Australia faces post lend lease trade and food challenges
Peace brings new problems for Australia and Britain as lend lease ends. The government must establish cash or reciprocal trade for imports including cars and films while Australia expands industries. Food supply remains critical as Britain is fed using primary produce formerly from the United States. Citizens must sacrifice and contribute to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
United Nations
Britain
America
Mooroopna Cobram Hospital Appeal Receipts Total
The Cobram district appeal for Mooroopna Hospital raised £290 16s 4d before expenses. after £29 3s 5d, the net for the hospital was £261 12s 11d. The committee thanks the President, Secretary, Treasurer, donors, and contributors including local clubs and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooroopna
Cobram
W. R. Denson
M. Hanrahan
A. Wyatt
C.W.A. Friendship Club
Friendship Club
Veldwell
E. H. Coldwell
Ee Ae HL
Scot
Turnbull Pty
Mcdonald and Taylor
T. Eldridge
R. Donald
Ps Roe
Ellis
P. R Pullar
C. Shier
Cobram Loo
Lodge
F. Argus
E. J. Mulcahy
Markey
L. Haley
C Millerick
J. McFadyen
H C. Kermode
Thos
Bush Fire Prevention Week Hints From the Governor General
Country fire authorities urge pre season care with tips on cleaning spouts, creating fire breaks, disposing of hot ashes in metal containers, clearing rubbish, cleaning chimneys, extinguishing matches, and avoiding dry grass dangers. Emphasizes community duty and low cost prevention over firefighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comney Eye
Personal notes from Melbourne visit and police postings
Cr M D O Dwyer visited Melbourne this week and attended Parliament opening. Sgt Stewart Woolford returned to his unit after leave with his parents. Mr W Bonell holidays in Melbourne expect to return Monday. Constables James and Cox on holidays, with several postings and trains noted. Several names appear connected to Melbourne trips, police stations, and hospital stay for Sgt Weatherill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.D O'Dwyer
Melbourne
Stewart Woolford
and C. Woolford
W Bonell
James
Eddie Lowe
Con. James
Cobram
Robi, Brown
Grant’s
W. Nevill
Willis Lee
Cox
Kerang
Con. Cox
Joe
Ernie
McClarey
Sgt
O. Weatherill
Haibelbere Military Hospital
Sgt. Weatherill
Colin Gilmour
Welcome Home Committee Discusses Serviceman Grants and Ballot
A Cobram and District Welcome Home Committee meeting at the Mechanics Institute heard Crozier move rescission of a vote to give each returning serviceman five pounds. The committee planned a personal canvass of Cobram district and appointed a Banquet Committee. Secretary to check hall booking for the Comforts Fund with dates. A special meeting is set for Thursday December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram and District Welcome Home Committee
Mechanics Institute
W. Bethune
Messrs McCallum
Crozier
Jones
Dunstan
O’rielly
Breaden
Bourke
Fowles
Payne
E. A. Cole
Sheppard
Haw
Weatherill
Comforts Fund
Welcome Home Committee
Murray Valley Coaches announce faster services and cheaper fares
Murray Valley Coaches Pty. Ltd announces easing war restrictions and major service improvements effective December 1. Through service between Mildura and Albury restored on Sundays allowing rapid Sydney travel, with reduced total journey times on Adelaide Mildura Swan Hill and Swan Hill Albury routes. Fares reorganized to a longer journey cheaper rate scale, including Adelaide Canberra through fare of £5 12d single and £9 16d return, with some uniformity kept despite minor increases. Travelers urged to check with local agents and book early.
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Murray Valley Coaches Pty. Ltd
Mildura
Albury
Milana
Tney Express
Albury House
Sydney
Adelaide
Mildare
Swan Hill
M Ay
Canberra
Hume
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R. Shadforth High Street
Allis-Chalmers Tractors
Mitchell
Lister
Thompson Webb Way
A. McGauchie
Miss R. Jordan
Punt Road
A. Muller
T.C
Tone S.T.C
High Street
Muller
Cobra
Cobram 4
Cobram, Mooroopna Hospital Appeal
Country Fire Authority
Bush
N. Hallibone
Horridge
J. Bourke
W. A Strachan
Hi. Calia
M. G. Shad- Bruni
Eatoe McKenzie
Rs D
Ars K Hare Jane Be Harris
Mishes
B.A. Cole
J. Bapeig Hin
Bemmmens
Mechanics Hall
AR. McCallum
Murray Valley Coaches
MTT
Cee Ren
New
R.A.A.F
ALL Shoe Requise
T. P. O'Reilly
Chemist
Punt Rd
Cobram Hotel
Murray
Albury District
Hume Weir
Ada Oraner
W. C. Bethune
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