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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
2
The article advises that turkeys require large grassy or stubbled land and vigilance in early weeks. It covers shelter, feeding during the red head stage, water and air needs, eventual hardiness, and tips for preventing diarrhoea and cramp. It also notes scaly leg treatment and perch disinfection methods.
Entomologists from the Victorian Department of Agriculture describe scaly mites attacking poultry. The condition begins with slight roughness on the Shas surface and progresses to irritation, forming a spongy texture as mites continue to irritate.
The Cobram Welcome Home Committee held its final meeting with Messrs W une, J. Jones, J. Millerick, E. A. Cole, and Mrs Haw present. They voted to purchase one travelling rug for a returning ex-serviceman. The balance sheet covers March 1 1945 to November 26 1947 with receipts and final balance of £313 9s at bank for the period ending December 3 1947.
A dated financial summary lists treasurer bank accounts on 15/10/47. It records Shire of Tungamah CRB and Cobram Si accounts with debits totaling £2249 11 10 and £282 14 6 respectively, plus Loan No 10 and Loan No 11 credits of £3302 3 3 and £856 3 0.
The report notes incomplete contracts on Torgannah Lajgoon Hood and new road plans for Newman’s and O’Dwyer’s roads awaiting board approval. Maintenance patches, gravelling, and earthworks progress on Cobram Koonoomoo and Punt Roads, with several finished or ongoing contracts and building permits issued to Cobram and Katamatite.
A fractured artifact reports rat control efforts across areas including Central and Norinco with references to dates such as 17/11/47. The text mentions local officials and public health measures though details are unclear.
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