War Economy Figures Show Striking Workforce Shifts
A wartime briefing notes that 1942 43 national income total was 1 223 billion pounds with 562 million spent on war. Manpower rose by 424 thousand since the European war began while population natural increase added 118 thousand. Private factory women on war contracts grew to 106 thousand by late 1941 and men in armed services and production jumped from 26 thousand in 1939 to 1 181 thousand today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Japan
Barooga Picnic Highlights School Sports and Winners
The Barooga area held its annual Picnic for Barooga Boomanoomana South and Lalalty Schools with a warm, fine day and a large turnout. Adults excelled in tunnel ball while Lalalty women and Boamancomana South men dominated events. numerous age-group results for girls and boys from 6 to 14 years are listed, along with slow bicycle races and various novelty events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barooga
Boomanoomana South
Lalally
Boamancomana South
Lalalty Ladies
J. O'Dwyer
Brenda McAuliffe
L. Cumming
Gwen Gordon
Aileen Danaher
Carmel Milsteed
Pat Danaher
Alma Dunn
Jill Bellis
Valda Milsteed
Clara Owen
Marie Dunn
On Coldwell
Maurice Purtell
Gerald O'Dwyer
Ken
Warton
Tiny
Terry Ryan
Harry McAuliffe
Barry Bellis
G. Gordon
Jill O'Dwyer
Judy Hill
Marton Watson
Valda Millsteed
Maureen Ryan
June Meadows
Joan Laffy
Max Stanger
Martin Backhouse
Glen Meadows
Brian Laffy
Tom Millsteed
Adrian Ryan
Roy McAuliffe
Roy Purtell
George Cumming
Kevin Ryan
G. Whitby
Graeme Brentnall
N. Nye
Margaret O'Dwyer
Margaret Quick
Joy Nye
Geoff Watson
W. Yates
N. Johnson
N. Willis
M. Vickers
G. Watson
A. Jones
G. Meadows
C. McAuliffe
B. Laffy
R. McAuliffe
G. O'Dwyr
D. Johnson
Mavis Laity
Marjorie Tomlinson
P. Mullervy
Mrs Cornish
J. Cornish
F. Mullarvey
J. McGuire
Clive Mee
He O Dwyer
G. Oey
Local notes from Cobram and surrounds recount council matters
The report covers a dividend recommendation by the local cooperative society, fire and bombing practice concerns in Berrigan Shire, a dam incident involving Mr W L Ross and his bullocks, wheat for stock and poultry feeding terms, steel post supply limits, Red Cross hospital visits with donations, and a bazaar raising funds for POW relief.
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W. L. Ross
Arcadia
Berrigan Council welcomes new councillor as meetings continue
The Her rigan Shire Council held its monthly session with Crs Ball White Tuck Cruickshank Reynoldson Gorman Coldwell Withers Collie in attendance. New member Dr W S Collie received a cordial welcome and pledged to honor his late father’s public service. Various reports and motions were discussed including road lights, baby health Centre plans, wage adjustments, and approvals for road and infrastructure works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrigan Shire
Crs
J. Ball
Dr. Collie
Commonwealth
Berrigan Country Women's Association
P. Jackson
A. J. Barrass
Tocumwal
Warmatta
B. Lethbridge
L. C. Abbott
Coreen Shire
Bush Fire Brigades
Corowa
Finley
C.W.A
Tocumwai
J. Sexton
H. Coldwell
J. Cullen
J. G. O'Dwyer
J. L. Norman
A. Down
Cobram
Mulwale
Murwillumbah
Vahver
Scots Church Fete a Financially Successful Saturday
The Mechanes Hallow fete on Saturday November 13 drew strong crowds and fine weather, with all stalls clearing by night’s end. Notable booths included handmade toys and fancy work by Mrs Givinu and Mrs A James, plus contributions from numerous local ladies and producing groups. The event’s success was acknowledged by the Ladies Guilds and supporters.
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Tme
Givinu
A. James
Markatah State School Picnic and War Relief Bazaar Results
A community picnic at the racecourse raised funds for War Relief as the Markatah State School held various races and contests. Senior boys and girls won multiple events including sack races, skipping, high jump, and stepping distance with participants such as Jo Keny, Bernie Mennay, and L. Walker among the top finishers.
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Markatah
We Me
Jo Keny
Po Law
Bernie Menneay
L. x
Kennesy
Ying Tors Kennedy
R. Walker
F. O'Dwyer
L. Barnes
P. Walsh
Siames J
B. Kennedy
D. Kenih
Lawier
G. Cassidy
G. Kenne
B. Walker Parnell
M. Kennedy
K. Lawler L
Barnes
H. Taylor
N. Walsh
Tannedy
A. Parnell
J. \oe
J. Roe
Lawlor
J. Kennedy
B. Keno
Mit McMillan
L. Walker
F. Carroll
J. Ryan
Rooster Chase
T. Kennedy
Local Council Meeting Notes on Public Works and Approvals
Committee discussions include forwarding schedule forms to Mr Thompson, exploring gravel work for Memorial Hall at Berrigam, requesting two final tipping Ford or Chevrolet acquisitions, and assessing water supply options for Clear View. A motion to rescind a resolution on the Main and Board Commission disposition remains under consideration.
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Tuck and Withers
Thompson
Matey
Cruickshank
Clear View
White
Jineer
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National Mutual Hurluungs
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Melbourne
Litot Moveys
Newmill
Cubraim
Ius
J. Jones
Hoad
Asdsas
Numurkah
Yuca Town
ME Phily
WWW
Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
Photophone Talkies Mechanics Institute
Dorothy Lamour
William Holden
the Fleet
Albert Dekker
Susan Hayward
Among the Living
Criterion Data
Telphone
Xatharine R. Lyons
Naring Yarroweyah
Lam
Red Cross
Cobrar Courier
Kinley
H. Mackhouse
Yates
Mie. Hume
Paianice Sweet Jist
Dywie Saepparton Co-opereltive Sociely
Berrigan Snire Counci Li
Dadi
Ho. Seow
War Agricultural Committee
Boara
Raus Williamstown
Directorate of Materials Supply
District War Agrcultural Committee
Military Hospital
P.O.W
Nellie
Goodman
Betty
Irene
Dorothy Stewart
Red Crom Headquarter
Dalgety & Company Ltd
England
Victoria
Consign
Bert
Wool & Stock
Dalgety
Newmarket
Bourke Street
A. McGauchie
Masonic Hall
Cobram 99
Fence & Gate Co.pty Ltd
Buea
Sydney
Amalgamated Wireless Valve CO. Pty, Ltd
Berrigan Council
Corriedale Wool
J. E Guthrie
Corriedale
Institute of Technology Upuo
Stud Corriedale Ram
Ewe
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