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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
3
An elderly newspaper fragment details a controversial medical experiment by a Dr. Mee and colleagues. The text references locations such as Hollywood and Venice, with scattered names like Vince and Hen, and notes debates over ethical implications and public reaction.
Fragmented lines describe a mysterious wood item and measurements. The garbled text mentions names or codes and partial dates, with unclear context. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable fragments.
Fragmentary OCR text references dangers of constipation and mentions Melbourne with scattered names and phrases. It appears as a damaged newspaper snippet lacking clear event details or dates. The readable parts focus on health warning themes without a coherent report.
Hel en Twelvetrees emerges as a leading actor in early Australian cinema and Broadway, joining studios such as Fox Film and later moving into stage and American theatre. The piece outlines her training, initial screen roles, and later life, including a marriage to Frank Woody and questions about her private life.
A war veteran, a diplomat, and others lose memory of name, wife, or entire life. Accounts cite Napoleon era soldier who believed he was dead at Austerlitz, Newton and Scott memory lapses, and a farmer who regains only initials and common words. Excessive strain and illness trigger temporary amnesia.
Patricia Maguire a four year old girl from Dale Park Jiinals USA has slept nearly three and a half years after a mysterious epileptic like episode. Diagnosed as a form of narcolepsy she awoke briefly as rain fell then slept again. Since February 2 1932 she has whispered to her mother and not spoken since though she occasionally awakens for short periods. Medical experts remain at her bedside while families seek cures amidst hopeful letters and revived claims. Patricia now stirs for an hour or two daily and shows occasional taste and pain awareness though speech remains limited to sighs.
A brief Christmas greeting notes friendship and well wishes for the New Year. The message conveys warm regards and a hopeful tone, ending with good will and health wishes for the recipient.
The Institute of Intellectual Co operation outlines a broad program to unite scholars and educators across nations. It supports visits for study, educational reform, broadcasting, and translations, aiming to foster international cooperation and prevent war. The 1945 Assembly urges publication projects and a revised history curriculum and asks councils to seek signatures on a proposed peace declaration.
A historical note describes a thick belt for firemen equipped with a large swivel and a watch, allowing hands free work while attached to ladders or structures. It includes a pouch holding a strong cord, called a guide line, to drop from upper storeys and haul up rescue gear. The text shifts to a child story where a child asks for a motor car in prayers, prompting a grandmother’s reaction.
A collage of kitchen instructions for Walnut and Prune Pudding plus a steamed prune pudding recipe. It details mixing methods, ingredients like walnuts prunes cinnamon and vanilla, and steam bake steps. Also includes a stray quotation about children's cries for bread and chocolate at New Year.
Farmers in New South Wales South Australia and Queensland see quick road transport of gwud dy machines from factories to barns, boosting hay and grain yields. The article notes self propelled autoheaders 30 hp engines driving cutting thrashing and winnowing with one operator, while a second handles grain collection. warns about wheel slip and worn parts, urging overhauls and spare parts readiness as weather and wind drive harvest timing.
A humorous dialogue reveals a miscommunication between Solomon and his wife. She asks whom he loves most and he says "Vis," prompting a wild chase to identify the mysterious "Violet." The exchange ends with a clarification that he meant no one special, only asking why she wants to know.
A recipe shows mashed potatoes with peppers and herbs, used to create a baked dish. It describes boiling and mashing potatoes, adding white sauce, onions, and ham, then layering with vegetables and baking until golden. The method lists ingredients like olive oil, pepper, and cheese, aiming for a creamy, hearty potato side or main.
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