Church notices and obituaries from Tocumwal area
Church timetables show Methodist Cobram Strathmerton Yarroweyah Presbyterian Katamatite and Scot's Cobram services led by Rev. W K Bartlett Rev Neil Scott and others with Holy Communion Evensong and Sunday School. Obituaries tribute to Mrs R S Johnson Tocumwal and memories of Frances Josephene McLeod dated May 1952 with family remembrances from Mabel and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Cobram
W. K. Bartlett
G. W. Kemlo
Strathmerton
W. K Bartlett
Yarroweyah S.S
St Margarets Church of England
Johnson
R. S. Johnson
Tocumwal
William James Johnson
Mabel
Roma
Don
Neil
Shirley
Marlene
Naneen
Keith
Yvonne
Susan
Bernard
McLeod
Frances Josephene
Albert
Shirley Johnson Expresses Gratitude for Kindness
Miss Shirley Johnson thanks the women who organized the Variety Tea and all who gave her many lovely gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Johnson
Cobram I Fire Brigade Ladies' Auxiliary report
Mrs N H Jordan reports a productive year with rising bank balances from £35/11/3 to £40/19/8. The group organized a Foundation Day demo, May street stall, November lacro display, Caulfield trip, bonfire night profits, and fundraising for blazers. Donations included four silver items and a boxing night supper. The auxiliary purchased cups and saucers and hopes for a new fire station. Mrs Paynter praised. leadership retained for 1954-55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram I Fire Brigade
N. H. Jordan
Cobram
Elmore
Ladies’ Committee
Santa ‘Claus
G. Smith
Caulfield
Merrigam
Cycling scratch man wins 15 mile race at Strathmerton
Two former Shepparton club mates of OConnor make their first appearance with the club Bernie OConnor and Phil Perkins. B Mellon led at halfway from B OConnor and Perkins as E Fraser fell P OConnor and A Dewan moved up. They edged clear after Yarroweyah with Pat OConnor sprinting to the line in a strong finish with Jones and Pat featured in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepparton
O'Connor
Bernie O'Connor
Phil Perkins
Strathmerston Road
B. Mellon
B. O'Connor
Perkins
E. Fraser
P. O
Younghusband Ltd looks for another good season in Australia
The report notes eight consecutive good seasons, with rain in the south and optimism for winter. Sheep numbers total 123 million at the 1953 census, cattle about 15 million, and wheat receipts of 1824 million bushels for 1953-54. Wool sales reached 134,318 bales, with a 4380 bales carry forward. Prices stay remunerative, and Russia bought over 20 million pounds of wool. The company plans share issues and expands via TLA Fairbairn acquisition, with 48 branches. The board thanks staff and expects another solid year amid high costs and tax concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Queensland
Northern Territory
Australian Wheat Board
Commonwealth
Europe
Lores Kingdom
Japan
America
Russia
J.D
TLA Fairbairn and Co
Melbourne
Ballan
Bacchus Marsh
Newmarket
Mess Gordons
Don Fairbairn
Ken Grant Sets Course Record at Cobram Barooga
Ken Grant shot 67 on the Cobram Barooga course to establish a new course record in a bogey event, finishing four up but losing the trophy to Peter Gorman who carded 76. Gorman 5 up, Grant 4 up, other scores listed. Cobram Pennant team beat Numurkah 4-1. Reg Woods broke 15 handicap with net 38 to win stroke event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Grant
Cobram - Barooga Links
Peter Gorman
H. Shier
R. Woods
P. Spence
Ken Steward
E. Harden
D. McKenzie
T. P. Grigg
C. D. Gedye
J. McIntyre
M. George
G. Barnett
J. Wiltshire
Cobram
Numurkah
Reg. Woods
Woods
T. O'Reilly
W. Newnham
J. Dancocks
W. E. Sim
N. J. Allen
H. F. Shier
le Sa
Kilgour
Sharrock
K. A. Evans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Melba
Mev Guinness
Cecil Parker
Jean Greenwood
Margaret
Lockwood
Dane Clarke
Naughton Wayne
James Donald
Kenneth Moore
Knitting and Sewing
Main Street
Commonwealth of Australia
Dept. of Labour An
Memoriam
Honal Service
National Service
Australi
Permanent Defence Forces
Asraltid AS
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Jordan
M. Hyde
J. Purdon
W. Paynter
Younghusband Ltd
King Street
Clive McPherson
Treasury
Louie
Electrice
Pamily
VIC. Walker Pty. LVI
Station Street
Adams & Son Pty. Tt
Adams & Son Pty
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!