ball with garbled references and unclear details about participants and location. The legible parts mention a planned event, dates and names that cannot be reliably identified for accurate summary.
The Murray Football League held a meeting to discuss amendments to the knockout competition rules and related voting. Delegates debated fairness and finances, with motions to set funding, player eligibility, and future scheduling, ending in a vote and ceremonial songs.
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