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Newspaper
Corowa Free Press
Location
Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1940
Page
1
A fragmentary entertainment note lists Marlene Dietrich and Al Stewart teamed for a forthcoming Australian picture. The piece mentions other cast names including Rosemary Lane and Jane Wyman, with hints of a western style plot and a musical or dramatic lineup. The report is incomplete but signals Australia’s film season with prominent stars.
A Blruraja Red Cross gathering at the School of Art in Flursja drew good ladies attendance with a few men present. The event supported Crone Day funds for materials and included a list of local donors and workers, with future meetings set for January and February.
Ambulance band dance in Loud of the weekly paper notes lively open air event on Thursday evening. Attendance is reported as modest but the turnout provided a warm reception with music and supper, concluding with a calm afterglow as the crowd dispersed.
Catherine Kirwan died in hospital at age 11 after a short illness. The funeral took place at New Cemetery with service led by Reverend Dr Reid and Mr Squires in charge of the Mineral at Tagen. She was the daughter of Mary and the late Willer Kirwan, remembered by family and neighbors in the community.
A fragmented essay extols commonsense as a mental tool for clear thinking and decision making. It urges independence from copied viewpoints, urging readers to weigh problems on their own mental scales, and to act with reason rather than herd impulse, promising steadier judgment.
A jumbled set of lifestyle tips and stray musings from The Times, discussing baby care discomforts, eye care, clothing stains, and fashion faults. It mentions appearances, beauty tricks, tea colors, and personal grooming, with occasional stray phrases about hygiene and self-improvement.
The annual Christmas fete at Corowa drew a large attendance on Saturday December 1 with Mrs. Magi presiding over the Corowa branch of the OWA. Speeches praised community work as gifts were distributed to local children and a Christmas tree bore presents from the Corona Younger Set. A free cream treat closed the event with songs and hoopla.
Catherine Stokes aged advanced retirement arrived in Corowa with her husband eight years ago after living in Hopatiahd for health reasons. The family includes John Cumumucdeo Wik Dio Lelie Corowa and three daughters Mrs GG Bhallerne Cron Ellen Melbourne and Mrs Hirtiggan Corowa. Funeral was Sunday afternoon at Old Cemetery with an address by Rev Father Rally.
The Corowa branch of the CWA elected Mere W Collen as president and Mre Daley as treasurer, with several officers also named. A Christmas rally at the Reat Room drew many members, raising funds to aid patients at Corowa Hospital with Christmas provisions and entertainment by members including Mine M Brie and Mrs Bar good.
A Wangaratta market feature on Tuesday shows strong competition from Sydney buyers for Victorian goods led by Water, Turnbull & Co. RH J Whinray of Corowa reported sharp bids and favorable prices. M T Taylor of Whorcaly and Mr Gurren of Raibdale also sourced items, with bacon and hams achieving notable prices. Prices across classes remained high, and a sale at Winagerella is set for December 17, underscoring the active market and rare enthusiasm seen for Wangaratta offerings.
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