Thanks and notices from era obituaries and estate claims
The family of the late Mr Gerald Leahy thanks friends for sympathy expressions and mentions Rev Father Doherty. In Yarrawonga Hospital on September 7 a son was born to Myrtle and Goff a caesarean. Creditors and others with claims against Bertie Leon Rice of Cobram must send details to National Trustees Executors and Agency Co of Australia Limited Melbourne and Frederick Bernard Rice by November 15 1951. Dated September 11 1951. K A Evans solicitor Sobram.
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Gerald Leahy
Father Doherty
Bertie Leon Rice
Cobram
K. A. Evans, Ll.b
Sobram
CWA Welcomes Mrs Higgs at Cobram Branch Meeting
The Cobram CWA monthly meeting on September 6 welcomed visitor Mrs Higgs Past Group Secretary. An arts crafts and antiques display on October 13 was discussed with a plan for a table of work by new Australians. Door prizes and donations noted. nominations for office bearers due next meeting.
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Cobram Branch
CWA
Higgs
Red Cross
Hicken
Babington
Wanghau
Mesdames Sinclair
Haw
Cobram Lawn Tennis Club Elects Officers for New Season
At the Cobram Lawn Tennis Club annual meeting Vic Cleave was re elected president for a second term with S McGurgan as secretary. New officers include J Fowles and W Buzza as vice presidents, Blake as treasurer, Grigg as auditor, and a mixed committee list. Membership fees set at £3 3s for men and £2 10s for ladies. A working bee at the courts is planned for Sunday morning with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Lawn Tennis Club
Vic Cleave
S. McGurgan
J. Fowles
W. Buzza
Blake
T. P. Grigg
R. Woods
J. Woods
F. Wallace
R. Wright
H. Shier
G. Edgar
W. Wall
Refrigeration Service Open For All Makes
A competent refrigeration mechanic is available at all times to service commercial or household refrigerators. Priority is given to Kelvinator owners but any make will be serviced if time permits. KEV. LONERGAN, Phone 203.
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Kev
Lonergan
Cobram Berrigan Mail Service Cartage Offerings
Local notice advertises Cobram Berrigan Mail Service offering all types of cartage. It states loading both ways wanted and lists Carnie and Purtell as contact or operators for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram-Berrigan
Carnie & Purtell Ring
Cobram Cycle Road Champion Malcolm Boag Wins
Malcolm Boag dominates the senior Cobram 2a mile race and clinches the 1951 championship with Bob Shadforth second and Paul Munyard third. In the junior 5 mile, Terry Sumner wins after a close finish with Harry Rooks and Noel West. Colin Cornish fell while avoiding children.
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Colin Cornish
Batue
Terry Sumner
Harry Rooks
Noel West
John Haw
Frank Goodman
J. Cornish
Malcolm Boas
Bob Shadforth
Tom Markey
Paul Munyard
Boag
Shadforth
George Stewart
John Stewart
Kevin Hicks
Mun Yard
M. Borg R. Shadforth
P. Munyard
T. Sumner H. Rooks
N. West . Fionship
Wings for air giant Saunders-Roe Princess moves to water edge
England's 140 ton Saunders-Roe Princess, the largest flying boat, will exit the hangar in about two months. Outer wing sections will be fitted on the water, with launches planned early next year. Test pilot Geoffrey Tyson will fly trials in the Solent after launch. The ship rides on an eight wheel trolley, surrounded by scaffolding, with 148 feet from nose to tail. Eight engines are paired for jet power and a top speed over 300 mph. It aims to fly over 5000 miles without refueling.
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England
Geoffrey Tyson
Solent
Maisie Rooks Wins 6 Mile Women's Handicap
In Cobram a fast 6 mile women’s handicap saw Marlene Johnson and Maisie Rooks set early pace from scratch. At halfway they held a clear lead while Val Millsteed and Gladys Downie battled for time honors. Rooks won by two lengths as Downie closed to a half wheel behind.
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Val Millsteed
Gladys Downie
Brisbane
Marlene Johnson
Maisie Rooks
Farmers Field Day at Werribee Show Week Feature
The State Research Farm at Werribee hosts a field day on Friday September 22 inviting farmers and others in primary production. Visitors will see irrigated pastures, cereal breeding work in Victoria, and dairy, poultry, and parasite control demonstrations. Official briefings begin 1.50 pm at the farm gates with a special train from Spencer Street at 12.30 pm returning 5.53 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werribee
G. C. Moss. Mla
Victoria
School of Dairy Technology
Arios
Geelong-Melbourne
Melbourne
Spencer Street
Valiant Jet Bomber Leads World for RAF
The Vickers Valiant is the RAFs first four engined jet bomber powered by four Avon engines. It flies at about 600 miles per hour and, per Air Minister Arthur Henderson, gives Britain a world lead in attacking aircraft. He says it surpasses the Canberra in range speed endurance and bomb load and has been ordered in substantial numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Air Force
Arthur Henderson
Britain
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