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Newspaper
Corowa Free Press
Location
Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1938
Page
3
An obituary notes the death of Marcha Filion of Tangambat following a private illness on a Sunday evening. The report lists family connections and mentions her late husband and descendants, along with local brigades and regional ties. The reversed OCR text also references Geelong and Corowa, indicating regional context and associated communities.
Fragmented report outlines community events at Conowa Free Press era. Mentions PTA gathering, prize distribution, Christmas tree, and the Nolan Cup tennis challenge. Notes YMCA cup plans, local clergy, and school activities with various dates and participants.
The Xia Rally in Corowa hosted an afternoon event by the WA of Corowa to raise funds and present gifts to the hospital Matron for the Christmas tree. The program featured music and singing, with Mrs Sargood leading and Mrs Grybol presenting violin numbers. Volunteers organized by the association pledged duties for emergency services and community care, while a Christmas raffle and a children’s toy drive added festive support for patients and nurses.
William Alasander Wirhhe, a wet film journalist, died at home in Gribam atresi Wonthaggi on Thursday. He remained associated with Jowmnallam. He was a brother of the late P, K, and Mitehhe of Oars.
A letter from the Chief Secretary discusses amending a prohibition on fishing in the Macray River. It notes a proposed window from December 24 to January 8, 1638, allowing limited gear with at most two hooks. Mr. Lethbridge seeks to press the matter with the Secretary and secure river opening for fishing pending official publication.
Notice to advertisers and subscribers announces no issue at the Free Press on Tuesday December 27 and Tuesday January 3. Alterations to contracts or days must be handed in by mid day Wednesday to secure insertion.
A local notice explains water conservation during shortages. It urges citizens to limit garden watering to one or two sessions, avoid waste, and use capillary attraction to stretch supplies. It notes that frequent overtime pumping is to be avoided unless rain relieves the pressure.
Australl Pictures presents a dim of the Leanal torium featuring Henry Fonda Pat Paterson Macy Belin and George Dar bler with an appeal to cinema lovers. The program includes Tall nf Hoe Dhevil with Ricardo Cartes and Sally Eilers plus a murder mystery reel and Metro newsreel. Tomorrow night’s show promises a special codeweek attraction at a packed auditorium.
A damaged fragment from a Sydney airport report describes shunters uneasy about pace on an Endeld runway. Workers threaten to carry on amid claims of attempted faster work tempo and warnings from officials.
A utility truck overturned on the road near M rwealinroul four miles from Frew M rwealinroul. Levlie Joweph fonututer, 23, was killed while Wieteh and others were injured. authorities listed multiple names with uncertain spellings as they report the crash on Monday.
Report from Sydney states a fire swept through the Prince of Wales Arillery Hospital in Handwlel yesterday after a light switch fused. One person, Nore Wy Lartom, is reported fatally burned while staff evacuated. Investigation underway into electrical fault and cause.
Mra Chai Alsen undergoes surgery at Corown Hospital on Saturday Innes. The Whitty family faces a bereavement and a daughter’s recovery. Mrs W Sargood of Quat Quatts plans December 10 Melbourne departure for a month’s holiday in New Zealand, escorted by her son Andrew. Mr and Mrs Monro entertain C W Harris and son, with Harris a railway navigator. The Piggin family takes a holiday at Double Bay Sydney. Farewell event held at the hotel. Mr T Hryen presented a dish to the departing couple, with social to follow. Mr J H Chivill of Evelyn Street Corowa joins Bank of New South Wales. George left Malhourne Church for England Grammar just after a school term, then joins the services of the Commonwealth Bank.
Manwel Joseph Noad of Randwick was assaulted by three thugs on Wat oe street Bond last night. They struck him about the head and face, knocked him to the footpath, and stole his wristwatch after realizing he had no memory in his pockets.
The Dalfram dispute near Kembla intensifies as workers refuse loading pig iron for Japan. Company employees at Aw Tron and Bee! confront potential dismissal amid broader labor tension.
A fire yesterday morning damaged property along the Murray River on Mr William’s estate across the Vittorian border near Corowa. Box Hill Fire Brigades monitored the blaze as flames spread across a sizeable stretch of scrub. Fire may have rekindled later near noon toward Howlong from Corowa.
A city ceremony paid tribute to Mr Mina departing for Sydney. Alderman Armour conveyed thanks and saluted his service to the Boy Scout movement and community bands. Speakers praised his loyalty, leadership, and long service on the Hand Committee and in connecting civic groups.
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