Methodist Events Spanning 2nd to 3rd Sundays
The note lists Methodist events for the second and third Sundays, detailing services and activities. It appears as a brief church notices snippet.
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1941
Page
1
The note lists Methodist events for the second and third Sundays, detailing services and activities. It appears as a brief church notices snippet.
A brief note extols careful business practices and commitment to supplying the best beef mutton and pork to win public patronage. It emphasizes trusted service and quality as reasons customers should choose their shop.
Local and general notes report a mobile recruiting unit visiting Cobram on Wednesday and a Bren Gun carrier attack the previous Friday. Rain failed to materialize despite forecasts. Cobram saw limited showers while district totals varied. Revenue at Cobram railway station for April fell, with passengers down due to enlistments and labor shortages. St Margaret’s Ladies Guild hosted a social afternoon with a wedding presentation for Miss Effie Weatherill and Mr D Johnson.
Letters from ALF members abroad thank the Cobram Comforts Fund Hon Secretary for wallets and canteen orders. They describe service in Palestine Libya and Italy, praise home support, mention missing specifics, and share updates on health weather and shared Cobram comrades.
Jean McLeod, president of Strathmerton Branch, comments on the value of sheep skins for airmen vests. She notes a misstatement about 10d vs 4/8 and explains price rises after shearing as wool grows. Skins now come from New South Wales with widespread donations. she praises local women continuing C W A work.
A film driven by Joan Bennett and Francis Lederer marks a strong emotional drama about a wife questioning the man she loves. Lloyd Nolan and Anna Sten support, with Zanuck producing and Irving Pichel directing, in a brisk, intense narrative based on an Oscar Schisgall story.
A large crowd gathered Friday to organize a series of dances and Euchre parties to raise funds for canteen orders for men overseas. Rev. Foyster presided. Miss Tomlin elected secretary with Miss G Edwards as assistant. A full committee was named and an executive group formed. Dances start at 9 p.m. with charges of 2 shillings 6 pence for men and 1 shilling 6 pence for women. Euchre fees 1 shilling 6 pence with prizes 1 shilling 6 pence and 2 shillings 6 pence.
The writer reflects on a stay in England describing weather as similar to a prior county and notes optimism about future air mail service. They mention ongoing talk and concern over mail delivery timing, with gratitude for a letter and its contents.
Australian MLA J G McDonald told a Shepparton UCP meeting he was fed up with antagonism and central council dominance. He warned against attacks on democracy, cited Trades Hall influence, and said he might resign without constituents’ loyalty. He urged unity amid national political strain.
Discussion on gauge unification revisits options to convert only Capital Cities line to 4 ft 8 1/2 in or to convert the Albury Serviceton main trunk from 3 ft 3 in to the standard gauge. Critics warn of town deviations, excessive costs, and disruption to existing lines. advocates cite Royal Commission 1921 guidance.
Foxes are reported to be prevalent in the district with Boomancomana noted as a hotspot. Several residents have been successful in the pursuit of the animals and efforts to control the population are underway.
The meeting notes outline proposed culvert repairs, road closures, and a call for price estimates on materials. Officials consider prioritizing drainage improvements and traffic controls while awaiting further funding and engineering reports.
Early on Monday week a residence was entered and a quantity of money reported missing. First Constable Fennessy, and First Constable of Cobram are on the case assisting with the investigation.
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