Local Church Schedules and Community Events Listed
The notice lists church service times for the Church of England and Methodist Church in Strathmerton and nearby towns with variations on Sunday Holy Communion and evening services. It also records community events in Cobram, Yarroweyah, Strathmerton, Nathalia, and Finley including monthly meetings, dances, social presentations, and upcoming shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kptember
Cobram Progress Association
Yarroweyah
Strathmerton
Finley
Cobram
T—Nathalia
Massed bands to headline Finley function on Oct 1
The Massed Band concert at Finley on October 1 draws wide interest with twelve bands and about 300 bandsmen. A massed march will start 11:15 am from Finley's main street to the Memorial Gardens for a reception to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Leeton
Shepparton
Hay Ciizens
Deniliquin
Ruthergren
G.W. Pipe
Narrandera
Benilla
Numurkah
Mooroopna
Yarrawonga
Cobram Notes Mark Marital Event and Local Appointments
Personal notes from Cobram detail the marriage of a son of Sergeant and Mrs Fowles and rekindled friendships from a prior stationing. The Numurkah Bank of Australasia manager W S Wilson has been called to service after receiving a Captain's rank. Com L Edwards becomes delegate to the annual Water Trust conference in Melbourne. Also noted is the Main Roads transfer: A Ferrari moves to Wagga, succeeded by H W James from Wagga. J Pain, licensee of Tare...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
John
Sergeant
W. S. Wilson
Numurkah
Bank of Australasia
Melbourne
Returned Soldiers’ League
Com. L. Edwards
Water ‘Trust
Cobram Water ‘Trust
A. Ferrari
Department of Main Roads
Tockamwal
Wagga
H W. James
Call for District Red Cross Branch Formation
A letter from Lady Gowrie appeals for funds for the Red Cross and notes no district meeting has yet been called to form a branch. Rumours of a meeting circulate, but definite action is urged at once. A Cobram-area resident aided the wartime branch there.
Late Prime Minister Lyons Leaves Estate Worth 1673
The death of Joseph Aloysius Lyons while prime minister leaves an estate valued at 1673 with liabilities 837, net 836. Dame Enid Lyons is the sole beneficiary. Real property totals 30 in Victoria 160 in Tasmania and 616 in the Australian Capital Territory with personal holdings 677 in Tasmania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Aloysius Lyons
Australia
Enid Lyons
Mr Lyons
Victoria
Tasmania
Australian
Cobram Water Trust enforces arrears and local labor policy
At the Cobram Water Trust monthly meeting the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission ordered disconnection of mains for rate arrears until paid and warned summonses will be issued. C W Candy reported 90 percent of enlargement labor to be sourced locally while the Commission urged full arrears collection. The State Electricity Commission outlined pumping costs and depreciation funded installation. Estimates for 1940 on a 3/3 rate basis were approved for submission to the Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Water Trust
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
C. W. Candy
Pacific
State Electricity Commission
Fowles Ritchie Wedding At Cobram Scots Church
Olive Ritchie married John Fowles in Cobram after a clear spring day ceremony at Scots Church. The bride wore pearl satin with tulle veil and orange blossom, attended by Nell Ritchie and Alma Fowles in ripple ninon petunia mauve. The couple left for honeymoon then plan to make Cobram their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive
G. Ritchie
John
A. J. Fowles
Scots’ Church
Cobram
Nell Ritchie
Alma Fowles
Ritchie
Fowles
Red Cross Appeal Urges Immediate Donations From Public
As president of the Australian Red Cross Society, a urgent funds appeal asks all Australians to donate to support humanitarian work for wounded service members and civilians affected by war. The appeal highlights regular contributions and urges those unable to give money to contribute in other ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Red Cross Society
Australian Commonwealth
British Empire
Partiular
Red Cros Society
Secretary vacancy and patrol grader tenders at Tungamah
The Tungamah Shire Council advertises for a secretary after the resignation of Mr C Lyons who joined Wooryl Shire. It also notes tenders for the purchase of a patrol grader for the North-West district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lyons
Wooryl Shire
Spe
Mortgage Bank Lending Limits and Fixed Securities
A discussion on how mortgage banks holding fixed securities may shrink lending activity. It notes potential pressure on overdraft lending and the broader impact on credit availability as banks adjust investment strategies.
LARCENY TRIAL ENDS IN ACQUITTAL FOR COBRAM SALESMAN
Gene Monterio 28, motor car salesman of Cobram, was acquitted by a Shepparton Supreme Court jury on a larceny charge after denying intent to steal the Chrysler car owned by his employer Gordon Anderson. The case recounts his August Bendigo interview and statements while defender of his own case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Melbourne
Bendigo
Bhepparton Supreme Court
Frederick Mann
Gene Monterio
Gordon Anderson
J. F. Riordan
Monterio
Anderson
Finley
Berrigan
Shepparton
Chrysler
Witness
Monterro
Monteiro
Compt
Justie
Sitness
Wiliam Henry Woodrine
Montero
Constable Galloway
Bendigo Watchhouse
Eastern Market
Russell Street
Ivey
Fiat
Melmancntario
Maltourne
Reticulation Main Works Held Up
The reticulation project faced delays when the main power line failure halted scheduling in Gunz. Officials said work would resume in a few days after the power issue is resolved and the system restored.
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Gunz
Entries for Cobram Show Focus on Poultry and Exhibits
Entries for Cobram Show on 4 5 October are urged with emphasis on poultry fees and readiness. Notable sections list stewards for Draughts Thoroughbreds Trotting Castle Dairy Sheep Dogs Farm Produce Wool Poultry Fruit and more, including the Mechanics Institute Night picture Courageous and box plan at Criteria Care Members wickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treventa
Mechanics Institute
Ihe Pictture
Draughis
Messrs
J Lonergan
A. Gumeur
H Waitty
R. Tea
MD O Dwyer
S Scott J. O'Dwyer
L. Kennedy
T Harris V. Groutsch
A Wadeson
J Cussen
A Hay
F. Colgan
E Lafty
G Ritchie
Marshall
B. Goulding
J .Merton
L. Hay
Messrs Aor
Wadeson
E Danaeher
J. Kennedy
J. Sexton
WB. Harris
Castle
R Mcintyre
J. O Brien
Naugs Morgan
M. Scott
Clued
J. Ruse
C Trompson
Pullar
F. Hayes
G. O'Brien
Sigward
M.D. O Dwyer
J Farnell
Goulding
Iyme
B Stton
D. Jebneon
J. Cox
R Denson
S. Gregory
L. Colemain
A. Bailington
N. Jordan
Bel. & Son
T. Pike
Guinceet
C. and
H. Stuer
J. Moss
Jane
H Caiman
H Caiman J Gilsenan, Day and Culmery—Messrs 5 Levings (Chief Steward), J Fowves
E. Mulcahy
W. Gratin
J. Radute C. Seat
J. Eaton
Citser
J. Martindale
Missen
Hallebone
W. Cassidy
Tosslin
Leckie
Martindale
Dunstan
J. Foyster
Cj Steward
Fisher
Monteiro Defends Self in Car Theft Case
Monteiro denies stealing a car and claims no means to dispose of it. He argues he could not have used the vehicle long before police intervention and asserts his defense was stronger than a barrister’s. The judge notes disputed facts while jurors weigh inferences from the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Monterio
Monteiro
Anderson Nev New
Chrysler
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. McPherson & Son Pty. Ltd
Tailors and Mercers
Healtches
States
Lonstees Your
Wool & Stock
Dalgetys
Equal Care
Dalgety and Company Ltd
Bourke Street
Sean Alasonic Hall
Og M
Morrison and
Fuvre
Bank Street
Sao
Lod Ruse
Stan Duke Wholesale
Iazuka
A.gordon Gutteridge
Haskins and
Davey
Consulting Chartered Civil Engineers
H. V. Trench
M.V
T. R. Nossiter
Presbyterian Church
Cource
Church OF England
Bam
H.C
H.C. Ae
V. Williams
Prebsyterian Church
Fue Cobram Courier
Igation Works
Goulbourn Valley
Boomanoomana
Stanley Moss
Alphington
W. Tuttle
Punt Road
Yarawonga
BT Goulding
Bsomanoomana Red Gum
W. F. Lee
M. Russell
L. G. Hamilton
Willus Lee
W. Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
Mer
J . Pain
Tare
Branch
THE
RED Cross
Fowles—Ritchie
RED Cross Appeal
Tungamah Shire Council
Vant
Supreme Court Trial
Ram
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