On to Tokyo a long road to conquer Japan
The Cobram Courier discusses Allied strategy in the Pacific in early 1945. It cites General MacArthur on Manila as a turning point and notes Japan’s strong defense, air power, and large forces in China and Manchuria, predicting a costly next phase for the Allies.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Manila
Japan
East Indies
Malaya
Central Pacific
China
Manchuria
Manchuria and Her Home Territories. In the Words of General MacArthur
Pacific
Strathmerton Progress Assoc formed at public meeting
About 40 residents attended the Strathmerton and District meeting that voted to form a Progress Association. J. V. Bourchier became President with A. Ross Soden and P. C. Weiss as vice presidents and J. P. Hession as secretary. March agenda includes footpaths drainage and water supply.
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Strathmerton Progress Ass
Strathmerton and District Progress Association
J. V. Bourchier
Messrs
A. Ross Soden
P. C. Weiss
J. P. Hession
Ulupna
O'Brien
History in the Making Today's Views on War and De Gaulle
The piece muses on timeless war cycles, prophecy about March 9, and sober perspectives after past conflicts. It recalls a Canadian gunner’s prediction, notes the need for restraint, and reflects on De Gaulle’s stance amid postwar disillusion and public hysteria.
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Isaiah
Cobram News Highlights Local Milestones
L D Gilsenan from Cobram earns a Reserved Quota place in Medicine at the University and starts studies this month. J McEwen to represent Australia at the Sands. A Duffy of Mildura visits Cobram. A Bishop family plans to take over an hotel after a marriage at Scot's Church Cobram on March 8. Welcome Committee notes reflect public concerns over black market racketeers.
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Welcome Home Committee
T. N. Harris
Messrs Weiss and
Dunstan
W. Bethune
H. Callman
E. Wood
Cobram Fire Brigade
Younghusband’s, Ltd
Cobram
Frank Duffy
Newmarket
Francis Ross
Melbourne
J. McNamara & Co
Muckatah
Martin O'Dwyer
L. D. Gilsenan
J. C. Gilsenan
J. McEwen
M.hsr
the Sands
A. Duffy
T. & A Insurance Com
Mildura
A. Bishop
Grand Central Hotel
Syelye
Oves
Scot's Church
Arnold le
Hothe Ittee
Harris
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Opticians
Collins Street
Will Wein
Cendaspe
INE Punram Hotel
Egg Producers
Numurkah
Stonehouse
Egg and Egg Pulp Marketing Board
Christian Science Monitor
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Finley Victory
Finley War Efforts and Memorial League
G. A. Edwards
Victory
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Eileen Ryan
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Miss Ryan
Australia
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Russia
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Western
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Yalta
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Cairo
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J. Sumner
Buncle
Bluebird’ Cafe
Scheppe
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Bluebird
Sennitt's Ice Cream
Gorham’s
Frean
Bluebird” Cafe
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A.llf
Radcliffe
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T. P. O'Reilly
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