Sign of Pacific turning tide amid Marianas victory
The article notes Allied landings in France and German retreats in Normandy, but emphasizes the Marianas seizure as shifting the Pacific war toward Japan. Navy leaders warn surrender without invasion is unlikely, urging Australia and the Commonwealth to continue sustained war work until Nippon is crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Normandy
East Prussia
Pacific
Pacifie
Marianas
Japan
Saipan
Guam
Dmiral Nimitz
Australia
Commonwealth
Nippon
Local Cobram News Highlights Staff Moves and Events
Hewart Woolford on leave after a passing entry at Aly Fores Station in South Australia. G Binns, long time State Savings Bank Cobram manager, transferred to Ouyen to begin duties in October. Marjorie of 88R to attend Cobram Friendship Club annual meeting next Tuesday afternoon. Kevin Wyatt also on leave for a few days. Miss M Hanrahan away on holiday. Mrs Heinz of Tatura visiting daughter. Mrs R Rose and Miss Irene Dunn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Dunn, start trainee duties at Royal Melbourne Hospital on September 10. Miss Dunn previously clerked for 12 months at Cobram Bank of Australasia before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewart Woolford
Aly Fores
South Aust
Mowe
G. Binns
State Savings
Cobram
Ouyen
Binks
Marjorie
88R
Engagement announced for Jean Margaret Ferguson
The engagement is announced between Jean Margaret Ferguson and John William Stewart. Jean Margaret is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. R. Ferguson of 107 Frederick Street Merewether Newcastle. John William is the youngest son of Mr and the late Mrs H. R. Stewart of Highfield Cobram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Margaret
A. R. Ferguson
Frederick Street
Merewether
Newcastle
John William
H. R. Stewart
Highfield
Cobram
Obituary of Henry Mond Tobias AMP Society district agent
Henry Mond Tobias died at his Kew home on Sunday. He was a valued AMP Society district agent in the Goulburn Valley, born at The Bucklands near Harrietville 66 years ago. A former music teacher, he worked with Sam Pryor in Nathalia before leading the district AMSP agency at Rhepparton. He later moved to Canterbury in 1938 and then to Kew. Married in 1900, he left a large family and was active in Masonic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tobias
Fenton Avenue
Kew
Henry Mond
Goulburn Valley
A.M.P. Society
Bucklands
Harrietville
Air Tobias
Balwyn
Camberwell Grammar School
Nathalia
Sam Pryor
AMSP
Society
Rhepparton Ag
Canterbury
Ight
Grace
Shepparton
Orriss
Ken
Papa
Una
Davidean
Eric
Phyllis
Jack
Hig Wits
Mr Tobias
Berriquin area praised for potential cotton and factory plans
Commissioner Rawlings envisions Berriquin Irrigation Area as a premier cotton district in Australia after successful yields at Wakool despite grasshopper damage. The Bertiquin Dairy Society discusses early steps to build a butter factory at Finley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewmiguin
Rawlings
the Water and Irrigation Commission
Hhe
Berriquin Irrigation Area
Wakool
Berrigian
Bertiquin Dairy Society Ltd
Finley
Albury Hespid Heneries Associe Third Year Funds
Report on the Hespid Heneries Association third year operation shows £25 387 distributed across three Riv Valley capitals, with most absorbed by claims. Victorian Commission members visited Mooroopna to inspect housing shortages and wartime accommodation, noting cannery-adjacent works and existing Durchage blocks used by workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albury
Heneries Associe von
Shepparton
Victorian Commission
Mooroopna
Shires Council
Sunraysia
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AM Cour
Ugh
Farmall H and Vegetable Equipment
Ferma Perualle Norrell Lilie
Tye Tor Cobram & District
Ray Eaton
Bank Street
Murray Valley Coaches Pty. Ltd
Bethunes
Blue Bird Cafe
Telephone 53
Wine Bird Cafe
Residents
Yula
Rocery
Bethune's
Bethune’s
Ulle Eipd Cape and
Melray” Grocery Store
N. H. Jordan
Jordan
High Street
Wakoo
Oficer A. McPherson
Cobrem Fire Brigade
Ofcer
G. W.gayford
Victorian Department of Agriculture
Harry Watt
London
Watt
J. F. Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Kimberleys
Wyndham Meat Works
Queensland
Perth
Harry ‘Watt
Red Cross Branch
Cobram Red Cross
Edwards
Mra Haw
Gaylord
Horridge
Brooks
John Loughlin
Toem
New Guinea
Wakde Island
Surton
Murray Valley
Ww. S. Kimpton & Sons Wheat Merchants
Collins Street
Melbourne
Ake
W. Adams & Son
A. In
P Leer
Punt Road
Railways
Progressive Transport Board
Waterpal
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