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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1943
Page
2
A shipment is prepared for dispatch including packing and delivery to Spencer Street Station. The delivery target is Spencer Street Station with packing completed and ready for transport to the destination.
The fragmented line suggests urging immediate action on stock sheep dip, tied to a call to weld, end, and equip machines. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to specify entities or outcomes.
Jeep prowess shines in North Africa with paratroop columns and amphibious Sea Jeep variants. Ford engineers deliver a power winch, water gear, and rear deck space for ammo and equipment. The article highlights jeep production, battlefield use, and expected wartime demand.
The text notes pigeons playing a key war role with breeding and mobile lofts in Australia and India. Homing birds carry messages tied to rings, proving reliable where radio is risky. Indian stock crosses yield birds suited to the climate, capable of long hops with speeds around 45 mph.
A petition urging a 1000 pound prize for original scripts and documentary fees is discussed by the Australian Broadcasting Commission. The commission chairman Charles Mones notes the aim to promote quality material suitable for overseas and Australian audiences, with separate prizes for various categories. The notice is printed by DV Ross in Cobram Victoria.
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