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Newspaper

Cobram Courier

Location

Cobram, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 14, 1941

Page

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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.

Local butchers tout quality meats for public patronage

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.

Cobram News Highlights Local Visit and Weather Glimpse

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.

Cobram Newmarket St. Margarets Ladies Guild Effie Weatherill D. Johnson Williams Weatherill Misa Weatherill

Letters From Overseas From Cobram Comforts Fund

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.

Cobram Comforts Fund ALF Cobram Rsl War Service Fund Northern Australia Bert Allen Allen Gaylord A. Carr Palestine Libya Sig. J. D

C W A Cobram Branch Address On Sheep Skin Vest Fund

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.

Cobram C.W.A Hicken N.S.W Jean McLeod Strathmerton

The Man I Married at Photophone Talkies

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.

Man Joan Bennett Francis Lederer Lloyd Nolan Anna Sten Photophone ‘Talkies Irving Pichel Darryl F. Zanuck Otto Kruger Maria Ouspenskaya Ludwig Stossel Johnny Russel Raymond Griffith Oliver H. P. Garrett Library Magazine Oscar Schisgall

Comforts Fund Dances Planned for Canteen Aid Events

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.

Foyster Miss Tomlin G. Edwards Mesdames Haw Rose Crozier Wadeson Hanrahan Gibbs Howells Lackman Naughton A. Hartis O'Connor T.millerick O'Reilly Weiss Ross Steen W. Buzza O'Keeffe Seymour McKenzie Haw B. ‘Millerick C. O'Connor T. Millerick White

Travel notes from England express mixed views on weather

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.

England Cobram

McDonald Voicing Fed Up At Antagonism In UCP

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.

J. G. B. McDonald Shepparton U.C.P McDonald L. Pither Central Council UCP Ofitoria King Trades Hall Trades Hall Goulburn Valley France

Reasons for standard rail gauges in Victoria and proposals

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.

Royal Commission Albury Serviceton St. Sin

Foxes Prevalent in District Areas

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.

Audi Acity Kurt Tae L

Local council discusses street work and emergency measures

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.

Robbery Report From Cobram Addresses Early Week Incident

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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Nary i Church OF 1St Presbyterian Church Jorrison & Teare Solicitors Angh Sthelt Colran Syjemad Cole Steves Mens Carent J, Stanyer Barooga Dennys, Lascelles Ted Cody B. T. Goulding Yons Children’s Tonic Katharine R. Lyons Cobram Pharmacy Lephone Alderton's Fruit Shop ANT Colram Melbourne ICAL H. Henshall Clarendon St Std J. M. Goodman Green Grocery Miss Maidment Punt Road G. E. Rowe W. Mathers Dave Perst Oreilly Milady F. O'Reilly J. J. Kelly Cobre N.S.W. Elections Ns.w Corowa C. B. Lethbridge Mr Radcuffe A. Blyth A. R. Wadeson Tom Houlihan H. Gould Bill Call Comforts Fund Dances Berrigan Shii Cole, Gorn Reynuldeone Wis Martes Cr Tuck Contacti Neer
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