Cobram Coburg District News May 1 1940
Local paper reports on a man who threw fencing wire onto 11kV lines risking death, causing town blackout affecting hospital and rail yards. Also notes Emu Park Coreen land sale to Mr K Bott, rain improving farming, a Numurkah river pearl find, railway service cuts due to coal strike, and upcoming special horse sale by McNamara & Co. Melbourne buyers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emu Park
Coreen
Riverina
John Mwamara
Numurkalf
J. McNamara & Co
E and Sons
Melbourne
Farewell To Popular District Cricket Figures
Local figures bid farewell to Bill Wilton amid tributes from Barooga Cricket Club and fellow clubs in Strathmerton Cobram and surrounding districts. Speakers praised his sportsmanship, leadership, and role in premier wins while wishing him prosperity and a long innings in his life after cricket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barooga
H. Guthrie
Strathmerton
Bill
Wilton
Cobram
Mhat
Kevin
Anzac Day Services Held in Cobram and Region
Morning service featured Revs. Foy ster and Boquest despite wet weather. In the afternoon the Cobram sub branch ASSILA held a service at the Mechanics Institute with a parade of branch members and Militis marching in tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foyster
Boquest
Cobram
Assila
Mechanics’ Institute
Perivece
Militis
Sa Sie
Cint Trade
Price of Paper Doubled Amid War Costs
Since the war began newsprint costs have risen multiple times and an additional £4 10s per ton freight and insurance raise has been ordered by the paper controller. Paper prices now exceed double the September level, prompting many papers to hike subscription charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cial
Mona Ritchie Kitchen Tea Celebrates Upcoming Marriage
Friends honored Miss Mona Ritchie with a Kitchen Tea on Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall. The event, held last week in anticipation of her marriage to Mr J McGifford, featured pleasant fellowship and many beautiful and useful gifts for the bride to be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona Ritchie
J. McGifford
Presbyterian Sunday School
Obituary Notices From Cobram and Barooga District
Obituaries report the deaths of Betsy Lorna Jensen on April 25 and Donald Miller, a 95 year old Cobram pioneer who died at Sandringham. Miller, born in Wick, Cobram district in 1873, settled on Colgan’s farm, and was famed for hospitality. Survived by eight sons and two daughters, he lived most of his life in Cobram and Albert Park before passing away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Scott
Wilton
Roi
Fraser
J. McFarlane
Wiltort
Betsy Lorna Jensen
Walters
C. G. Knight
Barooga
D. Miller
Cobram
Donald Miller
Sandringham
Wick
Colgan’s
Albert Park
London
Australia
Brighton
Nsw
Tasmania
New Zealand
Barooge Station
Thos, Kennedy
M.L.A
Boomenomana
Atile
Farewell to Yarroweyah Residents Dance Closes Out Thomson Return
The Yarroweyah Hall overflowed with guests for a farewell to Mr and Mrs Mat Thomson and family who leave for Tatura after long service. Speeches by Councillor Christie and others praised the Thomsons, with musical items, songs, recitals, and a supper lasting into morning. Children gave a parting gift as the event concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
M. Thomson
Yarroweyah
Mat Thomson
Tatura
N. Hallebone
Hellebone
Sii
Kathleen
M. Nolan
J. Dennis
Pussy Cat
W. Houlihan
Yurruweyah
Christie
Thomson
Mudge
G. O'Brien
M. Stukes
Dupal Tu
Cobram farewell to Private H Gould enlists for overseas service
At the Cobram Mechanics Institute a farewell presentation honored Private H Gould who has joined the Second AIF. Community singing was led by C White with items from J Shepherd Watt Grinter and M Nolan. M D O'Dwyer presided and gifted Gould an inscribed Gold Pencil with wishes for a safe voyage and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gould
Cobram Mechanics’ Institute
Cobram
Alf
C. White
Messrs J Shepherd
Watt, Grinter
M Nolan
Gould
O'Dwyer
M O'Bren
O'Keeffe
E. Seymour
W. Cassidy
T. Harris
Wedding Notice From Levis Church Cobram
A wedding is announced at Levis Church Cobram for Saturday April 27. Mona Lilian Ritchie, second daughter of Mr and Mrs G Ritchie of Grussmere Cobram, will marry in a tasteful ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levis Church
Cobram
Mona Lilian
G. Ritchie
Grussmere
Mtn
Curtailed Piers Disrupt Service Across Regions
Fragmentary OCR notes report service curtailments affecting piers and transit routes. Mentions of officials or agencies are unclear, with dates and places unreadable. Further readable details are needed for precise final card and date.
Orchard Employee Injured in Horse-Drawn Wagon Incident
An orchard worker was injured when a team of horses drawing a wagon overturned Friday. The incident occurred as employees Pullar & Coy assisted in moving a load. No details on severity or exact location are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Butt
Pullar & Coy
Ins
Butt
Berg Tahnakgon
Scots Church Flower Show Showcases Local Floral Talent
Scots Church Halls hosted a vibrant flower show with numerous prize categories. Prizes included Best Arranged, Cookery, Handworked items, photographs, and regional crafts. Notable displays featured geraniums, white roses, and a bridemaid bouquet, with attendees enjoying a well decorated venue and a future home connection noted for Mr. Nogiffard.
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Siena
Bank Street
L. J. Ruse, Prop
Pione
Dennys, Lascelles
G&g Land
Newmarket
Wtve
B. T. Goulding
Copvim
Katharine R. Lyons
Couram Pharmacy
Sidre
Stan Duke Wholesale
Astell
W. Tuttle
Punt Road
Yarawonga
Boomanoomana Red Gum
W. F. Lee
Uhis
S. M. Russell
Ww. F. Lee
Ted Gum
L. 3
Hamlton
Lee, Cebram
Cooram
Powell’s
Diamond Jewellers
Shepparton
Vng
High Street
B. Weiss
Saddler
W. Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
Rem
Methodist Church
Kooannence
Sthmerton
Cobram - Hem Fv
Crookes Hall
Prebsyterian Church
Naring Yarroweyah
J. C. Foystar
Ebrarny Courier
Q. Fantlon
Numurkah
Museel
Numurkan
Sweeaer
Ardea
Atutes - Shepparton
Pierce
Mrs Jensen
W. Nolan
Hullebone
Ysah
Betty Thomson
Cains
Tintin
Aurich Feuel
Parneel
Newney
Stein
An Fairley
Bo Fairley
T. Jaset Lamington
L. Howard
Marcus
D. Tymim
C. Pinkerton
A. Wyatt
Grant
Hoops
Vee Denson
Aus
Bor
Norman Gimour
Ken Gren
Roma Marrs
Boquet
Audrey Ritchie
Loukid
Valerie High
Jack Radcliffe
Thelma Millesi
McFadyen
NoGiffard
Cebrem
Yauntberus
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