27 Oct 1944
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1944
Page
1
Secretary Stimson warned of strong European resistance as Germany’s defense line holds. Australian Minister Forde cautioned against celebration in the Pacific, stressing heavy losses and the need for continued effort to support Japan’s defeat, with ships and planes in constant service.
The Wings magazine notes monotony of service life in Dutch New Guinea broken by weekend race meetings. Amateur jockeys ride Timor ponies as Australian troops create a lively scene with improvised tracks, tagged ponies, and a tote. Regulation stables and operators organize a three furlong event amid mud and jungle, with stakes around £100 and a feature by “the old tim.”
The column notes ongoing agronomy work and events in Cobram and surrounding districts. It covers judging of lucerne plots, association leadership elections, receipts from a recent concert, irrigation gains in Canberra district, savings trends, and plans for a New Year Sports meeting. It also lists civil announcements, fundraising efforts, and university music exam results.
Family thanks friends for messages of sympathy and oral tributes after a recent bereavement. Special thanks go to Mrs Rimbeck and Dr Kennedy for their support.
Trust money to lender current rates. Mr Newman visits Cobram at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with stops at Numurkah Nathalia and National Mutual Buildings 395 Collins Street Melbourne.
The article frames the Second Victory Loan as a vital home front battle required to fund World War II effort. It urges citizens to subscribe before October 31, stressing civilian sacrifice and unity, with bonds seen as the fastest, safest path to victory and postwar security.
Personal notes list several service members and relatives. Pte Jack Quirk, son of Mr and Mrs J Quirk, is home on leave. His twin Jim, stationed at Wangaratta, won best and fairest in Wangaratta football this season. Other entries mention Mr T Eldridge returning from holiday and Mr J Gregory of Melbourne visiting Cobram on sick leave.
A fragmented note notes agriculture moving toward home production with two thirds of funds raised through Brijch cultivation and low wing irrigation mentioned as part of rural reform efforts.
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