Engagement and death notices from Cobram region
The announcement notes the engagement of Dorothy Ann Haynes of Yarroweyah to Michael Kevin Collins of Ballarat East. It also records the death of Margaret Josephine Parnell at Hampton Grove Camberwell, widow of James Parnell and mother of Thomas Vincent Marie and Sheila Cobram. Requiescat in pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ann
A. Haynes
Yarroweyah
Michael Kevin
M. Collins
Bradbury Street
Ballarat East
Parnell
Margaret Josephine
Hampton Grove
Camberwell
James Parnell
Thomas
Vincent
Marie
Cutworm Control Advice From Victoria Department of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture warns of active cutworm outbreaks in young crops across northern Victoria. It recommends a bait mix of 1 lb BAHC plus 20 percent bran dust, 30 lb, add water to a crumbly mash, applied at 80 lb per acre, or using DDT spray or dust though costlier. target is 1 lb pure DDT per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Victoria
Railways to take greater fire precautions in Victoria
The Graziers Association of Victoria pressed for stronger railway fire safety measures amid a survey showing 18 of 20 contacted sites reported fires started by locomotive sparks. They urged adequate firefighting gear, water reserves, better coop between burning-off crews and rural brigades, and strict locomotive maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toria
Graziers’ Association of Victoria
Sandford
Axas
Minister of Transport
Victoria
Beggs
Herbert Hyland
Graziers’ Association
Railways Department
Rail Department
Obituaries and births from Cobram area
Personal notices report the sudden death of Mrs. Margare Parnell at Camberwell on August 28 and the death of Mrs. R. Cox at Yarrawonga Hospital after an operation. Mrs. Cox was wife of First Const. Ray Cox of Cobram. Also noted are congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Les Barter on the birth of a son and Mrs. D. Spence returning from a Buffalo holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camberwell
Margare Parnell
Cobram
Parnell
T. P. O'Reilly
R. Cox
Tungamah
Yarrawonga Hospital
Indy
Ray Cox
Les. Barter
D. ¥. Spence
Buffalo
Seed Potatoes Seed Scheme To End After Season
The Department of Agriculture will discontinue the approved seed potato program after this season. Director IL A Mullett stated the war era scheme was meant to boost reputable seed supplies but current conditions no longer warrant its continuation. Future efforts will focus on the Certified Seed program and its expansion where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL. A. Mullett
Department of Agriculture
D'Oyly Carte Weekend Opera Night Cobram
Mech anics Hall Cobram hosts a program of Gilbert and Sullivan selections by D Oyley Carte J C Willamson Theatres B p m September 22 presenting scenes and songs from Mikado Gondoliers Iolanthe Patience Pirates of Penzance with Mech anics Hall in Cobram as the venue and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikado
Gondoliers
Iolanthe
Patience
Pirates of Penzance
D'Oyly Carte
J. C. Willamson Theatres
C.A.E
Mechanics’ Hall
Cobram
Food Wrapping Important To Health
Dr. Doris Officer urges strict adherence to health rules for food wrapping. She warns mothers against using old newspapers to wrap food and stresses hygienic wrapping to prevent illness. The appeal follows remarks by Colonel J H P Eller on non-observance of food wrapping regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Officer
Victorian Bat Health Centre Association
J. H. P. Eller
Victorian Hospitals , Association
Boy Wanted for Printing Trade at Courier Office Cobram
An opportunity is offered at the Courier Office for a boy to learn every phase of the printing trade. Applications should be addressed to the Manager, Courier Office, Station Street, Cobram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Courier” Office
Station Street
Cobram
Hospital Appeal Fixtures Weekly Cobram District
Weekly notice of Cobram District Hospital fundraisers with dates to be fixed. Applications to hospital secretary at 9 Station Street Cobram phone 337. September event Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs organised by Miss Walker Strathmerton. September 16 Track Cycling Carnival by Cobram Cycling Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Station Street
Miss Walker
Strathmerton
Wember
Cobram Cycling Club
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Melba Theatre
Ferol Flynn
Mexis Smith
Gentleman Jim
Fia
Homie
Geieey Revess
Dennis Morgan
Craimatic Motion Picture
Holy Heldis
William Shaden
Braderiels Crewtavel
Oborn Westerda
Rele
Winnon Baber
Lela Albright
Wrigley
FORD
Sondat SayTemeenee Bible Cobram
C. Allinson
J. McCrist
K. Napier
Consul
Times
Kev. Lonergan
Graziers
Railys
7! Department
Queensland
Crosby
United Paints and Varnishes
Muraltone — Paul Louvres
Braemar Kero
Cobram Soccer Club
Chamberlain
Guiry
Ste
RK. Starr
Yarrawonga
Phon
J. G. Richardson Marg
Punt Road
S.E.S
Slee’s Electrical Service
Gey Iit
High Street
Shepparton
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