War Loan Rally Set In Cobram Hall
Berrigan Shire Council reports a healthy financial position and approves 3000 pound additions to war loans. A War Loan Rally will be held at Mechanics Hall Cobram on Monday October 25 at 8 pm with 3SR broadcasting. Community notices include a Cobram monthly sheep sale and local school sports results with several records broken and prizes won.
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Berrigan Shire
J.P. Ball
Shire of Tungamal
Mechanics' Hall
Cobram
Lancaster bomber sighted over Cobram during Liberty Loan tour
A Lancaster bomber touring the state for the fourth Liberty Loan passed over Cobram on Sunday. The enormous aircraft did not fly close enough for residents to obtain a clear view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Cobram Bowling Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Cobram Bowling Club met with many members in attendance. Officers elected: President L Wyatt. Vice-presidents E Mulcahy and T Harris. Secretary and treasurer A O'Brien. Assistant secretary L Brooks. A committee was formed to consider a six rink green. Subscriptions set at 30 shillings with 25 shillings for members living beyond two miles. Competitions planned for Wednesday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Bowling Club
Messrs L Wyatt
T. Harris
H. Mulcahy
W. Rutherford
A. Harris
J. Harris
C. Woolford
W. Ingram
G Tomkins
F. Lummas
H. Dawson
J. Keamy J. Stanger
W. Quick
M. Scott
L. Brooks
A. O'Brien
Donald, Gilsenan
McGovern
Collens Kermode
L. Wyatt
E. Mulcahy
Mesurs
Collens
T. O'Reilly
Rutherford
Tomkins
Quick
Pullar
Scott
Keamy
Messrs
A. O’brien
Barooga Sports Draw Large Crowds For Comforts Funds Day
A Barooga Sports event drew exceptionally large crowds on Saturday to raise funds for Comforts. Officials led by T. Stanger and J. Keamy organized many events across boxing, horse, pedestrian, and tug o war contests with close finishes. The day highlighted Air Force youths and strong community support, though one tug o war finish ended unresolved after players left the field.
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Barooga
Messrs
T. Stanger
J. Keamy
Allan
Brett
Berrigan
Kirkland
Haley
M. D. O'Dwyer
Air Force
Gorman
Greeny
Cook
Belinda
A. Nye
A. Willett
Blue i Sexton
Patsy Fagan
Barbara Crozier
Marie Walker
Tom Kennedy
W. Yates
J. Walsh
C. Matheson
P. Brooks
B. McCormack
J. O'Dwyer
D. Hobart
N. Cans
Boomanoomana
Air Force No. 2
Fitzgerald
Wasps
Phereld
Sheat
J. McCarthy
J. Hay
R. Rom
W. Burea
Glopardo
Firebreak appeal urged as bushfire threat grows statewide
The Victorian Railways issue a call to landowners to establish fire breaks amid manpower shortages for bush fire fighting. In other news the Berrigan Advocate printing office burned down, Wardrop faces heavy losses. Cobram pig sale results show strong demand with higher prices for suckers and stock. The next Cobram sale is set for Wednesday November 10 at noon.
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Victorian Railways
Berrigan “Advocate
R. Wardrop
Wardrop
Younghusband Limited
Cobram
Local News Briefs From Boomanoomana and Cobram Era
Stan Collie of Boomanoomana seeks the vacancy in the Berrigan Shire Council caused by Dr R A Collie death. Mick O'Brien, once Cobram East resident, faces a bout of illness. Former Cobram resident in Mt Bob, Watson, visits town and plays football, runner up for best and fairest. Gloria Evans passed grade 1 piano, Lesley Wyatt grade 6 piano. Pupils of Miss G Coldwell. At Caulfield Grammar School Sports, Ken Grant of Cobram won 100 and 220 yards and 100 yards hurdles, under 16, and will represent his school at combined schools sports.
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Sy Aee
Stan, Collie
Boomanoomana
Berrigan Shire
R. A. Collie
Cobram
Mt Bob
Watson
Bob
Gloria Evans
Lesley Wyatt
G Coldwell
Caulfield Grammar School
Ken Grant
Letter From New Guinea Describes Food and Life Under War
A Cobram resident shares a letter from LAC M Stillard describing life in Papua New Guinea. He notes reliance on tinned rations, occasional fresh meat, and a local Guinea Gold newspaper. Malaria control has reduced cases, and aircrew still use quinine while Atabrine tablets accompany routine precautions.
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Papua
Aria
Fertility in Sheep Breeding Seasons Across Breeds Studied
A Bulletin 166 from the Council for Scientific and Research reports on breeding and non-breeding seasons in nine Australis picin parts. It notes autumn and winter as main breeding periods with differences among Dorset Horn Merino cross Border Leicester and others. Findings suggest heredity influences onset timing and potential selective breeding could tailor seasons to conditions.
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Australis
Picin
Council For Scientific and Research
Witial
Cunnamulla
Queensland
Badgerys Crew
Sydney
Tasmania
Austral
Dorset
Cobram State School Picnic Event Results
Details of the girls and boys age-group races at Cobram State School picnic with winners and times listed for under 14 to under 4 events. Includes many participants by surname and given name across multiple heats and race types.
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R. el McKenzie
N. Gale
J. Rose
E. Payne
D. Sos Lee
M. Schier
G. Downing _ forth
T. Markey
A. Whitby
RB. Fst
T. Prendergast
Son
B. Mathews
B. Crozie
Wood
G. Stanger
D. Sheppard
L. Wickenzie
Therton
T. Hamilton
W. Anderson Taine Wowning
V. Ruther
C. Barter
Bhy Sheppard
Norma Gale
Ray
McKenzie
D. Stewart
V. Stanyer
Kenzie
Stewart
Shadforth
T Markey
G. Stanyer
G. Stewart
Ma Thompson
Janetski
Ove
J. Goodman
John Lee
B. Kermode
Stanyer
G. Whitby
Hest— L. Pye
G. Downing
Sack
G. Whity
Bran Bag
Tom Markey
Ist Hest
R. Eldridge
R. McKenzie
L. Wyant
G. Lee
Kermode
A Detson
R. Harris
Payne and
LG W
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A. Muller
Hartley
High Street
Morrison & Teare
Numurkell
Nathelia
National Mutual
Collins Steel
Melbourne
Mongys
Mc Newma
A. Gordon Gutteridge
Hoskins and
Davey
Hi. V. Trench
M.v.ls
Irrigation and
Gene L Surveyors
Phone
Lovdt
Andeveun
Hall
Tocumwal
MR J, Stanyer
H. Benshall
Chemsist
Clarendon St
Ltd
J. M. Goodman
Green Grocery
Miss Maidment
Punt Road
Consign
J. Kennon & Sons Pty. Ltd
River Steel
Richmond
Hawthorn Bridge
J. J. Oconnor
General Carrier
Igh Street
Photophone
Talkies
Mechanics Institute
Judy Canova
Allan Jones
Lloyd Nolan
Constance Moore
Buy
Criterion Cafe
Telphone
Katharine R. Lyons
Dalgety & Company Ltd
England
Victoria
States
Consign Your
Wool & Stock
Dalgetys
Newmarket
Bourke Street
A. McGauchie
Masonic Hall
Cobram 99
Martins
Scho
Packett
Red Cross Company
Berrigan Patricotic Carnival
Cyclone
Fence & Gate CO Pty.ltd
Roke Lai
Adelaide
Radiotron
Amalgamated Wireless Valve CO. Pty
Lal
CR. Collie
Cr. R. A. Collie
Cr. Ball
J. McNa
Savernake District
Savernake and District Schools
Boomanoomana South
Lethbridge
Carmel Cullen
Hall Committee
Orchestra
F. Lammas
Milk
Milcahy
Jones
Brown
Adams
L. Lose
Ingram’s
Profit
Barooga Sports
Mick. O'Brien
Cobram East
New Guinea
Lac M. Stillard
Cobram State School
Ress
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