Service Men Honored at Town Hall Gathering
A large crowd gathered at Town Hall last night as servicemen honored by the Welfare Committee received gifts and public thanks. The event highlighted patriotism and the community's appreciation for Air service members and local volunteers, with remarks praising their sacrifice and urging continued support for the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahmei
AWLP
Calhering
Gee Paterson
We Wall
W. Wall
Snow Dynhles
Sith
Jack Mulley
D Willington
Patrick
Vooloeue Gore
Air Sien Ae Heard
Tx Pozzi
Howden
Geo. Dudley
Jack West
A. Cowan
Elva
Arial
Martin Pennties
Elisimenta
Britain Will Not Quit But War Won’t End in England
The article argues that Russia’s effort kept the war from collapsing, but cooperation is needed from Allies. It contends Germany’s victory is unthinkable yet possible if others fail to act, noting Australia’s lack of Dunkirk experience and Britain’s resolve to resist. Mr Chur chill says Britain won’t surrender but victory may come in Germany, not England, and leaves the future to the young.
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Russia
Germany
Australia
Dunkirk
Britain
Churchill
England
St John’s Catholic Church Fete Draws Large Attendance
The St John’s Catholic Church ladies fete on Friday afternoon was a success with a large crowd. The Social Guild raised about £80, stalls were busy, and prizes included a turkey dinner, cake, teasers, confectionaries, a trophy, and stockings won by various parish members.
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St. John’s Catholic Church
JS. Mackenzie
Shire
Zuthoy Rohan
Rohan
Mackenzie
Ality
Father Rohan
Dr. Mackenzie
Vey
Social Guild
Mesdames Curtis
S. Cave
C. R. Gray
H. C. Meard
W. Cur
Des
Concrete wall plan at swimming pool discussed by Wunghn club
Club officers including President Mr Colli and Secretary Mr P Graham consider building a concrete wall at the pool. Working bees will construct a dressing-shed with donated materials, wall work may start together. Mr H A Sanders, ex 59th Battalion, has enlisted in the A L and was presented a pullover by the C W A.
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Colli
P. Graham
A. Watson
M. Eddy
L. Graham
J. Carlisle
R. Sanders
H. A. Sanders
59Th Battalion
A.L
C.W.A
Stock Sale Notices and Recruiting Rally Report
Campbell & Co remind readers of a Numurkah stock sale on Wednesday November 5 with sheep, wethers and 8.D. rams offered. Cobram sale on October 30 features 2000 corriedale cross ewes and weaners. Shepparton pig and calf sale and fat cattle sale planned for next Monday and Tuesday. Recruiting rally appeals address Anzac spirit and enlistment, urging men aged 17 to join. Numurkah special stock sale October last week saw mixed bidding but prices steady or higher on key items.
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Campbell & Co
Numurkah
Cobram
J. McNamara and Co
Beckom
Riverina
Shepparton
Kilpatrick, McLellan and Co
New Zealand Loan and
M.A. Co
Tutier Wilkinson
Concen
Saif
A.lf
Sonurkeh
Australia
Wilan
Agenta Uank
Mls
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Pty
Tad
Dennys, Lascelles Ltd
Numurksh
Old Corriedale
J. McNamara & Co
Cobram Corporation
Shire of
Tungamah
Nathalia
Wool appraisements report from Victorian producers coop
The 40th series of wool appraisements began at the Melbourne selling centre with a fifth catalogue for the season. Wools mainly from Northern Victoria and Wimmera were offered, noting that better handling in sheds is needed to avoid faults that lower values. Proceeds are due November 10 with next catalogues on November 3.
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Victorian Producers Co-Operative Company Ltd
Melbourne
Wimmera
Victoria
Gippsland
Strathmerton
Uluppa West
Australian, Mercantile, Land and Finance Co, Ltd
South Australia
Central Wool Committee
Queensland
Australia
Tasmania
Commonwealth
Red Cross Ball Yields Profit and Local Court Fines
The Red Cross Society annual ball on Wednesday night made a profit of 21 pounds. John O'Meara was fined 2 pounds for liquor after hours at Cobram Court, with several others fined 1 pound for being on the premises. Mrs Weiss, aged 76, of Cobram, died Friday night, leaving five sons and one daughter. Funeral held at Cobram Cemetery with Rev Father Ellis officiating. A stormy night followed with 17 points of main recorded.
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Red Cross Society
John O'Meara
Cobram Court
Mrs Weiss
Jame
Harry
John
Cobram
Cyril
Strathmerton
Carl
Albury
Adrian
A.lp
Theresa
Ellis
Katunga feted by Com forts Fund and Red Cross
The fete for prisoners of war aid by the Com forts Fund and Red Cross was a success on Saturday night in Katanga district. Profit is expected to reach £23 2s with many stalls selling well. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Dre wer, Mr A Carter, Mr Andrews, Mr M Connolly, Miss Grinter, and Mrs F Tweddle. Donations included a turkey roast, cake, and bags of wheat and vegetables.
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Comforts Fund
Red Cross
Katanga
Drewer
A. Carter
3. Chapman
The Forgotten Legion at Rabaul and War Weariness
A wartime verse by Cpl. Clarrie Hicks from Frankston laments boredom among troops at Rabaul. The author contrasts legends of other units with the present delay, imagining missed battles and future glory while awaiting orders and returning home.
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Cpl
Clarrie Hicks
Frankston
Rabaul
Britain
V.X
Australia
Tobruk
Clover
Farm Labour Shortage Urges Prompt Harvest Help
The Premier Mr Dunstan warns a labor shortage risks harvest losses as crops advance. Farmers are urged to post immediate applications specifying area, period, and skill needs, and to name available men or those on military duty who could be released. Contact Mr Malcolm, Lands Office Melbourne, for details.
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Dunstan
Esme
Malcolm
Lands Office
Melbourne
War Roll Of Honor Enlistment List From District
A wartime roll of district young men enlisting for active service abroad is published. The incomplete list names numerous individuals with initials and surnames and military branches, inviting more submissions from parents and friends to include all enlisted. Local towns Nathalia Numurkah Cobram Katamatite and surrounding areas are noted along with upcoming stock and timber sales and agency ads.
Wheat Export Boost Reshapes Trade in NL and Ample Aid
A fragmented report notes exporters, cooperatives, and charities in Newfoundland and Labrador shaping grain trade. Ambiguities hint at new markets, policy shifts, and potential live stock or fuel support tied to general merchandise exchanges and regional aid programs.
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Cooper
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St. John’s Guild
Town Hall
Ayres
Ted
Katunga
The
Forgotten Legion
Adcock
Alice Batey
Harry Berry
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W. Blackley
D. G
Brabender
Bob
Dempster
C Dickie
GH. Dudley
F. K
Dudley
George
I. Parkinson
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E. A
F. J
Paterson
E. W. Paterson
G. Pell
L. Peeak
Reet
Li Fou Reddie
E. Robinette
R. Retinzwe
Rogers, Jean
Star
Rewe
F. C
J. McNamara
H.O
Dodge Bros
Commercial Union Assurance CO
Trustees Executors & Agency Co
Orient
Prudential Life Assurance Coy
Australian Estates & Mortgage CO. Ltd
LANZ
Bulldog
J. McNamara & Co. Auctioneers
Numurkah Stock Sale
J. McNamara & Co Auctioneers
W. A. Metagcart
Nathalia Stock Sale
W. Wore, Mathalia
Goldsbrough Mort & Company Ltd
Wool & Produce Brokers and Merchants
Wyndham Street
Bourke Street
Kyabram
Tatura
Katamatite
Western Assurance Company
Australian Society of Breeders of
Shepperton
John Darling & Son
Ronaldson Bros
Little's Sheep di National Trustee Co of Aue Ltd
Shearer's Farm
Commonwealth Wool A Privuce To. Ltd
Hudson-Ter Oo South British Insurance Co Lea
U. McNamara & Co
Colormam
Camrybell & Co
Larick, McLellan & Coy
Nurmurkth
al MyNamara & Co
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Townships
Kates Tatite
Watatestate Iver Hughes
Cimibell & Cod
AK Ipay
Metz
Campbell and Co
Ino
Kwee
Bethy
Jaime
Picola District
W. Hore
Representativ
Walter Bursill
Melville Street
Victorian Hairdressers’ Board
Oenmye Larcelleg
Ballarey Mekong
Lyditella Insurmhen
Balleray True Tetra Agency Co
Shepparton Pig & Calf Sale
FAT & Store
Cattie Sale
Speungery
Kilpatrick
Meletl
Sheppalton & FU
Wool, Stock & Land Agents
William Street
Geelong
Newmarket
Kilpatrych Mebetlande Co Pty
Co. A. Hopkins
Knight St. Shepparton
Petersime
Australorpe
Royal Our Australorp Cockerel
Ajere- Hope
Balaner
W. P. Cox
Momey
Seevestion
Kilpatrick, McLellan & CO. Pty. Ltd
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