06 Oct 1944
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1944
Page
1
In Sydney a clash over Armistice Day plans shows factions split on hotel closures and celebrations while grim German resistance and Tokyo-bound campaigns unfold. The writer notes Australians may work instead, contributing to wartime food production as Pacific forces tighten the theater.
A large congregation at St Margaret's Cobram honors Mr and Mrs G Binns as they leave for Ouyen due to his promotion at State Savings Bank. Sincere thanks are offered for six years of service to the church Sunday school and town institutes. A wallet of notes and a floral tribute are presented.
Friends of Mr D M Loudon in Cobram learn he has been promoted from the Cobram branch of the State Savings Bank. He has served several years after the bank’s opening and has been at the Yallourn office for some time.
Mooroopna Hospital Appeal Committee discussed extending life governorships to Coobram district after strong show of support this year. Cobram Tocumwal bus service suspended pending NSW permit. holiday Oct 12 for Numurkah Show. Dr O Dwyer named to Murray Valley Development League committee. Fire at W E Cassidy office extinguished. cause unknown. Rain thin in north Victoria. Cobram area modest rainfall. Barooga Comforts Fund donations list totals £102 so far.
The wedding of Jean Margaret Ferguson and John William Stewart took place at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Newcastle on September 11. The bride wore a frock with roses and carried pale pink camellias and carnations. Miss Gwen Ferguson was bridesmaid in pale pink satin with cream lace. Signalman Charles Huby attended as guest. Reception hosted by the bride's parents. The couple honeymooned in a smoky blue wool suit.
The Tungamah Shire Council met with members including Dr Mulquinney and Drs O Dwyer and Stokes. They discussed lighting at High and Market Streets Cobram, a general town plan by Frank Heath, and Cobram Sale Yards congestion with Younghusband Limited. Discussions covered piggery odours, a Furphy water cart, gravelling tenders, and the Deniliquin conference.
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