Meeting and notices from the Mechanics Hall and local council
The annual meeting of the above will be held in Mechanics Hall at 8 pm on Friday next. A large attendance is requested. An examination of Volunteer Defence Corps members from Ceram Yaro weyeh and Barooga platoons occurred on Tuesday with several not passing due to manpower shortages. The Shire asks property owners to eradicate noxious plants on roads due to Berrigan Shire Council manpower limits. B WHITTY'S CLEARING SALE announced for Boomancomana property. A gravel pit collapse near Irashika caused fatal injuries to Joseph Grinter and injuries to others. two men escaped serious harm. J McNamara & Co. announce James McBride appointed for prompt attention and request farmers contact Numurkah office. At Cobram Monthly Sale yarded 380 sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Berrigan
B. Whitty
Irashika
Joseph Grinter
Kamimbas
Weday
Albert St Mus
Arthu Walsh
Sesesca Ie
J. McNamara & Co
Grasters
James’ McBride
Cobram
Numurkah
McNamara Co Secures Pig Load for Cobram Market
McNamara and Co notify pig vendor that a pig load has been secured for Cobram on Tuesday April 7 for Shaw Logan and Co Melbourne. Early application for space is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anvk
McNamara & Co
Cobram
Shaw Logan and Co
Melbourne
Allegations of ALP desertion treatment raise inquiry
A Shepparton Labor branch resolves to ask the Army Minister Mr Forde for an inquiry into why Australian Imperial Forces members who escaped Singapore are detained as deserters in West Australia. The branch argues escaped soldiers deserve the same rights as Major General Gordon Bennett and others who also escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALP
Singapore
Shepparton
Labor Party
Tiwan
Army
Forde
West Australia
Gordon Bennett
Katamatite CWA meeting notes wartime efforts and trench reports
The Katamatite Branch of the CWA held a Thursday afternoon meeting in Mechanics Hall with Ries E. W. Kilgour presiding. Reports from the Shepparton conference were read. knitted comforts won first prize and a £40 hospital donation was announced. Members praised the camouflage net project and war trench progress near churches and schools. A Darwin letter recounts air raids and a harrowing sea voyage, with West Battery credited for downing a plane during the attack and details of survival in trenches near Garvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A
Mechanics’ Hall
Ries E. W. Kilgour
K. Lukies
Bn, Hospital
Driray
E. Graham
J. Davies
W. Leermonth
Miss McLean
Dip
W. Sandy
Sesuin
Darwin
Beng
Ana Wey
Norman
West Battery
Sander & Clip
Wes
Garvin
Young Farmers Protest Aliens land buying debate at meeting
A Saturday meeting of the Shepparton Advisory Council of the Young Priners' Clubs Association heard some speakers claim aliens were buying land under sale contracts and evading taxes. A resolution was passed to bring the issue to the central council for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepparton
Young Priners’ Clubs Association
Central Council
Bazaar for War Effort Crowns Local Fund Drive
Cob ram Red Crosss branch and Comfort Yan committees report a superb Bazaar last Friday with a £200 net for war efforts. Audience support was strong, aided by an antique display drawing keen interest. Winners were announced for multiple competitions and prizes, including bags of flour, chocolates, and an electric toaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Red Crosss
Comfort Yan
Ur M. D. O'Dwyer
Sianoiders
Mystery
Menames Gilmour
T. Harris
Woolfora
Mesdames Buzza
Coldwell
Collins
Hanrahan
W. Ritche
Eaton
Jordan
Iss Tomlin
Misses Coldwell
Guthrie Matthews
Mr Pike
Bry Gilsenan
Mr Fullerton
Wadeson
Harris
Uwar
Des. Cox
J Gule
Ron Ritchie
W. Ritchie
K. Hallebone
Deron Foy
Gibson's
Mrs Weatherill
M. Kennedy
W. Coldwell
G Maslin DiOyleys
Jean Breaden
Len Rowe
Tray L- Leehy
M. Buncle
Joan Campbell
Keep a Still Tongue Warns Public on War-Era Dangers
An Australian government warning stresses utmost caution in speech and correspondence as wartime threats rise. Citizens are urged not to reveal ship sailings or port details, since even small information can aid the enemy and endanger lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ausaus
Alwys
Tess
Australan Propery
Crutchings and woolgrowers urged to act on cash offers
Crutchings and woolgrowers advised that now is the time for crutching and immediate cash for wool through J Kennon & Sons Pty Ltd Melbourne. Rabbit trappers informed of season start, strong demand for skins and prompt cash. market values unclear, but cash availability emphasized. Also notes staff changes at Atlantic Union Oil Australia and Yarrawonga Agricultural Society trophy dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.kennon & Sons Py Ltd
Melbourne
J. Kennon & Sons Pty, Ltd
Charges for Channel Diversions under State Rivers and Water Supply
Landowners are notified that from July first, charges by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission apply for the occupation of channels and diversions by pump or gravity pipe. Domestic and stock use up to one quarter acre pays £1 for 15 years. larger outlets require permits. Applications to the District Engineer for permits and copies of forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Cntinuin
Rivers and Water Supply ‘Commission
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Alderton's
Punt Road
Mechanics’ Institute
Bette Davis
Bhok
Batirdad
Telhone
Heistelaiata
Lyons
Children’s Tonic
Xatharine R. Lyons
Morrison & Teare
Solicitors High Street
Cobra? Ang
Sumayaal
Nathalia and
National Mutual Buildings
Collins Street
Oelbourne
Newman
J. Stanyer
Notisea
Ig Cobram
the Termite Exterminating CO
W. Adams & Bon Pty
Marob
Church OF England
H.C
Rev. Roques
Presbyterian Church
Ering Mowey
Cobram Agricultural Society
Estarlinged
Tursrat
V.D.C
Mbere
Ceram, Yaroweyeh
Barooga
Volunteer Defence Cofbe
Kuen Aril Coy
Hi.sousts
Boomancomana
Eers
J. MacNamara & Co
Cobam
GE Rowe
W. Mithera
Samaties
J. J. Kelly
LDS
Weiss
Sorensen Epeeche Bermices
District News
CWA
Dennys, Lascelles
Newmarket
Dalgety & Company Limited
Andes O
Victoria
Yo Dalgetry
Dalgety and Company Ltd
Bourke Street
A. McGauchie
Masonic Hall
Cobram 99
L. Hall
Tocumwal
Locumwal
Fite Camel Oo
Hoskins and
Daves
Watts
Toeutria
Tt Feeers
CPSC
Serveyors
Evisse
Aint Brugere
Apeal Ageny Oy
Anmerson
ICAL
Henshall
Cheimiel
Clarendon Sisth
Meourne
Fae
M Goodman
Green Grocery
Mulcahy
Grocer
Y Beat Brands
Crocerite
Name
Dag
W. Ewart Cassidy
Australia
Merican Army
James D. Jacobs
Atlantic Union Il Company Limited
Jacobs
Atlantic Union Oil Company Limited
American Society
Rendall Jacobs
United States Burau of Navigation
Washington
F. Cy
Jean
Peer
Atlante Union. Oil Company Limited
Agricultural Society
Yarrawonga
Toms
Ros! Automobile Club of
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