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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
3
Highlight of Manchester’s textile exhibition is the new British fibre Terylene, still in research stage but expected to rival rayon and nylon in global demand. It boasts high strength, light and heat resistance, low moisture absorption, and easy care, with products ranging from heavy ropes to garments.
The report notes minimal work on CRB contracts for the month with earth works only on the Tungamalu School Bus route. Cobram South road 44 miles was reconstructed and maintained up to Saturday. sealing planned after screenings arrive. Shire contracts show little activity aside from minor gravelling on St James-Tungamah road and several small repairs on other roads and bridges.
Stock and Station Agent sends Christmas wishes and thanks clients for past favors while soliciting continued patronage in the coming year. The message notes a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to the clientele.
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission公布 a bylaw on December 12 1949 imposing an irrigation charge of ten shillings per acre foot for lands within the Murray Valley Irrigation and Water Supply District with apportioned water rights. The charge covers September 1 1949 to April 30 1950 and is payable December 16 1949 at the Cobram office. Commission secretary L Gan notes appointment of collectors to enforce payment.
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission issues By-Law No 4503 under the Murray Valley Act setting a general rate on lands within the Murray Valley Irrigation district with divisions and exemptions. It fixes a rate of twelve pence per pound of rateable value for the First Division, excludes Fourth Division lands, covers period July 1949 to June 1950, payable December 16 at the commission office, and assigns collection to authorized officers. Signed December 12 1949 with seal and approvals.
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