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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
3
Opinion piece argues most fatalities occur in private homes, not roads, citing U.S. and Britain figures. It urges public education on electrical safety and fire response, notes six hundred home fire deaths annually, and calls for laws and devices plus long term education to reduce accidents nationwide.
A 1936 New Zealand program began in Canterbury to promote re planting on farms for shelter, beauty, and stock support. Judging will occur about three years hence as trees grow slowly. entries must show design and purpose, extend beyond the homestead, avoid duplicates within two years, and emphasize farm benefit and home beauty.
Mr C C Celbattsin states an oat-related topic at the lows State College. The note references agriculture education and local campus activities. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR.
A reflection on the pivotal role of mothers in shaping children, arguing against sole focus on fathers. The author recalls his own mother’s calm guidance, sacrifice, and practical education, contrasting her influence with male parenting. He praises her modern, energetic spirit, temper, and unwavering support in family life.
A list of cautions for horse drivers about handling horses in cold and wet conditions. It warns against exposure, improper shoeing, overloading, back of heavy loads on slick surfaces, and poor harness fitting. It also advises checking the horse’s collar, shoulders, and legs for air and hygiene, plus keeping wagons greased. A note mentions kerosene use to improve material color in kitchen work.
Gardeners are urged to consider color harmony when planting borders. Scarlet should not dominate with pink and orange, and individual color pairs like crimson and blue or mauve and crimson blend best. Pink and purple tones require careful placement to maintain cohesive displays across hedged garden sections.
A collection of tomato based dishes includes Tomato and Sausage Pie formed from sausage, baked beans, tomatoes and breadcrumbs baked into a deep dish. Tomato and Macaroni layers of macaroni and tomatoes with onion and cheese baked in a greased dish. Tomato Pie layers bread crumbs, cheese, tomatoes, onion and seasoning baked until golden and bubbling.
Handling of show cattle in the judging ring is of much importance. Competent judges at this year’s Hawke’s Bay show were urged to place greater emphasis on proper handling. The aim is to improve ring discipline and presentation at future exhibitions.
A column describes hotel guests with unusual fears and demands. One man uses a compass to align his bed to north and south, another requests a floor mattress and rope for emergencies, a woman bans any servant from entering without white gloves, and a Yorkshire visitor insists on a bed on the Moor. A humorous exchange about bed arrangements closes the piece.
A fragmented OCR style passage discusses fashion events and social behavior, mentioning chorus, MerroGaldwyrn serumsly, and girls in a tense social context. It references a meeting on a date and critiques attire and conduct with cautious, non-graphic language.
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