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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1941
Page
2
Plant catalog notes bloom times for Prunus mume flowering apricots, Prunus persica double peach, flowering almonds, flowering apples and pears, list varieties such as Aldenhamensis and Atropurpurea. Mentions flowering between June and September, with emphasis on vivid pink and salmon blossoms and decorative evergreen looks.
The report from the Wheat Industry Stabilization Board notes widespread farmer cooperation in forming local wheat committees across states. It lists areas sown to wheat varieties, with figures for Bowubbin Nabarga and others, and indicates decisions on next season policies and distribution that farmers will determine locally.
Mr Gus Bergin formerly of Cobram announces he has taken over the above hotel.
The RACV and other motoring groups press for lower motor car registration fees amid petrol restrictions. They argue the roads fund should not be burdened by motorists who use limited fuel. A possible reallocation from driver licence yields £102,000 yearly to offset any fee reduction. Government stance remains firm.
A Tocumwal breeder Kenneth Thornburn sued Alexander Logan in Shepparton Court for breach of gelding agreement on the horse Sydney Bridge. The Police Magistrate awarded Thornburn 4 pounds 4 shillings plus costs of 1 pound 11 shillings 10 pence.
The invasion of Russia disrupted a vital German trade route to the Far East. Exports to China via Siberia averaged £250,000 monthly in the first half of the year, with £100,000 going to Shanghai and £35,000 to Northern China. Dyes, aniline, and chemicals formed the bulk, with major shipments through Shanghai and Manchuria, while imports and egg products were redirected to Germany via Japanese interests.
The Beechworth Shire Council plans to proclaim certain business streets as a shopping area under the amended Dog Act and make it punishable to have dogs at large there. Corowa efforts to curb the dog nuisance in the shopping precincts have failed, leaving dogs to roam beyond decent bounds.
The article argues against the belief that phosphatic licks boost sheep productivity. It notes limited absorption data, sheep selectivity for young growth, and comparisons with cattle showing inconsistent benefits. Investigations challenge pastures alone to supply phosphorus, suggesting variable gains from phosphatic supplementation.
Guidance on using well cured coal or charcoal in gas units warns against wet or poorly prepared fuel. Proper burning reduces dust and explosive vapors, while damp charcoal requires a warm up, venting, and careful ignition to avoid engine trouble or safety hazards.
Fragmentary text mentions various names and locations with garbled words. No clear event, date, or action is readable to form a coherent summary or identify a main subject.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a registration approval and payments. It mentions receipt, a value in pounds, and references to a person named Yerba and a road or facility. The text is garbled with scattered numbers and phrases about a council or committee action and material or roadache notes.
The notice places Printed and Publisher Vivian Ronald Rom DV Rostrad Bros at their Cobram office on street in Victoria.
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